[GLLUG] Re: linux-user Digest, Vol 58, Issue 13

[Douglas Chapin]

Hello Linux users
I got a puppy live cd to try and adjust Linux until I get my damn small
Linux in the mail , But the puppy seams to chasing its tail looking for
puppy in....
and it just hangs there looking for puppy on the cd, Am I, Did I not do
something right?
By the way I had reinstall  XP because I corrupted it my trying to go back
time to win 95.
Any suggestions on what I did wrong ? on the puppy live cd .
Douglas

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> Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:23:37 -0500
> From: "Charles Ulrich" <charles at bityard.net>
> Subject: Re: [GLLUG] Penguicon Planning Meeting
> To: "Eduardo Cesconetto" <eduardo at cesconetto.com>
> Cc: GLLUG Group <linux-user at egr.msu.edu>
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> I'd be happy to attend if it's on a Sunday.
>
> Charles
>
> On Feb 10, 2008 6:40 PM, Eduardo Cesconetto <eduardo at cesconetto.com>
> wrote:
> > I am all for the weekend meeting, and I can even host.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Feb 10, 2008, at 1:39 PM, Richard Houser wrote:
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> > > Chick Tower wrote:
> > > | I would like to attend the planning meeting, but I plan to be out of
> > > | town by the 20th for the rest of the month.  Rather than
> > > postponing the
> > > | meeting, how about having a special meeting some other night, or
> > > even
> > > | over the weekend?  That should also allow our second-shift workers
> > > to
> > > | attend.
> > >
> > > I'm in favor of a weekend meeting if some of the second shift crowd
> > > can
> > > make it.  I'll still be at the meeting on the 14th (if we have it),
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> Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:53:58 -0500
> From: "Charles Ulrich" <charles at bityard.net>
> Subject: Re: [GLLUG] Penguicon Planning Meeting
> To: "Stanley C. Mortel" <mortel at cyber-nos.com>
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> On Feb 8, 2008 3:35 PM, Stanley C. Mortel <mortel at cyber-nos.com> wrote:
> > Charles, has anyone contacted you yet to get the materials from last
> > year?  If not, contact me off-list and maybe we can set up a time to
> meet.
>
> There isn't really a whole lot in the way of materials. I did use the
> Computer Lounge page on the Penguicon wiki as sort of a "we got this,
> we need that" list. I found a copy of it on my file server (yay for
> backups!) and I've attached it to this message.
>
> I also brought the volunteer badges, "border router", and misc
> equipment and office supplies, and I'm of course more than happy to
> bring this stuff again this year.
>
> Organizing the lounge is not terribly hard. One challenge is making
> sure we have everything we need equipment-wise, but the most difficult
> part by far is simply motivating others in the group to contribute
> equipment and volunteer time. Thankfully, Chick has always been
> awesome with the volunteer scheduling itself because that's a pretty
> big job.
>
> There main goals of the lounge have always been to provide a place for
> conference-goers to relax by surfing the web, checking their email,
> posting to their blog, or whatever. Show off the capability of open
> source. Stick to those and you can't go wrong. One of my personal
> goals was to incorporate something new into the lounge each year so
> that it's bigger and/or better than the one previous to it.
>
> That really about sums everything up. And to reiterate, I definitely
> want to remain part of the operations of the Computer Lounge, I just
> won't have the time this year to be involved in most of the major
> planning and face-to-face meetings.
>
> Charles
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> The Computer Lounge at Penguicon 5.0 is being run by members of the
> [GLLUG]. Our intent is provide Linux and open-source-based computers that
> anyone can sit down and use as well as show off the quality and utility of
> open source software.
>
> Previous Computer Lounge pages:
>
> * ComputerLounge40
>
> = Lounge Features =
>
> == Terminal Server ==
>
> Last year we had 12 thin clients all served by a 2.4GHz machine with 1GB
> of RAM. A couple of times, we had all seats taken and things got a little
> slow but not unusable.
>
> This year, we aim to have 20 thin clients total. A couple more if
> space/hardware allow. We'll have a beefier server and the distribution will
> be Ubuntu rather than Gentoo. If we can swing it, it would be nice to have
> half the stations logged into GNOME and half logged into KDE. (With the
> option to log out and select Enlightenment, fluxbox, XFCE, etc.)
>
> According to sources, we'll be able to get a map of the hotel as the
> desktop wallpaper from Dan DeSloover.
>
> == Media Workstation ==
>
> There will be one media workstation available for people to use for areas
> where the terminal server won't quite cut it. Examples include mounting USB
> drives, mounting CDs and DVDs, and burning custom CD-ROMs. By default, this
> will be the only machine allowed to send jobs to the printer, but we may
> keep the printer info handy so that tech volunteers can allow other machines
> to print as well.
>
> == The Burn Unit ==
>
> The Burn Unit will be a Free/Open Source and Linux distribution burning
> station. We'll have a number of blank CDs and DVDs sitting next to the
> machine. Visitors to the lounge can simply pop a CDR in and choose the image
> that they would like to burn via a simple pointy-clicky interface. The blank
> CDs and DVDs will be free, but we may opt to charge a small amount if demand
> outstrips supply too quickly. in case we have to run out and get more.  Clay
> Dowling is currently working on a second iteration of the Burn Unit's
> interface.
