November 2022 - WLUG - wlug.mailman3.com

Re: Happy Thanksgiving and things to discuss around the dinner table.

by Chuck Anderson

I feel this is apropos to this discussion: https://www.sciencealert.com/expert-proposes-a-method-for-telling-if-we-all… We'll need many more SI units to describe the information capacity of the Universe: https://aip.scitation.org/doi/10.1063/5.0064475 "We determined that each particle in the observable universe contains 1.509 bits of information and there are ∼6 × 10^80 bits of information stored in all the matter particles of the observable universe." On Tue, Nov 22, 2022 at 08:37:11PM -0500, Joel via WLUG wrote: > By the time we get to Quettabyte would we even remember what the 1990's files were and be able to open them and use them? > > "and back then grandpa stored files on his local computer thing....Just another old time thing like getting news printed onto dead and trees ." > > > > On November 22, 2022 5:22:43 PM Tim Keller via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> wrote: > > I hope all wlug members have a fantastic Thanksgiving. > > > > > > While you're wondering about what to talk about, they've just introduced some new data measurements. The largest being a quettabyte. > > > > https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-03747-9 > > > > I wonder what filesystem you'd even use to manage a quettabyte? We'll have to fork zfs into qfs and make it a 1024 bit file system. > > > > Later, > > Tim.

Nov. 23, 2022

Re: Happy Thanksgiving and things to discuss around the dinner table.

by Joel

By the time we get to Quettabyte would we even remember what the 1990's files were and be able to open them and use them? "and back then grandpa stored files on his local computer thing....Just another old time thing like getting news printed onto dead and trees ." On November 22, 2022 5:22:43 PM Tim Keller via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> wrote: > I hope all wlug members have a fantastic Thanksgiving. > > > While you're wondering about what to talk about, they've just introduced some new data measurements. The largest being a quettabyte. > > https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-03747-9 > > I wonder what filesystem you'd even use to manage a quettabyte? We'll have to fork zfs into qfs and make it a 1024 bit file system. > > Later, > Tim. > > -- > > I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers". > _______________________________________________ > WLUG mailing list -- wlug(a)lists.wlug.org > To unsubscribe send an email to wlug-leave(a)lists.wlug.org > Create Account: https://wlug.mailman3.com/accounts/signup/ > Change Settings: https://wlug.mailman3.com/postorius/lists/wlug.lists.wlug.org/ > Web Forum/Archive: https://wlug.mailman3.com/hyperkitty/list/wlug@lists.wlug.org/message/VHULK…

Nov. 23, 2022

Happy Thanksgiving and things to discuss around the dinner table.

by Tim Keller

I hope all wlug members have a fantastic Thanksgiving. While you're wondering about what to talk about, they've just introduced some new data measurements. The largest being a quettabyte. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-03747-9 I wonder what filesystem you'd even use to manage a quettabyte? We'll have to fork zfs into qfs and make it a 1024 bit file system. Later, Tim. -- I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers".

Nov. 22, 2022

Re: Reminder: Wlug meeting November 9th: Location: Rec Center Rm 61

by Patrick McEvilly

I stepped out when the QUIC discussion was going on. This is a good article written by Geoff Huston. Enjoy Patrick https://www.potaroo.net/ispcol/2022-11/quicvtcp.html From: Tim Keller via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> Reply-To: Worcester Linux Users' Group General Discussion <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 11:54 PM To: John Stoffel <john(a)stoffel.org> Cc: Worcester Linux Users' Group General Discussion <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org>, Tim Keller <turbofx(a)gmail.com> Subject: [WLUG] Re: Reminder: Wlug meeting November 9th: Location: Rec Center Rm 61 Hey everybody! So the meeting was good, but we need to work some kinks out with the A/V. The video was good, but the audio was definitely something to be desired. I'm going to work on getting some better omni directional mics for future meetings. Beyond that we had a very interesting conversation about the future of wifi with the 6e and 7 standards. We also delved a bit into some FOSS alternatives to popular commerial products like discord and options for unencumbered music players. Later, Tim. On Wed, Nov 9, 2022, 4:56 PM Tim Keller <turbofx(a)gmail.com<mailto:turbofx@gmail.com>> wrote: Tonight is also going to be a test of my A/V setup. I've got a dedicated laptop, with tripod and webcam. Thanks, Tim. On Wed, Nov 9, 2022 at 3:39 PM John Stoffel <john(a)stoffel.org<mailto:john@stoffel.org>> wrote: >>>>> "Tim" == Tim Keller via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org<mailto:wlug@lists.wlug.org>> writes: > We've got a meeting on Wednesday November 9th! > Location: Recreation Center Rm 61. This is not our usual location!! This is the big "gym" building > on the quad. > Virtual Location: https://meet.jit.si/WlugMA > Topic: Heartbleed, Linux kernel 6.0 getting rusty! FOSS pi based music player. > Time: 7pm > Snacks and refreshments will be provided and we'll do dinner afterwards! I can't make it, I've got scouts and thetre rehearsal. Enjoy all! -- I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers".

