I have an old fax modem 33k that I would like to set up as a fax. when I
run the automatic dectection as a modem it detects the device as
/dev/ttyS0 . However when I try it out as a fax
it looks for /dev/modem which it does not find and looking in the dev
directory it doesn't exist
So I was wondering if I should create a file and put symbolic link
between the files.
But I don't really know how to do this
There's a WLUG meeting tonight:
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Our June presenter is AndrewThrift.
AndrewThrift works for LAN1 as a Technical Consultant, and provides technical supporrt for the following products
* Axis (http://www.axis.com/)
* Barracuda
* Fluke
* Fortinet
* Lightpointe
* Nomadix
* PowerDsine
* Proxim
He will be presenting their Axis product range of Linux-powered cameras.
Hi everyone,
We've had two successful installfests in the last two years, but this
year, especially with the emergence of the Saturday Workshop, it seems
have already got Linux installed for all the people we know that know
about it. So now it's time to drum up some new interest!
One of the things we have wanted to do for a while is a public advocacy
event, to be held before the next installfest, so we can tell members of
the public that Linux exists, it's not just a "different DOS", and that
Free/Open Source Software is available for proprietary operating systems
too.
Software Freedom Day is an international celebration of FOSS. Now in
its third year, SFD 2006 is on September 16th, and it seemed only
natural to have our advocacy event on this day.
What we envision is a public booth in a high foot traffic area
(currently we're hoping to be able to get some space in Centreplace or
Downtown Plaza). We can have three or four computers set up to show off
some of the latest Linux eye candy, as well as FOSS software on Windows,
and some free culture media (such as the recent Pearl Jam video clip
that was made available under a Creative Commons license).
We will be seeking sponsorship from businesses for giveaways and
signage, so if you are interested in supporting the LUG, please get in
touch with me. SFD itself is sponsored, so we should be able to receive
CDs and t-shirts from them, but we will also need flyers, posters, and
other giveaways.
There are some advocacy guidelines on the SFD website [1] that are worth
reading; the basic gist is that FOSS is not the right answer for every
situation, and the positives can be accentuated without 'boring people
with ideology' or pretending that FOSS is the only answer.
We are looking at holding an installfest a week or two later, and our
2006 AGM soon after that (early October).
What do we need from you now?
- Mark the day in your calendar!
- Let us know if you're interested in helping, by signing your name
on http://www.wlug.org.nz/MeetingTopics.2006-07-16
Help will be needed:
- attracting sponsors
- advertising the event & dealing with media
- on the day
We will need to get a good team behind us if we want to make this event
a success. It will be the first opportunity we've really taken outside
the Internet to attract new members.
Any and all support is welcomed.
Craig
[1] http://softwarefreedomday.org/StartGuide
There's a Waikato Linux Users Group meeting on Monday:
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Our June presenter is AndrewThrift.
AndrewThrift works for LAN1 as a Technical Consultant, and provides technical supporrt for the following products
* Axis (http://www.axis.com/)
* Barracuda
* Fluke
* Fortinet
* Lightpointe
* Nomadix
* PowerDsine
* Proxim
He will be presenting their Axis product range of Linux-powered cameras.
