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ANNOUNCE: WLUG meeting is one week away
by Meeting Reminder Bot 12 Oct '08

12 Oct '08

The Waikato Linux Users Group have a meeting in one week from today: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:15pm MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4) WLUG SGM A Special General Meeting will be held to vote on the following motion: "That the WLUG charter be amended to allow former paid members of the WLUG, whose membership has lapsed, to vote at an AGM of the WLUG with the proviso that they pay a new subscription at or before the AGM." ---- 7:30pm MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4) WLUG AGM A week earlier than usual meeting time due to public holiday Agenda for AGM MC - JamesPluck (Treasurer) * President's Address * Treasurer's Report * Election of the new committee ** Nominees: ** President - JamesPluck ** Vice President - ** Secretary - ** Treasurer - <<<<<<< Your version ** General Positions (3 needed) - BryceUtting, JohnBillings, RoderickAldridge ======= >>>>>>> Other version * General Business

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Upcoming WLUG committee meeting (1 week today)
by Meeting Reminder bot 12 Oct '08

12 Oct '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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Nominations for officers of the committee
by James Pluck 12 Oct '08

12 Oct '08

Hi All, Just a reminder request for nominations for next years committee. At present, I am the only person nominated for any role. I'm not sure that a committee of 1 is a very good idea. So have a think about it and get your names in for the officers and general positions on the committee to run the WLUG next year. A lot of people have said that they know where the WLUG should be headed and how it should be run. it's time to put your money down and step up! J -- 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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wlug @ eday
by John Billings 07 Oct '08

07 Oct '08

Some wlug members volunteered at eday this year, here are some photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/floydwilde/sets/72157607781272930/ Best, John

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Happy (belated) Birthday Linux!
by James Pluck 06 Oct '08

06 Oct '08

October 5. Linux turns 17! http://www.linuxjournal.com/content/linux-turns-17 -- 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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Upcoming WLUG committee meeting (1 week today)
by Meeting Reminder bot 05 Oct '08

05 Oct '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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Describe http://www.wlug.org.nz/CommitteeMeetingTopics.2008-10-13 here. Agenda Discussion of Software Freedom Day Success: *A manageable turnout *USB stick draw worked well. *Music applications/ setups are popular. *Presentations format worked well. *The posters and advertising had created manageable expectations. *A public figure is a draw card (Nandoor Tanzcos) *Experienced presenters held audience attention. *The fliers and promotional materials were excellent. *News paper recognition. *EEE PC is popular. Things we learned *A resources page/board for those interested in future information. *The value of having someone welcoming people to the event. *The value of having the internet available. *Perhaps a notice board/ white board for any rescheduling issues. *Perhaps some configuration work could have been done earlier *Wireless AND wired access is useful to those wishing to hook up laptops. Number one trouble shooting with laptops is wireless issues so wired access is a prerequisite for troubleshooting some issues. *Have a session demonstrating the OpenDisc (on a windows computer), highlighting the programs on it. Thing we could do better or ideas for discussion *Maybe a local ubuntu respository for any install work to avoid hammering the internet connection. (might also save embarrassment when doing how to install) *Windows machines demonstrating the true cross platform nature of many free software projects *Demonstrating MythTV showing maturity of application. Preparation for AGM

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E-Waste Day...
by Chakat Sandwalker 04 Oct '08

04 Oct '08

Is anyone here from the central Hamilton West area? I /did/ have someone to take a small load (two monitors, a few PSUs and a few other small bits and pieces), but he won't be in Hamilton tomorrow. This is probably rather late notice, but then I didn't have much notice of changes of plan. If I can't get rid of any of this stuff now, where can I dispose of it later? I've no idea. Sandy

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WLUG Fixit Meeting is today!
by Meeting Reminder bot 03 Oct '08

03 Oct '08

A reminder, the WLUG Fixit Meeting is today. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday October 4th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm We will be holding our SaturdayWorkshop at Te Whanau Pūtahi (http://zoomin.co.nz/nz/hamilton/enderley/-te+whanau+ptahi/?place/full_map) the community church at the end of Oxford Street. We'll have the usual tables, power, various ISO's, Internet, coffee and light lunch, etc.

