KCLUG August 2007

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Re: At least now I know why I haven't been able to torrent lately. OR: Anyone know any good ISPs?
by lerninlinux＠comcast.net 27 Aug '07

27 Aug '07

Time Warner IS Roadrunner. There are very few places where you can have either cable service in the KC metro area (it's a controlled monopoly). DSL may not be an option, because of your location. Everest is the same way (not available everywhere). If there was competition, it wouldn't be so high. I am screwed. But even my brother would prefer that choice, as his two choices are dialup and satelite. (outside of Pleasant Hill, the WRONG way, from all the buildup). I haven't tried it yet, but you might look up encrypting Bittorrent traffic. -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "feba thatl" <febaen(a)gmail.com> > http://ubuntu-tutorials.com/2007/08/21/comcast-is-starting-the-tiered-inter… > hether-we-like-it-or-not > > Just saw this earlier. Am I the only one that's appalled by this? I've sent > them an angry letter and had a chat with one of their internet chat > employees, and if they don't reverse this soon I'm planning on leaving. Does > anyone know any good ISPs in the area? Bundled cable (or at least, not > satellite) TV is a big plus. I'm looking at Roadrunner, Time Warner, AT&T, > and a friend told me about a company called Everest, but of course their > marketing sites don't tell you the bad and the ugly of it. > > Thanks

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RE: Thanking all who offered case
by Tim Reid 26 Aug '07

26 Aug '07

Uhmmm... Hello Kitty? -----Original Message----- From: "Earle Beason" <Earle-Beason(a)kc.rr.com> To: kclug(a)kclug.org Sent: 8/26/07 21:55 Subject: Thanking all who offered case expecially Jon Started the work to convert the dell case to a disgustingly pink "Hello Kitty," Mod, put in a ATI mobo, with AMD 3200, and what ever leftovers need to complete the system, between the dremel and the pink spray paint, it is nearly every thing is done, I just need to mod over the proprietary power switch and it should be good to go, _______________________________________________ Kclug mailing list Kclug(a)kclug.org http://kclug.org/mailman/listinfo/kclug

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NOC support technician opening at GSI
by cragos＠gmail.com 26 Aug '07

26 Aug '07

I'm working at a managed hosting firm/datacenter where we manage and support a network that runs Linux on roughly 1/3rd of the hardware I work on, but we're running increasingly low on *NIX expertise in our network operations center. It's good work, and a fun company to work for. If anyone's interested, just get in touch with our hiring manager - his e-mail address and the job description follows. Thanks! Sean Crago/MrZaius GSI Hosting Support http://gsihosting.com PS: Apologies if this message is a duplicate, but I never saw it show up in the digests after submitting it on Friday. Proactive and customer-focused Linux/Unix Support technician, with excellent verbal and written communications in a Data Center environment. This job will require shift work on nights and weekends. Salary: Based on experience We are looking for Linux/UNIX Support Technician with experience troubleshooting Linux and Unix servers, along with experience with Windows servers. Knowledge of the Internet and associated technologies. This is a full tie position with great potential to advance within the company. NOC Support Technicians with a problem solving mind set, excellent communication skills, and willingness to learn should contact us immediately. The Network Operations Center (NOC) Support Engineer will be one of the resources responsible for year round 24 hour and 7 day a week support and monitoring of the Cars.com website infrastructure (applications and associated hardware). The NOC resource will ensure that all interactions with customer requests and reports of issues are resolved in a prompt, professional and personable manner, meeting Cars.com's business continuity objectives. The NOC resource will provide exceptional Level 1/2 customer service. The NOC resource will diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve all phone, e-mail, and ticketing system (TeamTrack) inquiries, requests, and issues received from customers regarding site functionality and operations. The NOC resource will appropriately escalate those issues and inquiries to Level 2 Technical Operations Support (Site Ops, Sys Admins, DBA, DataMgmt) and continue to work with Level 3 and Network Engineer Tech Ops support as necessary until the issue is resolved. The NOC resource will manage the collection of performance and availability metrics, capacity management metrics, and continuity of service metrics for reporting purposes. The NOC resource will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of the tools (i.e. ProactiveNet, KeyNote) utilized in the day to day operations of the NOC. Contact: GSI Hosting Jason Rogers Hiring Manager jrogers(a)gsihosting.com 913.871.1330 (voice) 866.289.7109 (Fax) _________________________________________________________________________________ Locations: GSI Hosting ATC GSI Hosting MainMark 10828 NW AirWorld Drive 1627 Main Street Kansas City, MO 64153 Kansas City, Missouri

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Thanking all who offered case
by Earle Beason 26 Aug '07

26 Aug '07

expecially Jon Started the work to convert the dell case to a disgustingly pink "Hello Kitty," Mod, put in a ATI mobo, with AMD 3200, and what ever leftovers need to complete the system, between the dremel and the pink spray paint, it is nearly every thing is done, I just need to mod over the proprietary power switch and it should be good to go,

