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Re: [Wlug] Information for Linux newbies?

by Eric Martin

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Kevin Harrington wrote: > As i mentioned at the meeting this past week I am going to be > giving a seminar for linux newbies and would like to pull from > people that know better then i do on what i should teach people. > What i would like to know is: What are some things that you wish > you had known as a newbie? Think back to your very first linux > install and any short-cuts, tips, tricks, and gatcha's that would > make peoples first experience easier. There is a lot of windows > resentment after the slow trainwreck that is vista, so lets see if > we can get a few new converts! My biggest thing would be to explain to people (at all levels) how to do what they are currently doing. Firefox for browsing, OO.o for Office stuff, gimp for photoshop, etc. I also agree with Tim in pitching to your audience, and Andy has a great point with making sure stuff works via LiveCDs. When I was a newbie I just wanted to read books on all the stuff. If you have some people like that, I'd point them to their distro docs / google. HTH Eric -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFHSPXDaiVxdKlBO58RAp4RAJ9l/162tA/6wqSYrRMx+kbdCh9ipACfYrM8 3gkLyp8yT/viUpXknRVdgy8= =PshY -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

Nov. 25, 2007

Re: Questions on Technocopia

by THE HAMMER

Kevin, Thanks much for the info. I don't usually bring a laptop, but figure it's a nice option. Good to know that you have such good battery support. It would make a trilobite smile 🙂 Ron ________________________________ From: Kevin Harrington <mad.hephaestus(a)gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 1, 2023 8:25 AM To: Worcester Linux Users' Group General Discussion <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> Cc: hammerron <hammerron(a)hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [WLUG] Questions on Technocopia Yes food and drink are allowed. The class room has lots of plugs along the walls, although bringing out some extra power strips can also happen. We support back to Cambrian era, so Mezozoic is no problem ;). Precambrian however you are going to need to bring your own microscope. On Tue, Aug 1, 2023, 7:32 AM hammerron via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org<mailto:wlug@lists.wlug.org>> wrote: These questions may be more directed at Tim, or Kevin (if he gets these emails): Does Technopia allow food and drink? Would rooms for any future WLUG meetings there have access to AC outlets for laptops with Mesozoic age batteries that won't hold a charge? Ron _______________________________________________ WLUG mailing list -- wlug(a)lists.wlug.org<mailto:wlug@lists.wlug.org> To unsubscribe send an email to wlug-leave(a)lists.wlug.org<mailto:wlug-leave@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/YMYH4…

Aug. 1, 2023

Re: [Wlug] Re: Does the WPI Linux Association exist?

by Mike Frysinger

i too would like to see it reborn ... if only to provide better local mirror support for many of the more popular Linux distros ... *cough* *gentoo* *cough* there also is the issue of wpila.org ... i noticed that when it expired no one local picked it up ... i say local because it was picked up by a pr0n site for sometime ... -mike On Thursday 02 October 2003 00:37, Ryan Caron wrote: > There's no reason not to restart the WPILA, especially since it > provides meeting space here on campus. I'm sure it will be closely tied > to WLUG, of course. > > Ryan Caron > > On Wed, 24 Sep 2003, Chuck Haines wrote: > > The club has indeed falled through the cracks. As far as I know, WPI > > still recognizes us as a club, but we might need to get some paperwork in > > to continue that (possibly a revised constitution). I would definitely > > be interested in restarting up the club, since I've got tons more time > > this year than last. > > > > As for reserving rooms, any WPI Alum if I remember correctly can reserve > > a room. I know there are a ton of WPI alum's in WLUG so it shouldn't be > > a problem. > > > > Chuck

