Novell Users International (NUI)

Welcome to NUI

nuiguys — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 10:09:06 -0600

Novell Users International (NUI) supports a network of 50 user groups worldwide.

NUI provides both Novell and Linux User Groups with materials for Install Fests, guest presenters for meetings, and regular Novell technology updates.

This new web community for NUI presidents and members will allow NUI presidents to interact with each other, with Novell, and with their members more effectively.

Each NUI Group has its own private space for the exclusive use of its members. NUI Presidents can use this space to post local events, provide info about upcoming events, welcome new members, and much more. NUI members can use this space to ask questions, make suggestions, interact with fellow members and the president, and share ideas.

Special forums for NUI Presidents will make it easy for presidents worldwide to discuss issues, share ideas, and interact with Novell experts as needed.

Membership connects you to the global network of professionals who know enterprise and open source technology best. Get involved today, and expand your career and your professional network.

Novell Users International (NUI)

How to check if Javascript is enabled on the client side using php

mendesdomnic — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:58:16 -0600

You might be using validations for your form on client side using Javascript. It may arise that client side Javascript is disabled, given this scenario your validations will go for a toss.

You can check in your php if Javascript is enabled on client side using the following method.

Add a hidden input in your form in the <noscript> tag. The contents of noscript tag are rendered on a browser with Javascript disabled:

<form id="" action="" method="post">
	<noscript>
		<input name="js_enabled" type="hidden" value="1">
	</noscript>
	<input id="email" name="email" size="30" class="required email" ><br>
	<input id="submit_data" value="Submit" type="submit"><br>
</form>

Now the following will be the php code to check whether Javacript is enabled:

<?php

// Check if Javascript is enabel from hidden value in <noscript></noscript>
$browser_check = 0;
if(isset($_POST['js_enabled']))
	$browser_check = $_POST['js_enabled'];

if ($browser_check == 1) {
	echo ' Javascript is disabled on your system';
}

?>

This is useful if you use ajax submission of form. Say to check if email exists and display the same in error div. Or maybe other scenarios that may suit your requirements.

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My Top 5 Favorite jQuery Plugins

mendesdomnic — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:06:05 -0600

Tablesorter 2.0

Tablesorter can turn any standard HTML table with THEAD and TBODY tags into a sortable table without page refreshes. Tablesorter can successfully parse and sort many types of data including linked data in a cell.

Why it's my favorite?
Easy and quick pagination, sorting of data. No complex code for pagination and sorting. Faster response since no ajax call and reloading.

Get more information here:
http://tablesorter.com/docs/

CrossSlide

CrossSlide is a jQuery plugin that implements in Javascript some common slide-show animations, traditionally only available to the web developer via Adobe Flash™ or other proprietary plugins.

Why it's my favorite?
Quick and easy slideshow with animations. Professional Looks.

Get more information here:
http://www.gruppo4.com/~tobia/cross-slide.shtml

Accordion

A nice and small jQuery accordion menu that has a nice fade in fade out animation when users navigate around them.

Why it's my favorite?
Nice fade in and fade out menus. Keeps menu manageable

Get more information here:
http://www.renderrobot.com/?p=33
also see Horizontal Accordion here
http://www.portalzine.de/index?/Horizontal_Accordion--print

stylesheet switcher

The stylesheet switcher allows your visitors to choose which stylesheet they would like to view your site with. It uses cookies so that when they return to the site or visit a different page they still get their chosen stylesheet.

Why it's my favorite?
Great way to switch styles on your site.

Get more information here:
http://www.kelvinluck.com/2006/05/switch-stylesheets-with-jquery/

Media Plugin

It can be used to embed virtually any media type, including Flash, Quicktime, Windows Media Player, Real Player, MP3, Silverlight, PDF and more, into a web page.

Why it's my favorite?
I can embed PDF and other documents besides media like flash , video,mp3 in my sites.

Get more information here:
http://www.malsup.com/jquery/media/

Novell Users International (NUI)

jQuery Tablesorter: Pagination and Sorting made simple

mendesdomnic — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:49:38 -0600

For those who are not familiar with jQuery here is a brief overview.

jQuery is a fast and concise JavaScript Library that simplifies HTML document traversing, event handling, animating, and Ajax interactions for rapid web development.

Below is an example that shows the power of jquery.

Tablesorter

Tablesorter is a jQuery plugin for turning a standard HTML table with THEAD and TBODY tags into a sortable table without page refreshes.

Lets get started.

We have a table with following Data:

Last Name 
First Name
Email
Age
Premium Amount

This is represented in a table as below.

