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Re: [Wlug] Old man and LINUX
by Aljerin Butler,Jr. 13 Jan '11

13 Jan '11

Try http://www.linuxmanpages.com/. It has every command you've probably ever used and then some. Al Butler http://customlinux.tripod.com/ --- On Thu, 1/13/11, wlug-request(a)mail.wlug.org <wlug-request(a)mail.wlug.org> wrote: From: wlug-request(a)mail.wlug.org <wlug-request(a)mail.wlug.org> Subject: Wlug Digest, Vol 87, Issue 9 To: wlug(a)mail.wlug.org Date: Thursday, January 13, 2011, 12:00 PM Send Wlug mailing list submissions to wlug(a)mail.wlug.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to wlug-request(a)mail.wlug.org You can reach the person managing the list at wlug-owner(a)mail.wlug.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Wlug digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Canceled due to weather: WLUG meeting Wed 1/12/2011 (Theo Van Dinter) 2. Old man and LINUX (Ken Jones) 3. Re: Old man and LINUX (Jorden M) 4. Re: Old man and LINUX (John Stoffel) 5. Re: Old man and LINUX (Gregory Avedissian) 6. Re: Old man and LINUX (James Gray) 7. Re: Old man and LINUX (Jorden M) 8. Re: Old man and LINUX (Franklin Moody) _______________________________________________ Wlug mailing list Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug

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Canceled due to weather: WLUG meeting Wed 1/12/2011
by Chuck Anderson 12 Jan '11

12 Jan '11

Hi folks, Due to the weather WPI has decided to close the campus tomorrow. Therefore, our WLUG meeting which was scheduled to be held on Wednesday, January 12 at 7:00 PM at the WPI campus has been canceled. I look forward to seeing everyone at our meeting next month, Wednesday, February 9, 7:00PM. Keep it safe, Chuck President, Worcester Linux Users' Group

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Proposed Meeting topic: Virtualization technologies...
by Tim Keller 10 Jan '11

10 Jan '11

Hey Gang, I'd be up for giving a talk about virtualization technologies. Type 1 vs. type 2 hypervisors, open sores vs. closed, etc. Thanks, Tim. -- I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers".

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Re: [Wlug] Wlug Digest, Vol 87, Issue 3
by Kevin Harrington 06 Jan '11

06 Jan '11

Try "sudo su". I remember needing to do this on some Linux variant, but I don't remember which. ~Kevin Harrington On Jan 6, 2011, at 12:00 PM, wlug-request(a)mail.wlug.org wrote: > Send Wlug mailing list submissions to > wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > wlug-request(a)mail.wlug.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > wlug-owner(a)mail.wlug.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Wlug digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: problems with su (WAS: help) (Tal Cohen) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2011 10:18:33 -0500 > From: "Tal Cohen" <wlug(a)cohen123.com> > Subject: Re: [Wlug] problems with su (WAS: help) > To: "Worcester Linux Users Group" <wlug(a)mail.wlug.org> > Message-ID: <4C901AF48ABD4E078B84E9530841B1A0@assetid00041> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > Does "which su" find su in your path? > > If not, try "find / -name su" to find out where it is on your system. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Eric J. Martin" <eric.joshua.martin(a)gmail.com> > To: "Worcester Linux Users Group" <wlug(a)mail.wlug.org> > Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 9:04 AM > Subject: Re: [Wlug] problems with su (WAS: help) > > >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > > > End of Wlug Digest, Vol 87, Issue 3 > ***********************************

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Any idea where to find a job?
by Jason Couture 23 Dec '10

23 Dec '10

If anyone knows of any entry level it oppurtunities in the area, it would be much appreciated. I have 0 certifications but I can more than prove myself. I've been stuck in retail for a few years now and id like to escape it. If anyone knows of any positions, please let me know. :-) Thanks in advance! Sent from my android wireless device.

