August 2008 - wlug - list.wlug.org.nz

NZCS Innovators Series Lunch: Don Christie (Hamilton) - 8 Sep 2008
by David Hallett 31 Aug '08

31 Aug '08

The NZ Computer Society (NZCS) is proud to announce a new monthly series of events from August to December 2008 in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Hamilton, bringing some of the true "Innovators of ICT" to a city near you. Register at http://nzcs.org.nz/events/waikato_bop/3202-NZCS_Innovators_Series%3A_Don_Ch…<http://nzcs.org.nz/events/waikato_bop/3202-NZCS_Innovators_Series%3A_Don_Ch…> This month Don Christie will be presenting his talk on "Using Open Source to Build Innovative Solutions". Don Christie will need no introduction to those in the Open Source world, but has an extremely interesting story of innovative success relevant to those in the commercial software space as well. As a founder of what is now New Zealand's largest open source solutions provider, Don is one of the first people to build a truly viable and successful commercial model in New Zealand around open source software. Don's company Catalyst IT, which was voted in NBR Magazine earlier this year as the most exciting company in New Zealand, provides significant solutions to companies such as Telecom, Fairfax, the TAB, plus a host of Government agencies. Catalyst also architected, designed and developed, host and maintain NZ Registry Service's core system, the Shared Registry System (SRS) which maintains the .nz domain space (i.e. handles all .nz internet addresses). In this intriguing presentation, come and hear what inspired Don to take his passion for Open Source to the mainstream and the hurdles he has had to overcome along the way. Don will also discuss his keys to success in turning concepts into reality, an integral step on the path of innovation. The insight presented by Don will be of huge interest to others aspiring to be the best in their field through hard work and true innovation. Don is also the organiser of the NZ Open Source Awards and president of the NZ Open Source Society. Date: 8 September 2008 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Venue: The Hub at Wintec, City Campus, Gate 5, Tristram Street, Hamilton REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL: http://nzcs.org.nz/events/waikato_bop/3202-NZCS_Innovators_Series%3A_Don_Ch…<http://nzcs.org.nz/events/waikato_bop/3202-NZCS_Innovators_Series%3A_Don_Ch…> This event will sell out in most areas, hence registration is essential. Best Regards, David Hallett, BSc, MNZCS Pulsar Computer Solutions Ltd P.O. Box 15-516 Hamilton, New Zealand Phone: +64-7-210 5520 Mobile: +64-21-802 256 Email: david(a)pulsar.net.nz

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Fwd: Radio NZ
by Ian McDonald 27 Aug '08

27 Aug '08

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Linux Gaming World Editorial Manager <linuxgamingworld(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 2:37 PM Subject: Re: Greetings !!! To: Ian McDonald <ian.mcdonald(a)jandi.co.nz> Hello again, Ian, from the USA! Are you following this exciting news, about Radio New Zealand? http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=20080821100600851 I have been helping a local radio station here, with the same: wscafm.org Hope all is well with you. Sure was great meeting you. Best regards, Matthew Craig -- Web: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/, http://www.jandi.co.nz Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz

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REMINDER: WLUG meeting tonight!
by Meeting Reminder Bot 24 Aug '08

24 Aug '08

There's a WLUG meeting tonight: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:30pm MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4) Web-enabled Linksys devices using Embedded Linux

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Cloning a hard drive
by Glenn Ramsey 23 Aug '08

23 Aug '08

Hi, I need to install a bigger hard drive in my laptop which dual boots Windows & Linux. I was wondering if anyone knows of any gotchas that I should be aware of? What I'm planning to do is to boot from the GParted liveCD and first use dd to clone the original drive with dd if=/dev/sda of=/dev/sdb and then use gparted to resize the partitions. Seems too simple, have I missed something? Glenn -- Glenn Ramsey <glenn(a)componic.co.nz> 07 8627077 http://www.componic.co.nz

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[OT] Windows OS required
by James Pluck 22 Aug '08

22 Aug '08

Hi all, I am looking for a copy of Windows XP (SP2 minimum) or Vista (Business or better - 64 preferred) to buy. I'm only interested in a legitimate license and media. Unfortunately I can't afford a retail version of Vista and no-one seems to have XP anymore :( If anyone has bought a pc recently and wants to offload any "Microsoft tax" that came with it I would be willing to discuss it. Please don't give me a hard time for wanting Windows. I need to rebuild my PC and there are professional and personal reasons why it's not viable for me to go Linux only. Thank you James. -- 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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Re: [wlug] wlug Digest, Vol 206, Issue 18
by Jaco van der Merwe 22 Aug '08

