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Re: [Wlug] Article on UNIX 40th anniverasry
by jbaillie＠netzero.com Aug. 20, 2009

Aug. 20, 2009

I actually have played pong on a monitor like that back in my DEC daze. What's even more amusing is the paper tape loader to the right of the monitor. It sure relieved you of toggling in the boot loader. We would actually repair some of the paper tapes. jb ---------- Original Message ---------- From: E Johnson <iris.gates(a)gmail.com> To: Worcester Linux Users Group <wlug(a)mail.wlug.org> Subject: [Wlug] Article on UNIX 40th anniverasry Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:59:20 -0400 Good report by the BBC on development of UNIX. Has an interesting photo of a very old round green CRT monitor (in hexagonal case) at a workstation http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8205976.stm Enjoy, Liz J _______________________________________________ Wlug mailing list Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug ____________________________________________________________ Just drop it. Click here for free information on weight loss surgery! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2231/fc/BLSrjnxRbzrvjPpExUGZMIb6GPtO…

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Article on UNIX 40th anniverasry
by E Johnson Aug. 20, 2009

Aug. 20, 2009

Good report by the BBC on development of UNIX. Has an interesting photo of a very old round green CRT monitor (in hexagonal case) at a workstation http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8205976.stm Enjoy, Liz J

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REMINDER: Meeting Thursday, 7 PM
by Andy Stewart Aug. 19, 2009

Aug. 19, 2009

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 HI gang, This is the umpteenth reminder about the upcoming WLUG meeting with maddog as our speaker. Please note the different meeting room: Salisbury Labs room 104. Also, for those of you who are interested in music, check this selection, allegedly made only from the sounds available in Windows XP and Windows 98 (at least the OS is good for something): http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1802740 See ya at the meeting! 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 iD8DBQFKi27iOjiraCaOTOoRAgQfAKCZ135p2dvbYrlqNaMwj2fKZZ2RxwCg0yqN k+tp+5150cDgkqDHU8Zl0i0= =6WcP -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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PCMCIA to ExpressCard
by dulsi＠identicalsoftware.com Aug. 18, 2009

Aug. 18, 2009

Well, I purchased a Rosewill RC-608 ExpressCard to CardBus Adapter but apparently linux doesn't support it. When I plug it in with the slimscsi card I get: Aug 18 16:15:44 mars kernel: pciehp 0000:00:1c.1:pcie02: Card present on Slot(0-1) Aug 18 16:15:44 mars kernel: pci 0000:03:00.0: disabling ASPM on pre-1.1 PCIe device. You can enable it with 'pcie_aspm=force' Aug 18 16:15:44 mars kernel: pci 0000:03:00.0: PCI bridge, secondary bus 0000:04 Aug 18 16:15:44 mars kernel: pci 0000:03:00.0: IO window: disabled Aug 18 16:15:44 mars kernel: pci 0000:03:00.0: MEM window: disabled Aug 18 16:15:44 mars kernel: pci 0000:03:00.0: PREFETCH window: disabled Aug 18 16:15:44 mars kernel: pciehp: Could not get hotplug parameters Aug 18 16:15:44 mars kernel: pci 0000:03:00.0: PCI bridge, secondary bus 0000:04 Aug 18 16:15:44 mars kernel: pci 0000:03:00.0: IO window: disabled Aug 18 16:15:44 mars kernel: pci 0000:03:00.0: MEM window: disabled Aug 18 16:15:44 mars kernel: pci 0000:03:00.0: PREFETCH window: disabled I'm assuming "pciehp: Could not get hotplug parameters" means it is not supported. If anyone has suggestions on how to get it to work let me know. Dennis Payne dulsi(a)identicalsoftware.com

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Fedora 11 and mingw32
by dulsi＠identicalsoftware.com Aug. 16, 2009