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disk/Raid ideas
by Doug Mildram 21 Dec '10

21 Dec '10

You're hosed (i think) unless -- you're rich and you send the disks to a shop for megabucks (they may start with a trivial purchase of 2-3 identical model disks) -- OR IF your problem was NOT the actual platters/heads, YOU obtain 1-2 same-model disks, swap the board from a replacement disk onto your hosed disk ( w/ sm torx tool and brave fingers ) I've not done this myself yet. I HAVE had "stiction" problems where (after a power out or a "rest" so a disk bearing/lubricant gets a chance to harden) the disk just isnt spinning up. Of course, tapping/whacking it at the right/initial moment will usually cure that and you can feel if it's spinning or not....if you can hold it in your hand ...OR somehow get hands-on during powerup.

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Announce: Next WLUG meeting & meetings for 2011
by Chuck Anderson 20 Dec '10

20 Dec '10

Hi folks, Our next WLUG meeting is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, January 12 at 7:00 PM at the WPI campus in Worcester, MA USA. The meeting room is in WPI's Morgan Hall (building 'H' on the campus map [1]), down the hallway to the right of the dining hall entrance. [1] http://www.wpi.edu/Images/CMS/WPI/walkingmap.pdf Also, I have normalized the meeting schedule to be the 2nd Wednesday of each month. We'll try this for awhile and see how it goes. As always, please email me if you are interested in presenting a topic for any of our future meetings. We're a very laid back group, so don't feel you need to have a polished presentation in order to speak. Demos are always fun too. Some topic ideas we've had are: - Linux Android Development - Linux on Wireless Routers: OpenWRT, DD-WRT, etc. - IRC basics: how to chat on #wlug-ma - PGP/GPG keysigning party - Compare ZFS vs. BTRFS vs. ... - Virtualization Technologies KVM, Xen, VMWare - Demo the latest version of your favorite Linux distribution Happy Holidays and I look forward to seeing you next year, Chuck President, Worcester Linux Users' Group

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Re: [Wlug] Dec Meeting announcement / linux-raid problem
by Jason Couture 18 Dec '10

18 Dec '10

I hear you man, good luck. At least you had the backups. Sent from my android wireless device. On Dec 18, 2010 1:02 PM, "Eric Martin" <eric.joshua.martin(a)gmail.com> wrote: I have backups of some stuff but I have a program that isn't great about writing stuff properly so I wanted to see if I could get more. If I can't it's ok, the backups will suffice. I was just hoping for more :) The replacement is on it's way so this is a moot point pretty fast. On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 11:28 AM, James Gray <jamespgray(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > It appears there ha... -- Eric Martin _______________________________________________ Wlug mailing list Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug

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Reminder: WLUG Meeting tonight! (11/10)
by Tim Keller 10 Nov '10

10 Nov '10

Hey Gang, Tonight we've got a WLUG meeting in the conference room adjacent to the Morgan Hall dining room at ~7PM. Though we're usually there a bit earlier. As of yet, there's no designated speaker so it'll be a round table discussion, unless someone steps forward, the floors open. Following protocol there will be consumption of pizza afterward. Hope to see you there! Tim. -- I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers".

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Best 802.11abgn router?
by John Stoffel 14 Oct '10

14 Oct '10

Guys, I'm looking to replace my WAP54G (802.11bg) wireless access point. I really need to get more speed to the wife's computer, and I don't want to run wires. I'm thinking I'd like to get something that DD-WRT can run on, and possibly something with dual radios and/or dual 2.4ghz and 5.0ghz band, so I can have a secured network, and an open, slower network for guests. My home network looks like this: cable modem <---> router <----> GigE Lan switch <-- clients | | WAP54G Unfortunately, my router is only 100mb/s on each port, which is fine for WAN access, and most wireless, but not any more. And I don't want to replace it since it's a WRAP board from PC-engines running m0n0wall and doing a *great* job for what I need. Silent, no moving parts, easy to manage. Mostly, I want a fast, secure wireless WPA2 home wireless network. Maybe I'd keep the WAP54G around for public access... or maybe it's time to bite the bullet and replace my WRAP board with something better? I'm looking at the following: Netgear WNDR3700 Linksys E2000 Linksys WRT610N ASUS RT-N16 BUFFALO WZR-HP-G300NH (native DD-WRT support from factory!) Any hints or suggestions or feedback? Thanks, John

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Linux InstallFest
by Dignan, Patrick 05 Oct '10

