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Old 01-20-2009, 10:05 AM   #16
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Jeremy,that would be great,helpful and time saving.
This is what I've just found.

Last edited by alan_ri; 01-20-2009 at 10:27 AM. Reason: adding info
 
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...and a quick shot of what the posting interface would look like.

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Old 01-20-2009, 10:21 AM   #18
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Yes Jeremy,I've seen it and I like it.I've added something in my post above.Have a look,please.
 
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I was initially against the prospect, especially if huge images stretched a page beyond the extent of most browsers, but I have to say the small thumbnail is quite tidy.

It'd still be nice to have this as a preference in each user's profile options, so instead of a thumbnail, it'd display a link to the image instead, which is no different from the system which is in place today. This new system has the advantage that the image won't disappear after n months like those on some image hosting sites do.

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Old 01-20-2009, 10:47 AM   #20
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...and a quick shot of what the posting interface would look like.

--jeremy
I REALLY like the thumbnail idea...It looks good.

I don't understand the "clutter" argument...especially if it's just going to be a thumbnail that you can click.

I don't see a screen shot any different than this...

"I'm getting an error when I try to connect to a samba share; here is my smb.conf file
Code:
# This is the main Samba configuration file. You should read the
# smb.conf(5) manual page in order to understand the options listed
# here. Samba has a huge number of configurable options (perhaps too
# many!) most of which are not shown in this example
#
# For a step to step guide on installing, configuring and using samba,
# read the Samba-HOWTO-Collection. This may be obtained from:
#  http://www.samba.org/samba/docs/Samba-HOWTO-Collection.pdf
#
# Many working examples of smb.conf files can be found in the
# Samba-Guide which is generated daily and can be downloaded from:
#  http://www.samba.org/samba/docs/Samba-Guide.pdf
#
# Any line which starts with a ; (semi-colon) or a # (hash)
# is a comment and is ignored. In this example we will use a #
# for commentry and a ; for parts of the config file that you
# may wish to enable
#
# NOTE: Whenever you modify this file you should run the command "testparm"
# to check that you have not made any basic syntactic errors.
#
#---------------
# SELINUX NOTES:
#
# If you want to use the useradd/groupadd family of binaries please run:
# setsebool -P samba_domain_controller on
#
# If you want to share home directories via samba please run:
# setsebool -P samba_enable_home_dirs on
#
# If you create a new directory you want to share you should mark it as
# "samba-share_t" so that selinux will let you write into it.
# Make sure not to do that on system directories as they may already have
# been marked with othe SELinux labels.
#
# Use ls -ldZ /path to see which context a directory has
#
# Set labels only on directories you created!
# To set a label use the following: chcon -t samba_share_t /path
#
# If you need to share a system created directory you can use one of the
# following (read-only/read-write):
# setsebool -P samba_export_all_ro on
# or
# setsebool -P samba_export_all_rw on
#
# If you want to run scripts (preexec/root prexec/print command/...) please
# put them into the /var/lib/samba/scripts directory so that smbd will be
# allowed to run them.
# Make sure you COPY them and not MOVE them so that the right SELinux context
# is applied, to check all is ok use restorecon -R -v /var/lib/samba/scripts
#
#--------------
#
#======================= Global Settings =====================================

[global]

# ----------------------- Network Related Options -------------------------
#
# workgroup = NT-Domain-Name or Workgroup-Name, eg: MIDEARTH
#
# server string is the equivalent of the NT Description field
#
# netbios name can be used to specify a server name not tied to the hostname
#
# Interfaces lets you configure Samba to use multiple interfaces
# If you have multiple network interfaces then you can list the ones
# you want to listen on (never omit localhost)
#
# Hosts Allow/Hosts Deny lets you restrict who can connect, and you can
# specifiy it as a per share option as well
#
        workgroup = MYGROUP
        server string = Samba Server Version %v

;       netbios name = MYSERVER

;       interfaces = lo eth0 192.168.12.2/24 192.168.13.2/24
;       hosts allow = 127. 192.168.12. 192.168.13.

