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[Fwd: LOL]
by Jim Herrmann 01 May '06

01 May '06

You guys will get a huge kick out of this! Do you know that Linux is a liberal conspiracy? LOL! Linux: A European threat to our computers (by Tristan) Like most things that are worth owning, Computers are an American invention. Look at any modern computer and you will see that the whole thing is the product of American brilliance. For example, this rugged IBM laptop I am using was designed and built by an American company. It runs software built by Microsoft, one of America's most productive organizations. My computer does everything I could possibly want: I can do my work, submit my taxes and even search the Bible. Like all the greatest American engineering, it's an example of innovation that makes a growing group of European and Chinese hackers jealous. They hate our lead in computing technology and will stop at nothing until they have control of all of our computers. I'm talking about a project called 'Linux', something you may not have encountered, but might do some day. It's a computer program that was initially developed in Finland as a means of circumventing valuable copyrights and patents owned by an American company called SCO Group. Unlike Windows, which is a mature commercial product which is normally included with every new computer, Linux is given away. Now it may not sound like much of a problem, after all there is very little profit in merely giving a product away. This would be certainly true were in not for the Linux project's seductive Marxist ideology and the effect that it has on 'Blue-State' liberals. Indeed, Linux is so pervasive amongst the blue states and many liberal universities that a leading computer expert Steve Balmer (from Microsoft) described Linux as cancer. The American software industry is worth more than $7 Billion; Introducing a foreign product like Linux which is often copied for free could threaten that entire industry. A generation of computer users might get use to accepting foreign software hand-outs rather than paying for a superior American products. If only the danger were just to our economy: These days computers control everything from TV stations to battleships; Our crucial information and defense infrastructure is built on computer technology. If we allow this cancer into our networks, there is no knowing what the effect might be on our infrastructure, but that is just what liberals are trying to do. Imagine if the State of the Union address were hacked because the TV station decided to save money by using Linux? Imagine if a stealth-bomber crashed because it's software was written by anonymous Chinese or European hackers. It would make as much sense as inviting the French to come over and take over the White-House. And guess what software Osama Bin Laden uses on his laptop? If you guessed it was Linux you would be 100% right. Osama uses Linux because he knows designed to counterfit DVDs, curcumventing the Digital Millenium Copyright Act, and defraud companies like Disney. Next time somebody asks you how Al Queda agents pay for their rifles and rocket launchers, you can tell them that foreign hackers make software called Linux which helps them steal from Americans. This Linux problem is a growing issue, and one that conservative Americans cannot afford to ignore. Fortunately Microsoft have prepared a great deal of information to help computer users get away from this menace. But there is something you can do to help keep American #1 in the computer business: If one of your friends is using Linux or may be tempted to try it show them this article. Explain that Linux is a genuine threat and that by using it they may be opening their computer to Chinese hackers. If you see a company using Linux, it may be that they have not paid for this software. Report them to the Business Software Alliance who have the legal authority to inspect any company's computers for illegal programs like Linux. Finally, remember to include Linux users in your prayers tonight. As individuals we may not be able to change people's minds, but the Bible teaches that God can make any sinner repent. Tristan -- NOTICE: Due to Presidential Executive Orders, the National Security Agency may have read this email without warning, warrant, or notice. They may do this without any judicial or legislative oversight. You have no recourse nor protection save to call for the impeachment of the current President.

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Re: OT: Wi Fi Providers
by Tom Bruno 01 May '06

01 May '06

Jeff Perry wrote: > I'm having to set up a hotspot within my store, Whole Foods Market. > I have 2 hotspots in my building on separate networks, using the same internet line. I connected out cable modem to a hub, and let both Linksys WRT54G's grab dhcp addresses from the cable modem, then each linksys uses a separate network. I assume you can do the same with 1 wired network, and 1 wireless. > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Tom Bruno <tom(a)limesg.com> > To: Jeff Perry <perryj(a)swbell.net> > Cc: kclug(a)kclug.org > Sent: Monday, May 1, 2006 12:38:18 PM > Subject: Re: OT: Wi Fi Providers > > What do you mean by WiFi? You mean an actual internet provider that is > wifi? Those usually involve external antenna's on the buildings. If > you just mean to implement a "simple" wifi network that's independant, a > simple wireless access point would work fine. > > Depending on your location of course, but i doubt ISP wifi would reach > you indoors. As it usually involves line of sight to the towers. > (Unless your area has setup an "area" hotspot"). > > > >

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OT: Wi Fi Providers
by Jeff Perry 01 May '06

01 May '06

Just a simple question. I need to set up WiFi at work, independent of our network. Who is a good local provider? Thanks, Jeff Perry

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Re: Digital cameras
by Luke-Jr 30 Apr '06

