January 13, 2012 Meeting

[21:00] toddc   Welcome to AZLOCO IRC Meeting Please sign in with a +1
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[21:00] toddc   Team wiki site https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ArizonaTeam
[21:00] TRG     checks in with foursquare
[21:00] toddc   Team membership http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=445980
[21:00] toddc   Feel free to make comments and add input to our meeting at anytime.
[21:00] toddc   some of us are in azlocobbb.banditti.com if you want to see us or talk to us
[21:01] toddc   Anybody here that is new tonight?
[21:01] toddc   TRG say yes
[21:01] TRG     yes?
[21:01] TRG     this whole computer thing is new to me
[21:01] toddc   tell a bit about yourself
[21:02] toddc   who made you visit us?
[21:02] TRG     My own curiosity made me visit. Once upon a time I was on IRC and decided to search for channels specific to AZ.
[21:03] toddc   ok cool and welcome
[21:03] TRG     I've been into linux distros for a long time. I ran slackware for years.
[21:03] TRG     ran ubuntu 10.04 for a long time
[21:04] toddc   what are you running on now?
[21:05] scott_ev        TRG: runs OS/2 Warp
[21:05] TRG     I am on an old XP machine. I have a dual boot Win7/Crunchbang Thinkpad too
[21:05] toddc   close enough!!!---I love warp OS2
[21:05] toddc   hey scott_ev
[21:06] toddc   UBUNTU NEWS
[21:06] TRG     OS/2 Warp 4.52 with the connect package yummy
[21:06] scott_ev        allo
[21:06] toddc   Homeland Security warns to disable Java amid zero-day flaw
[21:06] toddc   http://www.zdnet.com/homeland-security-warns-to-disable-java-amid-zero-day-flaw-7000009713/
[21:06] TRG     I like old hardware
[21:06] TRG     wtf
[21:07] toddc   I love puppy linux for my old stuff
[21:07] toddc   and love my raspberry too
[21:07] toddc   New Unity Tweak Tool Unleashed for Power Users
[21:07] toddc   http://ostatic.com/blog/new-unity-tweak-tool-unleashed-for-power-users
[21:07] TRG     since it got cold I fired up an old Prescott P4 machine to act as a space heater.
[21:08] TRG     all I need to do is play a youtube video and my room gets warm
[21:08] toddc   HA it might get tooo hot in there
[21:08] toddc   Ultimate Edition 3.5 reveiw
[21:08] toddc   http://desktoplinuxreviews.com/2013/01/08/ultimate-edition-3-5/
[21:08] TRG     yeah damn this thing warms my legs big time
[21:08] -->|    Rich__ (46c7c4ed@gateway/web/freenode/ip.70.199.196.237) has joined #Ubuntu-US-AZ
[21:08] xHans   the raspberry generation with warp technology
[21:08] TRG     PS there is already a fix out for that java thing I believe
[21:09] xHans   or am I mixing up t* nicks
[21:09] toddc   I may need to fire up some server's tonight
[21:09] TRG     Oh I don't have a raspberry pi yet
[21:09] TRG     but I might get one just so I can build a lego case for it
[21:10] _ericcc Excited for xHans' class tomorrow
[21:10] toddc   homeland notice came out yesterday there are two concerns I belive
[21:10] toddc   Ultimate Edition 3.5 reveiw
[21:10] toddc   http://desktoplinuxreviews.com/2013/01/08/ultimate-edition-3-5/
[21:11] toddc   LEGO Goes Linux
[21:11] toddc   http://www.internetnews.com/blog/skerner/lego-goes-linux.html
[21:11] _ericcc linux legos!?!
[21:11] _ericcc bookmarked
[21:11] toddc   yes robots kits
[21:11] toddc   Euro Truck Simulator 2 Coming To Linux
[21:11] toddc   http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=MTI3MzM
[21:12] toddc   2013 linux gets gaming!!!