05 Oct '10

Hi everyone, I've been a lurker on these lists for a while, but I wanted to let everyone know: WPI's ACM chapter is hosting a Linux Installfest on November 2 at 7:00PM. We expect to have a panel of Linux community members speaking prior to the installs. Last year we had an estimated turnout of 50-75 students. If any of you would like to join us for installation, to hear the community members speak, or just for moral support then please feel free! We will be meeting in Fuller Laboratories Room #320. Best, Patrick Dignan

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New Memeber
by Joshua D. Demallistre 28 Sep '10

28 Sep '10

So, to make a story short I am a new member to this group. I've been here, close to the Worcester area and would like to meet with you guys. I have been using Linux for the past 10 years without a LUG, so this time I would like to do things differently, and get together. Basically I wanted to say that I have been a lone ranger for the last 10 year. I have been to the website but there is no mentioned of the next meeting.

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Webcam program
by dulsi＠identicalsoftware.com 17 Sep '10

17 Sep '10

A friend of mine wants to use Skype for video conferencing since the windows beta handles that. Does anyone know of an open source program equivalent for linux and windows?

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Re: [Wlug] Wlug Digest, Vol 82, Issue 4
by joel d 10 Sep '10

10 Sep '10

Hi all, Just wondering if there is/was a WLUG meeting this evening. Other events kept got me there at 7:15pm but could not find WLUG on the first floor of Morgan Hall (prior HR training room or otherwise). Thanks, Joel

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Groupware; Citadel
by Maurice 02 Sep '10

02 Sep '10

I'm looking at a few groupware packages for a non-profit I help out... At this time, I'm leaning toward Citadel; http://www.citadel.org/doku.php > > *Citadel* is a turnkey open-source solution for email and > collaboration. One simple installation delivers a multitude of > powerful features, including: > > * email > * calendaring/scheduling > * address books > * bulletin boards > * mailing list server > * instant messaging > * wiki > * multiple domain support > * a powerful web interface > Basically, I need to set them up with something that does e-mail and calendaring and when changes are needed or new accounts are needed I don't have to do a site visit and touch each computer - or manage several types of e-mail clients. Anyone using this package, or know of it? Any feedback, or alternate recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks -- -Maurice Pelletier Child Development Services - Cumberland County 50 Depot Road Falmouth, ME 04105 207-781-8881 (voice) 207-781-8855 (fax) www.cds-cumberland.org "Linux -- it's not just for breakfast anymore..." -Moe CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication (including any attachments) may contain privileged or confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this communication and/or shred the materials and any attachments and are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this communication, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. Thank you.

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Re: [Wlug] Wlug Digest, Vol 82, Issue 5
by Caobin zhu 14 Aug '10