Aug. 16, 2009

I installed fedora 11 on my old laptop and turned back on glitch free audio. It almost works perfectly. Sufficient that I probably wouldn't bother turning it off now. I think the hard drive is starting to fail so I decided to purchase a new laptop. Since I'd like some 3D functionality now I decided to go with the Intel GMA X4500. Unfortunately Fedora 11 stumbled here. I thought the picture quality wasn't very good and found it was using the vesa drivers not the intel drivers. Searching found that others had the same issue but it worked on Fedora 10. Tried a Fedora 10 live CD and the display was nice and sharp. Modified the xorg.conf to use the intel drivers and Fedora 11 also became nice and sharp. Anyway onto my question, has anyone played with the mingw32 cross compiler on Fedora 11? I've created a simple hello world app and cmake file (since I hate autotools). I've got it compiling by creating a Toolchain file but it seems like that is something that should be provided with the mingw32. Is there a standard Toolchain file somewhere and I just haven't found it?

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by Brian McLinden Aug. 15, 2009

Aug. 15, 2009

Hi all, Thanks for your helpful postings. I'm coming back to ask further help in sharpening issues before me.. I see four now: 1. Understanding the machine Wanting a more general perspective that will help me anticipate and navigate OS issues as they arise. Just ordered http://www.amazon.com/Write-Great-Code-Understanding-Machine/dp/1593270038/… Anyone have reading (book, online) suggestions geared at accessible intro level? More intermediate level? 2. Getting a machine Freedom of choice in the component market is overwhelming. A curse, actually. I'd be losing significant time just learning how to spec a system. In the Worcester area, is there anyone I can pay to put together a machine for me with some bit of craftsmanship and reliability? That way I can have substantially more control over machine quality. Do any of you have a favorite components list? I'd be most interested in a machine designed for silence, and I'm quite willing to study up on that issue.. fan noise drives me nuts when I'm coding. What do you think about this workaround -- http://www.inatux.com/order These are FSF/FOSS people. I can't see a need for a super fast system yet, as I can't say yet where my project interests will gravitate. In light of that, since optimality makes no sense, what machine specs do you think would be “good enough”? Desirable packages to install? And, for cable broadband and live streaming of audio and video, what combination or package(s) of HW ad SW should I ask for. Wired case? Wireless case? 3. YOUR advice for a would be hacker? I wonder how folks in this forum might vary from the following position. Would you prioritize or sequence things differently? “Start out by learning bash, then set up your own Unix environment. This is a biggie. PC-BSD works fine. Learn to use it for your everyday tasks, learn how to administrate it and keep it up to date and secure. Then, when you've done that, start in with Python. Solve the Project Euler problems in whatever language you're learning. Learn which languages are better suited for particular problems. Learn about security in programs, vulnerabilities and how to exploit them. Read other people's code and post your own. Learn the low-level stuff later.” 4. What Linux distribution would you pair with Unix? And, what will I learn from one that I don't learn from the other? Thanks, in advance, for thoughts, reactions, give and take! Brian

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REMINDER: Upcoming WLUG meeting
by Andy Stewart Aug. 14, 2009

Aug. 14, 2009

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 HI Everybody, This is the first in an infinite series of reminders about our upcoming WLUG meeting. It will be held on Thursday, August 20th, at 7:00 PM on the WPI campus in Worcester, MA USA. Note that we will be meeting in a different meeting room. The Access Grid room has been recently dismantled and is no longer available for our meetings. Chuck Anderson has secured our use of Salisbury Labs Room 104 (thanks, Chuck!!) for this meeting. Please note that the website has updated directions for this meeting location. Our guest speaker at this meeting will be Jon 'maddog' Hall, and he will be speaking on the topic of "Making Money from Free Software". This promises to be an excellent meeting that you won't want to miss. After the meeting, we'll adjourn to the pizza restaurant (Tech Pizza on Highland Street) for our usual sodas, pizza, and great conversation. I look forward to seeing you at the next meeting. 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 iD8DBQFKhK38OjiraCaOTOoRAp1XAKDX4H0Tona7cfWNf4JlM1YtQTTD1ACfZONo auSmqgUQtCjlmgGaCuyJUOk= =Hm9h -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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USENIX HotPar '10 Call For Papers Now Available
by Lionel Garth Jones Aug. 13, 2009

