August 2007 - wlug - list.wlug.org.nz

Re: [wlug] Saturday Workshop.
by jaytee＠clear.net.nz 29 Aug '07

29 Aug '07

Given Ian's information, if anyone has the 7.10 beta I would appreciate it. John ----- Original Message Follows ----- > On 8/29/07, jaytee(a)clear.net.nz <jaytee(a)clear.net.nz> > > wrote: Hi All, > > If any one who is going to the fixit meeting has a > > Feisty 64bit install disc it would be helpful as I > > downloaded a 64 bit version of Feisty .ISO and saved it > > to my windows ntfs partition then burned it with my > > Gnomebaker in Dapper only to find the CD had two file > > errors on it. Maybe dragging it across to Ubuntu > > corrupted them. Also if I can get a successful > > install(64 or 32 bit) I would probably need a help with > > my broadcom wireless card set up. > > Regards John > > > I think you may find Ubuntu 7.10 (in beta) is great for > wireless - that has been my experience anyway - does all > the wireless wrapper stuff magically. > > I've been using it for a while now and would certainly > recommend it for trickier things such as this. > > Ian > -- > Web1: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ > Web2: http://www.jandi.co.nz > Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz

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AGM notice, voting and proposed constitutional change
by Ian McDonald 29 Aug '07

29 Aug '07

Folks, Here is another periodic notice to remind you that the AGM will be held on 24th September 2007. For you to vote you must be an official member, although you have 90 days to pay if you do not have the $20 with you at the AGM. The method of voting proposed for the AGM is simple first past the post voting. We will put this to a vote at the AGM so if people feel strongly about STV for example, and the majority agree, then we can have STV. You will be required to have a method of counting the vote though so if you wish for STV you will need an electronic system for this. It is proposed to alter the first paragraph of rule 9 of the charter (which is our constitution) from: The funds of the society shall be held under the control of the officers of the committee. The treasurer and secretary shall have joint required signing rights, and operate the bank accounts, handle investments, and make payments as needed. to: The funds of the society shall be held under the control of the officers of the committee. The officers shall have joint signing rights with a minimum of two signatories required, and operate the bank accounts, handle investments, and make payments as needed. The purpose of this change is so that the president or vice president can also sign cheques (which they cannot do at present). As a safeguard there must be a minimum of two signatories. -- Web1: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Web2: http://www.jandi.co.nz Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz

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Saturday Workshop.
by Bruce Kingsbury 29 Aug '07

29 Aug '07

We will be holding a Saturday Workshop on Sept 1st at Oxford St Church. Bring your computer along, and we'll try to help with any issues you may be having. Or you may be able to help someone else. Full details are on the wiki: http://wlug.org.nz//SaturdayWorkshop.2007-09-01

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FSF v Microsoft - The gauntlet is thrown down.
by James Pluck 28 Aug '07

28 Aug '07

The free software foundation have taken MS to task over their declaration that GPLv3 doesn't apply to MS! http://news.com.com/8301-10784_3-9767420-7.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547… -- James Pluck PalmOS Ergo Sum "Dear IRS: I would like to cancel my subscription. Please remove my name from your mailing list..."

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MythTV distros
by Ian McDonald 28 Aug '07

28 Aug '07

Here's an article over at Linux.com looking at three different distros for MythTV: http://www.linux.com/feature/118668 -- Web1: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Web2: http://www.jandi.co.nz Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz

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Features of Ubuntu 7.10
by Ian McDonald 27 Aug '07

27 Aug '07

This is a good article http://lunapark6.com/ubuntu-gutsy-gibbon-710-new-features.html I'm enjoying using the beta of it at present. Well worth using when it comes out! Ian -- Web1: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Web2: http://www.jandi.co.nz Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz

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Job Opportunity
by Jodi Thomson 27 Aug '07

27 Aug '07

Hi All Our company Prophecy Networks Ltd (http://prophecy.net.nz/) is looking for a entry/mid level Systems Engineer here in Napier. We also operate SafeNZ.net - NZ's smartest ISP Key skills required include: Unix/Linux, PHP, MySQL, Internet technologies. Microsoft Windows support and excellent communication skills are essential in this role. You'll also get the chance to work with some of NZ's best Telco/Network Engineers If you're interested check out http://it.seek.co.nz/showjob.asp?jobid=10256125 -- Jodi Thomson Systems Engineer Prophecy Networks Ltd P.O.Box 420 21 Browning Street Napier Ph: +64 6 9742200 FAX: +64 6 9742201 Mob: +64 21 937684

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting tonight!
by Meeting Reminder Bot 26 Aug '07

26 Aug '07

There's a WLUG meeting tonight: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:30pm, TW.2.05 (http://www.wlug.org.nz/TW) DavidYoung is going to speak on wireless security including http://www.wlug.org.nz/WEP, http://www.wlug.org.nz/WPA and penetration testing.

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Finally a decent screen setup utility
by Ian McDonald 24 Aug '07

24 Aug '07

Looks like Ubuntu 7.10 is doing something good here: http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=814&num=1 After the cries of anguish from users over the years about how to set resolution of monitors etc all I can say is about bloody time... -- Web1: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Web2: http://www.jandi.co.nz Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz

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Good article on LVM
by Ian McDonald 24 Aug '07

24 Aug '07

There is an article on LVM at: http://www.linux.com/feature/118645 LVM allows you to extend partitions across multiple physical disks etc -- Web1: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Web2: http://www.jandi.co.nz Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz

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