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Re: [wlug] eday 5th October
by Bruce Kingsbury 02 Oct '08

02 Oct '08

> I'm not so much interested in pcs (and am happy to leave hard drives of > anything interesting behind at that) however, if servers/networking/old > stuff turns up, i am rather keen on the preservation of such hardware I think there's some allowance for this.. It would be pretty tragic if someone dropped off a 'poly' or similar rare, historic machine and nobody saved it. Anyhow, volunteer information at http://zcat.geek.nz/files/volunteers%208.30%20packers.doc for anybody who plans to help out on the day. Hopefully the list allows attachments. Also I think I've got too much here to fit in my car, let me know if you have some free space and can pass by this way on Sunday morning.

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WLUG Fixit Meeting tomorrow
by Meeting Reminder bot 02 Oct '08

02 Oct '08

A reminder; the WLUG Fixit Meeting is tomorrow. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday October 4th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm We will be holding our SaturdayWorkshop at Te Whanau Pūtahi (http://zoomin.co.nz/nz/hamilton/enderley/-te+whanau+ptahi/?place/full_map) the community church at the end of Oxford Street. We'll have the usual tables, power, various ISO's, Internet, coffee and light lunch, etc.

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Announcement: Special General Meeting
by James Pluck 01 Oct '08

01 Oct '08

Hi all. This is to formally announce the intention of the committee to hold a Special General Meeting 15 minutes prior to the AGM (7:15 pm). The topic on the table for this meeting is the motion: "That the charter be amended to allow former paid members of the Waikato Linux Users Group to vote at an AGM of the WLUG with the proviso that their subscription be renewed at or before the AGM." Looking forward to seeing you all there. Cheers J -- James Pluck Treasurer/Librarian Waikato Linux Users Group

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Re: [wlug] Relay For Life
by cmoman 30 Sep '08

30 Sep '08

On Tuesday 30 September 2008 13:02:49 James Pluck wrote: > (reposted without the mentioned attachment. The PDF will be uploaded later > today to the WLUG server and a link posted later on.) http://www.wlug.org.nz/~cmoman/Race_for_life/Newsletter_Issue_1.pdf

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Relay For Life
by James Pluck 30 Sep '08

30 Sep '08

(reposted without the mentioned attachment. The PDF will be uploaded later today to the WLUG server and a link posted later on.) Hi All, I was wondering if there was any interest in feilding a team from the WLUG in the Relay For Life next March. I have all the forms and I've attached the PDF of the recent newsletter. If there is enough interest then this could be a good thing to hand to the incoming committee to organise. Cheers James. -- James Pluck PalmOS Ergo Sum "Dear IRS: I would like to cancel my subscription. Please remove my name from your mailing list..." -- 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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eday 5th October
by Roderick Aldridge 28 Sep '08

28 Sep '08

We invite you to attend eDay in Hamilton on 5th October 2008. Your support of the event and attendance would be greatly appreciated. eDay is a drive-through recycling event which gives New Zealand households and community organisations the opportunity to recycle old computers and mobile phones in an environmentally sustainable way. eDay will be held in 30 locations across the country, from Invercargill to Kaitaia, on the 4^th and 5^th of October. // eDay in Hamilton will take place on Sunday 5^th October* *2008 from 9am -- 3pm. You are most welcome to attend at any time during the day as a volunteer. The eDay venue details are as follows: Mainfreight Depot Foreman Rd (off Avalon Dr) Hamilton** * * *Who is attending eDay in Hamilton* § eDay sponsors and stakeholders such as Hamilton City Council Voulnteers, Velocity Networks, Easy Technology and Waikato 2020 Communications Trust § Local media will be invited § Local community disposing of their e-waste; we are expecting up to 800 cars and households to drop-off e-waste. eDay was created by the Computer Access New Zealand Trust (CANZ) in response to a growing concern about the volume of electronic waste (e-waste), especially computers and computer monitors, being dumped in New Zealand landfills. e-waste can seriously harm the environment, wildlife and human health when dumped in landfills. Landfilling e-waste is not a solution because it stores potentially toxic waste rather than allowing for recovery and reuse of valuable materials. eDay aims to increase community awareness of the hazardous nature of electronic equipment, making it clear that disposal in landfills is not a sustainable option. It also provides a mechanism and convenient drop-off points for households and community organisations to dispose of computer equipment and mobile phones in an environmentally sustainable manner. I hope you can join us on 5^th of October. / / / / Please RSVP Regards, Vanessa Mohi-Goodchild eDay Project Manager Waikato 2020 Communications Trust Ph 07 855 6206 Mob 021 11 00 226 vanessa(a)wainet.org <mailto:vanessa(a)wainet.org> Your best chance in 2008 for you and your friends to get rid of that environmentally hazardous computer stuff without feeling guilty. I am sure they would be delighted if you volunteer to help as well. They need as much help as they can get, especially from those who actually know something about computers. Rod

