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Re: [EXT] Photo Frames

by John Stoffel

Charles> If you contemplate spending $150 for one, why not a basic Charles> Android tablet? The possibility then exists to run different Charles> apps or write your own. This is a possible idea too... but I'm really looking for a product that my wife and other family members will operate... and they're not techy geeks like me. Which is partly why I'd like a touch screen, since the wife expressed frustration with the current crappy one we have which you can't look back easily at a picture which just passed. I do have a dead nexus tablet which probably just needs a new battery... but again I don't want to have to write anything for it. Not my interest... But thanks for the ideas! Charles> https://mashtips.com/convert-android-tablet-to-digital-photo-frame/ Charles> On Wed, Oct 23, 2019 at 03:21:03PM -0400, John Stoffel via WLUG wrote: >> I'm looking for a photo frame for the family. Charles> [...] >> So my vague requirements: >> >> 1. local photo storage >> 2. touch screen control >> 3. automatic dimming/brightening and ideally power off when no one is >> around. >> 4. 10" in size approx. >> 5. IPS display for the widest possible angles and best colors. >> 6. High Resolution display. >> 7. If it has Wifi for remote photo adding, I want them to download to >> the frame, so that if the Wifi goes out, it's not a problem. Charles> [...] >> I'm really tepted by the "PhotoSpring 10-inch Digital Frame" for the >> touchscreen options, but strongly dislike that there's no local >> storage, you have to upload to the cloud. >> >> >> "Nix Advance 8-Inch Digital Photo Frame" doesn't have Wifi, and uses a >> remote. So I like that it's not cloud based... but for remote family >> members it won't work as well. And probably a bit small. Charles> _______________________________________________ Charles> WLUG mailing list -- wlug(a)lists.wlug.org Charles> To unsubscribe send an email to wlug-leave(a)lists.wlug.org

Oct. 23, 2019

Re: [EXT] Photo Frames

by Anderson, Charles R

If you contemplate spending $150 for one, why not a basic Android tablet? The possibility then exists to run different apps or write your own. https://mashtips.com/convert-android-tablet-to-digital-photo-frame/ On Wed, Oct 23, 2019 at 03:21:03PM -0400, John Stoffel via WLUG wrote: > I'm looking for a photo frame for the family. [...] > So my vague requirements: > > 1. local photo storage > 2. touch screen control > 3. automatic dimming/brightening and ideally power off when no one is > around. > 4. 10" in size approx. > 5. IPS display for the widest possible angles and best colors. > 6. High Resolution display. > 7. If it has Wifi for remote photo adding, I want them to download to > the frame, so that if the Wifi goes out, it's not a problem. [...] > I'm really tepted by the "PhotoSpring 10-inch Digital Frame" for the > touchscreen options, but strongly dislike that there's no local > storage, you have to upload to the cloud. > > > "Nix Advance 8-Inch Digital Photo Frame" doesn't have Wifi, and uses a > remote. So I like that it's not cloud based... but for remote family > members it won't work as well. And probably a bit small.

Oct. 23, 2019

Photo Frames

by John Stoffel

Hi all, I'm looking for a photo frame for the family. I *hate* the model where you have to email/upload photos to some site so they can curate them. I do like the idea of a touch screen, so you can scroll back if you see a photo you like. I'd like a nice display, with subtle cropping if needed of images. I've looked on Aamzon.com, but got lost in the weeds, and I've also looked at "The Wirecutter" but the review is a bit old and not really too useful. But maybe I'm too harsh on the upload model, but how many times have I seen companies get bought out and shutdown? Especially for something like this which will probably be around for ages. So my vague requirements: 1. local photo storage 2. touch screen control 3. automatic dimming/brightening and ideally power off when no one is around. 4. 10" in size approx. 5. IPS display for the widest possible angles and best colors. 6. High Resolution display. 7. If it has Wifi for remote photo adding, I want them to download to the frame, so that if the Wifi goes out, it's not a problem. And I really hate small remotes that get lost. I'm torn though, because I'd like to give one to my Dad who doesn't live near me so I can easily send pictures... but I hate the idea of remote sites which can and do go away without warning. But what really gets me is the controls on the back, useless! I'd like it to look like a photo frame, but *some* controles so I can swipe through photos easily. Sorta like a big cell phone. I've looked at the reviews on: tomsguide.com reviewlab.com thewirecutter.com I'm really tepted by the "PhotoSpring 10-inch Digital Frame" for the touchscreen options, but strongly dislike that there's no local storage, you have to upload to the cloud. "Nix Advance 8-Inch Digital Photo Frame" doesn't have Wifi, and uses a remote. So I like that it's not cloud based... but for remote family members it won't work as well. And probably a bit small. Totally annoying, but I'm sure I'll just have to settle for something. THanks, John