22 Aug '08

CloneZilla LiveCD ISO @ http://gpartedclonz.tuxfamily.org/ > From: wlug-request(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > Subject: wlug Digest, Vol 206, Issue 18 > To: wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:00:07 +1200 > > Send wlug mailing list submissions to > wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > wlug-request(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > > You can reach the person managing the list at > wlug-owner(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of wlug digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: [OT] Windows OS required (Daniel Lawson) > 2. Cloning a hard drive (Glenn Ramsey) > 3. Re: Cloning a hard drive (Bruce Kingsbury) > 4. Re: [OT] Windows OS required (Graham lauder) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:20:59 +1200 > From: Daniel Lawson <daniel(a)meta.net.nz> > Subject: Re: [wlug] [OT] Windows OS required > To: Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > Message-ID: <EBA26160-9870-46A3-B724-27A01DDAE570(a)meta.net.nz> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; delsp=yes > > > > It might be worth checking directly with Microsoft NZ and verifying > > this before jumping to conclusions. My understanding (from reading > > MSFT documentation about volume licensing in general, and from having > > been given some ex-educational computers in the past) is that the > > licence is only valid for employees / students of the organisation > > with the volume licence. If the computer is sold or donated the > > software licence is no longer valid. I'm not certain that the same > > applies if the student / employee leaves and takes a computer with > > them, but that would seem logical. > > Further to this (and, I guess, contrary to my previous post): > > http://www.msdnaa.net/emea/FullEnglish_documentation.aspx > ... > 2. Do students need to uninstall the software at the end of the > course? No, students are allowed to keep the software they have > installed, but they may not check out or download additional MSDNAA > software unless they continue taking courses from a member department. > Regardless, they are still bound by the terms of the MSDNAA License > Amendment. The department is responsible for informing students of the > usage limitations governed by the MSDNAA License Amendment, and the > department should periodically remind students of those conditions. > > Graham: I'd trust MS's documentation over the policy of an individual > school. > > However, the terms of the MSDNAA do say you can't use the software for > commercial purposes. So James, if you're wanting to install windows to > have access to software you need for work, then this is still in > breach of the agreement. > > I think this thread is pretty well and truly done by now. > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:24:38 +1200 > From: Glenn Ramsey <glenn(a)componic.co.nz> > Subject: [wlug] Cloning a hard drive > To: wlug <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > Message-ID: <48ADEB26.9040300(a)componic.co.nz> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > Hi, > > I need to install a bigger hard drive in my laptop which dual boots > Windows & Linux. I was wondering if anyone knows of any gotchas that I > should be aware of? > > What I'm planning to do is to boot from the GParted liveCD and first use > dd to clone the original drive with > > dd if=/dev/sda of=/dev/sdb > > and then use gparted to resize the partitions. > > Seems too simple, have I missed something? > > Glenn > > -- > Glenn Ramsey <glenn(a)componic.co.nz> 07 8627077 > http://www.componic.co.nz > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:47:56 +1200 > From: "Bruce Kingsbury" <zcat(a)zcat.geek.nz> > Subject: Re: [wlug] Cloning a hard drive > To: "Waikato Linux Users Group" <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > Message-ID: > <54e2f3c80808211547s3b3bdcd7vbbbaa4cef13d5d17(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > 2008/8/22 Glenn Ramsey <glenn(a)componic.co.nz>: > > Hi, > > > > I need to install a bigger hard drive in my laptop which dual boots > > Windows & Linux. I was wondering if anyone knows of any gotchas that I > > should be aware of? > > > > What I'm planning to do is to boot from the GParted liveCD and first use > > dd to clone the original drive with > > > > dd if=/dev/sda of=/dev/sdb > > > > and then use gparted to resize the partitions. > > > > Seems too simple, have I missed something? > > > > Glenn > > > > That would probably work, but it's not how I'd do it because it is > likely to result in your partition table being 'less than ideal' for > the new drive geometry. > > I generally create a new filesystem (with the new drive where it's > going to be permanently, and the old drive as slave). Mount the new > filesystem as '/target' and the old one as '/source', use cp -a to > copy everything over. > > Then update the UUID's in /target/boot/grub/menu.lst and > /target/etc/fstab to match the new filesystem. You can get filesystem > UUID's using the vol_id command. > > Then run grub-install --root-directory=/target. > > There may be better ways, but this works for me. > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:26:20 +1200 > From: Graham lauder <yorick_(a)openoffice.org> > Subject: Re: [wlug] [OT] Windows OS required > To: Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > Message-ID: <1219361180.1339.11.camel(a)linux-rzf3.site> > Content-Type: text/plain > > On Fri, 2008-08-22 at 09:20 +1200, Daniel Lawson wrote: > > > It might be worth checking directly with Microsoft NZ and verifying > > > this before jumping to conclusions. My understanding (from reading > > > MSFT documentation about volume licensing in general, and from having > > > been given some ex-educational computers in the past) is that the > > > licence is only valid for employees / students of the organisation > > > with the volume licence. If the computer is sold or donated the > > > software licence is no longer valid. I'm not certain that the same > > > applies if the student / employee leaves and takes a computer with > > > them, but that would seem logical. > > > > Further to this (and, I guess, contrary to my previous post): > > > > http://www.msdnaa.net/emea/FullEnglish_documentation.aspx > > ... > > 2. Do students need to uninstall the software at the end of the > > course? No, students are allowed to keep the software they have > > installed, but they may not check out or download additional MSDNAA > > software unless they continue taking courses from a member department. > > Regardless, they are still bound by the terms of the MSDNAA License > > Amendment. The department is responsible for informing students of the > > usage limitations governed by the MSDNAA License Amendment, and the > > department should periodically remind students of those conditions. > > > > Graham: I'd trust MS's documentation over the policy of an individual > > school. > > True, and thanks for that link Daniel, it will be useful. I just grabbed > the first one in my search that fitted. I think the critical factor is > that a user can only continue to use it as a learning tool. If the user > is no longer an eligible user then it is unlikely that it is being used > as a learning tool.... Of course being an advocate of Lifelong > learning.... :) > > > > > However, the terms of the MSDNAA do say you can't use the software for > > commercial purposes. So James, if you're wanting to install windows to > > have access to software you need for work, then this is still in > > breach of the agreement. > > > > I think this thread is pretty well and truly done by now. > > > > As much as anything it shows the mess that MS licensing policies cause. > > -- > Graham Lauder, > OpenOffice.org MarCon (Marketing Contact) NZ > http://marketing.openoffice.org/contacts.html > > INGOTs Assessor Trainer > (International Grades in Office Technologies) > www.theingots.org > > Open Opportunities ltd. > Open Technologies Training and Migration Consultants > http://www.openopportunities.co.nz > http://openoffice.org > http://www.opensuse.org > > OOoGear: For the Well dressed OOo Advocate > http://ooogear.co.nz > > > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > wlug mailing list > wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug > > > End of wlug Digest, Vol 206, Issue 18 > ************************************* _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live Spaces – your life, your Space. 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REMINDER: WLUG meeting is on Monday
by Meeting Reminder Bot 21 Aug '08