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Fwd: Serious, potentially hardware-damaging e1000e driver issue on Intrepid Alpha 6
by Simon Green 24 Sep '08

24 Sep '08

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Steve Langasek <steve.langasek(a)ubuntu.com> Date: 2008/9/24 Subject: Serious, potentially hardware-damaging e1000e driver issue on Intrepid To: ubuntu-devel-announce(a)lists.ubuntu.com Reports have been coming in that the e1000e ethernet driver for Intel GigE chipsets, as included upstream in Linux 2.6.27, may under certain conditions irreparably damage your ethernet hardware by corrupting the on-board firmware. While we expect alphas to include a fair number of bugs, and rely on your continued support and testing to help resolve these bugs for Ubuntu releases, bugs that damage hardware are quite another matter. As a result of this bug we must recommend that users do *not* use Intrepid alphas, including the LiveCDs, on machines with Intel GigE ethernet. Efforts to safeguard the hardware of affected users are ongoing, though initially this will consist of a workaround in the form of disabling the e1000e driver. Alpha 6 CD images will not be re-issued for this fix, so affected users are advised to either use daily CD images once a resolution is in place, or to wait for the release of the 8.10 beta, due to be released on October 2. Further discussion of this issue can be found on the ubuntu-devel mailing list at <https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-devel/2008-September/026559.html>, and progress on resolving this issue can be tracked at <https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/263555>. -- Steve Langasek Give me a lever long enough and a Free OS Debian Developer to set it on, and I can move the world. Ubuntu Developer http://www.debian.org/ slangasek(a)ubuntu.com vorlon(a)debian.org

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Software Freedom Day
by DeeKnow 24 Sep '08

24 Sep '08

> S-Block, Waikato University, Saturday 20th. It'll be great to have you there. Hey folks. Just thought I'd drop a line to the list as a way of introducing myself and to acknowlege the effort the group obviously put into SFD last weekend. I'm a web developer type who's been working with open-source tech for many years now, some of the Uni folk on the list will know me, I saw a few familiar faces in S-block on Saturday. I was really impressed with what you'd put together. I took a couple of friends along who are also techies, none of us are hard-core Linux desktop users (yet) but two of us have been using *nix back-ends for some time now. Was great to be met on the door (sorry didnt catch the guy's name, my mate Matt used to work with him at Telecom), getting a warm reception at an event like that is so important, especially so I imagine for those who may not be as familiar with all the lingo etc and feeling a bit intimidated by all the Alpha-Geeks. Awesome to see the number of folk there who weren't afraid to be asking questions and finding out about stuff that they could see themselves personally using. Its easy to give people too much info, but from what I saw the speakers and folks at the demos in the reception area had the balance right, not too much, not too condescending. One thing that did strike me was the fact that a lot of the attendees were pretty much already FOSS converts, not too many total noobies, I guess it's tough raising awareness of an event and topic like this, but I wonder if maybe being on the edge of town (ie at the Uni) might not be too far away for some people, would it be better in a central location where casual bypassers could be tempted to pop in and find out whats goin on? All in all, it was very well done, I look FWD to popping along to the next one :-) Dean Stringer

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Anyone else catch this on stuff?
by Jodi Thomson 24 Sep '08

24 Sep '08

By DAVE THOMPSON - The Press | Tuesday, 23 September 2008 Every week we get someone asking about Linux what is it, why is it and should I do it? The answer is complicated. http://www.stuff.co.nz/4701954a28.html -- Jodi Thomson Systems Engineer Prophecy Networks Ltd P.O.Box 420 21 Browning Street Napier New Zealand DDI: +64 6 8243901 Ph: +64 6 9742200 FAX: +64 6 9742201 Mob: +64 21 937684

