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fearless BBQ thurs 7/23
by Doug Mildram July 23, 2009

July 23, 2009

(I did goof last week as you may recall announcing 7/13, but the plan remains: REALLY: 7/23 thursday. 6pm--9?whatever and it's perfectly OK to be late. no RSVP required. I'm ready for good or bad weather or both :) I've setup tunes (linux/soundblaster/mp3's) in my 2-car garage, with garage/protected space for picnic table and more. The BBQ grill needs moving, then everything will be together/nearby in the garage+driveway, or on the lawn if we are blessed with suddenly perfect weather.The aboveground pool is open too. Bring your favorite beverages, friends, optional mp3's(on USB stick), and a spare VGA M-M monitor cable for me if you found one in your junkpile (I did get 3 already from Liz) Text directions/phone#s again below for 540 Linden St, Boylston MA 01505 : http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_495+62.txt http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_rte2_lancaster… http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_auburn_worc_29…

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BBQ?
by Tim Keller July 22, 2009

July 22, 2009

Hey Gang, So is there any consensus on the BBQ being held tonight or postponed? Thanks, Tim. -- I am weary of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers".

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REMINDER: WLUG BBQ
by Andy Stewart July 17, 2009

July 17, 2009

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 HI Everybody, This is the first in an infinite series of reminder emails regarding the WLUG BBQ. This event will be held at Doug Mildram's place (thanks, Doug!). The date for the event is Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 at 6:00 PM. As supplied by Doug, here are directions and contact information: http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_495+62.txt http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_rte2_lancaster… http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_auburn_worc_29… Food and drink are being supplied by WLUG. BYOB is at the discretion of our host. If you wish to bring dessert, munchies, a special dietary item, or the like, feel free! WLUG will be supplying the basics of hot dogs, hamburgers, rolls, condiments, paper products, etc. If there are any questions, send email to Doug (dmildram(a)gmail.com) As has been the case for the last many years, there will be a large painted TUX nearby to direct you to the location. In the event of inclement weather, we don't have a plan. The weather will be good. See ya there! Andy - -- Andy Stewart, Founder Worcester Linux Users' Group (http://www.wlug.org) Chelmsford Linux Meetup Group (http://linux.meetup.com/393) Amateur Radio: KB1OIQ -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.2 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with SUSE - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFKX9wTOjiraCaOTOoRAlXWAJ0QzZE5YtNaLXjF7FjFyKInJo6t+wCfVCZV Jg/BGR9h341gZJ143vhJwyw= =JWdW -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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VGA cables ; BBQ
by Doug Mildram July 16, 2009

July 16, 2009

doug> hi! packrat alert and BBQ teaser/feeler. 1) who has stashed VGA monitor cables (M/M, not extension) from dead monitors ? (from monitors whose cables are not molded on! ) I need a bunch for work... a remote to-be-shutdown-site simpleton packed up LCD monitors and shipped them to the mother ship withOUT cables. I have a semi-new job at EMC, the mother ship/flotilla in Hopkinton. True, I could buy 10 cables for maybe $20 on ebay. 2) Coming to the WLUG bbq next thursday 7/13 at my house in Boylston? (details later, perhaps by Andy). I'll be shopping for that soon, Soliciting ideas and "I'll be there" (or not) reply-to-me appreciated. (BYOB, bring your kids/dogs/SO's, the cheesy aboveground pool is working) Idea hunting: burgers,dogs(easy); sausages?(more challenging, what's a good brand/type that won't turn my grill into an inferno?). Healthy side dishes? (can't think of any at the moment. Maybe you'll bring something or suggest something easy). Chips: normal like Lays/Ruffles? exotic like Cape Cod? Salsa+cornchips? One of each, probably...I can be real cheap when it comes to things like chips. e.g. $3 for 8oz of hummus==toomuch! Oh well, "whiner off". I usually save big at PriceRite (in Worcester and many other locations), it's a very multicultural experience :) - doug and the dogs...

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Making a pipe or socket look like a file.
by Alex Camilo July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

I'm trying to extend the functionality of a piece of CAD software i'm using. The software package is called eagle and it has a custom in application scripting language that allows you to access an open CAD document by manipulating a tree of objects. The scripting language is fairly limited when it comes to talking to the outside world and only offers rudimentary file IO. I was wondering if any of you know how to make one end of a unix socket look like a file?

