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Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, Precise Pangolin, full release available today
by D. J. Chandler 27 Apr '12

27 Apr '12

Just got the distribution upgrade notice in Update Manager today. All download files are available now. I usually download one of the installation CDs or DVDs instead of upgrading online. I use this mirror: http://mirror.mcs.anl.gov/pub/ubuntu-iso/CDs-Ubuntu/precise/ (Argonne National Laboratory, Chicago, IL) I managed to get the whole 64-bit trial version CD before I could finish pulling together this announcement, getting about 90% my full capability, up to 1.3 MB/sec over 12 mb/sec vdsl. Don't forget to use bit torrent if your subscription's monthly data quota isn't capped. i.e., AT&T Uverse and AT&T DSL. Download also available , probably really slow for now (if a connection can even be made), at: http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ Main web site provides download links to many more download options http://www.ubuntu.com/

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"code monkey" the game
by David Nicol 26 Apr '12

26 Apr '12

https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/code-monkey -- In this document, the key words "MUST", "MUST NOT", "REQUIRED", "SHALL", "SHALL NOT", "SHOULD", "SHOULD NOT", "RECOMMENDED", "MAY", and "OPTIONAL" are to be interpreted using situational ethics.

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Fwd: Re: Possible KCLUG at Maker Faire KC
by Jon Pruente 25 Apr '12

25 Apr '12

Multi-list message: Can CCCKC help out KCLUG with a presence at Maker Faire? I know there were plans to make and give out CDs of software. Maybe we could bring both groups together to help with the software side of the CCCKC booth or somehing? Jon. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Jon Pruente" <jdpruente(a)gmail.com> Date: Apr 18, 2012 12:55 PM Subject: Re: Possible KCLUG at Maker Faire KC To: "Chris Bier" <chris.bier(a)cymor.com> Multiple booths of associated groups is a good idea. Better than a large variety of groups trying to work in one booth. The guys I mentioned would be good to contact in any case. They can help with questions and smooth out any needs. It'll help the booth to have sympathetic people working in the Faire. On Apr 18, 2012 12:32 PM, "Chris Bier" <chris.bier(a)cymor.com> wrote: > We might wait a bit and see if anyone is interested in manning the > booth. > > On Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 12:29:53PM -0500, Jon Pruente wrote: > > It should be easy to get setup at KC Maker Fair. CCCKC will at least be > > handing out CDs of software at their booth. There are a couple contact > > people at CCCKC to talk to who can help setting things up, should someone > > drop a note on their list? I know there are a few others are on both > lists. > > On Apr 18, 2012 11:38 AM, "Chris Bier" <chris.bier(a)cymor.com> wrote: > > > > > Since ITEC doesn't seem to be coming back, would anyone be interested > > > in a boot at the KC Maker Faire? > > > http://www.makerfairekc.com/ > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > KCLUG mailing list > > > KCLUG(a)kclug.org > > > http://kclug.org/mailman/listinfo/kclug > > > >

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Possible KCLUG at Maker Faire KC
by Chris Bier 25 Apr '12

25 Apr '12

Since ITEC doesn't seem to be coming back, would anyone be interested in a boot at the KC Maker Faire? http://www.makerfairekc.com/

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Tri-Corder Project
by Peter Cross 02 Apr '12

02 Apr '12

Interesting little project that came across the Amahi IRC chat room... Runs Debian Linux: http://www.tricorderproject.org/tricorder-mark2.html I read through the Mark 2 page and found a lot of interesting detail on the founder's thoughts and concerns on making this a viable product. -- Cheers! Peter J. Cross San Antonio, TX "Experience has taught mankind the necessity of auxiliary precautions" -James Madison, Federalist Paper No. 51 Please consider the environment before printing this email

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Remote Interactive Whiteboard (Projector+Camera)
by Billy Crook 12 Mar '12

12 Mar '12

I'm looking for software that can use a projector to "illuminate a whiteboard" with white light. Then let local or remote computer users "draw" on the whiteboard by masking the projected white with black or color. Local users could still use dry-erase markers too, and It needs to be able to take snapshots of the board, compositing the real world markings and digital markings (Though a still of the remote video would work). Has anything like this been polished at least to the 50% stable mark? What projects should I look at? That laser-grafitti program is similar to what I want, except I'm fine with the only digital input being a mouse cursor. The only need I have for the camera, is so that local dry-erase markings can be shared/captured. I'm also looking for suggestions for GNU video-switching software. Attach 4-6 usb cameras, and mics. Then mix all audio, and tile all video, until one mike is X percent louder than the rest, which would cause its corresponding camera to go fullscreen.