Oct. 23, 2019

Re: Reminder! Meeting Tomorrow Thursday, Oct 10th, 2019: Topic: CAD on linux!

by Robert Schwein

Unfortunately I've taken on the roll of primary health care provider for a family member. Sadly this means me coming to our WLUG meetings will be sporadic at best. I miss the fun. Bob On 10/9/2019 10:26 PM, Tim Keller via WLUG wrote: > > Hey Everybody, > We've got a meeting tomorrow!!! > Date & Time: Oct 10th, 2019 at 7PM > Location: WPI Rec Center Room Rom 412 (Class of '61 conference room) > Topic: Round table on CAD software for linux. > > This month we're going to talk about the plethora of FOSS and > otherwise options for doing Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) on linux. > Logan Brown has offered to speak about OpenSCAD > Frank Sweetser will be talking about TinkerCAD > I will be talking about FreeCAD > We'll also gloss over LeoCAD and a few other cad products as well. > This is a round table, so if you have a piece of cad software on linux > you love feel free to speak up! > > Refreshments and Snacks will be provided and afterwards we'll head off > for dinner. > Thanks, > 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

Oct. 10, 2019

Re: Reminder! Meeting Tomorrow Thursday, Oct 10th, 2019: Topic: CAD on linux!

by Keith Wright

Tim Keller via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> writes: > Hey Everybody, > We've got a meeting tomorrow!!! > Date & Time: Oct 10th, 2019 at 7PM > Location: WPI Rec Center Room Rom 412 (Class of '61 conference room) Is the Rec Center the same as what my map calls (31) Sports & Recreation Center, on the far west of the quad overlooking the Alumni (football) Field? -- Keith > Topic: Round table on CAD software for linux. > > This month we're going to talk about the plethora of FOSS and otherwise > options for doing Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) on linux. > Logan Brown has offered to speak about OpenSCAD > Frank Sweetser will be talking about TinkerCAD > I will be talking about FreeCAD > We'll also gloss over LeoCAD and a few other cad products as well. > This is a round table, so if you have a piece of cad software on linux you > love feel free to speak up! > > Refreshments and Snacks will be provided and afterwards we'll head off for > dinner. > Thanks, > Tim.

Oct. 10, 2019

Reminder! Meeting Tomorrow Thursday, Oct 10th, 2019: Topic: CAD on linux!

by Tim Keller

Hey Everybody, We've got a meeting tomorrow!!! Date & Time: Oct 10th, 2019 at 7PM Location: WPI Rec Center Room Rom 412 (Class of '61 conference room) Topic: Round table on CAD software for linux. This month we're going to talk about the plethora of FOSS and otherwise options for doing Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) on linux. Logan Brown has offered to speak about OpenSCAD Frank Sweetser will be talking about TinkerCAD I will be talking about FreeCAD We'll also gloss over LeoCAD and a few other cad products as well. This is a round table, so if you have a piece of cad software on linux you love feel free to speak up! Refreshments and Snacks will be provided and afterwards we'll head off for dinner. Thanks, Tim. -- I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers".