Aug. 13, 2009

The Program Committee for the 2nd USENIX Workshop on Hot Topics in Parallelism (HotPar '10) invites you to submit position papers. HotPar '10 will bring together researchers and practitioners doing innovative work in the area of parallel computing. HotPar recognizes the broad impact of multicore computing and seeks relevant contributions in all fields, including application design, languages and compilers, systems, and architecture. We request submissions of position papers that propose new directions for research of products in these areas, advocate non-traditional approaches to the problems engendered by parallelism, or potentially generate controversy and discussion. Submissions are due January 24, 2010. More information and submission guidelines are available at http://www.usenix.org/hotpar10/cfpa We look forward to receiving your submissions! Sincerely, Geoff Lowney, Intel David Patterson, University of California, Berkeley HotPar '10 Program Co-Chairs hotpar10chairs(a)usenix.org

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Books addendum...
by Tim Keller Aug. 13, 2009

Aug. 13, 2009

I forgot to put in my original email, I plan on attending the meeting next week, so I'll have all the books with me. We'll square up then. Thanks, Tim. -- I am weary of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers".

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BOOKS...BOOKS...BOOKS!!!
by Tim Keller Aug. 13, 2009

Aug. 13, 2009

Hey Gang! To make a long story short, I'm going through a book purge. Obviously being my friends, I thought I'd give you guys first dibs before I donate anything. If you want something, declare it on the list. Any disagreements will be handled with duels to the death (obviously the winner gets the book + any books the loser also claimed...) Here's the list: Hacking / Security Books: "Secrets of a super hacker" by The Knightmare. "Hackers Challenge: Test Your Incident Response Skills Using 20 Scenarios" (3rd Edition) "Hacking Exposed: Network Security Secrets & Solutions" "Web Hacking: Attacks and Defense" Math Books: "Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications" by Kenneth H. Rosen "Languages and Machines" Thomas A Sudkamp "A Primer for Calculus" Misc: "Latex" Second edition "The Latex Companion" "Mips RISC Architecture" "Database Systems" "Creating Web Pages with HTML" (3rd edition) "Operating Systems: Design and Implementation": Tanenbaum (includes Minux 2.0 disk!!) "PCI System Architecture" (Third Edition) Programming Books: "The C Primer" Third edition (this book is a bit dog eared) "Tricks of the Game Programming Gurus" "Practical Programming in Tcl and Tk" "Virtual Reality Playhouse" "Creating Turbo C++ Games" (The disk for this book is long lost) "Linux Kernel Programming" (Third Edition) "Using Java 1.1" (Third Edition) "Using JavaBeans" (CD Long gone) "Sams' Teach Yourself C++ in 21 Days" (Second Edition) "Beginning Fedora 2" (Yeah it's 8 versions behind, but as a beginners guide to red hat linux systems, it's great) "User Interfaces In C++ And Object-Oriented Programming" by Mark Goodwin "Gardens of Imagination: Programming 3d Maze Games in C/C++" (Disk long gone) "NetWarriors In C Programming 3d Multiplaery games" (CD Long gone) "Programming perl" (O'Reilly) "Learning Perl" (O'Reilly) "Perl by Example" (Ellie Quigley) "A First Book of Ansi C" (a bit dog eared but excellent) Thanks, Tim. -- I am weary of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers".

