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Re: [Alug] IRC Chat
by MJ Ray 20 Jan '01

20 Jan '01

"Kerin Westgate" <k.westgate(a)btinternet.com> writes: > Sorry to be a pain, but could someone tell me how set IRC on linux please. > Also have you got anymore details on the meeting i.e.. time, date, place, if > you are interested as a newbie to your list and Linux I may be able to offer > some help in a limited way, if the date is ok. Well, it depends what you're using... in the console, epic is probably the best; graphically, X-Chat for Gnome and kvIRC for KDE, I think. We're waiting for BJ to confirm the details of the Syleham meeting. LinuxDay is Sunday 29th April, hopefully at UEA, but still tbc. -- MJR

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IRC Chat
by Kerin Westgate 20 Jan '01

20 Jan '01

Hello Sorry to be a pain, but could someone tell me how set IRC on linux please. Also have you got anymore details on the meeting i.e.. time, date, place, if you are interested as a newbie to your list and Linux I may be able to offer some help in a limited way, if the date is ok. many thanx Kerin

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ALUG's LinuxDay effort
by MJ Ray 19 Jan '01

19 Jan '01

Here are some ideas from an IRC chat this evening. Please comment on them. Main point is that it's probably useful to have a "round table" type discussion at the next meeting about what we're going to do. For those who don't know, my IRC nickname is "slef" and "miniman" is Jonathan Pulfer. Some editing has occurred to make this as short and to-the-point as possible: <miniman> have you got a room booked for UKlinuxday yet? <slef> No, failed again today <miniman> i have subscribed to the list <slef> I've been thinking about possible sponsors <miniman> what about latech computers and other linux friendly shops in norwich <miniman> even PcWorld <slef> Yeah... need to know a cost for that to work, though <slef> Ideal mix would be a computer shop, an ISP, a software company and some other linux-related company <miniman> we'll BJ confirmed the 4th at syleham <miniman> so we should be able to get some ideas from that <slef> here's hoping <slef> looking forward to seeing some new faces <slef> Do we want to do a talk? <miniman> i dunno, but i think we need to get some idea what we are going to host <miniman> and how many ppl we will want to cater for <miniman> whether it be a free for all or an organised install more like a seminar <slef> which, at syleham? <miniman> no, i was thinking along the lines of deciding at syleham <slef> yeah, that's probably good... I'm trying to get a venue around here for another meeting in March, but no luck yet <miniman> we could do with organising some booklets for the new users to take away on linux day with some pointers to information and quick tips and some contact details for us <slef> indeed... the information is almost certainly out there to put together into it <slef> I don't know yet what linuxsure are providing, though <miniman> we must have a couple of ppl on the list that are adept with artwork <miniman> i think we may need to write stuff down at the syleham meeting and try to get some of it sorted <slef> is that an offer to keep notes? <miniman> hmm <miniman> walked right into that ;-) <slef> yeah... I'm cheeky when it means that I might only have to do one person's work ;) <slef> I think maybe we should suggest a sit-down meeting bit an hour into the start or something <miniman> would be good to get some CD's prepared for the day aswell <slef> oh, I'm sure we'll manage that <slef> (keep an eye out on the list though) <slef> How we organise it is more of a problem... production line style? list of experts? some other way? <miniman> i was thinking along the lines of booths with install teams <miniman> so that there isn't a need to search for a particular person <miniman> maybe section on flavor and boot type (clean or dual) <slef> probably a good idea... compile supported hardware and feature lists for each supported one? <slef> then have a front desk doing sorting/advising <miniman> yup <miniman> may be have a demonstration install on the go as well so ppl can watch <slef> yeah, and somewhere for people to go when they're not helping with the installations <slef> (some games and art packages, etc... maybe get someone to bring a digicam or something else they're proud of) <miniman> mm <miniman> some stuff from the sponsers like posters or such <slef> a sort of "Linux gallery" * slef is now known as Tony Hart <miniman> we need input from other members too ;-) <slef> indeed <slef> doesn't stop you mailing them some ideas in advance ;-) * slef holds out more work for miniman to walk into * slef waits to see if he does ...no, he didn't quite. ;-) -- MJR

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Work
by tom potts 17 Jan '01

17 Jan '01

Hope this doesnt offend too many but the mailing list seems to be used for general rambling so: n agency phoned me last nite looking for someone with NT networking experience to go to a company with 5 or 6 Unix pcs and expand the network to ~120 pcs suposedly running Windows with NT control. A suitable candidate would have a free hand so you might be able to Linux/Star Office the whole thing.... I think the work is in Herts and for 30k+. If your interested and I'll 'introduce' you Tom __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/

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Forthcoming Events: UKUUG Conference (LISA) & DNS Tutorial
by MJ Ray 17 Jan '01

