## page was renamed from ArizonaTeam/Meetings/MeetingTemplate <> ## Delete the below line after the meeting has been held or the Agenda otherwise finalized. == Log == {{{ [21:00] toddc Welcome to AZLOCO IRC Meeting Please sign in with a +1 [21:00] toddc +1 [21:01] dennisk +1 [21:01] Eric-A +1 [21:01] toddc Feel free to make comments and add input to our meeting at anytime. [21:01] spinrage +1 [21:01] toddc Anyone here new tonight please introduce yourself and tell us a little about yourself? [21:01] toddc I will also be in http://azlocobbb.banditti.com tonight if you want to talk or see me. [21:02] toddc but my flash is messed up so I can only type in there ATM [21:02] toddc News [21:03] toddc http://zareason.com is planning on selling a open source 10 in tablet will dual core ARM [21:03] toddc playterm.org is a great place to see terminal recordings and learn the correct commands [21:03] toddc The Perfect Server - Ubuntu 11.10 [ISPConfig 3] [21:03] toddc http://www.howtoforge.com/perfect-server-ubuntu-11.10-ispconfig-3 [21:03] toddc system load Indicator [21:03] toddc http://askubuntu.com/questions/30334/list-of-application-indicators/37914#37914 [21:03] toddc Ubuntu 11.10 Review : I take it back. Unity is cool. [21:03] toddc http://lunduke.com/?p=1985 [21:04] toddc great reveiw from The Linux Action Show Host [21:04] toddc Now there's a list of Ubuntu-Certified Computers [21:04] toddc liliputing.com/2011/10/now-theres-a-list-of-ubuntu-certified-computers.htm [21:04] toddc Ubuntu One Sync App Released for Windows [21:04] toddc http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/?p=21165 [21:05] toddc Add a ‘Force Quit’ Applet to Ubuntu’s Unity Launcher [21:05] toddc http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2011/10/force-quit-applet-unity-launcher/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+d0od+%28OMG%21+Ubuntu%21%29 [21:05] toddc it works and I do use the force quit more that I would like to! [21:06] toddc Oneiric 11.10 is now released and ready [21:06] toddc I now have access to set up azloco.com email address so if you would like one please contact me! [21:06] toddc At toddc@azloco.com [21:06] toddc TEAM NEWS [21:06] toddc We would like to start several Ubuntu hour events at coffee shop or bars for quick get togethers [21:06] |<-- SlickMcRunFast has left freenode (Quit: Leaving.) [21:06] toddc if anyone would like to find a spot on the west or north please let us know? Dennisk is arranging one at [21:06] toddc the xtream bean in Tempe dates and time to follow [21:07] toddc we should have cd's in 2-3 weeks for 11.10 [21:07] toddc JOB LIST [21:07] toddc In-house IT Specialist (N. Phoenix) Linux based [21:07] toddc job-b6mza-2644977618@craigslist.org [21:07] toddc Systems Administrator (All Phoenix) [21:07] toddc job-emy6w-2641369639@craigslist.org [21:08] toddc UBUNTU TRAINING [21:08] toddc A whole lotta classes the week at Ubuntu classroom from biginner to expert [21:08] toddc all this week see http://people.ubuntu.com/~nhandler/classroom.html for more info [21:08] toddc and use IRC freenode #ubuntu-classroom and #ubuntu-classroom-chat or install lernid [21:08] toddc program to participate. [21:08] toddc get with me if you need help but these classes are real good and free free free [21:09] toddc FUTURE EVENTS [21:09] toddc We are planning a 11.10 Release party for the October 29 installfest [21:09] cakeaz Sorry I am back late [21:09] toddc xHans if you are here do you have any news for us? [21:09] cakeaz I am new [21:09] xHans got a couple things [21:10] xHans ABLEconf in person meeting Tuesday at 18:00, Iguana Macks in Mesa [21:10] toddc welcome cakeaz please tell us a bit about your self [21:10] xHans ABLEconf CFP going out today or tomorrow [21:10] xHans Free Software Stammtisch Tuesday at 19:00, also Iguana Macks in Mesa [21:10] cakeaz Well first of all i live in surprise [21:10] xHans http://www.LuftHans.com/Free_Software_Stammtisch#East_Valley [21:10] cakeaz i am in LPIC training for school level 1 & 2 and DBA training for MySQL [21:10] xHans classes starting this week at the community colleges [21:11] xHans cakeaz: welcome [21:11] cakeaz thank you [21:11] xHans where are you taking classes? [21:11] cakeaz i am 9 weeks into training at Phoenix Computer Academy [21:11] cakeaz its a 9 month course [21:12] cakeaz i do 10 hours of class time each week and 10-15 hours of lab work [21:12] cakeaz so much to take in... its a bit overwhealming [21:12] cakeaz but I am catching on [21:13] cakeaz i thought I might join you all in here to give me some additional resources and perhaps make some new friends [21:13] xHans ok, good luck with it [21:13] toddc welcome to the group and please ask if you have any questions [21:13] xHans user groups are also a good place to ask questions [21:13] cakeaz ty [21:13] xHans toddc: that was all the news from me tonight [21:14] cakeaz most of you all are east valley? [21:14] toddc we have a lot of helpful people here and a lot of training so let us know [21:14] spinrage hey cake, i'm ather attendee of the meeting. [21:14] toddc most are in the east side ATM but it shifts from side to side [21:15] cakeaz hello [21:15] cakeaz ahh good to know [21:15] xHans strongest participation seems to be east valley, but Phoenix groups have people all over the metro area and the LoCo has people all over the state [21:15] Eric-A East Valley rawks,,,,,,,, [21:15] toddc cakeaz: check out out calender of events http://azloco.com/node/28 [21:16] cakeaz well i have 5 years exp working helpdesk internal support at ST Micro before being laid off [21:16] cakeaz got my feet wet in HP-UX [21:16] cakeaz and thats what got me interested in pursuing more for a career as a systems admin [21:17] toddc you have the basics then [21:17] cakeaz yes [21:17] cakeaz class is teaching primarly for Centos [21:17] cakeaz but i have 4 other builds i am working on my home pc via virtual box [21:18] dennisk Not surprising [21:18] cakeaz fedora ubuntu and opensuse [21:18] toddc check out the online classes and the server installfests and and after the new year we be doing more security classes again [21:18] cakeaz excellent [21:18] cakeaz i look forward to i [21:18] cakeaz it [21:19] toddc for quick help there is usually someone here to help [21:19] xHans cakeaz: check 2wire and PetSmart for west valleyish tech jobs [21:19] cakeaz i am not looking for work currently [21:19] toddc due being out of town that is about all I have dennisk did you have anything? [21:19] xHans ok [21:20] cakeaz the school i am in is paid for by the DES through the TAA program [21:20] xHans TAA? [21:20] dennisk Hans said it. Classes start at MCC tomorrow. [21:20] cakeaz if i start working i will have to pay for it myself and its quite expensive [21:20] spinrage cake, i live up near deer valley airport. [21:20] cakeaz Federal Trade Assistance Act [21:20] cakeaz my job was moved overseas [21:20] xHans ah [21:21] cakeaz extended unemployment benifits basicly which includes up to $20k of re-employment training. [21:21] toddc note we have been wanting to get a ubuntu hour started up there! hint hint [21:21] Eric-A that sucks [21:21] xHans could that training be done at a community college? [21:21] cakeaz its paying for this class and unemployment during [21:21] cakeaz its a very comprehensive class lots of hands on [21:22] cakeaz very small class of only 5 people [21:22] xHans not trying to convince you to mover, rather trying to find out if we should contact DES about our classes [21:22] cakeaz so lots of face time with our professor [21:23] cakeaz its a Linux/Mysql admin class [21:23] cakeaz 9 weeks in so far [21:23] toddc I need to unload car so I will be back later see every one later [21:23] xHans that's a lot to teach in 9 weeks [21:24] cakeaz its a 9 month course hans [21:24] cakeaz i am only 9 weeks in [21:24] Eric-A later todd [21:24] xHans oops, internal unit mismatch [21:24] cakeaz finishing up in april-may of 12 [21:24] xHans 9 months is more reasonable [21:24] cakeaz yes [21:25] xHans especially if you're experimenting on your own [21:25] cakeaz 9 weeks would be ridic [21:26] dennisk Good luck, cakeaz. Gotta run. [21:26] dennisk bye all [21:26] <--| dennisk has left #Ubuntu-US-AZ [21:26] Eric-A gotta run also, see ya'll later [21:26] cakeaz i look forward to the 28th [21:27] cakeaz i will have to bring my laptop up [21:27] |<-- Eric-A has left freenode (Remote host closed the connection) [21:27] cakeaz perhaps bring a classmate or 2 [21:27] xHans cakeaz: if you have time and want to cross town, come to Stammtisch Tuesday night [21:27] cakeaz I am not sure i can make tues night [21:28] cakeaz heavy class load during the week [21:28] cakeaz can deff do sat [21:28] cakeaz thats an awfuly long drive for a short meeting in the worst traffic [21:29] xHans yeah, didn't think it was likely [21:29] xHans having made that drive, it's 50 miles one way [21:29] cakeaz and funds are tight on my current budget [21:29] cakeaz sorry [21:29] xHans no prob [21:29] cakeaz i would love to but its just not feasable for me atm [21:30] xHans I let people know there are things out there, they decide if they can participate [21:30] cakeaz nice, thank you. [21:31] cakeaz i have a long history of personal pc usage dating back 25 years [21:31] cakeaz just only recently been doing it for a living [21:32] xHans now's a good time to start, lots of jobs in the industry [21:32] cakeaz i have taken quite a liking to linux [21:32] cakeaz love the granularity of it compared to windows [21:33] cakeaz its a bit more high maint to start off and the amount of control is truly dizzying [21:33] xHans link for ABLEconf meeting Tuesday night: http://www.ABLEconf.com/node/102 [21:33] cakeaz but so far i am enjoying the challenge [21:34] xHans I think it's lower maintenance to start since I don't have to spend lots of time updating to eliminate zero day holes and updating anti-virus, etc [21:34] cakeaz i tried contacting folks at the PLUG website but never got any responses [21:35] cakeaz i am glad i stubled upon you all. [21:35] cakeaz i found someone talking about you all in the craigslist linux forums [21:35] cakeaz checked out your website and saw you had an IRC meeting for tonight. [21:36] cakeaz been many years since i had IRC installed. had to dust it off [21:37] cakeaz takes me back to the days i was in the GCC high tech centers on the old WYSE terminals in the pods [21:39] cakeaz what do you do for work Hans do you mind if i ask? [21:39] xHans cakeaz: did you join the PLUG mailing list? [21:40] cakeaz I emailed them but never got a response [21:40] xHans is the PLUG chairman [21:40] xHans emailed where? [21:40] cakeaz on the plug website [21:40] cakeaz i tried contacting 2 months ago back in august [21:40] cakeaz i guess almost 3 months ago [21:41] xHans do you know which email address? [21:41] cakeaz i think i finaly got accepted to the linked in page last month but there has not been much activity on there [21:41] xHans the only contact info that should be on the web site is for the mailing lists and those are self-subscribing [21:41] xHans well, there should also be info about our IRC channel [21:42] cakeaz i am not sure [21:43] xHans actually, I see a contact@, not sure where that goes [21:43] cakeaz i used the contact us link [21:43] cakeaz and entered my name and email address [21:43] cakeaz never recieved any corespondance [21:43] cakeaz the Inquires about PLUG [21:45] xHans hmmm, no idea where that goes [21:45] xHans will take some wet noodles to ABLEconf/Stammtisch Tuesday night for interrogating our web guy [21:45] cakeaz well that is what i did [21:45] cakeaz haha [21:45] xHans ok, thanks for letting me know [21:46] cakeaz i was refered to PLUG by a gentleman from the Apollo group [21:46] cakeaz i did a phone interview with him one time and he seemed very nice and knowledgeable [21:46] xHans cool [21:46] xHans who was it? [21:46] cakeaz said he refers all his admins to plug [21:47] cakeaz i am trying to remember [21:47] xHans most excellent [21:47] xHans Ryan? [21:47] cakeaz it was back in july [21:47] cakeaz i remember he works in a dept where they do buildout from start to finish for sales i believe [21:48] cakeaz they maintain all their own stuff [21:48] cakeaz sepperate from the NOC/SOC [21:48] xHans interesting, will have to ask around [21:49] cakeaz it might have been ryan [21:50] xHans I need to call him anyway, just need to remember to ask him about that group [21:51] cakeaz do you work in IT? [21:51] xHans yup [21:52] xHans I also teach the GNU/Linux classes over at Mesa Community College, which is why I wanted to know if we can get DES to send some people our way [21:52] cakeaz It has to be approved through Arizona Heat [21:52] xHans Arizona Heat? [21:53] cakeaz which http://www.ade.az.gov/arizonaheat/default1.asp [21:54] cakeaz this is what you are looking for [21:54] cakeaz http://azppse.state.az.us/ [21:54] cakeaz i believe all the Community colleges are in there [21:55] cakeaz how in depth is your gnu linux class at MCC? [21:55] xHans we have 4 main classes and several electives [21:56] xHans the main classes give you 16 weeks of sysadm, then also 8 weeks of scripting and 8 weeks of security [21:57] xHans for you, you'd look at Randy Larson's program at Estrella Mountain Community College as that's only pretty far away rather than really far away [21:57] scott_ev damn, I forgot again. someone needs to call me [21:57] scott_ev ... [21:58] cakeaz what shall we call you? [21:58] cakeaz late for dinner? [21:58] cakeaz [21:58] scott_ev inconsistent [21:58] cakeaz xHans [21:58] cakeaz http://www.ade.az.gov/arizonaheat/Courses/Program_list_filtered.asp?returnP=2&County=Maricopa&category=&city=Phoenix&Ptype=Training%20Program [21:58] cakeaz thats a list of all the current programs on the TAA list [22:01] xHans hmm, we don't seem to be listed, will have to follow up on this [22:01] xHans thanks for the info! [22:02] xHans hmm, I think that's Phoenix only [22:02] cakeaz its maricopa county [22:02] cakeaz wait you are right [22:02] cakeaz i did do a phx filter [22:03] cakeaz http://www.ade.az.gov/arizonaheat/Courses/Program_list_filtered.asp?returnP=2&category=&county=Maricopa&Ptype=Training%20Program [22:04] cakeaz thats for all of maricopa county [22:04] xHans searching Mesa institutions from your 2nd link didn't show us [22:04] xHans still waiting for that last link to work [22:04] cakeaz its a bit slow [22:06] cakeaz here is MCC [22:06] cakeaz http://www.ade.az.gov/arizonaheat/Providers/provider_information.asp?returnP=2&County=Maricopa&category=&city=&ID=549&Ptype=Training%20Program [22:07] xHans ok, lots of MCC stuff including the Cisco certs, but not the GNU/Linux stuff, will have to follow up on that [22:07] cakeaz thats all the courses they list [22:07] cakeaz yeah they do not list it [22:07] xHans gonna have to get that fixed [22:07] cakeaz http://www.ade.az.gov/arizonaheat/feedback.asp?sEmailAddr=lpalmer@mesacc.edu [22:08] cakeaz thats your contact person [22:08] cakeaz this is the resource we are given at the unemployment office [22:08] cakeaz for school and resources [22:08] xHans ok, good to know [22:09] cakeaz so if you are not listed then you are missing out [22:09] xHans thanks for all that [22:09] xHans yeah [22:09] xHans ok, gotta do some chores and then prep for $dayjob [22:09] cakeaz it was nice chatting with you [22:10] cakeaz look forward to seeing you on the 28th }}} ---- '''Parent pages:''' [[ArizonaTeam/Meetings]] [[ArizonaTeam]] ---- CategoryArizonaTeam