March 2011 - WLUG - wlug.mailman3.com

Re: [Wlug] April Topic?

by Tim Keller

I saw something not to long ago about using scratch to implement logic for lego's NXT modules! On Thu, Mar 31, 2011 at 7:51 AM, Andy Stewart <andystewart(a)comcast.net>wrote: > On 03/31/2011 07:35 AM, Tim Keller wrote: > > Speaking of "cool" programming languages, at some point I'd love to give > > a presentation on "Scratch" > > > > I know, I know, it's not really a programming language... but it is a > > pretty good way to get kids interested in programming. > > > > Tim. > > My 13 year old son is using Scratch in school to write video game > programs. He is using it on Windoze in school and on Linux at home. He > has a thumb drive with a FATxx format so he can use his program in both > places. He really likes Scratch! > > Later, > > Andy > > -- > Andy Stewart (KB1OIQ) > Founder: Worcester Linux Users' Group > Founder: Chelmsford Linux Meetup Group > President: PART of Westford, MA (WB1GOF) > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > -- I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers".

March 31, 2011

Re: [Wlug] April Topic?

by Andy Stewart

On 03/31/2011 07:35 AM, Tim Keller wrote: > Speaking of "cool" programming languages, at some point I'd love to give > a presentation on "Scratch" > > I know, I know, it's not really a programming language... but it is a > pretty good way to get kids interested in programming. > > Tim. My 13 year old son is using Scratch in school to write video game programs. He is using it on Windoze in school and on Linux at home. He has a thumb drive with a FATxx format so he can use his program in both places. He really likes Scratch! Later, Andy -- Andy Stewart (KB1OIQ) Founder: Worcester Linux Users' Group Founder: Chelmsford Linux Meetup Group President: PART of Westford, MA (WB1GOF)

March 31, 2011

Re: [Wlug] April Topic?

by David Glaser

Hmmm, lots of stuff to talk about. I woudl attend talks on open RC, init, and open source robotics. -David On 3/30/2011 12:13 PM, Kevin Harrington wrote: > Another idea is open source robotics. I have a lot of experience with this at this point and would love to share. > > One more idea would be talking about making and using custom Java JNI. have a library that's awesome but hate writing applications in C? JNI is a way of exposing these libs to Java. As an example I wrapped a v4l2 frame grabber and was able to get framerates 2-4 TIMES faster then OpenCV's frame grabber. Getting started with JNI is full of "gotchas" that keeps most developers away, which I think is a shame. > > ~Kevin Harrington > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug >

March 31, 2011

Re: [Wlug] April Topic?

by Tim Keller

Speaking of "cool" programming languages, at some point I'd love to give a presentation on "Scratch" I know, I know, it's not really a programming language... but it is a pretty good way to get kids interested in programming. Tim. On Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 10:28 PM, Keith Wright <kwright(a)keithdiane.us>wrote: > > From: James Gray <jamespgray(a)gmail.com> > > > > +1 for Haskell. > > > > On Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 12:46 PM, Jorden M <jrm8005(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > There's a lot to learn from Haskell, especially as > > > the world moves toward massively parallel > > > computing. ghci and http://tryhaskell.org/ would > > > make for a fun & interactive presentation of a very > > > well-designed programming language. > > Haskell is good, but a web site is not a presentation. > > Who is volunteering to make a presentation, or > at least lead a discussion? > > -- Keith > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > -- I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers".

March 31, 2011

Re: [Wlug] April Topic?

by Keith Wright

> From: James Gray <jamespgray(a)gmail.com> > > +1 for Haskell. > > On Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 12:46 PM, Jorden M <jrm8005(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > There's a lot to learn from Haskell, especially as > > the world moves toward massively parallel > > computing. ghci and http://tryhaskell.org/ would > > make for a fun & interactive presentation of a very > > well-designed programming language. Haskell is good, but a web site is not a presentation. Who is volunteering to make a presentation, or at least lead a discussion? -- Keith