[21:12] toddc   GNOME Disk Utility 3.7.1 Features Lots of Improvements
[21:12] toddc   http://news.softpedia.com/news/GNOME-Disk-Utility-3-7-1-Features-Lots-of-Improvements-320713.shtml
[21:12] TRG     http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/1515
[21:12] toddc   Pybackpack (Python Backpack) Manager tool for Ubuntu and Linux Mint
[21:12] toddc   http://www.tecmint.com/pybackpack-python-backpack-manager-tool-for-ubuntu-and-linux-mint/
[21:13] toddc   Install Ubuntu Linux on the $100 Zealz GK802 quad-core mini PC
[21:13] toddc   http://liliputing.com/2013/01/install-ubuntu-linux-on-the-100-zealz-gk802-quad-core-mini-pc.html
[21:13] toddc   Canonical narrows timeframe for Ubuntu for smartphones to 'late February'
[21:13] toddc   http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/07/canonical-narrows-timeframe-for-ubuntu-for-smartphones-February/
[21:13] toddc   I am Drooling
[21:13] _ericcc bookmark #2
[21:14] TRG     linux powered rifle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rogCB6FjAMw
[21:14] toddc   Ubuntu On A Phone Or Firefox OS: Which Scares iPhone And Android Most?
[21:14] toddc   http://www.techweekeurope.co.uk/comment/ubuntu-phone-firefox-os-linux-iphone-androi-103206
[21:14] toddc   Top 5 reasons the Ubuntu Linux phone might make it
[21:14] toddc   http://www.zdnet.com/top-5-reasons-the-ubuntu-linux-phone-might-make-it-7000009721/
[21:14] toddc   Ubuntu 13.04 Desktop Comparison: 6 Desktops, 5 Driver/GPU Combinations
[21:14] toddc   http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=ubuntu_raring_desktops1&num=1
[21:15] toddc   The Perfect SpamSnake - Ubuntu Jeos 12.04 LTS Precise Pangolin
[21:15] toddc   http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-spamsnake-ubuntu-jeos-12.04-lts-precise-pangolin
[21:15] toddc   Ubuntu Mobile Shows The Way For The Whole CE Industry
[21:15] toddc   http://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2013/01/02/ubuntu-mobile-shows-the-way-for-the-whole-ce-industry/
[21:15] toddc   has CES gone downhill ubuntu phone is big but not that big is it?
[21:16] toddc   More fun with Windows 8 UEFI, Secure Boot, Fedora and Ubuntu
[21:16] toddc   http://www.zdnet.com/more-fun-with-windows-8-uefi-secure-boot-fedora-and-ubuntu-7000009292/
[21:16] toddc   $17,000 Linux-powered rifle brings “auto-aim” to the real world
[21:16] toddc   http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/01/17000-linux-powered-rifle-brings-auto-aim-to-the-real-world/
[21:16] toddc   The Bad news we no longer have the use of OneNeck to Host our severs.
[21:17] toddc   The current plan
[21:17] toddc   is to attempt to get our own rack at the same same location. I will be attempting this monday
[21:17] toddc   but until futher notice our severs are offline and removed and stored here. And we will be open to other ideas as this unfolds. And we hope to be back up this week.
[21:17] TRG     I'm not into this new ubuntu phone thing but I think I could get down with the firefox OS
[21:18] toddc   azloco.com is Down
[21:18] toddc   azloco.org is Down
[21:18] toddc   lugy.com is down
[21:18] TRG     you know you want that linode!
[21:18] TRG     I'll try to fire it up tomorrow
[21:18] ArchFan89       find a vps
[21:18] xHans   toddc: need a place to host the sites ( but not hardware )?
[21:18] TRG     guarantee it will be up by tuesday
[21:19] toddc   I will know more mid week after I talk to Oneneck tomorrow
[21:19] TRG     whats your email toddc I'll send you the credentials
[21:19] toddc   toddc@azloco.com
[21:20] TRG     email hosting still works?
