July 2007 - wlug - list.wlug.org.nz

Poster Logos...
by Don Gould 23 Jul '07

23 Jul '07

Last year I presented a poster concept for SFD. http://www.tcn.bowenvale.co.nz/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,19/ This year I want to produce a set of posters for the LES [1] kids and to put on the walls at the CIA [2]. I would like help to find printable logos. The posters are going to be SR-A3 (bit bigger than A3 - A3 is twice the size of A4 (normal paper)) Images need to be at least 2000px * 2000px but larger is also ok. If you can email them to me or just respond with a link. If you know project leaders and can assist that would be fantastic. Cheers Don [1] see www.les.org.nz [2] see www.cia.crra.org.nz -- Don Gould 2/59 Peverel Street, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand Phone: +64 3 348 7235 www.bowenvale.pointclark.net/funny www.bowenvale.pointclark.net/benjamin/ www.thinkdesignprint.co.nz - www.tcn.bowenvale.co.nz - www.bowenvale.co.nz - www.hearingbooks.co.nz - www.crra.org.nz - www.justhelicopters.co.nz - www.buxtonsquare.co.nz - skype:ThinkDesignPrint?add - Good ideas: www.solarking.co.nz

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting tonight!
by Meeting Reminder Bot 22 Jul '07

22 Jul '07

There's a WLUG meeting tonight: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:30pm, TW.2.05 (http://www.wlug.org.nz/TW) PeterHarrison on Patent and Copyright issues, OSS in schools.

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Re: [wlug] Proposal: WLUG and Google Earth
by jaytee＠clear.net.nz 22 Jul '07

22 Jul '07

I think it is a wonderful idea. I read that Google Earth had updated in June last year including some NZ areas. It seems from some of the comments on site that some of the Wellington images in the update were older than the ones they replaced. How frustrating would it be to submit some neat clear recent shots only to have them "superseded" by some cloudy old photos that Google earth already had licenses for? Regards John ----- Original Message Follows ----- > Hi, > > For years now, I've been using Google Earth on and off. > More and more of New Zealand is now there in good detail, > but to this day Hamilton and most other Waikato towns > remain a sad archaic green and white blur. > > I wrote to the Hamilton City Council IT department over a > year ago, encouraging them to scan/submit aerial photos, > but all I got was a 'we might look into it one of these > days' type of response. > I'm sure that the Waikato Times and/or Hamilton Press > would be very interested in covering the project, and it > could be a good opportunity for WLUG to extol the virtues > of F/OSS here in the Waikato. > > Would be a great look for WLUG, Linux etc if the scanned > photos were post-processed with some 1337 GIMP plugins. > > Thoughts? > > Cheers > David > > > > _______________________________________________ > wlug mailing list | wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > Unsubscribe: > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug

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Re: [wlug] Proposal: WLUG and Google Earth
by jaytee＠clear.net.nz 22 Jul '07

22 Jul '07

I think if you google for Google Earth updates and read the ensuing comments that they seem not to update very often and when they do the results are variable and sometimes disappointing. Regards John ----- Original Message Follows ----- > > David McNab wrote: > > >For Hamilton, almost *anything* would be better than > > what's up there at >the moment. > > I agree with that. > > On 22/07/07, Lindsay Druett <lindsay(a)wired.net.nz> wrote: > > I know the images the google currently has suck, and > > ironically, farmland only a casual walk from my place > > are clear as, but has anyone got any ideas, or can give > HCC a prod ? > > Presumably, Google has some streamlined method of getting > photographs into the database, and will have a series of > licences with their suppliers to cover copyright issues. > I've got my doubts as to the practicality of an "ad hoc" > update. > > Perhaps Google should be asked when it plans to update the > photographs of New Zealand and/or Hamilton? > > Michael > > _______________________________________________ > wlug mailing list | wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > Unsubscribe: > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug

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Editing the xorg.conf file
by Ian McDonald 21 Jul '07

21 Jul '07

A good article here: http://www.linux.com/feature/118108 -- Web: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz WAND Network Research Group

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Proposal: WLUG and Google Earth
by David McNab 21 Jul '07

21 Jul '07

Hi, For years now, I've been using Google Earth on and off. More and more of New Zealand is now there in good detail, but to this day Hamilton and most other Waikato towns remain a sad archaic green and white blur. I wrote to the Hamilton City Council IT department over a year ago, encouraging them to scan/submit aerial photos, but all I got was a 'we might look into it one of these days' type of response. This gave me the thought that there might be an opportunity for WLUG to boost its profile. What it would require is a small group of volunteers to learn about the Google Earth submission protocols, to source out the best available aerial photos, scan them and submit them into Google Earth. Perhaps some professional digital graphics companies/people might be willing to donate some time and effort in exchange for a share of the publicity. Some of those folks would have pro scanning gear way way beyond the average humble A4 flatbed. I'm sure that the Waikato Times and/or Hamilton Press would be very interested in covering the project, and it could be a good opportunity for WLUG to extol the virtues of F/OSS here in the Waikato. Would be a great look for WLUG, Linux etc if the scanned photos were post-processed with some 1337 GIMP plugins. Thoughts? Cheers David

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting is on Monday
by Meeting Reminder Bot 19 Jul '07

19 Jul '07

There's a Waikato Linux Users Group meeting on Monday: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:30pm, TW.2.05 (http://www.wlug.org.nz/TW) PeterHarrison on Patent and Copyright issues, OSS in schools.

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And now for something completely pointless
by Ian McDonald 19 Jul '07

19 Jul '07

Turning your desktop cube into an aquarium: http://linuxupdate.blogspot.com/2007/07/compiz-fusion-aquarium.html Note - Compiz Fusion is the name of Compiz now that it has merged with Beryl. -- Web: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz WAND Network Research Group

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position vacant: Web Developer
by John McPherson 17 Jul '07

17 Jul '07

We need the right person to join our small programming team based at our premises in Hamilton. Marathon-Photos.com photographs marathons and endurance events around the world, with the images displayed on the internet for viewing and ordering. Launched in Hamilton in 1999, the business has grown exponentially in the past 18 months. This year we will photograph more than 1 million people in more than 300 events in 30 countries.We also offer a video service to many events. From these, runners are able to either download personal video footage or order a fully interactive DVD. We need a person to help us maintain and develop the website for serving our millions of photos and video clips; someone to work closely with our software developers and graphics designers. Our servers run on a Linux platform. Essential Skills: * C or C++ * scripting in either Perl or python * knowledge and understanding of HTML/XML/HTTP standards and relevant web technologies. Desirable skills: * mysql or postgresql * Linux system administration or experience The expected salary range is around $44k - $55k per annum, negotiable based on your level of experience and qualifications. While the position is based in our relaxed environment, it also allows the opportunity for you to work from home at times. To apply, please send us a CV and a cover letter by email to vacancies(a)marathon-photos.com.

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PS3 clusters
by Ian McDonald 17 Jul '07

17 Jul '07

Interesting article here: http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/9742 -- Web: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz WAND Network Research Group

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