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August WLUG meeting
by Andy Stewart Aug. 13, 2009

Aug. 13, 2009

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 HI gang, Please note that I've just updated the website with a meeting topic change. It turns out that maddog will be visiting us at the August meeting instead of the October meeting. maddog has visited WLUG on previous occasions and is an excellent speaker. You won't want to miss this meeting! More news 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 iD8DBQFKaSjuOjiraCaOTOoRAozPAJ41EoNqkKUwrJZI5p+bdue4u4I8EQCgjKIC z7NW+SXkD52OrYZAv0VxMsI= =73dF -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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Re: [Wlug] non-Linux: Looking for a free kitten locally
by Jamie Guinan Aug. 12, 2009

Aug. 12, 2009

I suspect the amount you would pay at the animal shelter would PALE next to what you are going to pay for vet bills, spaying/neutering (usually done around 6 mos as I recall), food, etc. So despite your comment, I'll plug these guys: http://www.worcester-arl.org/catsAdoption.html But for another source, people are giving away kittens all the time on Worcester freecycle. Its a Yahoo groups thing, which totally sucks balls, but I have found good stuff on there from time to time. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorcesterMAfreecycle/ Example: Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:50 pm offer: young grey kitten with white paws 01604 -Jamie On Wed, 12 Aug 2009, Tatsh wrote: > I know I have not ever sent an email, but I've been on the mailing list > for some time. Been extremely interested in going to meetings but just > have not done so yet. > > If you are local, and have healthy kittens to give away or know anyone > who does locally (I live in Lancaster, about 20 minutes away from > Worcester), please respond. Looking to just get one, at maximum 5 months > old. > > I have been scouring the web and craigslist and have not found much. I > do not really want to drop the amount they want at the local animal shelter. > > Any help appreciated. > > Thanks > Andrew > 978-870-5908 > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug >

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Re: [Wlug] non-Linux: Looking for a free kitten locally
by Jamie Guinan Aug. 12, 2009

Aug. 12, 2009

Lol, you're right! And I commend you on your keen eyesight. :) -Jamie On Wed, 12 Aug 2009, Randall Mason wrote: > I feel all betrayed, it says Linux on the bottom, but it's clearley > FreeBSD... > Just kidding about the betrayal, it's more just sadness :-) > > Randall Mason > randall(a)mason.ch > > > On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 3:45 PM, Jamie Guinan <guinan(a)bluebutton.com> wrote: > > > > > And just to keep this on topic, here's a picture of a cat and > > Linux: > > > > http://countenance.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/linux-cat.jpg > > > > -Jamie > > > > > > On Wed, 12 Aug 2009, Jamie Guinan wrote: > > > > > > > > I suspect the amount you would pay at the animal shelter would PALE > > > next to what you are going to pay for vet bills, spaying/neutering > > > (usually done around 6 mos as I recall), food, etc. So despite your > > > comment, I'll plug these guys: > > > > > > http://www.worcester-arl.org/catsAdoption.html > > > > > > But for another source, people are giving away kittens all the time > > > on Worcester freecycle. Its a Yahoo groups thing, which totally > > > sucks balls, but I have found good stuff on there from time to time. > > > > > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorcesterMAfreecycle/ > > > > > > Example: > > > > > > Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:50 pm > > > offer: young grey kitten with white paws 01604 > > > > > > -Jamie > > > > > > > > > On Wed, 12 Aug 2009, Tatsh wrote: > > > > > > > I know I have not ever sent an email, but I've been on the mailing list > > > > for some time. Been extremely interested in going to meetings but just > > > > have not done so yet. > > > > > > > > If you are local, and have healthy kittens to give away or know anyone > > > > who does locally (I live in Lancaster, about 20 minutes away from > > > > Worcester), please respond. Looking to just get one, at maximum 5 > > months > > > > old. > > > > > > > > I have been scouring the web and craigslist and have not found much. I > > > > do not really want to drop the amount they want at the local animal > > shelter. > > > > > > > > Any help appreciated. > > > > > > > > Thanks > > > > Andrew > > > > 978-870-5908 > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > 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 > > >

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non-Linux: Looking for a free kitten locally
by Tatsh Aug. 12, 2009