Nov. 10, 2022

Re: Reminder: Wlug meeting November 9th: Location: Rec Center Rm 61

by John Stoffel

>>>>> "Joel" == Joel <joelgroup(a)gmail.com> writes: > WLUG on 15th is good here. Joel Offhand I don't see any problems with the 15th either. But life might change.

Nov. 10, 2022

Re: Reminder: Wlug meeting November 9th: Location: Rec Center Rm 61

by Joel

WLUG on 15th is good here. Joel On November 10, 2022 5:07:16 PM Tim Keller via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> wrote: > I was just looking at Best buy has a free standing omni directional microphone for $50 bucks. That's definitely within my budget. > > So the December meeting isn't going to work on the second Thursday of the month because it directly conflicts with Christmas concerts. > We *could* do the 15th if that would work with everybody. > > Tim. > > > On Thu, Nov 10, 2022 at 4:57 PM John Stoffel <john(a)stoffel.org> wrote: >>>>>> "Tim" == Tim Keller <turbofx(a)gmail.com> writes: > >> Hey everybody! So the meeting was good, but we need to work some >> kinks out with the A/V. The video was good, but the audio was >> definitely something to be desired. > > Sorry I missed the meeting, hopefully I'll be there in December. > Let's nail down a date/time/place early if we can! Wednesday doesn't > really work for me though... > >> I'm going to work on getting some better omni directional mics for future meetings. > > One of those flat mics that sit on the desk/floor might be a good > idea. Or an old plantronics or whatever the name of the octopus like > three armed conference call phones was called. > >> Beyond that we had a very interesting conversation about the future >> of wifi with the 6e and 7 standards. > >> We also delved a bit into some FOSS alternatives to popular >> commerial products like discord and options for unencumbered music >> players. > > I've beeen hearing alot of murmurs about Mastodon as an alternative > for Twitter (which I never use) in some cases. I'm just enjoying > watching the dumpster fire over there. > > Elon is a smart smart engineer, but he's also a doofus. > > John > > > > -- > > I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers". > _______________________________________________ > WLUG mailing list -- wlug(a)lists.wlug.org > To unsubscribe send an email to wlug-leave(a)lists.wlug.org > Create Account: https://wlug.mailman3.com/accounts/signup/ > Change Settings: https://wlug.mailman3.com/postorius/lists/wlug.lists.wlug.org/ > Web Forum/Archive: https://wlug.mailman3.com/hyperkitty/list/wlug@lists.wlug.org/message/2QRBB…

Nov. 10, 2022

Re: Reminder: Wlug meeting November 9th: Location: Rec Center Rm 61

by Tim Keller

I was just looking at Best buy has a free standing omni directional microphone for $50 bucks. That's definitely within my budget. So the December meeting isn't going to work on the second Thursday of the month because it directly conflicts with Christmas concerts. We *could* do the 15th if that would work with everybody. Tim. On Thu, Nov 10, 2022 at 4:57 PM John Stoffel <john(a)stoffel.org> wrote: > >>>>> "Tim" == Tim Keller <turbofx(a)gmail.com> writes: > > > Hey everybody! So the meeting was good, but we need to work some > > kinks out with the A/V. The video was good, but the audio was > > definitely something to be desired. > > Sorry I missed the meeting, hopefully I'll be there in December. > Let's nail down a date/time/place early if we can! Wednesday doesn't > really work for me though... > > > I'm going to work on getting some better omni directional mics for > future meetings. > > One of those flat mics that sit on the desk/floor might be a good > idea. Or an old plantronics or whatever the name of the octopus like > three armed conference call phones was called. > > > Beyond that we had a very interesting conversation about the future > > of wifi with the 6e and 7 standards. > > > We also delved a bit into some FOSS alternatives to popular > > commerial products like discord and options for unencumbered music > > players. > > I've beeen hearing alot of murmurs about Mastodon as an alternative > for Twitter (which I never use) in some cases. I'm just enjoying > watching the dumpster fire over there. > > Elon is a smart smart engineer, but he's also a doofus. > > John > -- I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers".

