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Re: [Wlug] problem upgrading openoffice.org to version 3.0

by James Gray

There has been talk about getting ppa's signed, but you'll still need to trust the signer. But that is always a problem with Free Software, or anything else for that matter. On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 3:31 AM, randy cole <randyokc(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Andy, > > I am reluctant to add unofficial repositories, not wanting to "pollute" my > "pure" installation. > > More important question, how do you decide what repositories to trust? I > thought I read something about launchpad apps being unsigned too... > > So, I downloaded the official package. (source tarball? I think?) No > integration, grr! Worse, when I bring up my resume the indent & pagination > was off. That was a dealbreaker, so oo 2.4 for now on Linux. And I don't > see much difference. > > Randy > randyokc at gmail dot com > > Andy Stewart wrote: > > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > James Gray wrote: > > > This should do the trick for Open Office 3 in 8.04 (code named Hardy Haron): > > deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/openoffice-pkgs/ppa/ubuntu hardy main > > Do you know how to add this repository in synaptic? Otherwise you can > look here: > > http://news.softpedia.com/news/How-To-Install-OpenOffice-org-3-0-in-Ubuntu-… > > *HOWEVER* in this example the deb line is for a different release then > what you have so you need to use the line I provided above instead. > > Good luck and let us know how it goes, > > ~James > > > HI Andrew, > > I'm not sure if it was clear, but the line that James suggested in his > response needs to be added to the /etc/apt/sources.list file, if I'm not > mistaken. You are telling the Ubuntu packaging system (apt) where to > find the OpenOffice software package. There's probably a way to add > this repository via the GUI as well. > > After you edit the /etc/apt/sources.list file, you need to update your > package lists, and then if all works correctly, you should be able to > install Open Office 3.mumble. > > Let us know how it goes, and then we'll know which blanks to fill in to > help you further. Good luck! > > Later, > > 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 > > iD8DBQFJf+94Hl0iXDssISsRAo9pAJ93oZbVjnrPTZXi2OUEzsR4VNxU8gCfaOC/ > 4e1anUU1SiSPT/TFgFk6gns= > =KnSY > -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- > _______________________________________________ > 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 > >

Jan. 29, 2009

Re: [Wlug] problem upgrading openoffice.org to version 3.0

by Gregory Avedissian

Andrew Perry wrote: > [THE PROBLEM:] > > Unfortunately, I am at my wit's end to upgrade OpenOffice from 2.4.1 to version 3 - which I need to open .docx and .xlsx files that my students at Springfield College constantly send me. If these are class assignments that they're giving you, can't you specify which file formats they use? Greg

Jan. 29, 2009

Re: [Wlug] problem upgrading openoffice.org to version 3.0

by randy cole

Hi Andy, I am reluctant to add unofficial repositories, not wanting to "pollute" my "pure" installation. More important question, how do you decide what repositories to trust? I thought I read something about launchpad apps being unsigned too... So, I downloaded the official package. (source tarball? I think?) No integration, grr! Worse, when I bring up my resume the indent & pagination was off. That was a dealbreaker, so oo 2.4 for now on Linux. And I don't see much difference. Randy randyokc at gmail dot com Andy Stewart wrote: > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > James Gray wrote: > >> This should do the trick for Open Office 3 in 8.04 (code named Hardy Haron): >> >> deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/openoffice-pkgs/ppa/ubuntu hardy main >> >> Do you know how to add this repository in synaptic? Otherwise you can >> look here: >> >> http://news.softpedia.com/news/How-To-Install-OpenOffice-org-3-0-in-Ubuntu-… >> >> *HOWEVER* in this example the deb line is for a different release then >> what you have so you need to use the line I provided above instead. >> >> Good luck and let us know how it goes, >> >> ~James >> > > HI Andrew, > > I'm not sure if it was clear, but the line that James suggested in his > response needs to be added to the /etc/apt/sources.list file, if I'm not > mistaken. You are telling the Ubuntu packaging system (apt) where to > find the OpenOffice software package. There's probably a way to add > this repository via the GUI as well. > > After you edit the /etc/apt/sources.list file, you need to update your > package lists, and then if all works correctly, you should be able to > install Open Office 3.mumble. > > Let us know how it goes, and then we'll know which blanks to fill in to > help you further. Good luck! > > Later, > > 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 > > iD8DBQFJf+94Hl0iXDssISsRAo9pAJ93oZbVjnrPTZXi2OUEzsR4VNxU8gCfaOC/ > 4e1anUU1SiSPT/TFgFk6gns= > =KnSY > -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug >

Jan. 29, 2009

My HP Laser Jet works!

by Ken Jones

Thank you again WLUGers. I went to the page Brian recommended, followed the instructions, struggled with a couple of stupid mistakes and finally got my Fedora 4 box SAMBA writing on my HP Laser Jet attached to USB003 of my XP machine. Ken Jones Brian J. Conway wrote: --------- It looks like it's supported by the foo2zjs package: http://www.linuxprinting.org/show_printer.cgi?recnum=HP-LaserJet_1020 Haven't used it myself or checked Fedora, but I see it available in Debian 4.0/Etch -----------

Jan. 29, 2009

Re: [Wlug] problem upgrading openoffice.org to version 3.0

by Dave Fazzuoli

This is the procedure I used for upgrade. Just remember to substitute intrepid with hardy. clicky<http://forum.eeebuntu.org/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=1046&p=3995&hilit=openoffice…> -- David Fazzuoli Shrewsbury MA

Jan. 28, 2009

Re: [Wlug] Self-Introduction : Markus McLaughlin

by John Stoffel

Aaron> Markus McLaughlin wrote, on Jan 28, 2009 at 13:52 EST: >> Ubuntu is cool but it's not American based like Fedora is. Aaron> Just a comment on this, point. Aaron> Redhat is American-based. Aaron> Fedora is an international community. Aaron> Canonical is England-based. Aaron> Ubuntu is an international community. Yeah, I wanted to chime in on this as well, since Linux was started by someone from Finland (who might be a US citizen now...) so it's not really american made at all. Sorry to jump on you like this, I just think it's a specious arguement to use when picking one distro over another. Now, if you want to compare the speed of yum vs apt, then we've got a discussion. Anyway, I'm a happy Debian/Ubuntu (bleeding edge on both) user. I'm a professional SysAdmin as well, so I use RHEL, Solaris in my work life, along with some CentOS. I hate yum... :] Markus, hopefully we'll see you at the next meeting, and the one in March when I hope to present a little talk on programing the Arduino controller (http://www.arduino.cc) in the Ubuntu/Linux command line. It's quite fun! John

Jan. 28, 2009

Re: [Wlug] Self-Introduction : Markus McLaughlin

by Aaron Haviland

Markus McLaughlin wrote, on Jan 28, 2009 at 13:52 EST: > Ubuntu is cool but it's not American based like Fedora is. Hi Marcus, Just a comment on this, point. Redhat is American-based. Fedora is an international community. Canonical is England-based. Ubuntu is an international community. -- Aaron Haviland cell: [508] 344 - 8380 home: [508] 943 - 7974

Jan. 28, 2009

Re: [Wlug] Problem with a HP Laser Jet printer.

by Chuck Anderson

On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 01:52:56PM -0500, Ken Jones wrote: > Sounds like my Linux package 2.6.16-1.2115_FC4 is old and out-of-date. > Time to get foo2zjs. That package is from Fedora 4. Fedora is up to version 10 now. Anything older than Fedora 9 is out-of-date, since they only support the current version and the previous version.

Jan. 28, 2009

Re: [Wlug] Self-Introduction : Markus McLaughlin

by Eric Martin

Markus McLaughlin wrote: > Hi, my name is Markus McLaughlin, I run a small Linux Blog, I reside > in Hudson, I been wanting to join your group and get some expert > advice on Fedora 10. I am not a Programmer, I am an Advanced User who > wants to learn Fedora, I don't mind tinkering with it so I get to work > right. Ubuntu is cool but it's not American based like Fedora is. > Does the group have an IRC channel? I like to IRC chat with everyone > here when I have some free time! I hope we can ALL make a small > difference in the Linux Community! > > M. McLaughlin > linuxglobe.wordpress.com > Hudson, MA, USA Hi and welcome! There's plenty of people running FC (as well as other distros) that are always happy to help. I don't run FC but I help where I can. The irc channel is #wlug-ma om freenode. It goes in waves but there are a few people who are on it all the time. Generally the irc channel is random chats between us all and the mailing list is where things get taken care of. That's not to say that people won't help on IRC, it's just that there are more people checking the mailing list than looking at irc :) Hope to see you at the next meeting -- Eric Martin Key fingerprint = D1C4 086E DBB5 C18E 6FDA B215 6A25 7174 A941 3B9F