21 Aug '08

There's a Waikato Linux Users Group meeting on Monday: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:30pm MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4) Web-enabled Linksys devices using Embedded Linux

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XP [OT]
by Jaco van der Merwe 21 Aug '08

21 Aug '08

No worries, James I've cooked my machine(s) so frequently (hardware & software) & had endless issues with redmond, even if I prove I'm the legit owner of a licence (numerous through the years, actually), that I've now resorted to VM's (which may very well be a breach of licence, but I simply don't care any more). That way I can setup a basic system as I like it & back it up & store it. I can easily move it from machine to machine (and btw, run multiple copies, though I seldom do this; 1 is enough for my tests). If I do somethingh to blow my win, it's easy to recover _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live Spaces – your life, your Space. Click here to find out more. http://get.live.com/spaces/overview

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apologies
by Jaco van der Merwe 21 Aug '08

21 Aug '08

I'd like to apologize to the XP user for the tine of my last message As Craig pointed out, it may have been construed as 'derogatory' (the reference to 'Windoze' as opposed to 'windows'). This could prove counter-productive... If I came across a bit strong, it was not my intent So here is the long & the short of it. win licensing is a nightmare. Best just get an old box with a licence & fly with that. For distro's, go to www.distrowatch.com This is the be-all & end-all for distro's, and here you can pick & choose from many, MANY distro's, fOSS & commercial. Even listing for retail suppliers of disks. Go with a "LiveCD" (or a liveUSB if you want) to non-destructively try the system(s) before committing. Make nifty gifts too. Go to ubuntuforums.org for 90% of you Linux (any distro) questions. Resource & links are comprehensive, most users aren't as abrasive as myself, and turnaround time is usually very quick. Just be sure to do a search on a topic before asking a question that's been covered many time before. If all else fails, bring your kit to an "install-fest" @ your next gLUG meeting, when & wherever that happens. BTW. check the channels to see about the upcoming SoftwareFreedomDay.org on the 20th Sept. That may also be a very good time to get i's crossed & t's dotted _________________________________________________________________ Tired of having no room left in your inbox? Windows Live Hotmail now gives you 5GB of FREE storage! Get your free Windows Live Hotmail account here! http://get.live.com/mail/overview

