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Re: Red Hat controversy

by Joshua Stone

Ron, I hope you find the videos helpful! I think they summarize the issue better than I ever could. Jon, I look forward to seeing your write-up on this issue! I think a lot of the responses I've seen so far are understandable -- Red Hat has an image of being a pioneer in open source development, and closing up source code publication to anyone who isn't a customer is unprecedented and seemingly comes in direct conflict with Red Hat's goals. This is such a controversial development that there's an ongoing Wikipedia discussion on whether RHEL is even considered open-source or is violating the GPL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux#RfC_about_the_s… That being said, I think the community at large may be having a knee-jerk reaction to this news, which isn't helped at all by Red Hat's fairly poor PR handling. We might just need time to come to an understanding. Red Hat is continuing to contribute engineering resources and infrastructure hosting to open source projects as usual, but it'll be shifting focus toward CentOS Stream development instead of facilitating the proliferation of RHEL clones that inevitably end up directly competing with RHEL. - Josh On Fri, Jul 21, 2023 at 12:29 PM Jon "maddog" Hall < jon.maddog.hall(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi, > > I have been writing up a response to this that goes much deeper into the > discussion than most articles I have read have done. Because I have been > busy doing other things (Board Chair of the Linux Professional Institute, > defending the Linux Trademark AGAIN, doing virtual presentations and > preparing for a long trip to Latin America) I have not had time to finish > it, but I should be able to finish it this weekend. I have given drafts > to other LPI board members, many of whom have been in the FOSS space almost > as long as I have and some have been in the computer space....no...few > people have been in that space as long as I have. So far the comments have > been good, some saying it was "great". > > When it is finished I will post it to the LPI blog (free for everyone to > read) and let you guys know. I would also be happy to talk about it in > great depth at a WLUG meeting. > > Spoiler Alert: There is no evil here, and out of it could come great > good. > > Warmest regards, > > md > > On Fri, Jul 21, 2023 at 8:25 AM Joshua Stone via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> > wrote: > >> Hey everyone, >> >> I didn't talk about the Red Hat controversy at last night's meeting, >> namely the decision to stop publishing RHEL sources to git.centos.org >> <https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/furthering-evolution-centos-stream> and >> the implications this has on the various RHEL clones. >> >> If there's anyone still interested in hearing about the rationale behind >> this recent decision and the response that's created from clone makers, >> then I recommend listening to the following Linux Unplugged episodes: >> >> Caught Red-Hatted | LINUX Unplugged 517 (timestamp 00:08:39): >> >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra-mXDI-keo >> >> The Clone Grift Wars | LINUX Unplugged 519 (timestamp 00:06:02) >> >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdYn_xlOma4 >> >> I hope that brings some much-needed context to the discussion. >> >> - Josh >> _______________________________________________ >> WLUG mailing list -- wlug(a)lists.wlug.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to wlug-leave(a)lists.wlug.org >> Create Account: https://wlug.mailman3.com/accounts/signup/ >> Change Settings: >> https://wlug.mailman3.com/postorius/lists/wlug.lists.wlug.org/ >> Web Forum/Archive: >> https://wlug.mailman3.com/hyperkitty/list/wlug@lists.wlug.org/message/BGYSN… >> >

2 years, 1 month

Dec 12: Identity Management: FreeIPA, SSSD, Kerberos, etc.

by Chuck Anderson

I have an offer from Dmitri Pal, Engineering Director at Red Hat, Inc., to come to WLUG on December 10 and give a talk on Identity Management. He asked which of the following topics people would be interested in: "FreeIPA - I go over problem space and talk about what IPA does and how it solves the problems - about an hour with Q&A. AD [Microsoft Active Directory] integration I can give an overview of the AD integration options and talk about best practices there - about an hour with Q&A. Application integration - is about how to build applications integrated with different authentication methods out of box - 40-50 min with Q&A. I can combine. I also can talk about Kerberos and explain how it works and how it can be used for SSO [Single Sign-On]." I was thinking FreeIPA + Kerberos which would fit nicely into our usual 2 hour meeting slot and provide a nice introduction to the topic, but let me know if the other topics are of more interest. Time is running short, so respond quickly! Thanks, Chuck

9 years, 9 months

Re: Keyboard recommendations

by Tim Keller

What do people think of alternative keyboard layouts? I ask because a couple of my co-workers use "workman" https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kdeloach/workman/gh-pages/images/usage-vi… Tim. On Tue, Jun 20, 2023 at 4:43 PM John Stoffel via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> wrote: > >>>>> "Frank" == Frank Sweetser via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> writes: > > > (hey man, long time no see!) Bringing keyboards sounds like an > > interesting idea. What would everyone think about showing off their > > keyboards as a meeting topic? > > It's an interesting idea. I'd be happy bring one of mine at some > point, but not until after then end of June. > _______________________________________________ > WLUG mailing list -- wlug(a)lists.wlug.org > To unsubscribe send an email to wlug-leave(a)lists.wlug.org > Create Account: https://wlug.mailman3.com/accounts/signup/ > Change Settings: > https://wlug.mailman3.com/postorius/lists/wlug.lists.wlug.org/ > Web Forum/Archive: > https://wlug.mailman3.com/hyperkitty/list/wlug@lists.wlug.org/message/X2VGC… > -- I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their constituents as "consumers".