Jan. 28, 2009

Problem with a HP Laser Jet printer.

by Ken Jones

Subject: Re: [Wlug] Problem with a HP Laser Jet 1020 printer. Tim Keller <turbofx(a)gmail.com> wrote: Are you trying to print through the XP box to the printer from your linux box? I ask because I just looks at my CUPS configuration and I have an option for "LaserJet 1020" as a printer. ----------------- Tim, Sounds like my Linux package 2.6.16-1.2115_FC4 is old and out-of-date. Time to get foo2zjs. Thanks, all, Ken

Jan. 28, 2009

Self-Introduction : Markus McLaughlin

by Markus McLaughlin

Hi, my name is Markus McLaughlin, I run a small Linux Blog, I reside in Hudson, I been wanting to join your group and get some expert advice on Fedora 10. I am not a Programmer, I am an Advanced User who wants to learn Fedora, I don't mind tinkering with it so I get to work right. Ubuntu is cool but it's not American based like Fedora is. Does the group have an IRC channel? I like to IRC chat with everyone here when I have some free time! I hope we can ALL make a small difference in the Linux Community! M. McLaughlin linuxglobe.wordpress.com Hudson, MA, USA

Jan. 28, 2009

Re: [Wlug] Problem with a HP Laser Jet printer.

by Tim Keller

Ken, Are you trying to print through the XP box to the printer from your linux box? I ask because I just looks at my CUPS configuration and I have an option for "LaserJet 1020" as a printer. Thanks, Tim. On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 11:05 AM, Ken Jones <kjones(a)ziplink.net> wrote: > Folks, thank you for past help. Here's another one... > > I have an HP Laser Jet 1020 black and white printer attached to a PC > running > Windows XP Professional. It is my home network shared printer. I have no > problem using it from other Windows machines. I am having no luck using it > from my Linux boxes. (a Fedora and an Aurora). > > The CUPS package does not have a driver for this printer. I understand > that > this laser printer is a bit different from other HP laser jets, but I do > not > understand how this relates to my problem. > > Without me going into all the details of my guessing game do any of you > know > exactly what I should do? > > Ken Jones > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > -- I am weary of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers".

Jan. 28, 2009

Re: [Wlug] Problem with a HP Laser Jet printer.

by Brian J. Conway

On Wed, 28 Jan 2009, Ken Jones wrote: > I have an HP Laser Jet 1020 black and white printer attached to a PC running > Windows XP Professional. It is my home network shared printer. I have no > problem using it from other Windows machines. I am having no luck using it > from my Linux boxes. (a Fedora and an Aurora). It looks like it's supported by the foo2zjs package: http://www.linuxprinting.org/show_printer.cgi?recnum=HP-LaserJet_1020 Haven't used it myself or checked Fedora, but I see it available in Debian 4.0/Etch. Brian J. Conway

Jan. 28, 2009

Problem with a HP Laser Jet printer.

by Ken Jones

Folks, thank you for past help. Here's another one... I have an HP Laser Jet 1020 black and white printer attached to a PC running Windows XP Professional. It is my home network shared printer. I have no problem using it from other Windows machines. I am having no luck using it from my Linux boxes. (a Fedora and an Aurora). The CUPS package does not have a driver for this printer. I understand that this laser printer is a bit different from other HP laser jets, but I do not understand how this relates to my problem. Without me going into all the details of my guessing game do any of you know exactly what I should do? Ken Jones

