August 2003 - WLUG - wlug.mailman3.com

Re: [Wlug] possible meeting topic

by Mike Frysinger

On Monday 18 August 2003 23:18, Matt Higgins wrote: > I don't know if this has been done in the past but what about building a > freevo box? > http://freevo.sourceforge.net could also do it on mythtv ... http://www.mythtv.org/ -mike

Aug. 19, 2003

possible meeting topic

by Matt Higgins

I don't know if this has been done in the past but what about building a freevo box? http://freevo.sourceforge.net

Aug. 19, 2003

Off topic request- Linux Sys Admin and Massachusetts DET

by Mike Blake

Off topic request. Mass DET(unemployment) will pay for Linux Sys Admin courses but I need to ask 3 Linux Sys Admin managers several questions. If anyone could help, I'll can either email the questions or post them here. Thanks for the help, Mike Blake

Aug. 19, 2003

Re: [Wlug] LTSP meeting slides

by Andy Stewart

On Sunday 17 August 2003 11:51 pm, Michael Long wrote: > Andy, thank you for the excellent talk and demo. The tools available to > the linux community are top notch. The LTSP project is a prime example > of that fact. I would like to suggest a talk on the OpenVPN project for > the next meeting. I think it would be really cool if WLUG could sponser > a project this winter that involved setting up a network w/ VPN, > securing it and then attempting to hack it to find its vulnerabilities. > This is probably a naive idea for many reasons...but I think many of us > would be interested in learning the proper way of installing, securing, > and maintaining our networks. > > Cheers, > Mike Hi Mike, I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the LTSP meeting! With regard to OpenVPN, this is definitely a possibility. Another type of VPN is FreeS/WAN. Are there others? Can somebody compare/contrast these two? Is anybody sufficiently knowledgeable to give a talk on these topics? Thanks, Andy > > > Hi Everybody, > > > > I've just posted the slides from the previous WLUG meeting on the > > website. > > > There are in StarOffice format as well as HTML. From the WLUG home > > page, > > > scroll down and click the link for "Past Meeting Information". > > > > For those of you who were unable to attend, I dare say you missed a good > > meeting. There were alot of questions and people really seemed > > interested in > > > the topic. Fortunately, my client computer booted off of my laptop > > server > > > just like it did when I left home. > > > > I even went out on a limb and attempted to get Doug Waud's computer > > working as > > > a client, since the "live demo" concept seems to be a popular feature > > of WLUG > > > meetings. I hadn't seen Doug's computer previously, but he did bring the > > proper network boot floppy. I "got Doug-ed" the first time (you've > > got to > > > watch your cables and power cords around Doug) by a network cable that > > wasn't > > > entirely plugged in. By the third attempt, his client booted with minor > > video artifacts, probably due to not using the correct XFree86 software. > > > > I'm soliciting ideas for the next meeting, which will be the first > > meeting of > > > the year with the new crop of WPI students. I hope to have a great > > meeting > > > planned so that the WPI students will continue to attend, as they > > constitute > > > a sizeable percentage of the WLUG membership. > > > > See ya later, > > > > Andy > > > > -- > > Andy Stewart, Founder > > Worcester Linux Users' Group > > Worcester, MA USA > > http://www.wlug.org > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Wlug mailing list > > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug -- Andy Stewart, Founder Worcester Linux Users' Group Worcester, MA USA http://www.wlug.org

Aug. 18, 2003

Re: [Wlug] LTSP meeting slides

by Mike Clark

Andy how did the monitor work out? At 09:32 PM 8/17/2003 -0400, you wrote: >Hi Everybody, > >I've just posted the slides from the previous WLUG meeting on the website. >There are in StarOffice format as well as HTML. From the WLUG home page, >scroll down and click the link for "Past Meeting Information". > >For those of you who were unable to attend, I dare say you missed a good >meeting. There were alot of questions and people really seemed interested in >the topic. Fortunately, my client computer booted off of my laptop server >just like it did when I left home. > >I even went out on a limb and attempted to get Doug Waud's computer >working as >a client, since the "live demo" concept seems to be a popular feature of WLUG >meetings. I hadn't seen Doug's computer previously, but he did bring the >proper network boot floppy. I "got Doug-ed" the first time (you've got to >watch your cables and power cords around Doug) by a network cable that wasn't >entirely plugged in. By the third attempt, his client booted with minor >video artifacts, probably due to not using the correct XFree86 software. > >I'm soliciting ideas for the next meeting, which will be the first meeting of >the year with the new crop of WPI students. I hope to have a great meeting >planned so that the WPI students will continue to attend, as they constitute >a sizeable percentage of the WLUG membership. > >See ya later, > >Andy > >-- >Andy Stewart, Founder >Worcester Linux Users' Group >Worcester, MA USA >http://www.wlug.org > > >_______________________________________________ >Wlug mailing list >Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org >http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug

Aug. 18, 2003

Re: [Wlug] LTSP meeting slides

by Michael Long

Andy, thank you for the excellent talk and demo. The tools available to the linux community are top notch. The LTSP project is a prime example of that fact. I would like to suggest a talk on the OpenVPN project for the next meeting. I think it would be really cool if WLUG could sponser a project this winter that involved setting up a network w/ VPN, securing it and then attempting to hack it to find its vulnerabilities. This is probably a naive idea for many reasons...but I think many of us would be interested in learning the proper way of installing, securing, and maintaining our networks. Cheers, Mike > > Hi Everybody, > > I've just posted the slides from the previous WLUG meeting on the website. > There are in StarOffice format as well as HTML. From the WLUG home page, > scroll down and click the link for "Past Meeting Information". > > For those of you who were unable to attend, I dare say you missed a good > meeting. There were alot of questions and people really seemed interested in > the topic. Fortunately, my client computer booted off of my laptop server > just like it did when I left home. > > I even went out on a limb and attempted to get Doug Waud's computer working as > a client, since the "live demo" concept seems to be a popular feature of WLUG > meetings. I hadn't seen Doug's computer previously, but he did bring the > proper network boot floppy. I "got Doug-ed" the first time (you've got to > watch your cables and power cords around Doug) by a network cable that wasn't > entirely plugged in. By the third attempt, his client booted with minor > video artifacts, probably due to not using the correct XFree86 software. > > I'm soliciting ideas for the next meeting, which will be the first meeting of > the year with the new crop of WPI students. I hope to have a great meeting > planned so that the WPI students will continue to attend, as they constitute > a sizeable percentage of the WLUG membership. > > See ya later, > > Andy > > -- > Andy Stewart, Founder > Worcester Linux Users' Group > Worcester, MA USA > http://www.wlug.org > > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > > >

Aug. 18, 2003

LTSP meeting slides

by Andy Stewart

Hi Everybody, I've just posted the slides from the previous WLUG meeting on the website. There are in StarOffice format as well as HTML. From the WLUG home page, scroll down and click the link for "Past Meeting Information". For those of you who were unable to attend, I dare say you missed a good meeting. There were alot of questions and people really seemed interested in the topic. Fortunately, my client computer booted off of my laptop server just like it did when I left home. I even went out on a limb and attempted to get Doug Waud's computer working as a client, since the "live demo" concept seems to be a popular feature of WLUG meetings. I hadn't seen Doug's computer previously, but he did bring the proper network boot floppy. I "got Doug-ed" the first time (you've got to watch your cables and power cords around Doug) by a network cable that wasn't entirely plugged in. By the third attempt, his client booted with minor video artifacts, probably due to not using the correct XFree86 software. I'm soliciting ideas for the next meeting, which will be the first meeting of the year with the new crop of WPI students. I hope to have a great meeting planned so that the WPI students will continue to attend, as they constitute a sizeable percentage of the WLUG membership. See ya later, Andy -- Andy Stewart, Founder Worcester Linux Users' Group Worcester, MA USA http://www.wlug.org

Aug. 18, 2003

Reminder: WLUG Meeting, Thurs Aug 14 - 7:00 PM

by Andy Stewart

Hi Everybody, This is a friendly reminder about the upcoming WLUG meeting on Thursday, August 14, 2003, at 7:00 PM in Olin Hall on the WPI campus. Go into Olin Hall's front door, to the top of the stairs, and we'll be in the big lecture hall on the left. I'll be addressing the group at this meeting, and the topic will be the Linux Terminal Server Project (LTSP). Come and learn how to use your old, potentially obsolete hardware as a graphics terminal connected to a more powerful server. I'll demonstrate (live!) how a Pentium 90 with 48 MB of memory and a 10 Mbps ethernet connection could be used effectively as an LTSP client, running any Linux program that is installed on the server. I've also got a couple of those Linux Format magazines for raffle (one with a CD, the other with a DVD). I'll have sodas and cookies also for refreshments. After the meeting, we'll make our monthly pilgrimage to the Boynton Restaurant for pizza and beers. All are welcome to attend. There is no admission fee for admittance to a WLUG meeting. Donations are always welcome but not required. See ya later, Andy -- Andy Stewart, Founder Worcester Linux Users' Group Worcester, MA USA http://www.wlug.org

Aug. 14, 2003

FS: Single Board Computers...

by rb＠millbury.net

Hi all, I've got some new, old stock, single board computers available. Details at: http://members.cox.net/n1nte/forsale/as-p2vf.html WLUG member discount price is $45. I also have some backplanes available and some other models of these boards. I recently picked up this lot and haven't sorted through them all yet. Email me directly if interested. Thanks - Rob