14 Aug '10

Thanks,Rich. I tried to install Draftsight but it did not go through due to an error. caobin > From: wlug-request(a)mail.wlug.org > Subject: Wlug Digest, Vol 82, Issue 5 > To: wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:00:04 -0400 > > Send Wlug mailing list submissions to > wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > wlug-request(a)mail.wlug.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > wlug-owner(a)mail.wlug.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Wlug digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Wlug Digest, Vol 82, Issue 4 (Caobin zhu) > 2. Re: Wlug Digest, Vol 82, Issue 4 (Richard Klein) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:15:32 -0400 > From: Caobin zhu <globecstar(a)hotmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Wlug] Wlug Digest, Vol 82, Issue 4 > To: linux userGroup <wlug(a)mail.wlug.org> > Message-ID: <SNT141-w43A05F7E6B00711AFD2FAEDB970(a)phx.gbl> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > > Hi, everybody, > Happy BBQ! but i am sorry i can not make it. > One question: is there anyone using qcad in linux? it is strange that the program can not print! it does not show up my installed printer at all. Any help woud be greatly appreciated. > i am using fedora 12 and the qcad is version 2.0.5. > > thanks. > caobin > > > From: wlug-request(a)mail.wlug.org > > Subject: Wlug Digest, Vol 82, Issue 4 > > To: wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > > Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:00:03 -0400 > > > > Send Wlug mailing list submissions to > > wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > > > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > > wlug-request(a)mail.wlug.org > > > > You can reach the person managing the list at > > wlug-owner(a)mail.wlug.org > > > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > > than "Re: Contents of Wlug digest..." > > > > > > Today's Topics: > > > > 1. food,weather,BBQ (Doug Mildram) > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > Message: 1 > > Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:42:32 -0400 > > From: Doug Mildram <dmildram(a)gmail.com> > > Subject: [Wlug] food,weather,BBQ > > To: wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > > Message-ID: > > <AANLkTind9G4=cjgzv-xexAG6VyGDXmTVavV3b3vHnQzR(a)mail.gmail.com> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > > > If you cannot make it to the BBQ *thurs 6pm...7pm....8pm......fading near > > 9pm... > > sorry! (details abound, below. first, from NOAA > > http://www.weather.gov/ wed eve,,,,, > > > > *Tonight: *Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light east wind. (doug: > > cool, and mint!) > > > > *Thursday: *A slight chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high > > near 76. East wind between 5 and 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. ( > > back to normal i guess!) > > > > *Thursday Night: *A slight chance of showers before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low > > around 58..... > > > > doug> Either way we're rather unaffected for the party, inside+outside. > > Party/BBQ is on the deck. Pool is clean/open/mostly_unused! > > Party is ALSO based near the kitchen (which is near deck and grill). > > ( upscale from last year's BBQ in the garage..... ) > > Bring a few extra paper plates, i'm low on paper plates. > > I have all else, except the fare != green/healthy, it's: > > > > MENU so far > > burgers, tomatoes,.....amer. cheese w/bulkie buns > > sausages (12 sweet, 6 hot) w/ big torpedo or split rolls > > tomatoes.....amer. cheese > > salsa and 2 bags tortilla/white-corn chips (THAT might go fast) > > ginger ale, cranberry juice, byob.... -doug > > p.s. > > On the directions, URL'd below one last time, > > the cellphone# is wrong, but top# 508-869-xxxx is correct. > > > For Worcester area: > > > > > > > > http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_auburn_worc_29… > > > > > > From the Northwest such as Leominster: > > > > > > > > http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_rte2_lancaster… > > > > > > From anywhere via 495: > > > > > > http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_495+62.txt > > -------------- next part -------------- > > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > > URL: http://mail.wlug.org/pipermail/wlug/attachments/20100811/f6f8dd60/attachmen… > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Wlug mailing list > > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > > > > > > End of Wlug Digest, Vol 82, Issue 4 > > *********************************** > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: http://mail.wlug.org/pipermail/wlug/attachments/20100812/dda8ca10/attachmen… > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:17:57 -0400 > From: Richard Klein <richspk(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Wlug] Wlug Digest, Vol 82, Issue 4 > To: Worcester Linux Users Group <wlug(a)mail.wlug.org> > Message-ID: > <AANLkTinCb=C2n8BvA9yfnVnvkXWF4tq8-rrv_Rvj_22d(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > On Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 1:15 PM, Caobin zhu <globecstar(a)hotmail.com> wrote: > > Hi, everybody, > > Happy BBQ! but i am sorry i can not make it. > > One question: is there anyone using qcad in linux? it is strange that?the > > program can not print! it does not show up my?installed printer at all. > > Any?help woud be greatly appreciated. > > i am using fedora 12 and the qcad is version 2.0.5. > > I haven't used qcad, but I've been using Draftsight on Windows for a > couple months. I don't think it's open source [1], but it's the best > _free_ CAD software I've used to date, and a Linux version is supposed > to be out later this year. > http://www.draftsight.com/ > > -- > Rich > [1] I don't know that it's not, either... > > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > > > End of Wlug Digest, Vol 82, Issue 5 > ***********************************

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Re: [Wlug] Wlug Digest, Vol 82, Issue 4
by Caobin zhu 12 Aug '10

