November 2007 - KCLUG

Re: New Meeting Location?
by lerninlinux＠comcast.net 20 Nov '07

20 Nov '07

As someone who only attended one meeting, due to the fact I work nights (have one in the daytime ;) ) the only hardware issue I know of, was they didn't have wireless access for the longest time (by the posts I read). Around the time I first got interested heavily in Linux, and attended the meeting, I got a second job, and started working 7 days a week. That lasted 3 years and I had 6 days off between them (and the second one still wants me back). Now I actually have next Tuesday off, and am wondering if there is going to be a meeting since it is Thanksgiving week? I still wonder what the fuss is about changing the meeting? For those of us south, it seems where it is would be fine, are they kicking us out? -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "Christopher A. Bier" <chris.bier(a)cymor.com> > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > > On Sun, 2007-11-11 at 09:03 -0600, Monty J. Harder wrote: > > > > But meeting at the public library also keeps down attendance. Parking is > > awful, and with Sprint Center and the P&L district opening, it is only > > going to get worse. The problems with hardware have already been > > mentioned. > > What problems with hardware? I've never had even an eye blink at the > stuff I've brought in and carried out. (Desktops, laptops, bags of wires > and parts, and game consoles) > > > Heck, I work downtown and live five minutes away from the > > library, and *I* hate dragging my carcass out there in the evening > > (which is why I don't go to meetings). I can't imagine how much groaning > > must ensue from folks who actually have to drive in from elsewhere (and > > fight traffic the whole way). > > I've found it very easy to get to and park. All the traffic is heading > out of downtown, not into it. > > > As for the commercial neutrality thing. > > > > Furthermore, the KCLUG might increase membership and activity by taking > > a more friendly approach to vendors.> do. > > To my knowledge, we've never turned down a vendor. > > > > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- > Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) > > iD8DBQFHOLaIE5xXU3JS1mQRAp3uAJ46w7vKKOQqazanVCfOyICajj7MYwCbBph3 > KpCOIflV6l87ZfZ7gUm4wQA= > =GY1z > -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- > > _______________________________________________ > Kclug mailing list > Kclug(a)kclug.org > http://kclug.org/mailman/listinfo/kclug

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Access (no laughing!) database programmer needed ASAP
by Greg Brooks 20 Nov '07

20 Nov '07

Anyone strong on MS Access or care to recommend someone who is? Quick project, immediate payment. The project: Got a client with an Access database on their server. Multiple people log into it, use it, etc. It's all getting ported to a PHP/MySQL web app, but in the meantime I need to let users continue to use the app on a localized (i.e., on their individual machines) basis. Near as I can tell, the entirety of the task involves getting hardcoded path declarations stripped out of the database/app. Give me a ring on my cell if you're the right person or know someone who is: 816-985-1361. Many thanks, Greg Brooks

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Hard Drive Noise
by Jim Herrmann 20 Nov '07

20 Nov '07

My wife's desktop is making an odd rhythmic sound that sounds like a quiet chain saw revving over and over again. It does not continue without end, but runs quite a bit. I believe it to be a disk drive making the sound, but it's hard to tell which one of the three drives in the machine is making the sound. I have installed and run the smartmon utilities and they don't indicate any hard drive failure being imminent. Any suggestions as to how I might figure out which drive is making the sound, and thus is the one headed south? Thanks in advance for any suggestions. Peace, Jim

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Recommended Links for Newbies
by Jim Herrmann 20 Nov '07

20 Nov '07

I have some folks that are interested in using Linux, but want a good migration guide. Do you have any links that you recommend for guides for newbies? I'm thinking they should start with Ubuntu, and dual boot. That allows Ubuntu to do it's migration thing. Anyone know if it will migrate Outlook mail yet? Anyway, what's your best Linux to Windows migration links? Thanks, Jim

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Server Racks
by Gene Dascher 20 Nov '07

20 Nov '07

In the effort to raise a bit of extra money for Christmas, I have 2 steel server racks that I am wanting to sell. I don't have the exact dimensions at the moment, but they are around 19"wide by 30"deep by 6' high. I can give exact dimensions and pictures to anyone interested. I was going to put them up on Craigslist, but figured I'd give kcluggers first shot at it. I was going to sell them for $75 each, but am willing to negotiate. Please reply off list if you are interested. Thanks, Gene

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Memory
by Jonathan Hutchins 19 Nov '07

19 Nov '07

Speaking of memory, I've been looking at my old box and wondering if maybe bumping the RAM up to 1G would help, or if I should upgrade the video card. Is Dual Channel DDR worth the ~$5/G premium? Anybody have a GB of PC2100,2700, or 3200 they's sell cheap? Or a 512 extremely cheap?

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Laptop recommend further questions- CPU speed Vs RAM size in Linux daily use
by Oren Beck 19 Nov '07

19 Nov '07

It's almost a cliche to say no one got fired for ordering IBM. Then again? My research to buy a laptop- budget ballpark $400-550 has raised question of a T41 or similar IBM. OF that general family the T41 seems the most common and "total ownership cost" most viable or is it? As my usage is primarily low intensity apps like simple browsing or music play with light office tasks, I really do not feel a need for exotica. Using most Linux distros- it seems that a 1.4 ghz laptop with 2gb ram will outperform the 2ghz 512mb ram. IS that overview really on track? As in it being more "big picture" functional to have 1.6 ghz P4 with 2gb ram as opposed to 2.8ghz with 256mb ram? Any personal experiences would help. TIA Oren

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Library Parking
by mike＠handuma.com 17 Nov '07

17 Nov '07

Good News, Parking for meetings and events at KCPL may soon be free. Margaret Clark, Adult Programs Supervisor, told me the library is preparing to purchase the parking lot across the street. The transaction may be complete within six months. Michael Morgan librarian(a)kclug.org Digital Media Specialist 3801 Tracy Avenue KCMO 64109 816.561.2006 http://www.handuma.com

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second paragraph from the bottom for all the conspiracy theorists -- this is a new one for me
by David Nicol 16 Nov '07

16 Nov '07

http://www.libertyamendment.org/origin.html

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Databases on removable drives
by Jonathan Hutchins 16 Nov '07

16 Nov '07

Guys, There is a reason. It's not some sort of strange conspiracy or security back door. They keep the data on removable drives so that the drives can be locked in a safe when they're not in use, and they are supposed to lock said drives in said safe any time they are not actually using the data. It's that simple. Yeah, there are flaws in the plan, but that's the reason for it.

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