Oct. 2, 2003

Re: [Wlug] Converting an iPAQ

by maitre＠ccs.neu.edu

On Thu, Sep 12, 2002 at 03:05:08PM -0400, Wesley Allen wrote: > On Thu, 2002-09-12 at 14:41, maitre(a)ccs.neu.edu wrote: > > On Thu, Sep 12, 2002 at 01:31:27PM -0400, Wesley Allen wrote: > > > For the last few months I've been hoping to save up some money and get a > > > Zaurus, I don't think that it's going to happen any time soon. So, I've > > > got an iPAQ that I can't sync, or even connect, with my linux laptop and > > > it's beginning to get on my nerves. So, even though I've got some > > > software on my iPAQ that I'll miss (a Bible Reader with the Greek Text > > > and SimCity 2000), I'm thinking that it's time to take the plunge and > > > get Linux and Qtopia on my 3835. > > I would recommend OPIE over Qtopia. Its the fork of Qtopia. It seems to > > making very good process. Qtopia has been quiet lately. (lately - meaning > > the last 6 months or so) > > > > Bible Reader - i'm not sure there is an alternate app for that, yet > > SimCity 2000 - There's always xbill! > > I know of an alternative app for a BibleReader, it's the modules I'll > miss. What's xbill? xbill is a game that has come with every linux disto that i've tried. It's kind of a classic linux game. Try typing 'xbill' in a shell (while in X), and take a look > > > Three Questions, > > > 1. Has anyone on the list done this, especially with this model? > > i haven't. Mine is a 36xx. But i have gone through the install before. > > I know the process is the same, so... > > > > > > 2. Has anyone who has done this used any of theKompany's embedded apps? > > i have not used theKompany's apps. Which ones were you thinking of > > using? > > Their ogg player for one, and a couple of other things that Shawn Gordon > says SHOULD run on an iPAQ. I want tKc to stay in business, so I don't > mind paying some money, for stuff like that. I like their Calendar > better than Qtopia's or Opie's for example. Though Opie's got the > "today" screen, great touch! Will qtopia apps run in Opie, how "forked" > is it? ahhh, i see. I would like to see theKompany to stay in business as well. Good point. There are a couple of calendar programs, - theKompany's (never seen/used it) - OPIE's and Qtopia's (believe they are pretty simaler) - korganizer (it was ported to QTe, it has the same code base as korganizer for KDE So they both look very similar, one is just smaller than the other). Yeah, the ogg player would be nice. One of OPIE's goals is to be binary compatable with Qtopia, as well as the sharp zaurus. So you should be able to run any on either Qtopia, or OPIE the apps. > > > 3. Is there anyone willing to help me do this face to face? I could do > > > this on my own, but the idea of potentially owning a $599 paperweight > > > dims my enthusiasm when I think of going it alone. (I'll buy the > > > coffee) > > Perhaps, i don't know if i can make it to the next meeting or not. I > > will be in boston that day. It's hard to say at this point whether i > > can be back in time. > > Actually, I was thinking of just setting up shop in a local coffee house > with laptop, iPAQ, and mug. How long does the install take? It might I'm a tea drinker ;) ... I don't remember how long it takes exacly. It takes a few minutes to transfer all that data through a serial port. Also i seem to remember that i took a while to make a backup image of WinCE (16Mb of files for me, probably 32Mb of files for you). > make a good meeting topic though, an "embedded linux installfest!" > (Imagine trying THAT outside a bestbuy! heh, intersting idea. -brad WARNING: this was not checked for spelling errors.

Sept. 12, 2002

Seeking Linux Help

by gmcaplan＠gmcaplan.org

Seeking help. I need help repairing my Ubuntu computer. A. Can anybody lend me a boot repair flash drive or CD and/or one with Ubuntu 20 or later. B. Provide me some advice how to proceed. Can boot older version (16) of Ubuntu but not ver. 20. Error msg: ... not syncing: VFS: Unable to mount root fs on unknown block(0,0) I will greatly appreciate any help. Thank you. George Caplan Acton, MA email: gmcaplan(a)gmcaplan.org Phone: 978-263-5288 (landline, no texts) On 2024-12-10 5:57 am, Tim Keller via WLUG wrote: > Good, you passed the test! > > On Mon, Dec 9, 2024, 9:57 PM Keith Wright <kwright(a)keithdiane.us> > wrote: > >> Tim Keller via WLUG <wlug(a)lists.wlug.org> writes: >> >>> We've got a meeting this Thursday at Technocopia in Worcester! >>> Time: 7PM >>> Date: Dec 12th, 2024 "20241224" >> >> Wow! You scared me. WLUG on Christmas Eve! >> >> No. >> >> Some people like to put the year first, some last, >> but you only get one choice: "20241212" >> >> -- Keith > > _______________________________________________ > 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/E7F4V…

Dec. 12, 2024

Re: [Wlug] Toshiba Laptop?

by doug waud

Wesley Allen wrote: > What's your collective opinion of Toshiba laptops? Circuit City > has got a decent machine (Satellite 1415-s173) for $999 and they actually > let me boot Knoppix on it to check out hardware support (everything > worked). I have an old toshiba satellite ( 2595cdt ) which runs nicely for me on SuSE 7.2. I have had it since 0ct/99. No problems. Have added memory and put in a large hard drive. > The only thing I'm wondering about is the battery. Battery life sucks. Like Andy I seem to get very poor running time. I get an hour or less on battery so, for all practical purposes, I just run it off the AC. > MY HP > laptop doesn't let Linux read the battery info with either apm or acpi, > and I think this is a function of an incredibly bad bios > implementation. The demo models at Circuit City didn't have batteries, > so I had no way of checking this bug out on that brand. Does anyone > have experience with a Toshiba laptop t I ran xapm and got a display which said I had 15% charge so I assume the bios was readable. The 15% probably means little since the computer has been sitting in its case inactive since the last WLUG meeting. doug PS while drafting this email the % came up to 21 so it seems the xapm is working as expected.