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Link to SFD article in STUFF
by James Pluck 22 Sep '08

22 Sep '08

http://www.stuff.co.nz/4698998a28.html?source=RSStech_20080920 We made it onto the Stuff.co.nz website :) -- 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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AGM
by Bruce Kingsbury 21 Sep '08

21 Sep '08

The WLUG AGM will be on October 20th, 7:30pm at MS4G02 More details will be on the wiki soon -- This email is for the intended recipient only. If you are not the intended recipient you must burn your computer, while standing on one foot and chanting the entire jabberwocky. The opinions expressed here are not necessarily the opinions of the person who expressed them.

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Waikato boy celebrating SFD in Stockholm Sweden
by Roger Sinel 21 Sep '08

21 Sep '08

A few of us got out on the streets of Stockholm to spread to good word. As some of you know I'm a expat Kiwi from Hamilton living in and working in Sweden as a Linux Systems Admin. Here are some pics. I'm the one with the Redhat cap on :) http://geraner.vox.com/ My blog about our day. http://nordickiwi.no-ip.com/blog/?p=160 -- 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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REMINDER: WLUG meeting tonight!
by Meeting Reminder Bot 21 Sep '08

21 Sep '08

There's a WLUG meeting tonight: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7:30pm MS4.G.02 (http://www.waikato.ac.nz/contacts/map?MS4) We'll have covered a huge bunch of software on Software Freedom Day (http://www.wlug.org.nz/SoftwareFreedomDay2008) For the particular benefit of any visitors (or new members) Bryce Utting (http://www.wlug.org.nz/BryceUtting) will review the ones people were most interested in and kick things open for questions. This may bear a passing similarity with the 2pm session from Saturday. Note that next month's meeting is the AGM, so there won't be a presentation. Feedback from SFD will however be used to guide the November presentation.

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Re: [wlug] SFD stats
by Bruce Kingsbury 21 Sep '08

21 Sep '08

> Just a quick summary; 44 feedback forms filled in, and we gave away > about 60 each of the OpenDisc and Ubuntu CDs, and I think 15? DVDs of > Big Buck Bunny. > > Really dissappointed that I didn't get to do the 'timelapse video' > thing, Destiny took a few photos from up on the balcony where I had > planned to put the video camera and it would have been really awesome, > but the machine I had spare just wouldn't behave and I ran out of time > to set things up. > > Also a bit frustrated that we didn't get all the PB tech machines set > up on Friday like I planned, but it ended up OK on the day. > > And very happy that Nandor's presentation went so well, and that I got > to talk to Nandor about FreeGeek! Sorry, got distracted. The other thing I wanted to say (and I guess I should cc this to the list because not everyone is on the committee list; Big thanks to the Department of Computer Science at Waikato University who provided us with the venue, and also paid for the very large poster in the main library. Big thanks to the WAND group, and especially Jamie Curtis, who sorted out our network connection as well as a couple of switches and an access point at short notice. And a HUGE thanks to everyone who helped out on the day. I was really happy at how it all worked out. Photos and a write-up will be on the SFD wiki pretty soon.

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Re: [wlug] Monday meeting
by jaytee＠clear.net.nz 19 Sep '08

19 Sep '08

I live in Queens Ave so could probably help you. Will be at the software day tommorrow or you can emailme if you wish Regards John ----- Original Message Follows ----- > Is there anyone in the Frankton/Dinsdale area that I could > possibly get a lift in and back with? > _______________________________________________ > wlug mailing list | wlug(a)list.waikato.ac.nz > Unsubscribe: > http://list.waikato.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/wlug

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Monday meeting
by Ronnie Collinson 18 Sep '08

18 Sep '08

Is there anyone in the Frankton/Dinsdale area that I could possibly get a lift in and back with?

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SFD
by Ronnie Collinson 18 Sep '08

18 Sep '08

Anyone intending to show, the tech demo for Yo Frankie (project apricot) released not quite a week ago, its a project being worked on by blender and crystal space. Its intended to be an open-source game to compete with commercial games. Im no "gamer" but im impressed by the effort and am now downloading said demo for a look.

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