12 Aug '10

Hi, everybody, Happy BBQ! but i am sorry i can not make it. One question: is there anyone using qcad in linux? it is strange that the program can not print! it does not show up my installed printer at all. Any help woud be greatly appreciated. i am using fedora 12 and the qcad is version 2.0.5. thanks. caobin > From: wlug-request(a)mail.wlug.org > Subject: Wlug Digest, Vol 82, Issue 4 > To: wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:00:03 -0400 > > Send Wlug mailing list submissions to > wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > wlug-request(a)mail.wlug.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > wlug-owner(a)mail.wlug.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Wlug digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. food,weather,BBQ (Doug Mildram) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:42:32 -0400 > From: Doug Mildram <dmildram(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [Wlug] food,weather,BBQ > To: wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > Message-ID: > <AANLkTind9G4=cjgzv-xexAG6VyGDXmTVavV3b3vHnQzR(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > If you cannot make it to the BBQ *thurs 6pm...7pm....8pm......fading near > 9pm... > sorry! (details abound, below. first, from NOAA > http://www.weather.gov/ wed eve,,,,, > > *Tonight: *Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light east wind. (doug: > cool, and mint!) > > *Thursday: *A slight chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high > near 76. East wind between 5 and 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. ( > back to normal i guess!) > > *Thursday Night: *A slight chance of showers before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low > around 58..... > > doug> Either way we're rather unaffected for the party, inside+outside. > Party/BBQ is on the deck. Pool is clean/open/mostly_unused! > Party is ALSO based near the kitchen (which is near deck and grill). > ( upscale from last year's BBQ in the garage..... ) > Bring a few extra paper plates, i'm low on paper plates. > I have all else, except the fare != green/healthy, it's: > > MENU so far > burgers, tomatoes,.....amer. cheese w/bulkie buns > sausages (12 sweet, 6 hot) w/ big torpedo or split rolls > tomatoes.....amer. cheese > salsa and 2 bags tortilla/white-corn chips (THAT might go fast) > ginger ale, cranberry juice, byob.... -doug > p.s. > On the directions, URL'd below one last time, > the cellphone# is wrong, but top# 508-869-xxxx is correct. > > For Worcester area: > > > > > http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_auburn_worc_29… > > > > From the Northwest such as Leominster: > > > > > http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_rte2_lancaster… > > > > From anywhere via 495: > > > > http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_495+62.txt > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: http://mail.wlug.org/pipermail/wlug/attachments/20100811/f6f8dd60/attachmen… > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > > > End of Wlug Digest, Vol 82, Issue 4 > ***********************************

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food,weather,BBQ
by Doug Mildram 12 Aug '10

12 Aug '10

If you cannot make it to the BBQ *thurs 6pm...7pm....8pm......fading near 9pm... sorry! (details abound, below. first, from NOAA http://www.weather.gov/ wed eve,,,,, *Tonight: *Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light east wind. (doug: cool, and mint!) *Thursday: *A slight chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind between 5 and 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. ( back to normal i guess!) *Thursday Night: *A slight chance of showers before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 58..... doug> Either way we're rather unaffected for the party, inside+outside. Party/BBQ is on the deck. Pool is clean/open/mostly_unused! Party is ALSO based near the kitchen (which is near deck and grill). ( upscale from last year's BBQ in the garage..... ) Bring a few extra paper plates, i'm low on paper plates. I have all else, except the fare != green/healthy, it's: MENU so far burgers, tomatoes,.....amer. cheese w/bulkie buns sausages (12 sweet, 6 hot) w/ big torpedo or split rolls tomatoes.....amer. cheese salsa and 2 bags tortilla/white-corn chips (THAT might go fast) ginger ale, cranberry juice, byob.... -doug p.s. On the directions, URL'd below one last time, the cellphone# is wrong, but top# 508-869-xxxx is correct. > For Worcester area: > > http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_auburn_worc_29… > > From the Northwest such as Leominster: > > http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_rte2_lancaster… > > From anywhere via 495: > > http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_495+62.txt

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Announce: BBQ for our next meeting, Thurs. August 12
by Chuck Anderson 09 Aug '10