# --------------------------- Logging Options -----------------------------
#
# Log File let you specify where to put logs and how to split them up.
#
# Max Log Size let you specify the max size log files should reach

        # logs split per machine
;       log file = /var/log/samba/%m.log
        # max 50KB per log file, then rotate
;       max log size = 50

# ----------------------- Standalone Server Options ------------------------
#
# Security can be set to user, share(deprecated) or server(deprecated)
#
# Backend to store user information in. New installations should
# use either tdbsam or ldapsam. smbpasswd is available for backwards
# compatibility. tdbsam requires no further configuration.

        security = user
        passdb backend = tdbsam


# ----------------------- Domain Members Options ------------------------
#
# Security must be set to domain or ads
#
# Use the realm option only with security = ads
# Specifies the Active Directory realm the host is part of
#
# Backend to store user information in. New installations should
# use either tdbsam or ldapsam. smbpasswd is available for backwards
# compatibility. tdbsam requires no further configuration.
#
# Use password server option only with security = server or if you can't
# use the DNS to locate Domain Controllers
# The argument list may include:
#   password server = My_PDC_Name [My_BDC_Name] [My_Next_BDC_Name]
# or to auto-locate the domain controller/s
#   password server = *


;       security = domain
;       passdb backend = tdbsam
;       realm = MY_REALM

;       password server = <NT-Server-Name>

# ----------------------- Domain Controller Options ------------------------
#
# Security must be set to user for domain controllers
#
# Backend to store user information in. New installations should
# use either tdbsam or ldapsam. smbpasswd is available for backwards
# compatibility. tdbsam requires no further configuration.
#
# Domain Master specifies Samba to be the Domain Master Browser. This
# allows Samba to collate browse lists between subnets. Don't use this
# if you already have a Windows NT domain controller doing this job
#
# Domain Logons let Samba be a domain logon server for Windows workstations.
#
# Logon Scrpit let yuou specify a script to be run at login time on the client
# You need to provide it in a share called NETLOGON
#
# Logon Path let you specify where user profiles are stored (UNC path)
#
# Various scripts can be used on a domain controller or stand-alone
# machine to add or delete corresponding unix accounts
#
;       security = user
;       passdb backend = tdbsam

;       domain master = yes
;       domain logons = yes

        # the login script name depends on the machine name
;       logon script = %m.bat
        # the login script name depends on the unix user used
;       logon script = %u.bat
;       logon path = \\%L\Profiles\%u
        # disables profiles support by specifing an empty path
;       logon path =  

;       add user script = /usr/sbin/useradd "%u" -n -g users
;       add group script = /usr/sbin/groupadd "%g"
;       add machine script = /usr/sbin/useradd -n -c "Workstation (%u)" -M -d /nohome -s /bin/false "%u"
;       delete user script = /usr/sbin/userdel "%u"
;       delete user from group script = /usr/sbin/userdel "%u" "%g"
;       delete group script = /usr/sbin/groupdel "%g"


# ----------------------- Browser Control Options ----------------------------
#
# set local master to no if you don't want Samba to become a master
# browser on your network. Otherwise the normal election rules apply
#
# OS Level determines the precedence of this server in master browser
# elections. The default value should be reasonable
#
# Preferred Master causes Samba to force a local browser election on startup
# and gives it a slightly higher chance of winning the election
;       local master = no
;       os level = 33
;       preferred master = yes

#----------------------------- Name Resolution -------------------------------
# Windows Internet Name Serving Support Section:
# Note: Samba can be either a WINS Server, or a WINS Client, but NOT both
#
# - WINS Support: Tells the NMBD component of Samba to enable it's WINS Server
#
# - WINS Server: Tells the NMBD components of Samba to be a WINS Client
#
# - WINS Proxy: Tells Samba to answer name resolution queries on
#   behalf of a non WINS capable client, for this to work there must be
#   at least one        WINS Server on the network. The default is NO.
#
# DNS Proxy - tells Samba whether or not to try to resolve NetBIOS names
# via DNS nslookups.

;       wins support = yes
;       wins server = w.x.y.z
;       wins proxy = yes

;       dns proxy = yes

# --------------------------- Printing Options -----------------------------
#
# Load Printers let you load automatically the list of printers rather
# than setting them up individually
#
# Cups Options let you pass the cups libs custom options, setting it to raw
# for example will let you use drivers on your Windows clients
#
# Printcap Name let you specify an alternative printcap file
#
# You can choose a non default printing system using the Printing option

        load printers = yes
        cups options = raw

;       printcap name = /etc/printcap
        #obtain list of printers automatically on SystemV
;       printcap name = lpstat
;       printing = cups

# --------------------------- Filesystem Options ---------------------------
#
# The following options can be uncommented if the filesystem supports
# Extended Attributes and they are enabled (usually by the mount option
# user_xattr). Thess options will let the admin store the DOS attributes
# in an EA and make samba not mess with the permission bits.
#
# Note: these options can also be set just per share, setting them in global
# makes them the default for all shares

;       map archive = no
;       map hidden = no
;       map read only = no
;       map system = no
;       store dos attributes = yes