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Fwd: RE: Job Listing
by Jonathan Hutchins 08 Mar '12

08 Mar '12

The contractor shall provide technical support services necessary for the maintenance and management of the server infrastructure in support of the Office of Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) Region 6 - Heartland Financial Systems Division and Region 7 - Greater Southwest Financial Systems Division. The contractor shall be responsible for providing all facets of the OCFO server administration services to include; * Server Administration of Red Hat Linux, MS Windows Server, VmWare, and Citrix XenApp environments * Systems Configuration and Change Management * Data Backup and Recovery * Incident Response * System Performance and Capacity Management * Support and Implementation of Security Management Policies * Software and Hardware Inventory Management * Operations Documentation and Reporting * Systems Architecture and Design Engineering * User Identification and Access Management Education and Experience: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS * Preliminary clearance for MBI to start - full clearance to convert to full time. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/MIS and/or equivalent working experience. * Minimum of four years' experience in a position requiring Linux Redhat Server and/or Microsoft Windows Server technical problem solving skills. * Knowledge and understanding of Redhat Linux and Windows Server components (TCP/IP, Domain, DNS, WINS, DHCP, Kick-start, Shell Scripting, RPM) architecture, design, analysis and performance tools. * Strong analytical ability, including operations methodology, and error detection and resolution techniques. * Must maintain security and confidentiality of information accessible on Systems. * Strong understanding of Ethernet topology, TCP/IP protocol. Addl Job Info: Hardware * Knowledge and understanding with the following concepts: High availability, fault tolerant, multi-processor server-class computers. * Understanding of Intel based architecture, Ethernet Network Interface card configurations, SCSI controller functions and configurations, and the latest tape backup technologies. * Knowledge of server diagnostics, analysis and trouble-shooting techniques. * Understanding of systems integration and implementation utilizing a phased approach, industry best practices, planning and impact analysis. Customer Service * Strong customer service skills. * Must be able to manage multiple tasks in a changing environment. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Strong human relations skills and ethical conduct. * Knowledge of industry standards, trends and general business processes. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Four to Six years comprehensive Microsoft Windows and Redhat Linux Systems and industry experience. * Experience supporting Systems in a medium to large, multi-user, and multi-tier environment. * Microsoft and/or Redhat Linux certifications. Top 3 Skills: Linux (6+yrs), Redhat (2+yrs), Oracle Grid Infrastructure (6 months+) Best regards, Brian Fellers Professional Recruiter 7285 W. 132nd Street, Suite 140, Overland Park, KS 66213 Toll Free 800.318.2074 Local 913.664.0149 Mobile 785.250.7060 Fax 913.338.2435 http://www.teksystems.com/ -----Original Message----- From: Jonathan Hutchins [mailto:hutchins@tarcanfel.org] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 4:12 PM To: Fellers, Brian Subject: Job Listing Could you send me the public listing for the replacement for Shawn? I'll post it to the Linux people I know. This electronic mail (including any attachments) may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and/or otherwise protected from disclosure to anyone other than its intended recipient(s). Any dissemination or use of this electronic mail or its contents (including any attachments) by persons other than the intended recipient(s) is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately by reply e-mail so that we may correct our internal records. Please then delete the original message (including any attachments) in its entirety. Thank you. -------------------------------------------------------

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Xen. KVM, network bridging and multiple nics
by Jack 08 Mar '12