09 Aug '10

Hi WLUG members, It's that time a year again for the WLUG BBQ! Thanks to Doug Mildram for hosting again this year. We will be holding the BBQ on the scheduled date of our next meeting, but starting at 6pm: Thursday, August 12 at 6:00 PM Doug has provided these directions and contact information: For Worcester area: http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_auburn_worc_29… From the Northwest such as Leominster: http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_rte2_lancaster… From anywhere via 495: http://webpages.charter.net/mquinty/directions/boylston_from_495+62.txt WLUG will supply burgers, hot dogs, rolls/buns, condiments, paper products, soda, etc. BYOB, dessert, and other food/snack items as you like. Please email Doug (dmildram(a)gmail.com) with any questions. I look forward to seeing everyone there! Chuck

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Job posting: Looking for Drupal developers
by Tatsh 06 Aug '10

06 Aug '10

We have 1-2 positions open for PHP developers who are familiar with CMS's. - Drupal (what we are mainly seeking) - Module developers - Extremely familiar with the API (if hooks doesn't sound like a familiar term then we are not looking for you; sorry) - Strong knowledge of SQL (we mainly use MySQL DBs) - Strong knowledge of PHP - Theme development - Strong knowledge of CSS, including IE fixes and quirks (forcing IE quirks mode is last resort) - Strong knowledge of HTML/XHTML and semantics; simplest HTML possible (not using a million divs; not using tables for layout) - Familiarity with mobile site development - Able to keep/make fallbacks for those lacking JS or other features (familiarity with a 'enhancement as enhancements come along' kind of development; not a 'worse commmon denominator' development style) - Joomla - Able to work with the back-end and customise it - Themers (same skills as Drupal) - Module development a plus - vBulletin - Templates familiarity - General familiarity with the back-end - Modules/products development is a plus (so familiarity with the terribly documented API is a plus) - Magento is a plus - Module development (we do not need themers at the moment) If you know PHP that's great but we really are looking for the above mentioned skills, not just PHP. Also we are looking for Flash developers for small things that will heavily use DBs for data, not their own internal data. Basically if we can say we need X and you can produce it genericised enough to work with any CMS or anything custom that we have already made but just needs the Flash element to be finished. We have an OpenSolaris server. All the GNU core utils are there as well as their POSIX-standard versions (default). Emacs, Vim, etc installed. We use Subversion for versioning so familiarity with that is a plus. We keep a KB so anything that is funky can be documented nicely. This is contract work; pay is hourly. No payments will be made until the contract is signed. Call me (contact information below). If I'm not there, please be sure to leave a message or you may try my cell 978-870-5908. Thanks all -- Andrew Udvare, Development ASIM Design // Marketing, Branding, Web Main - 253.236.0074 x501 Direct - 314.227.0726 Fax - 206.339.8760 Web - andrew(a)asimdesign.net - www.asimdesign.net

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Job posting
by Mike Leo 06 Aug '10

06 Aug '10

https://jobs-akamai.icims.com/jobs/4149/job Just spreading the word. Check out all the postings, too. We seem to have a lot. There is a referral bonus so I'd appreciate a mention, but do as you will. ~Mike

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Truly Ancient Laptop
by E Johnson 01 Aug '10

01 Aug '10

We have here an ancient laptop -- Epson ActionNote 4SLC2-50. Belonged to my ancient father, who thought I might find some use for it. It's about 12" x 10" x 2" and not terribly light for its size. Built like a small tank --appears to be somewhat indestructible. Comes in its own rather decent black leather-like case. Has modem, battery brick, diskette drive, PS2 port, parallel port, two serial ports and a phone jack. It even comes with its own PS2 mouse which has a very stylish decal of Tweety Bird. The user guide is dated 1993. This runs Windows MS-DOS-whatever it was, still has operating system installed. Worked fine last time we turned it on. Memory is upgraable. I hope someone can give this a good home. Maybe you have a computer museum in your basement --this would be the perfect addition. Maybe you need this to run some special utilities at home... I'm sure this is infinitely modifiable. Hate to send this poor thing to the dump. Daddy is still living... would like to be able to tell him (if he ever asks) that the old laptop has been happily repurposed. We're located in a very easy-to-find spot in Worcester, less than a block off Elm Park. Someone must need this unit. We want you to want this. Thanks, Liz J

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Re: [Wlug] Wlug Digest, Vol 81, Issue 14 (Ancient laptop)
by E Johnson 31 Jul '10

