Brian,
You're probably referring to the Cisco VPN client and the PCF file and all
that happy jazz? I know there's a Linux version of the client that should
work as long as they don't push out a firewall requirement to the clients.
What issues are you specifically experiencing with the VPN client config?
On Tue, 18 Mar 2008, Brian Swaney wrote:
> Has anyone been able to connect to OSU's VPN network under Linux
> (specifically Ubuntu)? They use a proprietary Cisco client that I can't
> seem to install, and encrypt a group password into a configuration file
> for it, in effect locking out all other programs. Since my ISP is dumb,
> there aren't any SMTP servers here. In order to use OSU's SMTP server,
> you need to use an on-campus IP address, which can be a VPN. Up until
> now, I used the CSE SMTP servers because I was enrolled in a class, but
> my account is expiring today, leaving me with the ever-reliable webmail
> to send mail with.
--
William R. Lorenz
"In life, we come across many times to be average and few chances to be great.
The trick is knowing the difference and being ready when the doors are open."
From sheets.108 at osu.edu Tue Mar 18 17:31:15 2008
From: sheets.108 at osu.edu (Robert C. Sheets)
Date: Tue Mar 18 17:31:33 2008
Subject: [opensource] VPN + OSU + Linux
In-Reply-To: <1577bfcb1.fcb11577b@osu.edu>
References: <1577bfcb1.fcb11577b@osu.edu>
Message-ID: <47E034A3.5@osu.edu>
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Brian Swaney wrote:
| Has anyone been able to connect to OSU's VPN network under Linux
| (specifically Ubuntu)? They use a proprietary Cisco client that I can't
| seem to install
Could you describe in more detail the problem you're having installing
the Cisco client?
- --
Robert C. Sheets
Office of Information Technology
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From swaney.29 at osu.edu Tue Mar 18 20:48:50 2008
From: swaney.29 at osu.edu (Brian Swaney)
Date: Tue Mar 18 20:50:07 2008
Subject: [opensource] VPN + OSU + Linux
Message-ID: <1bbfb1959b.1959b1bbfb@osu.edu>
Well, it returns a bunch of compiler errors. I am guessing it doesn't
like the Ubuntu headers. They're in /usr/src/linux-headers-2.6.20-16/
right?
The interaction is as follows:
Directory where binaries will be installed [/usr/local/bin] /usr/include
Automatically start the VPN service at boot time [yes] yes
In order to build the VPN kernel module, you must have the
kernel headers for the version of the kernel you are running.
For RedHat 6.x users these files are installed in /usr/src/linux by
default
For RedHat 7.x users these files are installed in /usr/src/linux-2.4 by
default
For Suse 7.3 users these files are installed in
/usr/src/linux-2.4.10.SuSE by default
Directory containing linux kernel source code
[/lib/modules/2.6.20-16-generic/build] /usr/src/linux-headers-2.6.20-16/
* Binaries will be installed in "/usr/include".
* Modules will be installed in
"/lib/modules/2.6.20-16-generic/CiscoVPN".
* The VPN service will be started AUTOMATICALLY at boot time.
* Kernel source from "/usr/src/linux-headers-2.6.20-16/" will be used
to build the module.
Is the above correct [y] yes
Making module
Create module directory "/lib/modules/2.6.20-16-generic/CiscoVPN".
Copying module to directory "/lib/modules/2.6.20-16-generic/CiscoVPN".
Creating start/stop script "/etc/init.d/vpnclient_init".
Enabling start/stop script for run level 3,4 and 5.
Creating VPN configuration file
"/etc/CiscoSystemsVPNClient/vpnclient.ini".
Installing license.txt (VPN Client license) in
"/etc/CiscoSystemsVPNClient/":
Installing bundled user profiles in
"/etc/CiscoSystemsVPNClient/Profiles/":
* New Profiles : OSUnet sample
Copying binaries to directory "/usr/include".
Setting permissions.
/usr/include/cvpnd (setuid root)
/etc/CiscoSystemsVPNClient (world writeable)
/etc/CiscoSystemsVPNClient/Profiles (world writeable)
/etc/CiscoSystemsVPNClient/Certificates (world writeable)
* You may wish to change these permissions to restrict access to root.
* You must run "/etc/init.d/vpnclient_init start" before using the
client.
* This script will be run AUTOMATICALLY every time you reboot your
computer.