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Re: [wlug] wlug Digest, Vol 206, Issue 15
by Jaco van der Merwe 21 Aug '08

21 Aug '08

I think the point is being missed here. This is a LUG. It's all good & fine to keep XP around for legacy reasons, either in a VM or as a dual boot option, but there are numerous licensing pit-fall's involved. Focus on the (g)Linux (please) If you want a windoze OS, the simplest is really to go to TradeMe, and get an old busted machine. Use the rest for spares, or another home linux server (IPCop firewall? mythbuntu? torrentflux? NAS/RAS?). That way windows will basically cost you the price of shipping. (or you can be sneaky & try to lay your hands on a MSDN version; 2k is still the best) Any other option option, you simply spinning your wheels & creating more problems in the long run. I've tries to get an old XP licence from users that have 'upgraded' to vista; good luck with that one - Jaco _________________________________________________________________ It’s time to join the family - Get the next generation of Free Windows Live Services now! http://get.live.com/

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XP SP2
by David Bowen 20 Aug '08

20 Aug '08

Hi How about using nLite to slipstream SP2 and even SP3 onto your disk copy? http://www.nliteos.com/ Cheers David

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SFD library poster: call for contributions
by Bryce Utting 19 Aug '08

19 Aug '08

Hi all, I'm preparing a display that's to occupy a poster in the public library for the two weeks leading up to Software Freedom Day. The intent is to demonstrate the usefulness and attraction of FOSS software with a whoooole bunch of screenshots, grouped (transparently) around a set of categories that'll hopefully catch all comers. Ideally: someone will walk past, see a bunch of colour, see something surprising being done with (eg) OOo Writer, and think "... if I download a copy (and become awesomely talented), *I* could do that." (whether they show up at the installfest is kindof a side goal: it'd be great, but we really want people knowing what they can do with FOSS, and also knowing that it's free and that they don't need to fork out $$$ for Office, Photoshop, Unreal, Visual Studio, or whatever. and where to get it from, of course.) To do that, we need colourful, compelling, and useful (where applicable) screenshots of a wide range of FOSS software. These screenshots need to be released under Creative Commons, so we need to draw on resources within WLUG rather than simply downloading sample screenshots. We've got around 2.4 x 1.2 metres, so we've got real estate to burn. I've set up a page detailing the goals, showing the current layout design (using, ahem, downloaded screenshots), and listing candidate packages: http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~butting/wlug/contrib.html If you think you can offer something -- killer examples of Inkscape or Gimp in use, Kino being used to create something lively, a Rosegarden composition, a Mono program that looks good onscreen -- please, please, check the page out and drop me a line. ta, Bryce

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ANNOUNCE: WLUG meeting is one week away
by Meeting Reminder Bot 17 Aug '08

17 Aug '08

The Waikato Linux Users Group have a meeting in one week from today: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:30pm MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4) Web-enabled Linksys devices using Embedded Linux

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Dick Smith Acer Aspire 5315 NoteBook
by Ron Dean 15 Aug '08

15 Aug '08

Has anybody had experience in setting this up with Ubuntu 8.04 The full Model Number is AS5315-201G08Mi I am thinking of buying one . I found on the web information about Aspire 5315 that it could be got to work but when I searched with the whole model number couldn't find any information. -- Ron Dean 2 Shannon Place Nawton Hamilton Ph 8493904

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Fwd: [Fwd: Stallman Interview on TV]
by Ian McDonald 11 Aug '08

11 Aug '08

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: Stallman Interview on TV From: "Steve Reeves" <stever(a)cs.waikato.ac.nz> Date: Sat, August 9, 2008 1:50 pm To: cs-staff(a)cs.waikato.ac.nz cs-grads(a)cs.waikato.ac.nz -------------------------------------------------------------------------- AltTV (channel 65 on Sky) Wednesday, on the programme Greencore. The show is 8pm - 8.30 but not sure when the interview will show precisely. Its about 10 mins. Steve -- Web: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz

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Aritcle on why OLPC has failed (so far)
by Ian McDonald 10 Aug '08

10 Aug '08

Very interesting read here: http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/article4472654.ece -- Web: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz

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Upcoming WLUG committee meeting (1 week today)
by Meeting Reminder bot 10 Aug '08

10 Aug '08

As per the WLUG charter, please note that there is a WLUG executive committee meeting one week from today. If you wish to get an item on the agenda for this meeting, please email it to secretary(a)wlug.org.nz. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- # Previous Minutes # Treasurers report # Correspondence # Matters # Server status # General business

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[Fwd: Re: Ogg Vorbis format - freedom?]
by Roger Sinel 09 Aug '08

09 Aug '08

Here is the answer to the question regarding distribution of the RMS interview file, from the Radio NZ Webmaster. /Roger Sinel -------- Forwarded Message -------- From: Webmaster <Webmaster(a)radionz.co.nz> To: roger.sinel(a)nordickiwi.com Subject: Re: Ogg Vorbis format - freedom? Date: Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:41:01 +1200 Hello Roger, It is covered by our standard terms of use, which essentially allows for personal use only. You can link to the audio though, provided credit of the source is given (the link is not going to expire). regards, Richard Hulse Webmaster >>> rsinel(a)bredband.net 08/09/08 8:55 PM >>> Hello, Is the interview file from the Richard Stallman freely distributable? http://podcast.radionz.co.nz/sat/sat-20080809-0845-Richard_Stallman_Freedom… -- Mvh Roger Sinel roger.sinel(a)nordickiwi.com www.nordickiwi.com + gpg key -- http://www.nordickiwi.com/rsinel.asc + fingerprint -- F0EF 2C17 99CA DC06 132A 967F B642 D0BA 6503 87C7

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[Fwd: Re: [Fwd: Re: Fwd: FYI: Richard Stallman interview tomorrow at 8.12am]]
by Roger Sinel 09 Aug '08

09 Aug '08

Bruce, I forwarded your question to Simon Bridge. See his answers below. I see that all the audio files from the saturday program http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/saturday are in Ogg Vorbis format... but does that mean that all the files are freely distributable or just the RMS interview? /Roger Sinel -------- Forwarded Message -------- From: simon <simonbridge(a)ihug.co.nz> To: roger.sinel(a)nordickiwi.com Subject: Re: [Fwd: Re: [wlug] Fwd: FYI: Richard Stallman interview tomorrow at 8.12am] Date: Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:26:54 +1200 Roger Sinel wrote: > Hi Simon, a few of us from WLUG are wondering if Radio NZ meant that the > interview Ogg Vorbis files will be freely distributable? > > I just thought you might be in the know about this. > > Simon Bridge wrote: that's our understanding. > /Roger Sinel > > > Mvh > Roger Sinel > roger.sinel(a)nordickiwi.com > www.nordickiwi.com > > > -------- Forwarded Message -------- > From: Bruce Kingsbury <zcat(a)zcat.geek.nz> > Reply-To: Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > To: Waikato Linux Users Group <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > Subject: Re: [wlug] Fwd: FYI: Richard Stallman interview tomorrow at > 8.12am > Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2008 09:27:10 +1200 > > >> Hi there, >> >> FYI: Richard Stallman is being interviewed by Kim Hill tomorrow >> morning on Radio NZ at 8.12am. >> >> Saturday Morning >> with Kim Hill >> Saturday, 8am - Midday >> > > Just finished listening to this (via a propriatory MS streaming format ;) > > Not a bad interview, and at the end they mentioned it will also be > available as an Ogg Vorbis file. They didn't mention if it would be > freely re distributable though, which I think would be just as > important as the format it's released in. > Simon Bridge wrote: Yes - rms was clear about this. The website should be specifying a cc licence > _______________________________________________ > > + gpg key -- http://www.nordickiwi.com/rsinel.asc > + fingerprint -- F0EF 2C17 99CA DC06 132A 967F B642 D0BA 6503 87C7 > > -- Mvh Roger Sinel roger.sinel(a)nordickiwi.com www.nordickiwi.com + gpg key -- http://www.nordickiwi.com/rsinel.asc + fingerprint -- F0EF 2C17 99CA DC06 132A 967F B642 D0BA 6503 87C7

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Fwd: FYI: Richard Stallman interview tomorrow at 8.12am
by Peter Reutemann 08 Aug '08

08 Aug '08

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Marieke Boleyn <mboleyn(a)cs.waikato.ac.nz> Date: Fri, Aug 8, 2008 at 2:36 PM Subject: FYI: Richard Stallman interview tomorrow at 8.12am Hi there, FYI: Richard Stallman is being interviewed by Kim Hill tomorrow morning on Radio NZ at 8.12am. Saturday Morning with Kim Hill Saturday, 8am - Midday Guest details for Saturday Morning 9 August 2008 8:12 Richard Stallman Richard Stallman is a software freedom activist and developer. In 1983 he announced the project to develop the GNU operating system, a Unix-like operating system meant to be entirely free software, and has been the project's leader ever since. He is visiting New Zealand for a range of engagements and events from 6 to 12 August to help promote the use, dissemination and ideals of free software.