31 Jul '10

Caobin zhu, your questions: > can you be more specific about its stauts: > -cpu > -hard disk size > -ram Someone posted link to spec sheet here, check it out: http://files.support.epson.com/pdf/an4s50/an4s50pg.pdf > -battery still working? >> Worked fine last time we turned it on. It's back in the closet for the time being; was not planning to fire it up again. Jason has dibs on this thing if he can get back to me within a reasonable time. Come back, Jason? Otherwise I'll update you all on status of availability. TY all for the interest. Liz J

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Re: [Wlug] Wlug Digest, Vol 81, Issue 14
by Caobin zhu 31 Jul '10

31 Jul '10

can you be more specific about its stauts: -cpu -hard disk size -ram -battery still working? -... thanks. > From: wlug-request(a)mail.wlug.org > Subject: Wlug Digest, Vol 81, Issue 14 > To: wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > Date: Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:00:03 -0400 > > Send Wlug mailing list submissions to > wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > wlug-request(a)mail.wlug.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > wlug-owner(a)mail.wlug.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Wlug digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Truly Ancient Laptop (E Johnson) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:47:18 -0400 > From: E Johnson <iris.gates(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [Wlug] Truly Ancient Laptop > To: Worcester Linux Users Group <wlug(a)mail.wlug.org> > Message-ID: > <AANLkTike_psysQj1XjyS0D3XUKHrFaS0h-sj5oA=Thm7(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > We have here an ancient laptop -- Epson ActionNote 4SLC2-50. Belonged > to my ancient father, who thought I might find some use for it. > > It's about 12" x 10" x 2" and not terribly light for its size. Built > like a small tank --appears to be somewhat indestructible. Comes in > its own rather decent black leather-like case. > > Has modem, battery brick, diskette drive, PS2 port, parallel port, two > serial ports and a phone jack. It even comes with its own PS2 mouse > which has a very stylish decal of Tweety Bird. > > The user guide is dated 1993. This runs Windows MS-DOS-whatever it > was, still has operating system installed. Worked fine last time we > turned it on. Memory is upgraable. > > I hope someone can give this a good home. Maybe you have a computer > museum in your basement --this would be the perfect addition. Maybe > you need this to run some special utilities at home... > I'm sure this is infinitely modifiable. > Hate to send this poor thing to the dump. Daddy is still living... > would like to be able to tell him (if he ever asks) that the old > laptop has been happily repurposed. > > We're located in a very easy-to-find spot in Worcester, less than a > block off Elm Park. > > Someone must need this unit. We want you to want this. > > Thanks, > Liz J > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > > > End of Wlug Digest, Vol 81, Issue 14 > ************************************

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Professional networking for Bioinformatics Linux Support resource
by Kathleen McTeague 28 Jul '10