March 31, 2011

Job posting: WPI is hiring a Network Engineer

by Chuck Anderson

If anyone is interested in applying for the open Network Engineer position at WPI, please email me at cra(a)wpi.edu Thanks, Chuck Position Title: Network Engineer Department: Computing and Communications Center Location: Morgan Hall - Network Operations Grade: Exempt - 820 Position Status: Administrative Exempt Positions Position Description: BASIC FUNCTION: Provide support to the satisfactory operation of the WPI network and facilitate its use by members of the WPI community. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Maintain and support the data network system including switches, routers, wireless access points and battery backup systems - Maintain data wiring and fiber infrastructure. - Evaluate and beta test emergent technologies and code maintenance releases. - Coordinate with Helpdesk and other departments in the troubleshooting and resolution of data network error conditions and provide end-user support for communications and connectivity issues. - Document the data network including topology, connections, and appropriate billing information. - Support physical plant renovations as they relate to the voice, data, and video CATV infrastructure. - Administer and backup of all Network Operations servers. - Program and maintain network databases, documentation, inventory, and monitoring applications. - Provide 24/7connectivity for users of the data network including adds/moves/changes and wireless connectivity. - Supervise and support the student network assistants. - Other related duties as assigned. Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science in order to provide the necessary understanding of communication technology and computer architecture with 4-5 years professional experience in similar or related work. - Experience with network hardware, cabling, and network management software including experience in network troubleshooting. - A thorough knowledge of Ethernet, wireless Ethernet, and TCP/IP networking. - Experience with Juniper Networks equipment preferable. - Experience with computer programming and scripting languages. - Experience with Linux systems administration. - Ability to communicate clearly with all network users.

March 30, 2011

Re: [Wlug] April Topic?

by James Gray

+1 for Haskell. On Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 12:46 PM, Jorden M <jrm8005(a)gmail.com> wrote: > I know I'm way over here in NY, but I have another suggestion if there > are any Haskellers in WLUG. > > There's a lot to learn from Haskell, especially as the world moves > toward massively parallel computing. ghci and http://tryhaskell.org/ > would make for a fun & interactive presentation of a very > well-designed programming language. > > On Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 12:13 PM, Kevin Harrington > <mad.hephaestus(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Another idea is open source robotics. I have a lot of experience with > this at this point and would love to share. > > > > One more idea would be talking about making and using custom Java JNI. > have a library that's awesome but hate writing applications in C? JNI is a > way of exposing these libs to Java. As an example I wrapped a v4l2 frame > grabber and was able to get framerates 2-4 TIMES faster then OpenCV's frame > grabber. Getting started with JNI is full of "gotchas" that keeps most > developers away, which I think is a shame. > > > > ~Kevin Harrington > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 >

March 30, 2011

Re: [Wlug] Topic for April?

by Jason Couture

I would like to, by I do not have intimate knowledge of it. I know its an improved version of gentoos baselayout 1 RC system. Its written in c instead of scriptss, can do some parallel startups, but nowhere near anything like systemd. And I can write simple init scripts for it. I, for one, would love to hear more about systemd. On Mar 30, 2011 8:38 AM, "Chuck Anderson" <cra(a)wpi.edu> wrote: > > I can talk about SysVInit, Upstart, and Systemd. Do you want to talk > about OpenRC? We could try to fit it into one meeting. > > On Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 08:22:57AM -0400, Jason Couture wrote: > > How about a discussion of init systems in general, pros and cons of each? > > (I'm an OpenRC fanboy myself.) > > On Mar 30, 2011 12:07 AM, "Gregory Avedissian" <avedis.g(a)verizon.net> wrote: > > > Yes. > > > > > > > > > On 03/29/2011 10:57 PM, Chuck Anderson wrote: > > > > > >> Would people be interested in a talk on Systemd, the replacement for > > >> SysVinit and Upstart? > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/ma

March 30, 2011

Re: [Wlug] April Topic?

by Jorden M

I know I'm way over here in NY, but I have another suggestion if there are any Haskellers in WLUG. There's a lot to learn from Haskell, especially as the world moves toward massively parallel computing. ghci and http://tryhaskell.org/ would make for a fun & interactive presentation of a very well-designed programming language. On Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 12:13 PM, Kevin Harrington <mad.hephaestus(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Another idea is open source robotics. I have a lot of experience with this at this point and would love to share. > > One more idea would be talking about making and using custom Java JNI. have a library that's awesome but hate writing applications in C? JNI is a way of exposing these libs to Java. As an example I wrapped a v4l2 frame grabber and was able to get framerates 2-4 TIMES faster then OpenCV's frame grabber. Getting started with JNI is full of "gotchas" that keeps most developers away, which I think is a shame. > > ~Kevin Harrington > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug >

March 30, 2011

Re: [Wlug] April Topic?

by Kevin Harrington

Another idea is open source robotics. I have a lot of experience with this at this point and would love to share. One more idea would be talking about making and using custom Java JNI. have a library that's awesome but hate writing applications in C? JNI is a way of exposing these libs to Java. As an example I wrapped a v4l2 frame grabber and was able to get framerates 2-4 TIMES faster then OpenCV's frame grabber. Getting started with JNI is full of "gotchas" that keeps most developers away, which I think is a shame. ~Kevin Harrington

March 30, 2011