17 Jan '01

Events info... Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 22:32:06 +0000 From: Alasdair G Kergon <agk(a)ukuug.org> The emphasis at this year's UK Unix User Group's Winter Conference is the administration of large computer systems/networks. The conference will take place in Newcastle, beginning after lunch on Thurs 8th February and ending over lunch on Friday 9th February, 2001. Immediately preceding the conference, there will be a tutorial on upgrading from Bind 8 to Bind 9. The programme includes: The Design and Implementation of Highly Scalable Email Systems - Brad Knowles, Belgacom Skynew SA/NV The Design and Architecture of a Robust Global DNS Infrastructure, GNS - Jim Reid, Nominum Inc. The Design and Implementation of a large DHCP system - Anton Holleman, Atos Origin IBM Mainframe Hardware from a Linux Hacker's Viewpoint - Malcolm Beattie, University of Oxford E-Commerce in Miniature: The Network Connection Booking System at Brunel University - Andrew Findlay, Skills 1st Ltd Managing Coursework using the Web: The Newcastle Electronic Submission System - Lindsay Marshall, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne Wireless Ethernet @ 11Mbps - Stuart McRobert, Imperial College How traditional security measures will shape up in the 21st century - Andrew Cormack, UKERNA For further details see: http://www.ukuug.org/events/newcastle_2001/ Booking Deadline: 2nd Feb 2001. (Capacity limited: please reserve your place ASAP!) ++++++ The summer Linux Developers' Conference is scheduled for Manchester, Fri 29th June to Sun 1st July. ++++++ Linux Expo is currently being planned for Weds 4th - Thurs 5th July in London. http://www.itevents.co.uk/exhibitions/ ++++++ LinuxTag takes place in Stuttgart (Germany) 5th-8th July 2001. This is now believed to be the world's largest Linux exhibition outside New York - and it's free! http://www.linuxtag.org/2001/english/ ++++++ Alasdair -- agk(a)ukuug.org -- MJR

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UK Linux Day: mailing list
by MJ Ray 16 Jan '01

16 Jan '01

Please subscribe if you're intending to help in a big way. If a few of us subscribe, it'll make it easier to keep ALUG informed (ie you don't just rely on my (lack of) free time). If you just want to help on the day, you're welcome to join or not as you see fit. Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 21:10:49 +0000 From: Alasdair Kergon <agk(a)oxlug.org> Subject: UK Linux Day: mailing list I have created a majordomo list for Steve Nice: linuxday(a)lists.lug.org.uk for the discussion & planning of UK Linux Day, Sunday 29th April 2001. Preliminary website: http://www.linuxday.org.uk/ If you or members of your LUG might consider organising something locally that day, send 'subscribe linuxday' to 'majordomo(a)lists.lug.org.uk'. Alasdair -- agk(a)oxlug.org -- MJR

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Re: [Alug] New ALUG Website: Call For Articles & Assistance
by MJ Ray 16 Jan '01

16 Jan '01

paul(a)paulrussell.cjb.net writes: > >Also on the readership front, LUG.org.uk is looking at how they can > >pass articles between LUGs, so there should be a bigger audience than > >just our 100 or so. > How are they looking at doing this mark? The Right Way? Yes, if I have anything to do with it. (Assuming passing XML metadata between hosts and aggregating at each stage is The Right Way. Only metadata, so that we can accurately(!) report readership figures for articles.) -- MJR

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Re: [Alug] New ALUG Website: Call For Articles & Assistance
by MJ Ray 16 Jan '01

16 Jan '01

Jenny_Hopkins(a)toby-churchill.com writes: > Mark - always happy to help if i can, but no experience of websites, very > new to linux OS, and live a fair distance from Norwich (Cambridge). Also > work full time, play in a band, and look after two young children, so > pretty busy. But if you want something done, ask a busy > person................let me know if i can do anything remotely, with such > limited credentials. > Jenny. As ever (and this applies to everyone), it depends what you want to write about. Even so-called "lifestyle" pieces about your setup in general or what you perceive to be a niche interest are interesting and useful, because out there somewhere is someone who'll find themselves in a similar situation and they can learn from your experience. For example, I'm interested in computer-controlled/synthesized music, but I never have time to download and test Linux music software, so I'd reat articles on that. That's just an example, not a request for an article! Also on the readership front, LUG.org.uk is looking at how they can pass articles between LUGs, so there should be a bigger audience than just our 100 or so. -- MJR

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Re: [Alug] Next meet ???
by Jenny_Hopkins＠toby-churchill.com 15 Jan '01

15 Jan '01

>........................the "Fast Trax" off road biking and 4x4 place, which I haven't had chance to sample yet. Great! Another linux using biker!

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Next meet ???
by Simon Parkes 15 Jan '01

15 Jan '01

Hi Guy's n Ladies? I'm new to the Anglia area, just moved into Red Lodge (real sprawling metropolis!!). Been using Linux, both in comercially and private environments and was wondering when the next meet is and where? I've got a couple of Netfinity 4500's a Netfinity 5500, couple of PC300GL's all running RH6.0 -> 6.2, various cisco switches and a couple of routers to have a play with that I could bring along... Simon

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