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September meeting topic?
by Karl Lind Aug. 13, 2012

Aug. 13, 2012

Howdy all, I would like to give a talk on the Raspberry Pi project and I have two of them to demonstrate various OS's (I have worked with the Debian and Fedora implementations and look forward to the others as they come out.). I have four SD cards, so that's the number of OS's I can bring with me. Have a great summer! Karl

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BBQ tues aug14 6pm Boylston,MA (addr,directions...)
by Doug Mildram Aug. 13, 2012

Aug. 13, 2012

Sorry if the last-minute planning was inadequate for anyone. Few replies so far == small turnout == could be good anyways! You and even friends/family are invited to my house, roughly aug14 6pm-8pm, 540 Linden St Boylston MA (red house on corner of Mile Hill Rd, probably enough room in my driveway for all to park, then street is OK) I've got ample burgers,sausages,cheese,peppers,onions,buns,tortilla chips,salsa; less beverages. If you like old-fashioned verbose directions, choose one of: http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_auburn_worc_29… http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_495+62.txt http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_rte2_lancaster…

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Cross-compiling for Windows
by dulsi＠identicalsoftware.com Aug. 5, 2012

Aug. 5, 2012

I cross compile a program for windows on my linux box. After doing so I grab all the dlls and package them up. Typically this involves grabbing what I knew was needed and then testing on a windows box to determine if anything is missing. Is their some program in wine that can output what dlls are needed (like ldd) so I can write a script to package up everything? Obviously it doesn't generally change except when I upgrade to a new Fedora version but it would be nice to automate packaging everything. Dennis Payne dulsi(a)identicalsoftware.com

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x86 Android VM
by dulsi＠identicalsoftware.com July 20, 2012

July 20, 2012

Has anyone played with the x86 android images? I've tried running it under kvm but can't seem to get networking to work. I tried 4.0 rc1 a while ago. Looks like I may have found my answers on the release notes. It says ethernet doesn't work. Looks like 2.2 is the last version with working ethernet. That's disappointing. Dennis Payne dulsi(a)identicalsoftware.com

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WLUG july/aug
by Doug Mildram July 12, 2012

July 12, 2012

doug> Chuck is on vacation...hope the website didn't mislead; it said "TBD" for upcoming meetings. ** So I think we're "on break" for July, and still hoping for a new August BBQ volunteer host. Or, I might. From: John Platt <jplatt39(a)gmail.com> Subject: [Wlug] July meeting? Hi! I was on campus this evening but didn't see Chuck or any signs. Did I miss something?

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July meeting?
by John Platt July 11, 2012

July 11, 2012

Hi! I was on campus this evening but didn't see Chuck or any signs. Did I miss something?

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Need keysym code of the FN key -- how?
by E Johnson July 4, 2012

July 4, 2012

Hi guys, I finally got a new keyboard after muddling along with my supernice one that was rapidly dying. Many errors, repeating keys, skips; cable had to be exactly the right angle; lights went out, etc. It needs rewiring. A soldering iron is on its way, whenever the lender can drop it off here, which clearly will not be today. Meanwhile the new one is almost okay, even if it is plastic. This is a Perixx PERIBOARD-502 PLUS, Wired USB Keyboard with Touchpad. BUT -- it has one serious fault. On this keyboard, the outboard key on the lower left side is FN but it needs to be CTRL. The CTRL key is in the wrong place. I use this key hundreds of times/day. So I need to remap this key to be the CTRL key. I can run xev to get the keymap codes, for all keys but this FN key. Apparently the FN key won't give any output by itself, at least not using this method. Without the code, I can't xmodmap this key. I need output like this: KeyRelease event, serial 34, synthetic NO, window 0x4600001, root 0x111, subw 0x0, time 1003909681, (508,-351), root:(512,327), state 0x4, keycode 37 (keysym 0xffe3, Control_L), same_screen YES, XLookupString gives 0 bytes: XFilterEvent returns: False -- where the part in parentheses after keysym contains the code I need. The manufacturer said they would check with their R&D, but it might take several days. Some solutions to issues like these say this can be done in the BIOS, but there's no guarantee, and I don't want to mess with the BIOS anyway. Is there another way I can find the keymap code for this key? Some keep-it-simple method that won't fry my overheated brain? Thanks very much, Liz J

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RFC: WLUG BBQ July/August timeframe
by Chuck Anderson June 23, 2012

June 23, 2012

We usually have a WLUG summer BBQ around July or August, so I'd like to get the planning discussion going now. Are people interested in having a BBQ this year, and if so, would someone be willing to host it? WLUG should enough in the bank to fund the food, so all we need is a place with a BBQ grill and a time. Comments? Ideas? Chuck

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Re: [Wlug] OPENING - Mid to Sr level SW Engineer - Linux, C++
by John Spencer June 18, 2012

June 18, 2012

I hope I did not insult anyone by asking for a Word resume for a "Linux" position, certainly not my intention. I get a lot of PDF's and my DB does not accept PDFs. At least I know you were reading my posting :) As I stated in my email, I will never send your resume anywhere without talking to you first. Please feel free to pass this opening along to your network Regards, John Spencer Connected Systems Partners Connecting Top Talent with Top Companies 978-455-5550 x208 978-621-9743 cell jspencer(a)connectedsp.com www.connectedsp.com<www.connectedsp.com%20> GET CONNECTED! Unless otherwise explicitly instructed by sender, all information in this email is considered confidential and intended for the view and use of the recipient(s) only.

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OPENING - Mid to Sr level SW Engineer - Linux, C++
by John Spencer June 18, 2012

June 18, 2012

We are seeking a Mid to Sr level Software Engineer to be responsible for software design and development solutions. This is a perm position north of Boston. Responsible for Software Development Life Cycle including design, development, integration and test " Demonstrable ability to communicate complex concepts verbally and in writing " Responsible for major portions of software projects. " Write system design and specifications " Development in accordance with design requirements " Perform software verification procedures and document results " Generate software release Skills & Experience " BSCS or related technical degree " 4+ years of strong C++ and Linux " Strong Object Oriented Design experience " Background with multi-threading and Boost libraries " Experience with software design patterns " Ability to work with vendors, customers and other engineering groups " Experience with medical devices or experience in a regulated industry " Strong written and verbal communication skills Please send a Word version of your resume with any questions. Please Note, your resume will not be sent anywhere without your prior approval. Regards, John Spencer Connected Systems Partners Connecting Top Talent with Top Companies 978-455-5550 x208 978-621-9743 cell jspencer(a)connectedsp.com www.connectedsp.com<www.connectedsp.com%20> GET CONNECTED! Unless otherwise explicitly instructed by sender, all information in this email is considered confidential and intended for the view and use of the recipient(s) only.

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