Last Name	First Name	Email	Age	Premium Amount
Mendes	Domnic	domnic@gmail.com	29	5500
Bharne	Sagar	sbharne@yahoo.com	25	4500
Rambo	John	sylvester@hotmail.com	60	10000
Fernandes	Timothy	timothy@fernandes.com	35	6500
Mendes	Danny	domnic@gmail.com	29	5500
Karpe	Sagar	sbharne@yahoo.com	25	4500
Stallone	Sylvester	sylvester@hotmail.com	60	10000
Fernandes	Domnic	timothy@fernandes.com	35	6500

Please note the tablesorter works on HTML tables and the columns of table need to be specified in <thead></thead> tags as shown above.

Include the following js files in the <head></head> tag

<script type="text/javascript" src="/path/to/jquery-latest.js"></script> 
<script type="text/javascript" src="/path/to/jquery.tablesorter.js"></script>

Now, we need to initiate the table sorting action with the following javascript code:

<script defer="defer">
$(document).ready(function() 
    { 
        $("#insured_list").tablesorter(); 
    } 
); 
</script>

insured_list is the id of table above

Adding the Pagination Code

Here is the additional html code for the paginator:

<div id="pager" class="pager">
	<form>
		<img src="images/first.png" class="first"/>
		<img src="images/prev.png" class="prev"/>
		<input type="text" class="pagedisplay"/>
		<img src="images/next.png" class="next"/>
		<img src="images/last.png" class="last"/>
		<select class="pagesize">
			<option value="">>LIMIT</option>
			<option value="2">2 per page</option>
			<option value="5">5 per page</option>
			<option value="10">10 per page</option>
			
		</select>
	</form>
</div>

Include the following js files in the <head></head> tag:

<script type="text/javascript" src="/path/to/jquery-latest.js"></script> 
<script type="text/javascript" src="/path/to/jquery.tablesorter.js"></script> 
<script type="text/javascript" src="/path/to/jquery.tablesorter.pager.js"></script>

Here is the revised code for the pagination and sorter to attach the tablesorter feature:

<script defer="defer">
	$(document).ready(function() 
    { 
        $("#insured_list")
		.tablesorter({widthFixed: true, widgets: ['zebra']})
		.tablesorterPager({container: $("#pager")}); 
    } 
	); 
</script>

The following code is used for the pagination:

 .tablesorterPager({container: $("#pager")});

Screen Shot of above example:

Click to view.

Download this complete example here

For more details on this plugin and various features/options available do visit:
http://tablesorter.com/docs/

Download Jquery and Plugins here:
http://tablesorter.com/docs/#Download

Note: Sort multiple columns simultaneously by holding down the shift key.

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Vi Editor Tips

mendesdomnic — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:59:52 -0600

Vi Editor Tips

To open multiple files on a window

Horizontal split
```
vi -o file-one file-two
	
```

Vertical split
```
vi -O file-one file-two
	
```
Switch between the panes you are using.

CTRL + W + Left key to activate left windows
CTRL + W + Right key to activate right windows
CTRL + W + Up key> to activate to windows above current one
CTRL + W + Down key> to activate to windows down current one

Split Open one file at a time
```
vi file-one
```
To open the second file, go to the command mode (Esc)
```
:new file-two
```
OR
```
:split file-two
```

Search and Replace

Go in command mode and type:

Replace First occurence of string

:%s/string-to-replace/replace-with-string/

Replace All occurence of string

:%s/string-to-replace/replace-with-string/g

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Request for help: Novell BrainShare 2010 Advisory Board

coolguys — Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Novell BrainShare 2010
Planning for Continued Success

PURPOSE OF ADVISORY BOARD
With the cancelation of Novell BrainShare 2009 comes a unique opportunity to take a step back and evaluate the conference in its entirety. The opportunities to bring BrainShare back in 2010 are endless. With basically a clean slate, the Advisory Board can have a positive effect on the BrainShare conference going forward. Several options exist:
1). Plan and execute BrainShare in 2010 based on its history and success - status quo
2). Plan and execute BrainShare in 2010 based on its history and success, but in a different city
3). Recreate the BrainShare experience - all new event!
Novell is seeking a group of individuals who would like to be a part of the Advisory Board. This group will operate under NDA and on a very tight timeline - decisions must be finalized by June 19, 2009.

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
While the Advisory Board will be expected to function as a unified team, we will need members with focus and/or experience in the following areas:
· Content / Technical Sessions
· Keynotes
· Marketing and Audience Acquisition
· Budget
· Technology Lab
· Partners / Exhibitors / Sponsorships
· Event Technology (Registration, Social Networking (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.), etc.)
· Extracurricular Activities (Daytime and Evening Events or Activities)

EXPECTATIONS
Once formed, the Advisory Board will quickly create a plan and proposal for Novell Executives for BrainShare 2010. As mentioned above, we have a clean slate to begin with. All suggestions will be considered. A private Facebook Group (or similar site) will be created so that members can share ideas, thoughts, etc. and allow us to make decisions in real-time. Advisory Board members will be expected to join at least one or two online meetings.