[21:20] xHans   TRG: he uses magic
[21:20] xHans   or toddc has been wondering why he hasn't been getting any email
[21:20] toddc   xHans that may be the next option but when we have everything built and ready and working as the class projects
[21:22] toddc   many involved in the projects enjoyed A-Z build with donated parts and being able to install rack and boot
[21:22] toddc   JOB LIST
[21:22] xHans   Tux keyboard at ZAReason: http://zareason.com/shop/Lighted-Tux-Keyboard.html
[21:22] toddc   Senior Network Engineer at our Teams Data center they have several openings to fill
[21:22] toddc   jobs@oneneck.com
[21:22] toddc   Several openings at Limelight Networks
[21:22] toddc   http://www.limelight.com/company/careers/
[21:23] xHans   may I say something about those?
[21:23] toddc   yes
[21:23] xHans   as toddc said, Limelight Networks is hiring
[21:23] xHans   Mostly sysadmins, but also network engineer ( lots and lots of routers ), managers and NOC
[21:23] xHans   Some of the jobs: http://lists.phxlinux.org/lurker/message/20130109.200841.4cebea1d.en.html and http://lnkd.in/nXPn9G and http://lnkd.in/4rJNSb
[21:23] TRG     lol @ http://www.winextra.com/tech/hardware/windows-phone-bsod-spotted-in-the-wild/
[21:24] xHans   most do not require working in Tempe, but NOC must be on site in Tempe
[21:24] _ericcc wonders about the limelight noc, any jr/green positions open?
[21:24] xHans   if you're interested, contact me
[21:24] TRG     YHGTBFKM! http://cultofandroid.cultofmaccom.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/BAKUzguCIAADOjd.jpg
[21:24] xHans   _ericcc: yes!
[21:25] xHans   also, a recruiter who I might have recently been working with has started at a new company that is hiring, I will pass on info when I have it
[21:25] xHans   toddc: ok, danke
[21:25] toddc   +1 _ericcc add my support for him xHans
[21:25] xHans   toddc: ok
[21:25] xHans   _ericcc: please get me a resume
[21:25] _ericcc xHans, can I have your contact info?
[21:26] _ericcc I can ship that resume out to you tonight
[21:26] xHans   _ericcc: no
[21:26] xHans   _ericcc: see the pvt msg and get me your contact info, I'll send you the most accurate job description I have
[21:27] toddc   Technical Operations Analyst at Athletes Performance
[21:27] toddc   http://www.ziprecruiter.com/job/Technical-Operations-Analyst/2a5fa771/?
[21:27] xHans   toddc: that's all the job stuff from me, thanks for giving me a chance to pipe up
[21:27] toddc   anytime thanks
[21:28] toddc   my new linux app of the week
[21:28] toddc   nmon
[21:28] toddc   http://nmon.sourceforge.net/pmwiki.php
[21:28] toddc   ANDROID APP PICK
[21:28] toddc   XBMC Server
[21:28] toddc   https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hogdex.XbmcServerFree&feature=nav_other#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDYsImNvbS5ob2dkZXguWGJtY1NlcnZlckZyZWUiXQ..
[21:29] toddc   UBUNTU HOUR
[21:29] toddc   Thursday January 31 is the next Ubuntu Hour at Extreme Bean in Tempe southern and McClintock
[21:29] toddc   http://xtremebeancoffee.com
[21:29] toddc   this a 1-2 hour social hour to meet new/old users and chat about linux and open source. Stop by and say hi!!
[21:29] toddc   TEMPE SERVER INSTALLFESTS
[21:30] toddc   The next Server Emphasis Installfest will be Saturday January 9 at UAT 10AM to 4M 2625 W Baseline Rd 85283 Room 208 across the street from Fry's Electronics enter from the center corridor front building we will do desktops/laptops as time permits
[21:30] toddc   this Sat!!!!! be there
[21:30] toddc   Tagose planning and development meeting on February 9 10am-4 pm 2625 W Baseline Rd 85283 Room 208 across the street from Fry's Electronics
[21:30] toddc   For more info see
[21:30] toddc   AzloCo.com calender at http://www.azloco.com/?q=node/28 but it is no longer there
[21:31] toddc   TEMPE INSTALLFEST
[21:31] toddc   Azloco/plug Desktop Emphasis installfest is Febuary 2 at UAT 10am to 4 PM 2625 W Baseline Rd 85283 Tempe across from Fry's Electronics 10AM to 4M 2625 W Baseline Rd 85283 Room 245 48st and Baseline Rd enter from the center corridor front building.