Jan. 28, 2009

Re: [Wlug] problem upgrading openoffice.org to version 3.0

by E Johnson

I'm also running Hardy on Dell laptop. My laptop is Dell 1525n, that came with Ubuntu Gutsy --but lately running Hardy. I first added the line deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/openoffice-pkgs/ppa/ubuntu hardy main to my /etc/apt/sources.list --and saved it correctly, then updated the sources list (apt-get update --I think that should have worked!!). But Synaptic did not indicate an update or new version of Openoffice was available. Maybe that was because it was looking at what the already-installed version of Openoffice might need, which was apparently up-to-date. I then followed James' directions exactly (the directions in the tutorial --but using the correct URL that he gave for Hardy), which worked perfectly. Then after letting the Update manager install the recommended updates, I now have Openoffice 3.0 installed here. I did not test Openoffice 3.0 in the laptop except to open it in the word processor mode and look at it a little bit, but it appears to be functional that far, anyway. It seemed to open quickly and smoothly. Good luck with it, Andrew, & thanks guys. Liz J 2009/1/28 Andy Stewart <andystewart(a)comcast.net> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > James Gray wrote: > > This should do the trick for Open Office 3 in 8.04 (code named Hardy > Haron): > > > > deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/openoffice-pkgs/ppa/ubuntu hardy main > > > > Do you know how to add this repository in synaptic? Otherwise you can > > look here: > > > > > http://news.softpedia.com/news/How-To-Install-OpenOffice-org-3-0-in-Ubuntu-… > > > > *HOWEVER* in this example the deb line is for a different release then > > what you have so you need to use the line I provided above instead. > > > > Good luck and let us know how it goes, > > > > ~James > > HI Andrew, > > I'm not sure if it was clear, but the line that James suggested in his > response needs to be added to the /etc/apt/sources.list file, if I'm not > mistaken. You are telling the Ubuntu packaging system (apt) where to > find the OpenOffice software package. There's probably a way to add > this repository via the GUI as well. > > After you edit the /etc/apt/sources.list file, you need to update your > package lists, and then if all works correctly, you should be able to > install Open Office 3.mumble. > > Let us know how it goes, and then we'll know which blanks to fill in to > help you further. Good luck! > > Later, > > 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 > > iD8DBQFJf+94Hl0iXDssISsRAo9pAJ93oZbVjnrPTZXi2OUEzsR4VNxU8gCfaOC/ > 4e1anUU1SiSPT/TFgFk6gns= > =KnSY > -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug >

Jan. 28, 2009

Newbie's Guide to Linux

by Richard Klein

I haven't read this yet; the link just came across my inbox. It sounds helpful, though. http://www.linuxworld.com/nllinuxopensourc179761 -- Rich

Jan. 28, 2009

Re: [Wlug] problem upgrading openoffice.org to version 3.0

by Andy Stewart

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 James Gray wrote: > This should do the trick for Open Office 3 in 8.04 (code named Hardy Haron): > > deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/openoffice-pkgs/ppa/ubuntu hardy main > > Do you know how to add this repository in synaptic? Otherwise you can > look here: > > http://news.softpedia.com/news/How-To-Install-OpenOffice-org-3-0-in-Ubuntu-… > > *HOWEVER* in this example the deb line is for a different release then > what you have so you need to use the line I provided above instead. > > Good luck and let us know how it goes, > > ~James HI Andrew, I'm not sure if it was clear, but the line that James suggested in his response needs to be added to the /etc/apt/sources.list file, if I'm not mistaken. You are telling the Ubuntu packaging system (apt) where to find the OpenOffice software package. There's probably a way to add this repository via the GUI as well. After you edit the /etc/apt/sources.list file, you need to update your package lists, and then if all works correctly, you should be able to install Open Office 3.mumble. Let us know how it goes, and then we'll know which blanks to fill in to help you further. Good luck! Later, 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 iD8DBQFJf+94Hl0iXDssISsRAo9pAJ93oZbVjnrPTZXi2OUEzsR4VNxU8gCfaOC/ 4e1anUU1SiSPT/TFgFk6gns= =KnSY -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

Jan. 28, 2009

Re: [Wlug] problem upgrading openoffice.org to version 3.0

by James Gray

This should do the trick for Open Office 3 in 8.04 (code named Hardy Haron): deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/openoffice-pkgs/ppa/ubuntu hardy main Do you know how to add this repository in synaptic? Otherwise you can look here: http://news.softpedia.com/news/How-To-Install-OpenOffice-org-3-0-in-Ubuntu-… *HOWEVER* in this example the deb line is for a different release then what you have so you need to use the line I provided above instead. Good luck and let us know how it goes, ~James On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 11:08 PM, Richard Klein <richspk(a)gmail.com> wrote: > On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 10:47 PM, Andrew Perry <perryand(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >> >> The openoffice.org help files direct me to options that simply aren't there. For example: >> >> "Choose Help- Check For Updates to check manually" - but there is no such option in my help menu ! >> >> "To check for updates automatically, Choose Tools- Options - OpenOffice.Org- Online Update" - again, the promised option, "Online Update" , simply isn't there. > > I think those particular directions are for Windows (and maybe Mac) > versions of OpenOffice.Org. In Linux you usually use the package > manager (Synaptic, I think, for Ubuntu) to get updates. > >> I tried to uninstall and reinstall OpenOffice.org in "add/remove programs" , but the default package manager (adept?synaptic? it doesn't say which it is, but I think it is synaptic) won't let me uninstall the "base package" as other packages require it. > > I think you're right about it being Synaptic. It's possible that > OpenOffice.Org 3.0 isn't in the repository(ies) for Ubuntu 8.04 [1]. > Once we find the right repository/address for OpenOffice.Org 3.0, you > can either add that repository to Synaptic or use the command line > tool apt-get. Hopefully, someone else here knows the address for that > repository and can save us all some searching. :-) > > -- > Rich > [1] I learned just last year that Ubuntu version numbers tell you the > year and month of release for that version, so version 8.04 was > released in April (04) of 2008. Similarly, version 8.10 was released > last October (10th month of 2008). > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug >

Jan. 28, 2009

Re: [Wlug] problem upgrading openoffice.org to version 3.0

by Richard Klein

On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 10:47 PM, Andrew Perry <perryand(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > The openoffice.org help files direct me to options that simply aren't there. For example: > > "Choose Help- Check For Updates to check manually" - but there is no such option in my help menu ! > > "To check for updates automatically, Choose Tools- Options - OpenOffice.Org- Online Update" - again, the promised option, "Online Update" , simply isn't there. I think those particular directions are for Windows (and maybe Mac) versions of OpenOffice.Org. In Linux you usually use the package manager (Synaptic, I think, for Ubuntu) to get updates. > I tried to uninstall and reinstall OpenOffice.org in "add/remove programs" , but the default package manager (adept?synaptic? it doesn't say which it is, but I think it is synaptic) won't let me uninstall the "base package" as other packages require it. I think you're right about it being Synaptic. It's possible that OpenOffice.Org 3.0 isn't in the repository(ies) for Ubuntu 8.04 [1]. Once we find the right repository/address for OpenOffice.Org 3.0, you can either add that repository to Synaptic or use the command line tool apt-get. Hopefully, someone else here knows the address for that repository and can save us all some searching. :-) -- Rich [1] I learned just last year that Ubuntu version numbers tell you the year and month of release for that version, so version 8.04 was released in April (04) of 2008. Similarly, version 8.10 was released last October (10th month of 2008).

Jan. 28, 2009

problem upgrading openoffice.org to version 3.0

by Andrew Perry

Hi Everyone, [GREETINGS:] I have a Dell Inspiron 1420 running Ubuntu 8.04, Hardy Heron. I bought it from Dell, preloaded with Ubuntu, at about the time Dell started selling linux preloaded. I'm knowledgable about computers relative to the general public but probably will be a perpetual "newbie" to this crowd since, for example, I have never learned how to use the comamnd line well. I started using linux seriously when distros like Ubuntu came out that, supposedly, took care of most of the technical details so that a "normal user" could use linux without spending all his free time troubleshooting and reading manuals. Part of what made me "convert" was fantastic folks like LUG members; I love the linux community and am grateful for the help WLUG members have offered at times. [THE PROBLEM:] Unfortunately, I am at my wit's end to upgrade OpenOffice from 2.4.1 to version 3 - which I need to open .docx and .xlsx files that my students at Springfield College constantly send me. I've been wanting to do this for months and haven't had any luck looking in online help files. The openoffice.org help files direct me to options that simply aren't there. For example: "Choose Help- Check For Updates to check manually" - but there is no such option in my help menu ! "To check for updates automatically, Choose Tools- Options - OpenOffice.Org- Online Update" - again, the promised option, "Online Update" , simply isn't there. I tried to uninstall and reinstall OpenOffice.org in "add/remove programs" , but the default package manager (adept?synaptic? it doesn't say which it is, but I think it is synaptic) won't let me uninstall the "base package" as other packages require it. I could try to upgrade the whole distro to Ubuntu 8.10, but am reluctant totake the risk of crashing the computer and feel it shouldn't really be necessary. [HELP?] Can anyone help ? Solutions comprehensible to a "perpetual" newbie will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Andrew Perry

Jan. 28, 2009

HP T5720 info...

by Tim Keller

Hey Gang, So last night I'd mentioned as an alternative to a NSLU2 was one of these HP T571X machines that can be found on eBay for around $100. Currently the HP has a very stripped down Debian install on a 32GB SSD. Last night the box was stressed all night and didn't crash (this was after tuning down the DMA) Also I've put up pictures of a "fitPC" that my other coworker is playing with. Both of these machines are going to be used for home automation stuff. In fact the guy who bought the HP is using an Adrino with a home built circuit to read the information off of his pool chemistry controller. I've posted some pictures on my picasa site so people can see how it's all setup, with a standard hard drive for comparison. Here's a link to the pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/turbofx/Micro_pcs# Later, Tim. -- I am weary of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers".