REWARDS FOR PARTICIPATION
Advisory Board members will be given free conference registration plus hotel accommodations to BrainShare 2010. Public acknowledgement/credit will be given on www.novell.com/brainshare.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE
If you are interested in joining the BrainShare 2010 Advisory Board, please complete the Application Form found at http://tinyurl.com/cl2ecx by April 30, 2009. If you have questions feel free to contact Mike Morgan at mmorgan@novell.com.

Cheers,

- Mike Morgan - Director, Novell Corporate Events

Training & Certification

The Big EveNt 2009 - Aug 18 & 19

6014670 — Tue, 19 May 2009 09:29:37 -0600

Celebrate 5 years of a user driven event with us! The Big EveNt is hiting the Big 5!

Keynote speaker: Dean Lythgoe, Director GroupWise and Teaming & Conferencing at Novell

Location: Prince Conference Center, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI

Dates: August 18 & 19

Time: 8:00am to 5:00pm both days

Cost: Free to attendees!

Check out updates at our Facebook Group page. Need the link? Email wmnug@yahoo.com and we'll get it to you.

In addition to getting face time with the vendors you missed at BrainShare, you'll be able to attend technical sessions on a wide range of topics from GroupWise to ITIL, and perhaps even a Microsoft Sharepoint session. We're still in the planning stages, so stay tuned for more news!

WMNUG - West Michigan Novell User Group

Know your Hardware

mendesdomnic — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:00:00 -0700

Need to know about your system hardware without opening your computer?

To know details of the type of ram and its speed:

dmidecode --type memory

Similar bios details:

dmidecode --type bios

other options include:

system, baseboard, chassis, processor,  cache, connector, slot

Explore further for other options if you are an expert in hardware.

dmidecode --help will Display usage information and exit

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Install Linux In Windows

mendesdomnic — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:00:00 -0700

There are various reasons why people don’t try out Linux. The most common reason, is that they can’t bring themselves to remove the familiar Windows system and replace it with a totally new environment. While there are ways to boot into a Linux environment without uninstalling Windows, most people either don’t have the patience or the time to learn how.

With Ubuntu 8.04 “Hardy Heron”, Windows users will be able to install Ubuntu onto their systems without having to worry about affecting their Windows installation. The Hardy Heron beta includes an install option for Windows users to install and uninstall Ubuntu just like your normal Windows app.

No need for a dedicated partition, you can just install Ubuntu like any other app and you can then opt to boot to Linux or Windows each time you start your computer. All you need is Ubuntu 8.04 on a cd or an .iso file that’s mounted, and 4 gigs of space on your hard drive.

For those who don’t want to leave anything to chance, just create a restore point before starting the installation process.

When you load the install menu, just select the “Install inside Windows” option.

Choosing to install inside Windows will launch the Wubi installer where you select the language of your choice, how much space to devote to the installation, which drive you want to install to, and create a username and password for the account.

After that just click on “Install” and you’re all set. Once you reboot your computer, you’ll be given a choice of which operating system you want to boot into.

If you find that you don’t like Linux after trying it out, you can just uninstall it without worrying about messing up your Windows installation.

I’ve always wanted to try Linux and with this option, I think I just might give it a spin. How about you?

Click to view.

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Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 SP1 Is Here!

KariWoolf — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:28:40 -0700

If you've been waiting for the first service pack to deploy Novell Open Enterprise Server 2, now's the time to make the move. With Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 SP1, you'll not only get server virtualization, Dynamic Storage Technology and other innovative capabilities from the initial release, you'll get the following additional features designed to increase simplicity and interoperability.

Domain Services for Windows, enabling secure cross-authentication between eDirectory and Active Directory
Support for Common Internet File System (CIFS) and Apple Filing Protocol (AFP), delivering streamlined interoperability with Windows and Mac clients
iFolder 3.7, supporting groups and multiple iFolders, with enhanced clients for Mac and Linux
64-bit eDirectory
An integrated GUI to streamline migrations from NetWare to Linux

To learn more, visit http://www.novell.com/oes. You'll find information on the new product features, access to eval software, and helpful resources like Novell Open Audio podcasts, upcoming events you can attend, and much more.

Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 is bringing significant cost savings and efficiencies to organizations just like yours. And with the first service pack, you have even more compelling reasons to upgrade. Download the eval and see how you can begin taking advantage of greater simplicity and interoperability today.

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