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Re: [wlug] wlug Digest, Vol 206, Issue 5
by Jaco van der Merwe 08 Aug '08

08 Aug '08

I have some mates in SA, some with a bit of Linux experience, but more the C's, who are looking to come here. If you don't find somebody, pm me - Jaco > From: wlug-request(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > Subject: wlug Digest, Vol 206, Issue 5 > To: wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 12:00:07 +1200 > > Send wlug mailing list submissions to > wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > wlug-request(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > > You can reach the person managing the list at > wlug-owner(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of wlug digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. $250 Reward offered (Marcela Sierra C) > 2. Fwd: Seminar: Richard Stallman - Copyright vs Community > (Peter Reutemann) > 3. Re: Fwd: Seminar: Richard Stallman - Copyright vs Community > (James Pluck) > 4. Re: $250 Reward offered (Shannon Skinner) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 15:30:50 +1200 > From: Marcela Sierra C <ttmsierra(a)hotmail.com> > Subject: [wlug] $250 Reward offered > To: <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > Message-ID: <BAY115-W214F76831AECEF8AA89AB6BC750(a)phx.gbl> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > > Hi there > > Can you help me? I'm looking for someone with SQL, HTML & JavaScript experience - Perl & Informix exp & RedHat quals an advantage but totally negotiable - for a great job in Hamilton. It's exclusively mine and I'd love to find the right person in Hamilton rather than going after candidates in Auckland or overseas. Do you know anyone you could refer to me? > > There is a $250 reward for the person who refers the successful candidate. Please take a look at my ad for more info: > > http://it.seek.co.nz/users/apply/index.ascx?Sequence=54&PageNumber=1&JobID=… > > Thanks for your time :) > > Marcela > _________________________________________________________________ > Get inspired - dream, research, plan and book your next holiday online with MSN NZ Travel > http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Ftravel%2Emsn%2Eco%2Enz&_t=7… >

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Re: [wlug] Job description
by Marcela Sierra C 08 Aug '08