Jan. 23, 2009

Re: [Wlug] Early reminder: upcoming WLUG meeting

by Andy Stewart

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Richard Klein wrote: > I jotted down a couple very quick notes at the end of the meeting, so > I thought I'd share them with everyone else. Hi Rich et al, Thanks for the summary! That'll help everybody, whether or not they attended the meeting. On a related note, I'd like to mention that we had 28 people at this evening's meeting, which is a GREAT turnout. We had standing room only in the Access Grid room. We also had a relatively large crowd go out for pizza afterwards, and it seemed to me like everybody had a good time. The last of us broke off our discussions around 11:30 PM, and I just got home a few minutes ago (yeah, I have a long drive). On behalf of WLUG, I'd like to say thanks once again to Nick who gave a great talk this evening. See ya later, 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 iD8DBQFJeVjQHl0iXDssISsRAvYmAJ9+LcotKZQr8a0IccWVwDUT1x/j8wCdGf+s kDf1vgbyhT6Cntc4HUWeM1s= =mQYW -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

Jan. 23, 2009

Re: [Wlug] Early reminder: upcoming WLUG meeting

by Richard Klein

I jotted down a couple very quick notes at the end of the meeting, so I thought I'd share them with everyone else. Of course, the meeting started with Nick giving a presentation of Miro, a media player with online guide, search tools, rating system, etc, built on gtk, python, libtorrent, and mozilla, that takes advantage of RSS and bit torrent: http://www.getmiro.com/ Miro began in Worcester! One of the many guys whose names I can't remember reminded us of the ACM@WPI swap meet this Saturday. This is the official page: http://www.acm.wpi.edu/swapmeet/ but I like the presentation of the data better here: http://www.socialweb.net/Events/87360.lasso Someone else recommended MonoPrice for cheap DVI/HDMI cables: http://www.monoprice.com/home/index.asp Alex, I think, recommended the Linux Mint distro, but I don't remember what the question was: http://www.linuxmint.com/about.php Finally, someone recommended the HP T57xx line of thin clients as a surprisingly capable platform with no moving parts that can be had for cheap on the used and/or gray market: http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/sm/WF06a/12454-12454-321959-338927-893… -- Rich

Jan. 23, 2009

WPI ACM Swapmeet this Saturday! 10am-4pm

by Billy Hnath

Hey everyone, This Saturday(Jan 24), The WPI ACM is hosting a Swapmeet in the Campus Center Odeum. The event is free of charge and we open at 9am for sellers and 10am for buyers and we will close around 4pm. You can find more information at http://acm.wpi.edu/swapmeet Thanks and hope to see you there! --Billy -- William R. Hnath, Jr Worcester Polytechnic Institute Class of 2010 Alpha Chi Rho- Delta Sigma Phi 851

Jan. 23, 2009

Re: [Wlug] WLUG demos...

by Andy Stewart

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 John Stoffel wrote: > I know I haven't been ot a meeting in a *long* time, but I do hope to > make one this spring if I can. Right now I'm playing with Arduino > controller boards on my Ubuntu desktop. Fun blinky LEDs, etc. > > http://arduino.cc > http://www.ladyada.com (where I got my parts) > http://www.sparkfun.com > http://www.evilmadscientist.com (lots of neat stuff) > > And loads of others in google. It's pretty neat to play with, and > it's interesting moving from the IDE (which has a sucky editor) to a > more pure Emacs/Makefile driven setup. > > I figure maybe I could come and demo this at some point. Any > interest? Loosely Linux related, since I'll be using an Ubuntu LiveCD > and thumb drive to setup and demo the environment. > > John Hi John, I've recently become very interested in this myself, and I plan to purchase an Arduino in a day or two and start playing around, since I have time these days (between jobs). If you'd like to come to WLUG in February to demo your Arduino, I think that would be great. Feel free to contact me off-list with the particulars if you care to proceed. Thanks! 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 iD8DBQFJePZ6Hl0iXDssISsRAvSHAJ9CGisf7hiaOMD3vnwbqF9VfzJ87wCfcAkX axZ7ktWR6sXLMqyHd1Y2NTc= =HADa -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

Jan. 22, 2009