28 Jul '10

Greetings, I'm reaching out to do some professional networking to see if I can send out a unique job posting to the Worcester Linux User Group. We are looking for a seasoned Linux Admin for a unique role to work for the vaccine division of a local pharmaceutical company based here in Cambridge, MA. This position is a long-term contract approved through the end of this year with the likelihood of extending long-term, possibly perm. The role will have 'one foot' in IS, and the other in the Bioinformatics group. The focus of the role is administering a Linux cluster, supporting research scientists with some data modeling, supporting various relational databases etc. The Bioinformatics group will be moving to Cambridge so they will be replacing/upgrading the existing Linux cluster. The ideal candidate will have prior experience supporting several PhD level scientists with computational backgrounds, virology/biology as well as many other disciplines. It is a very visible role in that there is a huge initiative to strengthen the IS support specifically for the Bioinformatics organization. I've attached the job description and look forward to hearing your thoughts and interest level in exploring this opportunity. Thanks in advance for your time and if you know of anyone who might be interested, I'm available to chat live any day with some notice. The hourly pay rate range on a W-2 contract basis (will not consider 1099 candidates) and the rate range is approximately $45-75/hour based on education and experience. PROJECT DESCRIPTION* This SOW covers the costs associated with providing a Bioinformatics technical support resource in the R&D IS team as a resource to participate in and support the following R&D IS activities and projects: · Implementing, testing and and managing applications used by Scientists working in the Sanofi Pasteur R&D Global Bioinformatics and Genomics group. This group uses both commercial and proprietary scientific computing applications running on LINUX, Mac OS X, Solaris, and Windows. · Resource will be responsible for providing application support, including building applications from source, managing the deployment and scheduling of software applications on Unix/Linux clusters, migrating and configuring applications and ensuring inter-operability between applications. · Providing effective communication between the IS infrastructure team (who provide LINUX, UNIX, Windows, and Oracle support), the R&D IS team, and the business users. · Development of standardized data management (loading, updates, maintenance) and support procedures for specific applications, including Biowisdom SRS. · Providing training to users on specialized applications as needed. · Participating in the development and approval of standardized documentation for these processes, following Sanofi Pasteur documentation standards. · Maintaining a high level of client satisfaction while meeting response time guidelines. · Resolving Client Support Incidents and effectively communicate status, solutions and/or workarounds to clients. · Properly documenting actions taken on all work for Client Support Incidents. · Other specific projects to be defined by R&D IS management as needed. TIMEFRAME* The contractor is required from July 1, 2010 through to December 31, 2010, with the possibility of extension to 2011, depending on budget availability, project portfolio needs, and performance. DELIVERABLES In addition to the project-specific deliverables described in the Scope of Work, the following deliverables may be required from the contractor for each project worked on: Project Plan A high-level project plan using Microsoft Project will be developed in the early stage of each project. The plan will list high level timelines and resource requirements. This plan will be further refined once the requirements document is complete. This plan will be reviewed and approved by a Sanofi Pasteur R&D IS representative. If the contractor is not the project lead then they will provide input to this document. Requirements Document A requirements document will be developed in our IS eDoc document management system. This document will be developed through requirements gathering meetings with the business user and through requirements review sessions with the IS technical team. This document will be approved through the IS eDoc workflow process. If the contractor is not the project lead then they will need to provide input to this document. Development If the contractor is a developer on the project he/she will develop or modify the code necessary to meet the requirements document. He/she will also unit test the code that has been developed or modified prior to delivering it to the project lead and business user for user acceptance testing. If the contractor is the project lead he/she will provide direction to the developers throughout this stage. Testing The contractor will oversee the testing of the changes to the system by developing test scripts with the help of the business users. These test scripts will trace back to each individual requirement in the requirements document. These test scripts will be developed in IS eDoc and reviewed and approved through the IS eDoc workflow process. Implementation The contractor will oversee moving of the changes to the system into production. He/she will ensure all necessary documentation is approved and closed out in IS eDoc and the EPM time management system. POSITION REQUIRED (ROLE) A Technical Support Analyst with Bioinformatics experience is required for this role. Technical expertise requirements include: · Experience with Windows and Linux/UNIX operating systems are essential (Mac OS X and Solaris will be an asset), and experience with distributed computing is required. · Proficiency with RDBMS-based (MySQL, Postgresql, Oracle) applications and database concepts. · Proficiency with UNIX text processing tools and shell scripting. · Proficiency with a major programming language (e.g. C/C+); scripting languages (e.g. Perl, Python) · Understanding of web server, networking and network protocols. · Solid understanding of the software development cycle, including testing methodologies and change management control, and experience out-sourcing and managing software development, · Demonstrated previous experience supporting bioinformatics tools and applications. Examples may include molecular modeling applications, sequence analysis packages, genomic data analysis tools and data integration applications. · Able to use Microsoft Office tools. Professional requirements include: · Resourceful problem solver with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express technical ideas clearly · Able to work effectively within a team environment. · Good written and verbal communication skills required to deliver high quality Client Support and reliable follow-up to clients. · Demonstrated ability to promptly handle problems, providing status updates, and documenting the problem and resolution. · Present technical & functional ideas clearly while checking for client understanding. · Experience in developing technical documentation. · Experience with software testing, including development of test plans and detailed test scripts based on requirements and design documentation. SKILLS REQUIRED * The candidates must possess the following skills/education: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent. Best, Kathleen McTeague Senior Staffing Consultant Randstad Life Science Staffing 617-354-7215 kathleen.mcteague(a)us.randstad.com<mailto:kathleen.mcteague@us.randstad.com>

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