08 Aug '08

Hi Sorry, Shannon, I can't discuss the job here for business reasons but I am happy to discuss who the role is with if you call me on 09 302 7023 or 0212733300; if you send through your CV (whether you ultimately decide to ask us to put you forward or not), I can send you the job description and discuss the pay rate with you. Unfortunately, we have been experiencing technical difficulties with our email at the moment, which is why I have subscribed to the mailing list through my hotmail address, but you can either apply directly through www.seek.co.nz or send your CV to me at marcela(a)absoluteit.co.nz or ttmsierra(a)hotmail.com. Thanks for your interest; I appreciate you taking the time to consider the role. Kind regards, Marcela> From: wlug-request(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> Subject: wlug Digest, Vol 206, Issue 5> To: wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 12:00:07 +1200> > Send wlug mailing list submissions to> wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit> http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to> wlug-request(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > You can reach the person managing the list at> wlug-owner(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific> than "Re: Contents of wlug digest..."> > > Today's Topics:> > 1. $250 Reward offered (Marcela Sierra C)> 2. Fwd: Seminar: Richard Stallman - Copyright vs Community> (Peter Reutemann)> 3. Re: Fwd: Seminar: Richard Stallman - Copyright vs Community> (James Pluck)> 4. Re: $250 Reward offered (Shannon Skinner)> > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------> > Message: 1> Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 15:30:50 +1200> From: Marcela Sierra C <ttmsierra(a)hotmail.com>> Subject: [wlug] $250 Reward offered> To: <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz>> Message-ID: <BAY115-W214F76831AECEF8AA89AB6BC750(a)phx.gbl>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"> > > Hi there> > Can you help me? I'm looking for someone with SQL, HTML & JavaScript experience - Perl & Informix exp & RedHat quals an advantage but totally negotiable - for a great job in Hamilton. It's exclusively mine and I'd love to find the right person in Hamilton rather than going after candidates in Auckland or overseas. Do you know anyone you could refer to me?> > There is a $250 reward for the person who refers the successful candidate. Please take a look at my ad for more info: > > http://it.seek.co.nz/users/apply/index.ascx?Sequence=54&PageNumber=1&JobID=…> > Thanks for your time :)> > Marcela> _________________________________________________________________> Get inspired - dream, research, plan and book your next holiday online with MSN NZ Travel > http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Ftravel%2Emsn%2Eco%2Enz&_t=7…> -------------- next part --------------> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> URL: http://list.waikato.ac.nz/pipermail/wlug/attachments/20080807/8b06e689/atta… > > ------------------------------> > Message: 2> Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 15:59:16 +1200> From: "Peter Reutemann" <fracpete(a)waikato.ac.nz>> Subject: [wlug] Fwd: Seminar: Richard Stallman - Copyright vs> Community> To: "Waikato Linux Users Group" <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz>> Message-ID:> <548e07050808062059p5bbef080lde597b8b9cc47164(a)mail.gmail.com>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1> > Hi there> > Below the official announcement of RMS' visit here at Waikato university.> > Note: Use the following link to search for block "L" (the seminar is> taking place in room 01 on the ground floor):> http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map/> > Cheers, Peter> > ---------------------------------------------------> SEMINAR: Wednesday 20 August, 6 - 8pm in LG.01> ----------------------------------------------------> Title: Copyright vs Community> Speaker: Richard Stallman> > Seminar Flyer: http://www.scms.waikato.ac.nz/docs/pdfs/Copyright_Lecture_DL_Flyer.pdf> > Abstract:> Copyright developed in the age of the printing press, and was designed> to fit with the system of centralized copying imposed by the printing> press. But the copyright system does not fit well with computer> networks, and only draconian punishments can enforce it.> > The global corporations that profit from copyright are lobbying for> draconian punishments, and to increase their copyright powers, while> suppressing public access to technology. But if we seriously hope to> serve the only legitimate purpose of copyright to promote progress,> for the benefit of the public then we must make changes in the other> direction.> > Biography:> Richard Stallman is a free software activist and programmer, the> founder of GNU Project, original author of the GNU/GPL, and Founder> and President of the Free Software Foundation. He has received> several awards and honorary doctorates for his work.> > -- > Marieke Boleyn> Academic Support Officer> Department of Computer Science> The University of Waikato> Phone: 07 838 4911> Website: www.cs.waikato.ac.nz> > > ------------------------------> > Message: 3> Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 16:32:06 +1200> From: "James Pluck" <papabearnz(a)gmail.com>> Subject: Re: [wlug] Fwd: Seminar: Richard Stallman - Copyright vs> Community> To: "Waikato Linux Users Group" <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz>> Message-ID:> <69dff2130808062132t30acecf0y3173995ef3e8fbb5(a)mail.gmail.com>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"> > I've printed several of these out to pin up round the noticeboards at the> Hospital.> > J> > > On 8/7/08, Peter Reutemann <fracpete(a)waikato.ac.nz> wrote:> >> > Hi there> >> > Below the official announcement of RMS' visit here at Waikato university.> >> > Note: Use the following link to search for block "L" (the seminar is> > taking place in room 01 on the ground floor):> > http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map/> >> > Cheers, Peter> >> > ---------------------------------------------------> > SEMINAR: Wednesday 20 August, 6 - 8pm in LG.01> > ----------------------------------------------------> > Title: Copyright vs Community> > Speaker: Richard Stallman> >> > Seminar Flyer:> > http://www.scms.waikato.ac.nz/docs/pdfs/Copyright_Lecture_DL_Flyer.pdf> >> > Abstract:> > Copyright developed in the age of the printing press, and was designed> > to fit with the system of centralized copying imposed by the printing> > press. But the copyright system does not fit well with computer> > networks, and only draconian punishments can enforce it.> >> > The global corporations that profit from copyright are lobbying for> > draconian punishments, and to increase their copyright powers, while> > suppressing public access to technology. But if we seriously hope to> > serve the only legitimate purpose of copyright to promote progress,> > for the benefit of the public then we must make changes in the other> > direction.> >> > Biography:> > Richard Stallman is a free software activist and programmer, the> > founder of GNU Project, original author of the GNU/GPL, and Founder> > and President of the Free Software Foundation. He has received> > several awards and honorary doctorates for his work.> >> > --> > Marieke Boleyn> > Academic Support Officer> > Department of Computer Science> > The University of Waikato> > Phone: 07 838 4911> > Website: www.cs.waikato.ac.nz> > _______________________________________________> > wlug mailing list | wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > Unsubscribe: http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug> >> > > > -- > James Pluck> PalmOS Ergo Sum> "Dear IRS: I would like to cancel my subscription.> Please remove my name from your mailing list..."> -------------- next part --------------> An HTML attachment was scrubbed...> URL: http://list.waikato.ac.nz/pipermail/wlug/attachments/20080807/60308c84/atta… > > ------------------------------> > Message: 4> Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 22:23:51 +1200> From: "Shannon Skinner" <shannonsnz(a)gmail.com>> Subject: Re: [wlug] $250 Reward offered> To: "Waikato Linux Users Group" <wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz>> Message-ID:> <d0b0f8450808070323h42122625hba6dbf3bfa9e5d51(a)mail.gmail.com>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1> > This is just a stab in the dark here, but is that job for Fonterra?> > > On Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 3:30 PM, Marcela Sierra C <ttmsierra(a)hotmail.com> wrote:> > Hi there> >> > Can you help me? I'm looking for someone with SQL, HTML & JavaScript> > experience - Perl & Informix exp & RedHat quals an advantage but totally> > negotiable - for a great job in Hamilton. It's exclusively mine and I'd> > love to find the right person in Hamilton rather than going after candidates> > in Auckland or overseas. Do you know anyone you could refer to me?> >> > There is a $250 reward for the person who refers the successful candidate.> > Please take a look at my ad for more info:> >> > http://it.seek.co.nz/users/apply/index.ascx?Sequence=54&PageNumber=1&JobID=…> >> > Thanks for your time :)> >> > Marcela> >> > ________________________________> > MSN NZ Travel Get inspired - dream, research, plan and book your next> > holiday online with> > _______________________________________________> > wlug mailing list | wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> > Unsubscribe: http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug> >> >> > > ------------------------------> > _______________________________________________> wlug mailing list> wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz> http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug> > > End of wlug Digest, Vol 206, Issue 5> ************************************ _________________________________________________________________ Buy, rent, invest property online today. http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eallrealestate%2Eco%2E…