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Case
by Earle Beason 25 Aug '07

25 Aug '07

Would anybody have a computer case, preferably tower they are willing to part with,

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Re: Pirate Banned from Using Linux
by lerninlinux＠comcast.net 25 Aug '07

25 Aug '07

Considering where I work, I see a LOT of police, sherriffs, state troopers, probation officers, etc, and I know what some of the police are capable of (only what they been trained, in a lot of cases (more $$$ in the private sector), I am going to say his probation officer is both semi computer illiterate, and low on time. Otherwise, he could set up a Windows box to capture traffic going through it's shared connection, and any that is Encrypted, be considered a violation of his probation. Now that wouldn't stop things like A bootable distro Using a seperate network card, with a seperate address and internet connection etc. -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: James Sissel <jimsissel(a)yahoo.com> > <snip> > "On a brighter note, this shows it's harder for the government > to spy on you if you use Linux." > </snip> > > > That's what they want you to think.

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RJ45s
by Luke -Jr 24 Aug '07

24 Aug '07

Anyone know what RJ45 brands work with ThinkPads? P.S. Yes, I know RJ45 is a standard and such; go figure why so far only store-bought patch cables seem to fit the ThinkPad's jack.

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Re: At least now I know why I haven't been able to torrent lately.OR: Anyone know any good ISPs?
by Michael Haworth 23 Aug '07

23 Aug '07

I have had experience with the fiber in NKC, for the price you get a synchronous connection that goes pretty much straight to the Sprint and Cogent backbones. You may not get as much "top speed" as T/W or Comcast promise, but what you do get is extremely stable and very low latency. Michael

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Native American Pow Wow _THIS_ weekend!
by Julie 22 Aug '07

22 Aug '07

Hi! At breakfast after the meeting last night someone brought up the subject of the Native American Pow Wow that is coming up this weekend (Aug. 24 26) and wanted to know about it. I promised that I would post this information to the newsletter for all to see in case anyone else would be interested in this fascinating culturally rich event, too. Here is the link to the Home Page of the organization that sponsors this Pow Wow every year: http://www.kc-icmn.org/ While there you can download a .pdf of the Flyer by going to the Events button on the left side of that page. The person who brought up the subject of the pow wow wanted to know, "What was the best time to be there to see the most interesting thing?." I told him that I go every day, all day. The reason for this is that there are many things that happen at a pow wow that I find exceedingly intriguing. However, you will notice on the flyer a "Tentative Schedule of Events". My suggestion for the most enriching pow wow experience would be to make sure to arrive in time to witness "The Grand Entry" of the day you plan on attending (Saturday is usually a BLAST! I strongly suggest making "A Day" of it!). This is the official start of the day. This is when the US Flag and the Native American Staff are brought into the arena, honored and put in their respective positions until they are retired at the end of that day. This is one of the times that you will see all the Native Americans in attendance in the arena at the same time in Full _Regalia_ (NOT costume). From The Grand Entry you should want to stay until the pow wow ends that evening because there are a wide variety of things to see, do and learn. Gourd Dancers are Native Americans who are Veterans of the US Military or who have an immediate family member who died while serving over seas in the US Military. They have their own dance times for the purpose of the remembrance and honoring of all who have served and currently serve in the US Military. Intertribals are dances where all in attendance of the pow wow can enter the arena and dance with the Native Americans. Specials are dances, or other events, that someone has specifically asked the Arena Director for. The dances are always _very_ interesting to watch!!! Sometimes a Special is even an Intertribal dance where all in attendance of the pow wow are *encouraged* to participate. These can be _especially_ enjoyable and exhilarating experiences! To learn more about pow wows, including __proper__ *Pow Wow Etiquette*, the link below is quite educational: http://www.powwows.com/ You will find Pow Wow Etiquette in the row of buttons at the left of that page under "Pow Wow Info". Remember that the planks surrounding the arena is seating for the Native American Dancers and members of the Drums so bring your own folding chairs, plenty of sun screen and your own source of shade. ;) Come on out, enjoy the festivities and learn about true Native American heritage while youre at it! I'll be under the turqouise umbrella, so stop by and say, "howdy!" :D See ya there! Julie @};- --------------------------------- Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games.

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At least now I know why I haven't been able to torrent lately. OR: Anyone know any good ISPs?
by feba thatl 22 Aug '07

22 Aug '07

http://ubuntu-tutorials.com/2007/08/21/comcast-is-starting-the-tiered-inter… Just saw this earlier. Am I the only one that's appalled by this? I've sent them an angry letter and had a chat with one of their internet chat employees, and if they don't reverse this soon I'm planning on leaving. Does anyone know any good ISPs in the area? Bundled cable (or at least, not satellite) TV is a big plus. I'm looking at Roadrunner, Time Warner, AT&T, and a friend told me about a company called Everest, but of course their marketing sites don't tell you the bad and the ugly of it. Thanks

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