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Fwd: Making a pipe or socket look like a file.
by J. R. Mauro July 1, 2009

July 1, 2009

Damn phone didn't let me reply all Begin forwarded message: > From: "J. R. Mauro" <jrm8005(a)gmail.com> > Date: July 1, 2009 10:00:44 EDT > To: Mike Frysinger <vapier(a)gentoo.org> > Subject: Re: [Wlug] Making a pipe or socket look like a file. > > > > > > On Jul 1, 2009, at 9:33, Mike Frysinger <vapier(a)gentoo.org> wrote: > >> On Tuesday 30 June 2009 22:35:44 J. R. Mauro wrote: >>> On Jun 30, 2009, at 22:24, Mike Frysinger wrote: >>>> On Tuesday 30 June 2009 21:47:18 J. R. Mauro wrote: >>>> >>>> please dont top post >>> >>> Who did? >> >> i'm guessing you made this comment ironically > > Actually, I was probably drunk, and I was definitely typing on my > phone both times, so forgive me if I wasn't an ml-etiquette zealot. > > Moving things is a worse sin than top posting. > >> >> >>>>> On Jun 30, 2009, at 21:42, Alex Camilo <alex.camilo(a)gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>>> I'm trying to extend the functionality of a piece of CAD software >>>>>> i'm using. The software package is called eagle and it has a >>>>>> custom >>>>>> in application scripting language that allows you to access an >>>>>> open >>>>>> CAD document by manipulating a tree of objects. The scripting >>>>>> language is fairly limited when it comes to talking to the >>>>>> outside >>>>>> world and only offers rudimentary file IO. I was wondering if >>>>>> any of >>>>>> you know how to make one end of a unix socket look like a file? >>>>> >>>>> Unfortunately, you can't. It's one of the design flaws of Unix. >>>>> You >>>>> might be able to wrap it with a FUSE filesystem. But sockets and >>>>> FIFOs >>>>> are unfortunately "special" >>>> >>>> i imagine you could use netcat to redirect from a named pipe so >>>> that >>>> you can >>> >>> FIFOs are kind of a hack. >> >> no one said otherwise. the fun thing about *nix is you can >> leverage these >> kind of hacks quickly. > > And then go through the pain of hacking on top of them and > supporting them. The *real* unix mindset was careful, elegantly > minimal design, not ad-hackery. That started outside Bell Labs. > > c.f. most perl programs > >> >> >>> Make a fuse filesystem in 20 lines of python >>> and you get something more robust and specialized, plus network >>> transparency for free >> >> if you say so, i havent done fuse work myself >> -mike > > It's laughably easy. I had a filesystem written to expose stuff from > the x server (mouse coordinates, snarf buffer, etc) in about four > hours. The hard part was dealing with how crappy x11 is (400 lines > to r/w the snarf buffer?! Gag me with a spoon! X is the epitome of > bad design and bad APIs) The fuse part was a joy, and probably all > of it was fewer lines than the snarf buffer. > > It seems like the OP wants a permanent solution, and maybe one that > involves biderectional communication and separation of roles into > multiple channels (he didn't say the last bit, but I've got five > bucks that says he'll want to once he thinks about it and looks at > other fileserver-based programs like Acme, rio, factotum, flickrfs, > etc) > > Using fifos for this is lunacy.

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OPENING - Linux kernel Engineer in north. MA - contract
by John Spencer June 22, 2009

June 22, 2009

Our client in northern MA has a 6+ mth contract opening for a Software Engineer with strong Linux kernel skills. Must have solid C++, Linux Kernel, embedded skills and wireless experience is a big plus, if not then strong datacoms experience is required. Education/Experience: Bachelor's in CS/EE, masters preferred, 8 + years of experience developing software in an embedded RTOS environment. The candidate should posses following skills: - Good understanding of Linux kernel and Real Time OS environment. - Must possess strong debugging and analytical skills. - Expertise with system level programming. Experience with C/C++. - Good Team Player, Independent worker and should posses good Communication Skills. Regards, Optimal Engineering Partners Inc. is now Symphony Services! John Spencer Office: 978-256-1113 ext 7608 Fax: 978-256-1184 jspencer(a)symphonysv.com Symphony Services 1 Technology Park Drive Westford , MA 01886 www.symphonysv.com <blocked::file:///C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\hripley-boyd\Application %20Data\Microsoft\Signatures\www.symphonysv.com> This electronic transmission (and any attached documents) contains information from Symphony Services and is for the sole use of the individual or entity it is addressed to. If you receive this message in error, please notify me and destroy the attached message (and all attached documents) immediately.

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Horrendous traffic - I may be late this evening...
by Andy Stewart June 18, 2009

June 18, 2009

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long shot (external usb cdrom?)
by Doug Mildram June 18, 2009

June 18, 2009

In case you have an external USB cd-rom drive collecting dust, bring it tonite and I'll trade you something for it ! forgive the shamelessness. -doug

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Re: [Wlug] Wlug Digest, Vol 68, Issue 3
by Doug Mildram June 18, 2009

June 18, 2009

I'll be there tonite, plus I'll offer to host the BBQ (Boylston MA, 15-20min from worcester, near northborough/berlin/clinton/hudsonMA) doug and the dogs (my wife wouldnt mind but I think she'll be away that week) >In addition, we need to finalize our plans for the annual WLUG BBQ which > >is currently scheduled for Thursday, July 23rd. I am hopeful that > >someone will be willing to host this event, and bring mass quantities, > and...

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