Nov. 10, 2022

Re: Reminder: Wlug meeting November 9th: Location: Rec Center Rm 61

by John Stoffel

>>>>> "Tim" == Tim Keller <turbofx(a)gmail.com> writes: > Hey everybody! So the meeting was good, but we need to work some > kinks out with the A/V. The video was good, but the audio was > definitely something to be desired. Sorry I missed the meeting, hopefully I'll be there in December. Let's nail down a date/time/place early if we can! Wednesday doesn't really work for me though... > I'm going to work on getting some better omni directional mics for future meetings. One of those flat mics that sit on the desk/floor might be a good idea. Or an old plantronics or whatever the name of the octopus like three armed conference call phones was called. > Beyond that we had a very interesting conversation about the future > of wifi with the 6e and 7 standards. > We also delved a bit into some FOSS alternatives to popular > commerial products like discord and options for unencumbered music > players. I've beeen hearing alot of murmurs about Mastodon as an alternative for Twitter (which I never use) in some cases. I'm just enjoying watching the dumpster fire over there. Elon is a smart smart engineer, but he's also a doofus. John

Nov. 10, 2022

Re: [EXT] Framework Laptops

by Bacon, John

One of the WPI NetOps Workstudies bought one. She likes it a lot. The ordering process took 42 days. JOHN -----Original Message----- From: David Glaser via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> Sent: Thursday, November 3, 2022 1:11 PM To: Worcester Linux Users' Group General Discussion <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> Cc: David Glaser <dglaser(a)glaserresearch.net> Subject: [EXT] [WLUG] Framework Laptops I ran across a laptop company called Framework https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fframe.wor… that sells an upgrade-able laptop. Has anyone had any experience with their products? -David -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.avast.… _______________________________________________ WLUG mailing list -- wlug(a)lists.wlug.org To unsubscribe send an email to wlug-leave(a)lists.wlug.org Create Account: https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwlug.mail… Change Settings: https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwlug.mail… Web Forum/Archive: https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwlug.mail…

Nov. 10, 2022

Re: Reminder: Wlug meeting November 9th: Location: Rec Center Rm 61

by Tim Keller

No worries. We did more talking about a whole range of stuff including the new wifi standard stuff than the pi music player. Also, if you did show up virtually, you'd have been frustrated. The room was way too big for the dinky mic I brought. I'm going to have to buy a good omni mic that I can put on a tripod in the middle of the room. Possibly a lav mic for the person speaking as well. Next month we will have a more organized presentation. Keegan, one of the guys who's new to the group had a bunch of great suggestions so it'll be a much better presentation for it. In talking to the people in the room, the idea of a stand alone FOSS music player was appealing to everybody. Also, John redoing his KiCAD demo was of interest as well. Tim. On Thu, Nov 10, 2022 at 8:19 AM hammerron via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> wrote: > I did want to get there, and in particular wanted to hear about the FOSS > pi based music player. Was all set to go and life got in the way at the > last minute. Hope it went well > > On 11/9/22 15:39, John Stoffel via WLUG wrote: > >>>>>> "Tim" == Tim Keller via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> writes: > >> We've got a meeting on Wednesday November 9th! > >> Location: Recreation Center Rm 61. This is not our usual location!! > This is the big "gym" building > >> on the quad. > >> Virtual Location: https://meet.jit.si/WlugMA > >> Topic: Heartbleed, Linux kernel 6.0 getting rusty! FOSS pi based music > player. > >> Time: 7pm > >> Snacks and refreshments will be provided and we'll do dinner afterwards! > > I can't make it, I've got scouts and thetre rehearsal. Enjoy all! > > _______________________________________________ > > WLUG mailing list -- wlug(a)lists.wlug.org > > To unsubscribe send an email to wlug-leave(a)lists.wlug.org > > Create Account: https://wlug.mailman3.com/accounts/signup/ > > Change Settings: > https://wlug.mailman3.com/postorius/lists/wlug.lists.wlug.org/ > > Web Forum/Archive: > https://wlug.mailman3.com/hyperkitty/list/wlug@lists.wlug.org/message/CFGXW… > _______________________________________________ > WLUG mailing list -- wlug(a)lists.wlug.org > To unsubscribe send an email to wlug-leave(a)lists.wlug.org > Create Account: https://wlug.mailman3.com/accounts/signup/ > Change Settings: > https://wlug.mailman3.com/postorius/lists/wlug.lists.wlug.org/ > Web Forum/Archive: > https://wlug.mailman3.com/hyperkitty/list/wlug@lists.wlug.org/message/D2X7C… > -- I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers".

Nov. 10, 2022