Aug. 10, 2003

RE: reply to monitor request Wlug digest, Vol 1 #639 - 3 msgs

by Walter F. Doyle

Hi: How does $15 sound. Call Jeff at 508-831-7455 on Monday we have about 30 monitors to choose from!! Walter Doyle -----Original Message----- From: wlug-admin(a)mail.wlug.org [mailto:wlug-admin@mail.wlug.org]On Behalf Of wlug-request(a)mail.wlug.org Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2003 12:01 PM To: wlug(a)mail.wlug.org Subject: Wlug digest, Vol 1 #639 - 3 msgs Send Wlug mailing list submissions to wlug(a)mail.wlug.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to wlug-request(a)mail.wlug.org You can reach the person managing the list at wlug-admin(a)mail.wlug.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Wlug digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Linux job opportunity (Andy Stewart) 2. Hard drive crashed! (Andy Stewart) 3. Wanted: Used monitor (Andy Stewart) --__--__-- Message: 1 charset="us-ascii" From: Andy Stewart <andystewart(a)comcast.net> Organization: Worcester Linux Users' Group To: "Worcester Linux Users' Group" <wlug(a)mail.wlug.org> Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2003 00:35:31 -0400 Subject: [Wlug] Linux job opportunity Reply-To: wlug(a)mail.wlug.org HI Everybody, Here is a job opportunity that was recently sent to me. If interested, please don't reply to the list or to me, but to the recruiter named below. Helene Fitch Friedlander HR Representative * (978) 461-7148 Fax (978) 461-3720 * helene.fitch(a)stratus.com S T R A T U S T E C H N O L O G I E S Code 03-076 & 03-075 Job Title Software Engineer III (Linux) Occupation Software Engineering Location Maynard, MA Description Will participate as a member of a small team of engineers working on the development and support of a Fault Tolerant version of Linux that runs on Stratus' Fault Tolerant IA32 HW. The work will be focused on 1) participating in the ongoing new development efforts to keep current with the latest versions Linux, 2) port our FT Linux to the latest Stratus HW platforms, 3)the productionization of our FT Linux SW and 4) providing support to Stratus' existing Technology Partners (i.e. - bugs fixes). The areas that we have made and continue to make modifications in Linux include providing for SCSI and PCI hot-plug support (including surprise removal of devices), overall hardening of a select set of Linux device drivers to adapt them for Stratus' Fault Tolerant environment and making Linux work with Stratus' FT Hardware. Experience 6+ years of Software development experience with at least 2+ years in Linux/Unix software development, including systems level Linux development. Ability to switch gears quickly and work on multiple problems simultaneously, Strong communication skills essential. Ability to work well within a team environment required. Must have Linux kernel development and/or device driver development. Experience in Linux SCSI a major plus. BSCS/BSEE or equivalent experience -- Andy Stewart, Founder Worcester Linux Users' Group Worcester, MA USA http://www.wlug.org --__--__-- Message: 2 charset="us-ascii" From: Andy Stewart <andystewart(a)comcast.net> Organization: Worcester Linux Users' Group To: "Worcester Linux Users' Group" <wlug(a)mail.wlug.org> Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2003 01:28:18 -0400 Subject: [Wlug] Hard drive crashed! Reply-To: wlug(a)mail.wlug.org HI everybody, I've been out of touch all week due to a catastrophic hard drive failure. My hard drive is only 1.5 years old and its an IBM Ultrastar 18 GB SCSI drive with a 5 year warranty. IBM/Hitachi will be getting it back assuming it fails their diags, which I have to run as a prerequisite to getting an RMA. Naturally, they are DOS based diags. They have incredibly fussy rules about packing the drive for shipment, lest one voids one's warranty (say that three times fast). Believe it or not, it died while I was doing the tape backup!! I lost about 1 weeks worth of Quicken transactions and the photos from my sister's wedding (which I can recover from CDs previously burned for other family members). I got lucky. The moral of the story is: Make sure you do your backups! This is the 2nd hard drive that I've lost in the last 12 months (the first one was over 5 years old). Or, just run most of your machines as LTSP clients and don't worry about disks..... :-) Later, Andy -- Andy Stewart, Founder Worcester Linux Users' Group Worcester, MA USA http://www.wlug.org --__--__-- Message: 3 charset="us-ascii" From: Andy Stewart <andystewart(a)comcast.net> Organization: Worcester Linux Users' Group To: "Worcester Linux Users' Group" <wlug(a)mail.wlug.org> Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2003 01:54:55 -0400 Subject: [Wlug] Wanted: Used monitor Reply-To: wlug(a)mail.wlug.org Hi everybody, I'm looking for a used monitor as a spare for my basement lab bench: 14" or 15" Multi sync Capable of at least 1024x768 at 72 Hz (or better) Relatively good cosmetic condition Excellent working condition Cheap(!) If you have something which might interest me, contact me directly and we can negotiate. Thanks, Andy -- Andy Stewart, Founder Worcester Linux Users' Group Worcester, MA USA http://www.wlug.org --__--__-- _______________________________________________ Wlug mailing list Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug End of Wlug Digest_______________________________________________ Wlug mailing list Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug

Aug. 9, 2003