30 Apr '06

On Sunday 30 April 2006 20:16, Arthur Pemberton wrote: > On 4/30/06, Luke-Jr <luke(a)dashjr.org> wrote: > > Anyone know any digital cameras that include open source firmware > > (Linux-based or otherwise) or have such available? > > No, but why would you _need_ open source firmware? Just curious. 1. Anything less is not morally permissible 2. Improve compression algorithms (quality or speed) 3. Add support for new compression formats 4. Add support for new filesystems (jffs2?) 5. Add drivers and support for new devices (CF GPS/Wifi?) 6. Add more image processing features (rotate prior to compression?) 7. Install games to play when bored need I think up more? ;)

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Digital cameras
by Luke-Jr 30 Apr '06

30 Apr '06

Anyone know any digital cameras that include open source firmware (Linux-based or otherwise) or have such available?

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Windows firewalls
by Joe Brouhard 29 Apr '06

29 Apr '06

Okay I know this is a bit off topic, and probably get me flammed... i have a friend who runs a Windows server (no, there is no way to convert to linux as she's using a hosted box. App is also locked to Win32, so...) and it's routinely hit by portscanners and has been hacked at least twice now. Anyone know of *GOOD* and *DECENT* Firewalls? Anything but Zonealarm.. it sucks balls. She's also not really in the mood to pay for the software, so i'mlooking for opensource options. i was thinking of an IPtables solution, but i don't think the host will allow cgywin installed on the box. Thanks in advance Joe Brouhard jbrouhard(a)chansata.com

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by Jeffrey McCright 27 Apr '06

27 Apr '06

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JOBOP: HP Openview contract
by Hal Duston 26 Apr '06

26 Apr '06

Received at the webmaster address this morning. ----- Forwarded message from Bill Joeckel <BillJ(a)tricomts.com> ----- Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 11:10:52 -0500 From: Bill Joeckel <BillJ(a)tricomts.com> Subject: HP Openview contract To: webmaster(a)kclug.org I have a client that is loooking for a HP Openview consultant for a Nimety contract in Wichita kansas. I was wondering if you knew anyone that might be a fit. Thanks Bill Joeckel Senior Technical Recruiter TriCom Technical Services (913) 652-0600 or (800) 280-6919 www.tricomts.com <http://www.tricomts.com/> Principal Accountabilities: 100% Define, configure and implement event management for 200 Windows servers. These servers report to an HP-UX master OVO server. This will involve working heavily on the Unix master, creating and implementing OVO templates for alerts so that appropriate groups have the appropriate action on certain events. This engagement will also involve finalizing the implementation of HP Reporter software for the entire Unix and Windows server environments. Windows infrastructure background is a must. Strong teaming behaviors are required. The ability to accurately troubleshoot HP Openview implementations are a must. Multi-tasking is key to success. Additional Areas: Research problems independently using multiple resources Make independent decisions regarding on the spot operational and application corrections, workloads, and operations within standardized practices and procedures Make recommendations regarding procedures, project scope, deadlines, and budgets, and new technology initiatives Apply innovation and creativity to solving problems Verbal and written communication with I/T professionals and operational people, using appropriate terminology and forms Skills: Required - Expert level knowledge of HP Openview 7.5/8.x and associated suite of products including Reporter, OVPM, OVPA Required - Expert level understanding of enterprise event management discipline and technologies Required - Expert level knowledge of performance management discipline Required - Understanding of HP-UX and Windows 2003 as it relates to the implementation of HP OVO Required - Strong Perl or Shell scripting ability to implement monitors in HP OVO ----- End forwarded message -----

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JOBOP: Adjunct Instructor at ITT-Tech in Kansas City
by Hal Duston 20 Apr '06

20 Apr '06

----- Forwarded message from Ray Childers at 029 <RChilders(a)itt-tech.edu> ----- I am the chair of Information Technology at the ITT-Tech campus in Kansas City. We are in need of a person to teach Linux at our campus (paid Adjunct Instructor). We need someone with both practical experience in Linux and education (Master's Degree). (We have other Instructor needs also.) If you know of anyone that fits this and is interested in teaching Linux have them contact me. Thank you! Ray Childers Chair, School of Information Technology ITT-KC 1740 W. 92nd Street Kansas City, Missouri 64114 Phone (816) 276-1447 Toll Free (877) 488-1442 ----- End forwarded message -----

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RE: Oracle to become an OS vendor
by Kelsay, Brian - Kansas City, MO 18 Apr '06

18 Apr '06

Make that the bottom of the second page. >-----Original Message----- > >Can you say big and bloated? >Look at the bottom of the first page. I wonder what ties >Oracle has to Goldman Sachs. I sense some not so subtle stock >manipulation. >

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