#============================ Share Definitions ==============================

[homes]
        comment = Home Directories
        browseable = no
        writable = yes
;       valid users = %S
;       valid users = MYDOMAIN\%S

[printers]
        comment = All Printers
        path = /var/spool/samba
        browseable = no
        guest ok = no
        writable = no
        printable = yes

# Un-comment the following and create the netlogon directory for Domain Logons
;       [netlogon]
;       comment = Network Logon Service
;       path = /var/lib/samba/netlogon
;       guest ok = yes
;       writable = no
;       share modes = no


# Un-comment the following to provide a specific roving profile share
# the default is to use the user's home directory
;       [Profiles]
;       path = /var/lib/samba/profiles
;       browseable = no
;       guest ok = yes


# A publicly accessible directory, but read only, except for people in
# the "staff" group
;       [public]
;       comment = Public Stuff
;       path = /home/samba
;       public = yes
;       writable = yes
;       printable = no
;       write list = +staff
...to be honest...the screen shot (the thumbnail version) is better than this "clutter"

I'm really liking the thumbnail thing...

-C
 
Old 01-20-2009, 12:12 PM   #21
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It's possible we would completely disable the thumbnail feature, which would result in a simple link to the attached file being shown.

--jeremy
 
Old 01-20-2009, 12:36 PM   #22
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It's possible we would completely disable the thumbnail feature, which would result in a simple link to the attached file being shown.

--jeremy
That would be good. That would be the best of "both worlds".
 
Old 01-20-2009, 12:37 PM   #23
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I'm interested in further feedback on this issue. If the consensus is that it would improve LQ, we'd certainly look into it further.

--jeremy
It would be nice if "IMG" tag worked as on other forums - by displaying picture. Where image is stored - on lq servers or not - is not really important. Also it isn't really important if this will be thumbnail or full picture (thumbnail would be better, though).
 
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It would be nice if "IMG" tag worked as on other forums - by displaying picture. Where image is stored - on lq servers or not - is not really important. Also it isn't really important if this will be thumbnail or full picture (thumbnail would be better, though).
I agree that a thumbnail would be better.

-C
 
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We have no plans to enabled the img tag at this time.

--jeremy
 
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jeremy: until about 10 hours ago, I saw the linked picture displayed in the post in http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...78#post3410578. I also had the image button available in the Quick Reply box. It's gone now.
 
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There was a configuration issue that impacted a small number of members. It's been corrected - thanks for the heads up.

--jeremy
 
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Quote:
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I REALLY like the thumbnail idea...It looks good.

I don't understand the "clutter" argument...especially if it's just going to be a thumbnail that you can click.

I don't see a screen shot any different than this...


...to be honest...the screen shot (the thumbnail version) is better than this "clutter"

I'm really liking the thumbnail thing...

-C
It may be easier for the poster, but in terms of interaction
(e.g. just putting an edit into the faulty part and paste it
back) it's much more sensible to have the textual representation,
not to speak of the lower bandwidth use ... visually they may
be equally unappealing.

Personally I find the idea of embedded graphics completely
unprofessionally looking (and garish). The links to images
I can possibly live with :D



Cheers,
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Old 01-20-2009, 04:17 PM   #29
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It may be easier for the poster, but in terms of interaction
(e.g. just putting an edit into the faulty part and paste it
back) it's much more sensible to have the textual representation,
not to speak of the lower bandwidth use ... visually they may
be equally unappealing.

Personally I find the idea of embedded graphics completely
unprofessionally looking (and garish). The links to images
I can possibly live with



Cheers,
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It makes sense for configuration files...but I was thinking more of the lines of...

"I made a change and firefox looks funny <insert screenshot>"

There have been times (back when I worked tech support); that the person describing a problem over the phone made me think "Wow that's a weird problem"...but when I go over to fix it I think to myself "Oh yeah, I've seen that before...this is an easy fix".

I feel that it could help when trying to assist someone else in the same fashion.

I don't think that it will look unprofessional if it's a thumbnail (although I agree with you that a FULL image would look bad).

-C
 
Old 01-21-2009, 12:30 AM   #30
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I frankly think that the ability to upload images is a great ability to have. It can often be very useful in diagnosing problems, and it can also provide the capability for people to show what they are working on...which is sometimes useful.

The capability would undoubtedly get gamed, with "fanboy" stuff appearing but if (a) storage concerns truly are minimal and (b) viewing of the images is optional, then that wouldn't matter.

Overall, I think the benefits outweigh the costs, so long as viewing the images is optional (no long downloads to get a page because it is full of pictures).
 
  


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