Jan. 6, 2003

Re: [Wlug] Tonight...

by Tom Guilderson

Can not make it either. my wife is teaching and I have the twins. They are still a little too young to bring to a meeting! I would love a copy of the talk as well! someone have a Guiness for me at the Boynton! On 2003.03.26 07:55 Bill Smith wrote: > On Wed, 26 Mar 2003 09:16:58 -0500 > "Keller, Tim" <Tim.Keller(a)stratus.com> wrote: > > KT> I'm not sure what Maddog's rules are on this, but would anybody > KT> (specifically, those at WPI, who might have access to the > equipment) > KT> be interested in taping the lecture tonight? > KT> > KT> I've got access to a NLE machine and a DVD-R burner, so I could > make > KT> DVD's out of the lecture if people would be interested. > > I'd like one, too. i won't be able to make it because of familial > obligations. <shrug> > > -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- > William Smith wsmith-at-chezsmith-dot-com > Fall River, MA http://www.chezsmith.com > > "Of course, the more I learn, the more I realize I > don't know. At some point, I hope to learn enough to > realize that I know nothing at all. Then maybe I'll be > able to snatch a pebble from Julia Child's hand." -- > Alton Brown, "I'm Just Here For The Food" > * TAG! v3.1 * > >

March 26, 2003

Re: [Wlug] Talk for April...

by Chuck Anderson

Thanks Tim, I think an offical ZFS talk would be great. I'll update the website and IRC channel. Chuck On Wed, Mar 28, 2012 at 08:14:01PM -0400, Tim Keller wrote: > I believe the previous talk was about btrfs and compared it to zfs. I > would consider this talk a stand alone talk that would focus on the > features of zfs. > > Though my head's really full of noise. It's quite possible I did a > talk about zfs and don't even remember! > > Later, > Tim. > > On 3/27/12, James Gray <jamespgray(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > I'd like to hear more about ZFS. As you know there was a previous > > presentation on ZFS as well, so it would be nice to cover some new ground. > > I'd like to see some ZFS in action. > > > > On Mon, Mar 26, 2012 at 4:29 PM, David Glaser > > <dglaser(a)glaserresearch.net>wrote: > > > >> Sounds good to me! > >> > >> -David > >> > >> On 3/26/2012 12:33 PM, Tim Keller wrote: > >> > >> Hey Everybody, > >> > >> At the last meeting, there was some talk about ZFS... > >> > >> Would people be interested in me doing a talk about ZFS? > >> > >> Thanks, > >> Tim.

March 29, 2012

RE: [Wlug] Good Beginners Book

by JONATHAN BEALL

hi, i just wanted to answer your question, and thank you for the meeting the other night. my friend and i attended for the first time. your question: try linux in the workplace by the linux journal press. isbn is 1886411867 it's not the newest (not that old either) but it covers most of the KDE aps from 3.1 -Jonathan Beall p.s.- my friend and i just started a business called JBC Solutions. It's desktop and server linux solutions aimed specifically at the small business owner (Koffice, OOo, Samba, Apache, etc). would you mind keeping me up to date with your class? thankyou. >From: "Martin, Eric" <MartinE(a)worc.k12.ma.us> >Reply-To: Worcester Linux Users Group <wlug(a)mail.wlug.org> >To: Worcester Linux Users Group <wlug(a)mail.wlug.org> >Subject: [Wlug] Good Beginners Book >Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 12:57:43 -0500 > >Anybody have good suggestions for a good beginners linux book? I teach >Adult Education classes for Worcester, and I'm thinking of a Linux class >target towards small business owners (figure they'll be the easiest to see >the benefits.) Any ideas? > >Eric Martin >_______________________________________________ >Wlug mailing list >Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org >http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug _________________________________________________________________ Check out MSN PC Safety & Security to help ensure your PC is protected and safe. http://specials.msn.com/msn/security.asp

March 25, 2004

Re: [Wlug] Upcoming stuff for WLUG!

by JeffA Maillists

I now have a "KOSSSEL" Delta 3D printer and can bring it to a meeting to show off and demonstrate. I've just started to get things "dialed in" to get really good, consistent prints out of it. It's a bit of an art... Jeff On Apr 23, 2015 2:10 PM, "Tim Keller" <turbofx(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hey Gang, > > A couple things... > > 1. Speakers. > As of right now I don't have any speakers lined up. If anybody wants to > speak about something, or would like to suggest a topic they'd be > interested in hearing spoke about let me know and I'll work on getting it > set up. > > As for topics that I'm interested in... > 3d printing! I know that WPI has a printer (that's running on a Pi even!) > What OSS is out there to do modeling, etc? > > 2. WLUG BBQ > Does August still work for everybody? I know it's early, but I figure > it's better to start now and get things lined up then end up rushing around > later... > > Thanks, > Tim. > > > > > -- > I am leery of the allegiances of any politician who refers to their > constituents as "consumers". > > _______________________________________________ > Wlug mailing list > Wlug(a)mail.wlug.org > http://mail.wlug.org/mailman/listinfo/wlug > >

April 23, 2015

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