Oct. 10, 2019

WLUG Meeting: Oct 10th 2019 Topic: CAD on linux!

by Tim Keller

Hey Everybody, We've got a meeting next week! Date & Time: Oct 10th, 2019 at 7PM Location: WPI Rec Center Room Rom 412 (Class of '61 conference room) Topic: Round table on CAD software for linux. This month we're going to talk about the plethora of FOSS and otherwise options for doing Computer Aided Drafting on linux. Logan Brown has offered to speak about OpenSCAD Frank Sweetser will be talking about TinkerCAD I will be talking about FreeCAD We'll also gloss over LeoCAD and a few other cad products as well. This is a round table, so if you have a piece of cad software on linux you love feel free to speak up! Refreshments and Snacks will be provided and afterwards we'll head off for dinner. Thanks, Tim. -- I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers".

Oct. 4, 2019

Linux in the wild

by Richard Klein

Seen on Nextdoor (lost cat): https://nextdoor.com/post/125096592?init_source=copy_link_share -- Rich

Sept. 26, 2019

Re: Thanks for a great meeting last night!

by Keith Wright

John Stoffel via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> writes: > It was a really fun meeting, bummer we didn't have > the CAD discussion, but happy about the storage discussion. After I got into a gun fight with the police it was difficult to pay attention. They kept talking about tera-bytes, but I am still a bit future-shocked from when my ex-new-boss told me that the programs I would be paid to write had to work with a giga-byte of important data...and when I actually bought a mega-byte for my own home. Real programmers code for 64K. > Subject: [WLUG] Becoming a brick-and-mortar Linux vendor > From: Joshua Stone via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> > > I've been wondering about with Linux as a desktop > platform if one were to run a business around selling > machines that're built with it in mind. I had a similar idea about 20 years ago. I rented a store-front in south-east Worcester and did it for a few years. I didn't make much money, but I didn't lose much either. The remaining fragments of that business exist as a web page: http://www.free-comp-shop.com/ I used to have a book about starting a business in Massachusetts, maybe I can find it. It's probably far out of date. You need to know the laws about collecting sales tax and reporting and remitting to the state. -- Keith Wright, Programmer in Chief, Free Computer Shop

Sept. 26, 2019

Re: Becoming a brick-and-mortar Linux vendor

by Mike Peckar

Here's my take Following on the FOSS model, you may want to set up a shop offering free services at an incubator like technocopia.org. This may then become a stepping stone to more commercial opportunities. Hope this helps. Mike On Tue, Sep 24, 2019 at 11:42 PM Joshua Stone via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> wrote: > Hey everyone, > > I'm sure we all know how successful Linux is across different markets > today, but I've been wondering about with Linux as a desktop platform > if one were to run a business around selling machines that're built > with it in mind. > > The market for online retailers selling devices shipping Linux already > seems diverse enough, but I don't know of any successful brick-and- > mortar stores selling these devices. I think there could be some > advantages to this, including: > > - Spreading awareness about Linux and the FOSS community > - Providing on-site troubleshooting and consultation > - Demonstrating different form factors such as Raspberry Pi, Steam OS > machines, workstation etc > - Providing a physical location for workshops, LUGs, and other meetups > - Having a one-stop shop for hardware that's already known to work on > Linux such as USB DACs, wifi adapters, etc > - Generally act as a community center for computer enthusiasts > - Partnering with pre-existing online vendors so customers can test > their hardware in-store > > Jumping into a business such as this does sound risky though, seeing as > the Linux crowd is generally very hands-on about computers they > purchase and are willing to fix problems on their own. There are also > many hurdles that the ecosystem has to catch up on in order to be > competitive with applications found only on Windows and/or macOS. That > being said, I think I'm still curious to see how much interest there > would be in selling a platform around desktop Linux in a brick-and- > mortar store with an experience similar to Microsoft and Apple stores. > It would certainly help for attracting new users with a more integrated > approach that we've come to expect from other platforms, and I think > we're in a pretty good position these days for seeing growth. > > I'd also like to say that I have no experience in marketing, so I > wouldn't know where to start with doing anything like market research > or studies, so I'm eager to hear any suggestions for how to gauge the > potential for a business idea such as this. > > More than happy to hear what everyone else thinks! > > Sincerely, > > -Josh > _______________________________________________ > WLUG mailing list -- wlug(a)lists.wlug.org > To unsubscribe send an email to wlug-leave(a)lists.wlug.org >

Sept. 25, 2019