2 years, 2 months

Re: [Wlug] Sun co-processor card for sale...

by Adam Keck

Heh, It's pretty big, but with a large clock and fat 14k gold chain it will make a fine piece of geek bling! ;-) -Adam On Aug 5, 2005, at 12:40 AM, Mike Frysinger wrote: > On Friday 05 August 2005 12:30 am, Adam Keck wrote: >> I have a SunPCi II (model #: X2131A) board with memory and Sun PCi II >> 2.2.1 software for 20.00. I can bring it to next week's meeting, if >> anyone is interested. >> <snip> >> I thought I would see if I could get Linux to run on it when I bought >> it, but between school and work I haven't had time... > > yeah, linux sparc peeps usually have stacks of these things because > they're > totally unsupported when the host operating system is linux > > so unless you can run Solaris on the host machine, might as well just > use the > card for jewelry or something ;) > -mike > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug

20 years

Re: [Wlug] PGP Key Signing Party

by Andy Stewart

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Eric Martin wrote: > Just a reminder that we are having a PGP Key Signing Party tomorrow for > WLUG. If you're name isn't listed below, I do not have your info (and > you should get it to me if you want to be on the list). I know Andy > said noon tomorrow but I'll take stuff until 4pm. Don't forget your two > forms of ID and I'll see you tomorrow. > > Eric Martin > Gregory M. Avedissian > Walt Sawyer > Alexander Pennace > Doug Mildram > Keith Wright > Alex Weiss > Andrew M. Stewart > James Philip Gray > > -Eric HI Eric, Thanks for sending out the meeting reminder! I'll see you all on Wednesday evening with my shiny new passport. :-) 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 iD8DBQFGSkvGHl0iXDssISsRApWmAJ9HpIERvKHryJXnIeBo8ZfoJnqBygCeIF2I tQxc9xAb6JDHR8dbSTc3yNA= =v7Xx -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

18 years, 3 months

Re: [Wlug] RFC: WLUG BBQ July/August timeframe

by Andy Stewart

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Chuck Anderson wrote: > I neglected to bring up this topic at our last meeting. We usually > have a WLUG summer BBQ around July or August, so I'd like to get the > planning discussion going now. Are people interested in having a BBQ > this year, and if so, would someone be willing to host it? WLUG > should enough in the bank to fund the food (Andy can you confirm?), so > all we need is a place with a BBQ grill and a time. > > Comments? Ideas? > > -Chuck HI Chuck et al, WLUG has $125 in the bank. I need to transfer this to Chuck at some point. Until that happens, I'd be happy to reimburse any reasonable expenses with Chuck's permission. Later, Andy - -- Andy Stewart (KB1OIQ) Founder: Worcester Linux Users' Group Founder: Chelmsford Linux Meetup Group President: PART of Westford, MA (WB1GOF) -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.2 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with SUSE - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFMJSK+OjiraCaOTOoRAvH/AJ0X/b5qsTZ7l+maBRnxYKJBCGR/LACZAYr7 cXwa2Upe9lkLbciIofqgWFc= =X8p7 -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

15 years, 2 months

Re: [Wlug] Cryptoparty in Worcester on Sun. Mar 22

by Richard Klein

It's a party where people allude to events very cryptically. On Wed, Mar 18, 2015 at 2:34 PM, Keith Wright <kwright(a)keithdiane.us> wrote: > Steve Revilak <steve(a)srevilak.net> writes: > > > I'm helping to organize a Cryptoparty at the > > Worcester Public Library, and I wanted to extend an > > invitation to WLUG members. > > Thank you. > > > The cryptoparty is this Sunday 3/22 from 2pm - 4pm, > > and we plan to cover Jitsi and GnuPG. > > The WPL is located at 3 Salem Street, > > Worcester, and we'll be meeting in the Banx room. > > Time, place, invitation, check checkcheck. > > You forgot to tell us What T... is a cryproparty? > > Is it a keysigning? > > "plan to cover" makes it sound like a lecture. > > Installfest? > > "Party" makes it sound purely social. > Drink wine and solve cryptograms? > > -- Keith > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug >

10 years, 5 months

Re: Red Hat controversy

by THE HAMMER

Josh, I am quite interested in hearing more, and had hoped that things got around to the Red Hat topic. Thanks for the links, I'll be checking them out. Ron ________________________________ From: Joshua Stone via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2023 8:24 AM To: Worcester Linux Users' Group General Discussion <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> Cc: Joshua Stone <joshua.gage.stone(a)gmail.com> Subject: [WLUG] Red Hat controversy Hey everyone, I didn't talk about the Red Hat controversy at last night's meeting, namely the decision to stop publishing RHEL sources to git.centos.org<https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/furthering-evolution-centos-stream> and the implications this has on the various RHEL clones. If there's anyone still interested in hearing about the rationale behind this recent decision and the response that's created from clone makers, then I recommend listening to the following Linux Unplugged episodes: Caught Red-Hatted | LINUX Unplugged 517 (timestamp 00:08:39): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra-mXDI-keo The Clone Grift Wars | LINUX Unplugged 519 (timestamp 00:06:02) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdYn_xlOma4 I hope that brings some much-needed context to the discussion. - Josh

2 years, 1 month

Re: [Wlug] Fw: RE: show

by Walt Sawyer

Hi! Since my job is in the TV field, I have been watching this thread. Before you can even look at a studio, there are several things that need to be acomplished. The Producer (someone has to take the reins and make decisions, studio reservations, find crew, etc.) needs to set up some production meetings and decide how the show will be formatted (is it a series of shows, is it a one time show, talking heads show, magazine type, etc.). Then, a script has to be written. What will happen when, what needs to be edited, how long the final production will be, etc. Then a crew has to be chosen: director, camera operators, editors, etc. Then studio time, if needed, could be reserved. If someone has a digital video camera, I believe there is some editing software out there that runs on Linux. Doug, you are right, but your numbers are off a tad; for every second of finished video, approx. 1 minute of post production are required. Pre-production time is even more than that, sometimes. Don't let the numbers scare you...it's still quite do-able, just remember, a good product takes some time and work. Walt On Sat, 2003-10-18 at 20:08, doug waud wrote: > Hi all > > Yury I Vashugin wrote: > > > first, we need people to produce the show. it's a commitment of half an > > hour ones? a month.(could be ones in two months) is there anyone who > > would like to join the venture? > > I have been lurking and on the horns of a dilema. The above comments got > me off the fence. (On re-reading, that is an atrocious mixed metaphor > --- natural talent!) :-) > > Then general idea of proseletizing strikes me as reasonable. However, I > think it is a good idea to do as good a job as possible. Although I > admit to little direct experience with such exercises, my impression is > that they should not be lightly undertaken. In particular, I gather it > takes about ten hours preparation for one hour of finished product (and > that ratio is probabley optimistic). You have to identify your audience, > identify, rank and organize what topics should be covered, decide on how > best to utilize the time, write some sort of at least a detailed > outline, if not a full script, try dry run(s). etc. > > So far, all I see is the idea that a group of well-meaning people are > supposed to show up and "wing it". Sounds like a disaster waiting to > happen. The discussion at the end of the last WLUG meeting demonstrated > little more that that there were about as many views as to how to > proceed as there were people in the discussion. Lots of chiefs, no indians. > > Now I readily confess that I am very good at spotting the negative side > of just about anything. :-) (On a plane ride from Florida to > Philadelphia, I once convinved a pharmacological colleague that an idea > he was exploring made no sense at all. Years later, when Julie Axelrod > got the Nobel prize for that general concept, I had one of those "oh > shit" moments. Fortunately for me, the guy from Philadelphia, it turned > out, had dropped the issue, but not on the basis of my comments.) > > The other horn of my dilema, is that I would like to help, but don't > want to appear and just be a wet blanket. > > Since the "event" is right here is Shrewsbury, I'll probably show up > (since I can at least function as a "gofer", pull out power cords and > the like) but try to maintain a low profile. > > doug > > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > >

21 years, 10 months

RE: [Wlug] VNC performance

by dibb_jim＠emc.com

Right click on windows desktop, choose settings->background, then under wallpaper select (None). That disables windows wallpaper. Maybe there's something else. Hope it helps. -----Original Message----- From: Brad Noyes [mailto:maitre@ccs.neu.edu] Sent: Monday, December 03, 2001 2:36 PM To: wlug(a)mail.wlug.org Subject: [Wlug] VNC performance Hi All, I remember some time ago talking with Andy, and others about VNC performance at a wlug meeting. I remember that setting the depth 8 will help performance, as well as disabling the wallpaper. I am running the server on windows, and the client on a linux machine. VNC's site has info for disabling wallpaper, but it seems to involve editing a registry file. When i try to do so, i get an access denied message, because that file is read only. Can someone help me out here? I really know very little about windows. On the client side, the option '-depth 8' doesn't seem to do very much i get '16 bits per pixel'. If anyone knows of any other methods for speeding up VNC, please post. Thanks, --Brad _______________________________________________ Wlug mailing list Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug

23 years, 8 months

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