>
> == MythTV Demo(s) ==
>
> Stan Mortel has offered us the use of his MythTV box as a demo machine for
> the lounge.
>
> == Asterisk Demo ==
>
> Ideal Solution has volunteered to set up a quick and easy asterisk demo.
> It will be comprised of an Asterisk server, a business VoIP phone, a digium
> phone card, and a POTS phone. It'll basically be like two tin cans and a
> piece of string. With voicemail. (Unless we can come up with some other cool
> things to do with it.) Guests will be able to play around with the Trixbox
> web interface.
>
> == Computer Gaming ==
>
> Caleb Cushing is organizing this year's computer gaming network with the
> help of Jason Green and Richard Houser. At present, the plan is to have 5
> computers running various forms of Linux-native, virtualized, and perhaps
> even emulated video games. If time and space permit, a 6th machine will be
> devoted to showing off 3D-enhanced Linux desktops. (XGL and so forth.)
>
> == Second Life Window ==
>
> At this point, it's just a brainstorming idea, but the possibility was
> brought up at a GLLUG meeting that we could have a two-way "window" between
> the computer lounge and the virtual world Second Life. We would have a
> projector displaying the window on the wall or a screen and a webcam next to
> it to send the video into a virtual wall in Second Life so that the
> inhabitants of one world could see and interact with those of the other.
> Eduardo Cesconetto is following up on this idea.
>
> == Installfest ==
>
> This year, GLLUG is hosting an installfest in the computer lounge with all
> the extra space we'll have this year. It will run on Saturday from 12PM to
> 5:30PM. We'll be offering free one-on-one help for much of the day for
> anyone who wants to get Linux or FreeBSD on their machine. We need around 3
> volunteers available for the installfest at any given time.
>
> == Schedule of Events ==
>
> * Friday
>
>  * 10:00AM - Setup
>
> * Saturday
>
>  * 12:00PM - 5:30PM Installfest
>
> * Sunday
>
>  * 11:00 - Teardown
>
> = Signs/Pamphlets =
>
> * Signs warning about lost/stolen personal items
>
> * GLLUG fliers
>
> * Terminal server folder contents:
>
>  * terminal server intro (plus diagram?)
>
>  * GLLUG flier
>
>  * tutorials
>
>  * other propaganda?
>
> * volunteer procedures/rules
>
> * large-format GLLUG banner
>
> * Demo signs
>
>  * MythTV
>
>  * Asterisk
>
>  * Burn Unit
>
> * Acceptable Use Policy
>
> * Installfest signs
>
> = Hardware Loans =
>
> We're currently accepting loans of computer hardware over the course of
> the weekend of Penguicon. For terminals, we need systems in the Pentium-II
> class or higher with 17" or larger monitors. For the gaming systems, we're
> looking for more modern machines. LCDs GREATLY appreciated. If you're
> attending the con and would like to loan us your hardware for the weekend,
> please send an email to the GLLUG mailing list or bityard at gmail.com. We
> might be able to arrange a pick-up of hardware if you're not attending the
> con but would still like to let us use it.
>
> = What We Have =
>
> * Terminal server (Jeff Lawton, Ideal Solution)
>
>  * 16 terminals + KM, 10 monitors (Jeff Lawton)
>
>  * 5 terminals + KVM (Lee Putnam)
>
>  * 2 terminals + KVM (Stan Mortel)
>
>  * An HP thin client + KVM (Mark Szidik)
>
> * Burn Unit machine + KVM (Charles Ulrich
>
>  * 100 blank CDs and cash to buy more (Reb Neely)
>
>  * 100 more blank CDs (Matt Arnold)
>
>  * 50 blank DVDs (Jeff Lawton)
>
> * MythTV demo (Stan Mortel)
>
> * Asterisk demo (Jordan Robison, Ideal Solution)
>
> * Box of patch cables (Jim Fick)
>
> * Ubuntu giveaway CDs (Jordan Robison)
>
> * 3 "Computer Lounge Staff" badges (Charles Ulrich)
>
> * Tux buttons to sell (Chick Tower)
>
> * Network Router (Charles Ulrich)
>
> = What We Need =
>
> * 6 monitors
>
> * Power cords
>
> * Extension cords
>
> * Hardware for gaming machines
>
> * Games for gaming machines
>
> * Make sure we have a phone available for the security/tech people
>
> * A media workstation
>
> = What Needs to be Done  =
>
> * Finish terminal server
>
> * Signage
>
> * Get demos together
>
> * Tagging system for marking loaned hardware
>
> * Get with Program Book person for lounge and activities
>
> = Volunteering =
>
> Chick Tower has offered to maintain the manning schedule for those who can
> volunteer their time in the lounge during the con. As soon as you have a
> clear idea of which 1/2-hour blocks of time you can give us, send them to
> Chick at c.e.tower at gmail.com. Be generous if you can, because it's going
> to be tough to keep the lounge manned at all times and we want everyone to
> be able to have fun at this convention.