[21:31] toddc   We will also be streaming all events on http://azlocobbb.banditti.com/ but until we get organized
[21:31] toddc   I will start as soon as possible after events start but due to setup time I hope to find others to run it as we get bigger. This will let other's participate and be more active state/world wide but will take time to develop and and get the word out.
[21:31] toddc   If you have time or want to meet any of us or have problems feel free to show up.
[21:31] toddc   UBUNTU TRAINING
[21:32] toddc   January 15 7:00PM intro to QA testing
[21:32] toddc   January 15 9:00PM intro to manual testing Cases Class
[21:32] toddc   Ubuntu offers free online training several time a year
[21:32] toddc   use the program Lernid or #ubuntu-clasroom in IRC freenode
[21:33] toddc   Xhans do have any other classes?
[21:33] xHans   toddc: ja
[21:33] xHans   community college classes start this week ( universities probably do as well )
[21:33] xHans   shell scripting, GNU/Linux network administration and intro to GNU/Linux are among the classes
[21:33] xHans   http://classes.sis.maricopa.edu/index.php?keywords=linux&subject_code=any&all_classes=true&start_hour=any&end_hour=any&startafter=&instructors=
[21:34] xHans   instructors from MCC are regular participants in the LUGs and the LoCo
[21:34] xHans   http://classes.sis.maricopa.edu/index.php?keywords=linux&subject_code=any&all_classes=true&terms%5B%5D=4132&institutions%5B%5D=MCC04&start_hour=any&end_hour=any&startafter=&instructors=
[21:34] xHans   toddc: that's the class info
[21:34] toddc   FUTURE EVENTS
[21:34] toddc   Any thoughts on other events or projects???
[21:35] toddc   xHans do you want to cover the other PLUG events?
[21:36] xHans   sure, danke
[21:36] xHans   The Free Software Stammtisch is this Tuesday night
[21:36] xHans   19:00 at Iguana Macks in Chandler
[21:36] xHans   we will also be discussing job openings this time
[21:36] xHans   http://www.LuftHans.com/Free_Software_Stammtisch#East_Valley
[21:36] TRG     hey Iguana Macks is right by my work!
[21:37] xHans   TRG: there you go, we made it easy just for you
[21:37] TRG     okay I'll go. who all is gonna be there?
[21:37] xHans   come hang out with us Tuesday night
[21:37] toddc   meee
[21:37] TRG     should I bring an SD card or something?
[21:38] toddc   any nes on the Dev meetings?
[21:38] xHans   TRG: sure
[21:38] toddc   news
[21:38] xHans   toddc: Ed has started up a github account. I believe the goal is for the dev group to help with the development of cheese
[21:39] xHans   I do not know about the meetings
[21:39] xHans   oh, one other thing
[21:39] xHans   next month's PLUG east side meeting is on Valentine's Day
[21:39] xHans   while we want people to show up, we also want those of us who might have personal obligations on that day to make sure they plan appropriately
[21:40] toddc   do we know where yet?
[21:40] xHans   toddc: no
[21:40] TRG     trust me none of us have girlfriends/wives
[21:40] toddc   ok we will announce that at a later date
[21:40] TRG     sorry that was supposed to be funny
[21:40] xHans   TRG: believe me, some of us do
[21:40] xHans   
[21:40] toddc   Developer Meeting Thursday Febuary 7
[21:40] toddc   University of Advancing Technology, 2625 West Baseline Road Tempe AZ 85283. This is close to the US 60 and Interstate 10 by Fry's Electronics. Meetings are held in room 245.
[21:41] toddc   is one the plug schedule but I have verified it is still on
[21:42] toddc   xHans Thanks for keeping us up to date on plug/training events and classes
[21:42] toddc   that is all I have any questions or comments or other news or ideas?
[21:43] toddc   or everyone run out and buy a 17000.00 linux rife and have a good evening !!!
[21:43] toddc   Thanks for coming tonight. I will be here a while if anyone needs help or has a question


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