08 Mar '12

Objective: I'm installing XEN on a server I'm building. The server has two NICs, and will have a dual connection to the Internet, with 5 fixed used IP addresses. I plan to run 3 guests. One of those guests will use two IPs , hopefully. Reading the KVM documentation (I'm also considering KVM, if XEN doesn't work out) and the XEN documentation leaves me a bit confused on the network bridging. The XEN documentation seems to indicate you NEED to have two NICs to do this. The KVM documentation seems to indicate you need to bridge in order for the guests to be network visible. But what I want to do is make sure that either one or both NICs are visible to any given guest. So can I bridge, both NICs independently? Or merge them into one fatter pipe? Or something else. Thanks, Jack

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Re: [ArchChat] proposed: a Unix project
by Oren Beck 06 Mar '12

06 Mar '12

This thread should be archived and perhaps even Data Mined for the collection of "Sanity Savers" in it. If challenged to list a single point? I'd have to make it a tie for two. The two being reference to those "endorphin moments" and the *grimoire*concept. The endorphin rush of getting the Zen inherent in .nix realms is addictive. The *grimoire is that which increases those moments!* I spent an inordinate time trying to retrocreate the missing site documentation/manuals for a recent contract. A contract that would have been effortless joy to have worked. Had only my predecessor kept a "site grimoire" chained to the server rack! The comments about meaningful names and comment are not of mere pain/joy importance for all the code we write or systems we set up, Those concepts are beyond mere ease of situation to the "next person" working something. They're arguably a totally Pass or EPIC FAIL level importance. And the "Why?" of it becomes of even more grim import, Do every task as if you will be that "next person" working the aftermath. As often, you will BE that next person. On Tue, Mar 6, 2012 at 1:00 PM, Thomas Hastings <hastint(a)slu.edu> wrote: > http://en.flossmanuals.net/command-line/ is a great resource, > the book is a how-to manual designed as an introduction to the > GNU/Linux Command Line and is also available as pdf or in print > > > On Tue, Mar 6, 2012 at 11:40 AM, Chris Weiss <cweiss(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> the gnu/linux cli is far more rich than dos ever dreamt of being. you >> will be rewarded! >> >> you can sample this on Windows by installing Cygwin. commands such as >> grep, find, sed, and awk are useful things to have a familiarity with. >> You don't need to master any of them, there's plenty of guides and >> docs to fill in the details once you have the basics. >> >>

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Free stuff
by Jeffrey Watts 29 Feb '12

29 Feb '12

I'm cleaning out some of my hoard, and I'm hoping some of these fine specimens can find a good home. Unix workstations: 5x SGI Indy Workstations 1x Sun SPARCstation 5 2x Sun SPARCstation IPX 1x Sun SPARCclassic 1x Sun external SCSI hard drive 1x 17" monitor that works with these workstations (I believe it's a DB13W3 connector) 1x external SCSI CDROM drive Miscellaneous keyboards and mice + 1 IndyCam PC parts and accessories: 1x External 56kx2/ISDN US Robotics modem. Really nice, speaks full AT command set. 1x ActionTEC 56k PCI modem - has Linux drivers (company at the time supported Linux) 1x CueCat barcode scanner 1x BusLogic PCI SCSI3 adapter (internal and external connector) 3x 3COM ISA 10Mbit 3c509 Ethernet cards (single chip, really nice) 1x 3COM PCI 10Mbit 3c905 Ethernet card 1x Cirrus Logic ISA video card 1x Matrox Millenium PCI video card I also have an SGI ChallengeXL 12 CPU R4400 supercomputer. Yep. It'll require a truck to haul away (size of a refrigerator), but it's awesome. I even have the IRIX CDROMs you'd need to get it running. Note that none of this stuff is in poor condition - I got rid of that stuff years ago. These are all in good shape and were working the last time I used them. I treat my toys well. Anyhow, as I was saying I'd like to find a good home for these. Whatever I can't find a home for I'm going to recycle, which would be a shame. If you're interested in any of this stuff please respond to me directly - I'll give preference to whoever is willing to take more. :) Thanks, Jeffrey.

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