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LinkedIn KCLUG Group
by Jim Herrmann 23 Dec '10

23 Dec '10

If you're on LinkedIn, you can join our KCLUG group on there. http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Kansas-City-Linux-User-Group-904637 See you there, Jim

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Virtual Technology
by Jim Herrmann 23 Dec '10

23 Dec '10

Do I have this right? NX is a technology that makes remote X windows perform better. So you can use NX to have, say, hundreds of people logged in and running applications on big honkin Linux server and the applications would be work pretty responsively. So, in a sense, this setup would be a bit like Citrix, only a hell of a lot cheaper? Is there a better open source equivalent to Citrix? I couldn't find it with just a few minutes on Google. NX seems like it might make the same thing possible. Are there tools to manage those hundreds of users logged in like there is with Citrix? Xen appears to be the open source equivalent to VMWare? Then there's KVM too, right? Just exploring possibilities here and trying to get my mind around the open source virtualization world. Let me know what you think. Peace, Jim

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Setting up a UI on industrial control machines.
by Jon Pruente 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

I've got a line on someone local who needs a person to set up the user interface on an industrial machine, eg. on a PLC. I have no idea about the language they're using but they already have someone doing the main programming and they just need someone to build the UI. I don't think it's terribly complex but the programmer doesn't want to do it. Contact me and I can pass along email or phone numbers. Jon.

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Linux for small business
by Jim Herrmann 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

Anyone who has some experience with setting up a Linux environment to support a small business, and might be interested in some contract work (nothing firm yet), please contact me off list. Use "jim.herrmann" at Google mail. I would like to have a conversation with you. Thanks, Jim

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Drawing/Writing Tablets in GNU+Linux
by Billy Crook 10 Dec '10

10 Dec '10

I'm looking for input from people who have used drawing tablets in GNU+Linux. (I'm not talking about tablet PCs, but about the input device you use with an electronic pen. An example is a Wacom Tablet.) I've used the DigiPro WP8060 USB tablet I got off woot.com some time ago. I thought it was OK, for the $40 it cost me, but I'm now looking for one for annotating work documents. I have used the program 'Xournal', but am also looking for advice if anyone has used similar software. Documents will arrive in docx or pdf format, and need to go out on one of those two as well. I like how Xournal saves all annotation work in a separate .xoj file and allows removal of individual strokes at a later time. This tablet will be used at a desktop, so weight and power are not a concern. It is not likely to be used for artwork, so pressure sensitivity is also not a concern.

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Job Opportunity at Smith Electric
by Bryan C. Wagner 03 Dec '10

03 Dec '10

Our IT department has another position they are working to fill. If you, or anybody in your circles, have the skills and experience to fill this position, please let me know as soon as possible. As for any questions specific to the position, I'm afraid below is all I know. But, I'd be happy to pass them along to the hiring manager. I will be posting this on LinkedIn, as well. Sincerely, Bryan Position 1 : Linux System Admin ======================== We are looking for an experienced Linux technician with the following experience: 1) A minimum of 6 years experience managing a comparable Linux based infrastructure (Ubuntu preferred) 2) Experience running a large mysql resource 3) Experience with java programming is a plus 4) An in-depth knowledge of php and bash scripting 5) Ability to deal with internal and external IT teams on projects Ashiqur Rahman IT Manager SMITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES US CORP 12200 N.W. Ambassador Drive, Suite 326 Kansas City, Missouri 64163 o 816.464.0508 | f 816.464.0510 | e ashiqur.rahman(a)smithelectric.com | w www.smithelectric.com

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Re: WD portable hard drive question
by Jon Pruente 30 Nov '10

30 Nov '10

I didn't see it in an ad and I haven't seen it at that price online. I verified the model last night and it is the newer model with an integrated controller, which may be a source of headaches for using it without their software. It's a "While Supplies Last" display, but it was still mostly full. I wonder if WD was trying to move a large stock of these over Black Friday and even the $50 price tag wasn't enough to sway people over other stuff. Jon. On Sun, Nov 28, 2010 at 9:07 PM, Doug Kelly <dougk.ff7(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Having a lot of personal experience with Micro Center, they will take > it back so long as you keep all of the packaging with it. As for > price matching, they don't have any formal policy, so they may try to > match it, but there's not a guarantee. > > As for Wal-Mart, usually they'll take about anything back for store > credit at a minimum. As always, pay attention to the return policies > very carefully. > > On Sun, Nov 28, 2010 at 6:54 PM, System Phreaker > <systemphreaker(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Walfart isn't to good about letting ppl try stuff out. Microcenter > > does price matching and they're pretty decent about letting people try > > stuff out. So i guess you could take the ad from walmart and see if > > they will price match and let you try it out with a linux or Unix OS. > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "CCCKC" group. > > To post to this group, send email to ccckc(a)googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > ccckc+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com <ccckc%2Bunsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com>. > > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/ccckc?hl=en. > > > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "CCCKC" group. > To post to this group, send email to ccckc(a)googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > ccckc+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com <ccckc%2Bunsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com>. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/ccckc?hl=en. > >

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WD portable hard drive question
by Jon Pruente 28 Nov '10

28 Nov '10

I was browsing the stuff at the Walmart in Lee's Summit and they have the WDBAAA5000ABK ( http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?driveid=700 ) for $50, half MSRP and $10 cheaper than Microcenter. I might stop by again to verify the model number. This is the newer design with the USB controller integrated to the drive's mainboard and some reviews mention a high power draw over the single USB port for some machines. It's also got some sort of VCD thing going with the WD SmartWare crapware on it. Anyone used one of these under Linux or other UNIXy OS and have any tips? The $50 is pretty dang cheap for a half terabyte of portable storage, but it's not cheap enough to have a boat anchor laying around. Jon.

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Gate Rape: Urban Word of the Day
by Brian Kelsay 19 Nov '10

19 Nov '10

Monty discussed this at the after-meeting at IHOP. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Urban Dictionary <daily(a)urbandictionary.com> Date: Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 4:00 AM <http://www.urbandictionary.com> * November 19: Gate Rape <http://list.urbandictionary.com/t/11539478/68042374/35602/0/> * <http://list.urbandictionary.com/t/11539478/68042374/35602/0/> The TSA airport screening procedure. * My sister got gate raped at LAX.*

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The world is coming to and end
by Duane Attaway 09 Nov '10

09 Nov '10

Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to build a robot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQA0m8H5W_M I have now changed my mind.

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