>
> Basically, we need three classes of Lounge Volunteers:
>
> Technical Volunteers: Troubleshoot equipment, help users, answer
> questions, and so on. Based on last year's experience, there's not always a
> lot to do as a tech volunteer if the terminal server is stable. This year,
> we'll experiment with offering the tech volunteers the option of being out
> of the room during their shift as long as they can be reached by cell phone.
> Techs need basic Linux and networking experience. We'll need at least one
> tech volunteer on call from 12PM - 10PM on Friday and 10AM - 10PM on
> Saturday.
>
> Security Volunteers: Keep an eye on the lounge to make sure nothing grows
> legs. Security volunteers can't also be techs during the same shift because
> they need to stay alert and aware of everything going on in the room. We'll
> need at least one security volunteer in the lounge at all times between
> setup and teardown.
>
> Installfest Volunteers: Help new Linux/BSD users get Linux/BSD on their
> machines. Willingness to answer basic Linux questions required, ability to
> carefully explain complex technical subjects a major plus. Installfest
> volunteers don't necessarily have to sign up in order to help out, but it
> would be nice to know how much help we can expect.
>
> As you send your times to Chick, let him know whether you want specific
> blocks of time or if you want him to just schedule everything for you. The
> more time you can volunteer, the better we'll be able to balance the
> schedule to make sure that everyone gets to enjoy the con to their maximum
> ability. The schedule will not be set in stone. So as long as everyone pulls
> their share, volunteers will likely get a lot more free time than what the
> schedule implies. Trading and bartering time with someone else is not
> forbidden, just please make sure Chick knows about it so that there isn't
> any confusion.
>
> = Security Plan =
>
> Currently, we do not plan to implement any elaborate system for security.
> Previous Penguicons have had absolutely no problem with theft or damage, so
> any system that might cause a bunch of extra work for us or would
> inconvenience patrons of the lounge does not seem necessary at this point.
> Nevertheless, if we want to continue to keep this record of perfect
> security, there are a few points that should always be observed:
>
> * There should be only one entrance and exit point to the lounge. This
> creates a kind of check-point that makes it difficult for a person to escape
> with something valuable unnoticed.
>
> * There should be at least one security volunteer in the lounge at all
> times.
>
> * Security volunteers should not allow themselves to get distracted by the
> goings-on of the lounge. If someone has a computer question, try to refer
> them to the tech volunteer on call if there is one.
>
> * Walking around a bit is fine, as long as attention is not diverted from
> the entrance for too long.
>
> * If a security problem arises, volunteers should call hotel security (if
> there is any) or the front desk. Volunteers may verbally confront a person
> suspected of theft, but they may NOT apprehend or detain anybody.
>
> * Nobody but the lounge volunteers will be permitted to add, remove, or
> tinker with the hardware itself on the lounge equipment tables.
>
> * Any unwarranted intrusion, malicious use of a lounge computer, social
> engineering, or intentional disruption of the network will result in
> immediate expulsion from the convention. (This goes on the AUP and possibly
> terminal server login.)
>
> = Program Book Blurb =
>
> This year's computer lounge is brought to you by the Greater Lansing Linux
> User Group (http://www.gllug.org). Feel free to drop in to check your
> mail, browse the web, and perhaps find out a little bit more about open
> source software. You can also check out some demos that help show off the
> real power of Linux and use our CD burning station to take home your very
> own copy of Linux. Or sit down for awhile on one of our dedicated gaming
> machines and frag (or cooperate with others in fragging) other
> convention-goers to your heart's content.
>
> (Note: we also need a blurb for installfest, probably)
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:57:48 -0500
> From: Peter Smith <xagyg at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [GLLUG] Penguicon Planning Meeting
> To: linux-user at egr.msu.edu
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> I'm good where-ever, when ever. Back in town now; my weekend SuperBowl
> trip to Windsor  rolled into an entire week getting the parent's primary
> system back up and running...got back about 6:30 pm on Friday. I've
> started the 'looking for new employment' machinery, so, lots of
> availability; I'm definitely not planning to start working again till
> March. :)
>
> Catching up on Penguicon -general and -Concom emails now, touching base
> with everyone who I need information from.
>
> Next set of meetings with them all in person is the weekend of the 23 or
> so, so definitely we need a meeting before then, something I can
> actually write some details down for and from. :)
>
> -- Peter Smith
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:28:57 -0500
> From: "Charles Ulrich" <charles at bityard.net>
> Subject: Re: [GLLUG] Linux or Windows ?
> To: "Douglas Chapin" <smoothjc1 at gmail.com>
> Cc: linux-user at egr.msu.edu
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> 2008/2/10 Douglas Chapin <smoothjc1 at gmail.com>:
> > I want to  change to a smaller imprint on my HD  Would a Linux OS Help
> > I have a 6 GB hd  and XP is just taking up too much space & resource's
>
> You might also try Xubuntu (http://www.xubuntu.org/get), it has most
> of the things Ubuntu great, but with a much lighter-weight desktop
>
> Charles
>
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