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$250 Reward offered
by Marcela Sierra C 07 Aug '08

07 Aug '08

Hi there Can you help me? I'm looking for someone with SQL, HTML & JavaScript experience - Perl & Informix exp & RedHat quals an advantage but totally negotiable - for a great job in Hamilton. It's exclusively mine and I'd love to find the right person in Hamilton rather than going after candidates in Auckland or overseas. Do you know anyone you could refer to me? There is a $250 reward for the person who refers the successful candidate. Please take a look at my ad for more info: http://it.seek.co.nz/users/apply/index.ascx?Sequence=54&PageNumber=1&JobID=… Thanks for your time :) Marcela _________________________________________________________________ Get inspired - dream, research, plan and book your next holiday online with MSN NZ Travel http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Ftravel%2Emsn%2Eco%2Enz&_t=7…

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Fwd: Seminar: Richard Stallman - Copyright vs Community
by Peter Reutemann 07 Aug '08

07 Aug '08

Hi there Below the official announcement of RMS' visit here at Waikato university. Note: Use the following link to search for block "L" (the seminar is taking place in room 01 on the ground floor): http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map/ Cheers, Peter --------------------------------------------------- SEMINAR: Wednesday 20 August, 6 - 8pm in LG.01 ---------------------------------------------------- Title: Copyright vs Community Speaker: Richard Stallman Seminar Flyer: http://www.scms.waikato.ac.nz/docs/pdfs/Copyright_Lecture_DL_Flyer.pdf Abstract: Copyright developed in the age of the printing press, and was designed to fit with the system of centralized copying imposed by the printing press. But the copyright system does not fit well with computer networks, and only draconian punishments can enforce it. The global corporations that profit from copyright are lobbying for draconian punishments, and to increase their copyright powers, while suppressing public access to technology. But if we seriously hope to serve the only legitimate purpose of copyright to promote progress, for the benefit of the public then we must make changes in the other direction. Biography: Richard Stallman is a free software activist and programmer, the founder of GNU Project, original author of the GNU/GPL, and Founder and President of the Free Software Foundation. He has received several awards and honorary doctorates for his work. -- Marieke Boleyn Academic Support Officer Department of Computer Science The University of Waikato Phone: 07 838 4911 Website: www.cs.waikato.ac.nz

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OpenOffice 2.4 review
by Ian McDonald 05 Aug '08

05 Aug '08

http://www.zdnet.com.au/reviews/software/applications/soa/OpenOffice-org-2-… After last time commenting on OO I will refrain from it this time... -- Web: http://wand.net.nz/~iam4/ Blog: http://iansblog.jandi.co.nz

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