-------------------------------------------
Then it returns a series of compiler errors that don't fit into one
terminal window, a few of which I attached as a GZipped file. I told
their IT staff about it mentioning older versions of Linux, and they
said they updated it, but running diff on the 2 seperate files returned
nothing, and my download count from osusls.osu.edu didn't reset. I also
get the same errors from it. I have tried a patched version from
http://tuxx-home.at/archives/2007/04/10/T15_55_43/ as well as switching
to several other directories.
-Brian Swaney
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William R. Lorenz wrote:
Brian,
You're probably referring to the Cisco VPN client and the PCF file and
all that happy jazz? I know there's a Linux version of the client that
should work as long as they don't push out a firewall requirement to
the clients.
What issues are you specifically experiencing with the VPN client
config?
On Tue, 18 Mar 2008, Brian Swaney wrote:
Has anyone been able to connect to OSU's VPN
network under Linux (specifically Ubuntu)? They use a proprietary Cisco
client that I can't seem to install, and encrypt a group password into
a configuration file for it, in effect locking out all other programs.
Since my ISP is dumb, there aren't any SMTP servers here. In order to
use OSU's SMTP server, you need to use an on-campus IP address, which
can be a VPN. Up until now, I used the CSE SMTP servers because I was
enrolled in a class, but my account is expiring today, leaving me with
the ever-reliable webmail to send mail with.
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From lupusoru.1 at osu.edu Thu Mar 20 22:21:05 2008
From: lupusoru.1 at osu.edu (RAZVAN LUPUSORU)
Date: Thu Mar 20 22:52:23 2008
Subject: [opensource] Fwd: Careers in Social Justice for Opensource Club
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From dinan at cse.ohio-state.edu Sat Mar 22 11:24:03 2008
From: dinan at cse.ohio-state.edu (James Dinan)
Date: Sat Mar 22 11:24:21 2008
Subject: [opensource] PyOhio: Python programming conference
Message-ID: <47E52493.9080602@cse.ohio-state.edu>
Forwarded message:
-----
Hi, OSU folks!
I'd like to invite each of you to get involved in making something truly
cool happen this summer: PyOhio, a regional miniconference in Columbus.
It's still early in the process; we don't have a date, location, or
website yet... OK, it's VERY early in the process. :) That's why we
want you involved, to help make it happen. I'd really appreciate it if
you would sign up for one or more of the following mailing lists:
PyOhio: an announcement-only list:
http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/pyohio
PyOhio-organizers: For everyone who's interested in discussing and
planning the conference:
http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/pyohio-organizers
centralOH@python.org : For all sorts of
coordination of Python activity in the area, not limited to PyOhio:
http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/centraloh
Thanks much, and I hope to see many of you at PyOhio!
--
- Catherine
http://catherinedevlin.blogspot.com/
From dietz.72 at osu.edu Wed Mar 26 14:16:03 2008
From: dietz.72 at osu.edu (Peter Dietz)
Date: Wed Mar 26 14:16:11 2008
Subject: [opensource] NOTACON: April 4-6 in cleveland
Message-ID: <240a31830803261116o7fe21901m11fba6b4ebd2c07c@mail.gmail.com>
FYI,
*NOTACON*, an annual conference held in Cleveland, Ohio, explores and
showcases technologies, philosophy and creativity often overlooked at other
"hacker cons". Our desire is not to supplant other events, but complement
them and strike a balance that has gone unnoticed in our community for far
too long.
With each new year we build upon the successes and knowledge of the previous
years. Our goal is to enlighten, educate, and entertain attendees,
presenters, and staff alike. We try to do this by finding new ways to apply
technology to graphics, art, music, or social interaction.
Notacon espouses an ethos of exploration, participation and positive
contributions. Hence, while some of the material we may cover is
controversial or potentially "black hat" in nature, we feel it is important
to bring light to all topics so that everyone can learn from the experience
and create something good, fun or interesting from it.
==
I just wanted to know if anyone was interested in this. I am somewhat
interested in going, but would be slightly more interested if a group went
up. If your concern is logistics, let me know, as I have a car, and I'm from
Cleveland, so I might know a place to stay at.
Theres also a registration fee and such $75
--
==
Peter Dietz
Computer & Information Science -- The Ohio State University
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From salehi at cse.ohio-state.edu Wed Mar 26 15:54:08 2008
From: salehi at cse.ohio-state.edu (Farhad Salehi)
Date: Wed Mar 26 15:53:16 2008
Subject: [opensource] NOTACON: April 4-6 in cleveland
In-Reply-To:
References:
Message-ID: <47EAA9E0.6040902@cse.ohio-state.edu>
I am actually going to NOTACON if anyone wishes to join me. I do not
know when exactly I will leave nor when exactly I will be back though,
but if anyone is interested we could try and figure something out.