Aug. 12, 2009

I know I have not ever sent an email, but I've been on the mailing list for some time. Been extremely interested in going to meetings but just have not done so yet. If you are local, and have healthy kittens to give away or know anyone who does locally (I live in Lancaster, about 20 minutes away from Worcester), please respond. Looking to just get one, at maximum 5 months old. I have been scouring the web and craigslist and have not found much. I do not really want to drop the amount they want at the local animal shelter. Any help appreciated. Thanks Andrew 978-870-5908

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SCSI and laptop
by dulsi＠identicalsoftware.com Aug. 12, 2009

Aug. 12, 2009

I bought a new laptop but have an old umax scanner. Previously I used a PCMCIA SCSI card to hookup that scanner. My new laptop has expresscard. What is the easiest way to hookup the old scanner? I tried to used the old laptop the other day until I had time to look into how to do it with the new laptop and found it no longer boots. Dennis Payne dulsi(a)identicalsoftware.com

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PC-BSD, FreeBSD, and iXsystems - anyone know about them?
by Brian McLinden Aug. 11, 2009

Aug. 11, 2009

I have pretensions of hacker status someday. ;-] They are selling a desktop with PC-BSD installed and configured. I'm thinking about buying their new Apollo rig, http://www.ixsystems.com/apollo and ask them to install some kind of virtual machine software on top of FreeBSD (or PC-BSD) so that I can learn various linux distros running as clients. Anyone know anything about them? Any thoughts or cautions about this approach? Thanks in advance for thoughts, reactions. PS - anyone programming Lisp, write me? Brian.McLinden(a)gmail.com

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Fwd: [nomoto] OLPC job openings
by Richard Klein Aug. 11, 2009

Aug. 11, 2009

Just thought I'd pass this on: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- if any of you know of strong linux kernel/driver folks, or strong release or test folks, OLPC is looking... http://laptop.org/en/utility/people/opportunities.shtml -- Rich Sent from Marlborough, MA, United States

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Python – who's curious or learning it, or codes it daily, or teaching it, or ...
by Brian McLinden Aug. 10, 2009

Aug. 10, 2009

A thread for sharing by those with interest in or curiosity about Python. For newbies like me, hackers tout the just out major revision of Allen Downey's classic “How to think like a computer scientist: Learning with Python.” It's been retitled - “PYTHON FOR SOFTWARE DESIGN: How to Think Like a Computer Scientist.” Buy at Amazon or read free - http://www.greenteapress.com/thinkpython/ Favorable review - http://www.amazon.com/Python-Software-Design-Computer-Scientist/product-rev… Brian Worcester

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Virtual Machine Manager
by dulsi＠identicalsoftware.com July 30, 2009

July 30, 2009

Anyone familiar with virtual machine manager and kvm. I'm having some issues with a windows virtual machine. The system is Fedora 11 and the virtual machine is Windows 2008 Server. If I start the virtual machine from the virtual machine manager, it only has a single cpu despite my setting it to eight. If I start the machine from the command line, I can get four cpus but not eight. In both cases windows seem to display the eight cpus in the device manager (or whatever program it is). It has been suggest that windows was imaged on a four core machine before being loaded on the eight core machine and that something in windows is maxing at four cores. But that doesn't explain why the virtual machine manager can only start one cpu. I just played around on my home machine with a fedora 10 live cd and it recognized the two cores on that machine and used them from the virtual machine manager without problem. Also upped it to three cpus without problem.

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Thanks Doug!
by joel d July 24, 2009

July 24, 2009

Doug, Thanks for throwing the BBQ. I had a great time. Joel

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Running late...
by Andy Stewart July 23, 2009

July 23, 2009

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 HI all, I will be arriving at the BBQ close to 7:00 PM...lots of traffic and I got out of work late this evening. See all y'all soon, 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 iD8DBQFKaN5wOjiraCaOTOoRArdGAJsF4teJyuRXNLfnqbPnNKiE4U8x1wCgyq6N mdWJLgQUqhXn46kZScckN/o= =V3oI -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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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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