Peter Dietz wrote:
> FYI,
>
> *NOTACON*, an annual conference held in Cleveland, Ohio, explores and
> showcases technologies, philosophy and creativity often overlooked at
> other "hacker cons". Our desire is not to supplant other events, but
> complement them and strike a balance that has gone unnoticed in our
> community for far too long.
>
> With each new year we build upon the successes and knowledge of the
> previous years. Our goal is to enlighten, educate, and entertain
> attendees, presenters, and staff alike. We try to do this by finding new
> ways to apply technology to graphics, art, music, or social interaction.
>
> Notacon espouses an ethos of exploration, participation and positive
> contributions. Hence, while some of the material we may cover is
> controversial or potentially "black hat" in nature, we feel it is
> important to bring light to all topics so that everyone can learn from
> the experience and create something good, fun or interesting from it.
>
>
> ==
> I just wanted to know if anyone was interested in this. I am somewhat
> interested in going, but would be slightly more interested if a group
> went up. If your concern is logistics, let me know, as I have a car, and
> I'm from Cleveland, so I might know a place to stay at.
>
> Theres also a registration fee and such $75
>
>
>
>
> --
> ==
> Peter Dietz
>
> Computer & Information Science -- The Ohio State University
From dietz.72 at osu.edu Thu Mar 27 16:07:44 2008
From: dietz.72 at osu.edu (Peter Dietz)
Date: Thu Mar 27 16:08:01 2008
Subject: [opensource] 1st Spring Meeting tonight
Message-ID: <240a31830803271307p7535bebdx5a81b8c276994bc4@mail.gmail.com>
Meeting Announcement,
WHEN: Tonight March 27 @ 7pm
WHERE: Dreese Labs 266
WHAT/TOPIC: 1st Meeting of Spring Quarter
Sorry for the late post, but I was watching episodes of Southpark online.
Tonight's meeting will be a general meeting, as I don't have a topic to
present, but don't let that stop you from volunteering.
--
==
Peter Dietz
Computer & Information Science -- The Ohio State University
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From ramesh.7 at osu.edu Mon Mar 31 14:38:54 2008
From: ramesh.7 at osu.edu (Prashanth Ramesh)
Date: Mon Mar 31 14:39:01 2008
Subject: [opensource] VPN + OSU + Linux
Message-ID: <47F12FBE.4070509@osu.edu>
Hi,
I dunno if you managed to solve the problem, but I fixed it by
following these instructions
.
The file given by osu didnt work for me. I dont remember what errors it
gave though.
I used the pcf file from the vpn package on OIT downloads after
following the link above.
--
Prashanth Ramesh
Graduate Research Associate
Mechanical Engineering
The Ohio State University
------------------------------------------------------
you can also contact me at: prashanth.ramesh@yahoo.com
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From salehi at cse.ohio-state.edu Wed Mar 26 15:49:59 2008
From: salehi at cse.ohio-state.edu (Farhad Salehi)
Date: Thu Apr 3 22:30:08 2008
Subject: [opensource] NOTACON: April 4-6 in cleveland
In-Reply-To:
References:
Message-ID: <47EAA8E7.2000208@cse.ohio-state.edu>
I am actually going to NOTACON if anyone wishes to join me. I do not
know when exactly I will leave nor when exactly I will be back though,
but if anyone is interested we could try and figure something out.
Peter Dietz wrote:
> FYI,
>
> *NOTACON*, an annual conference held in Cleveland, Ohio, explores and
> showcases technologies, philosophy and creativity often overlooked at
> other "hacker cons". Our desire is not to supplant other events, but
> complement them and strike a balance that has gone unnoticed in our
> community for far too long.
>
> With each new year we build upon the successes and knowledge of the
> previous years. Our goal is to enlighten, educate, and entertain
> attendees, presenters, and staff alike. We try to do this by finding new
> ways to apply technology to graphics, art, music, or social interaction.
>
> Notacon espouses an ethos of exploration, participation and positive
> contributions. Hence, while some of the material we may cover is
> controversial or potentially "black hat" in nature, we feel it is
> important to bring light to all topics so that everyone can learn from
> the experience and create something good, fun or interesting from it.
>
>
> ==
> I just wanted to know if anyone was interested in this. I am somewhat
> interested in going, but would be slightly more interested if a group
> went up. If your concern is logistics, let me know, as I have a car, and
> I'm from Cleveland, so I might know a place to stay at.
>
> Theres also a registration fee and such $75
>
>
>
>
> --
> ==
> Peter Dietz
>
> Computer & Information Science -- The Ohio State University