[wplug] [wplug-announce] August 2005 Edition: The Open Pitt

Nathan Marcus latefreight at gmail.com
Thu Sep 1 15:02:26 EDT 2005 

Redunduncy of Locations.  How Linux!

Doesn't sound too bad actually.  Nothing wrong with CMU, but nothing
wrong with CCAC should something arise.

On 8/31/05, Belcher, Christopher B. <cbelcher at ccac.edu> wrote:
> Beth Lynn,
> After reading the recent postings here about the concerns that WPLUG may have in the future over a meeting site, I thought that it may be possible to arrange to have space at CCAC to hold these meetings if CMU's space becomes unavailable. I can't promise anything, but I would be willing to investigate the issue. There would certainly be plenty of parking on the weekends, as well as the bonus of an easily-accessible location. Let me know what you think.
> Christopher Belcher
> Professor, CIT
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From:   wplug-bounces+cbelcher=ccac.edu at wplug.org on behalf of Beth Lynn
> Sent:   Wed 8/31/2005 5:52 PM
> To:     wplug at wplug.org
> Cc:
> Subject:        [wplug] [wplug-announce] August 2005 Edition: The Open Pitt
>                                THE OPEN PITT
>        What's cooking in Linux and Open Source in Western Pennsylvania
> 
> ===========================================================================
> Issue 15                        August 2005
> www.wplug.org
> ===========================================================================
> 
> In this issue:
>    Ohio LinuxFest 2005 Preview
>    July Roundup
>    From the Editors: Software Freedom Day
>    Bylaws Update
> 
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
>                                 Coming Events
> 
> Sep. 10: General User Meeting.  Topic: Linux on the XBox.  10am to 2pm,
>           1507 Newell-Simon Hall, CMU
> Sep. 17: Installfest.  10am to 5pm, 1507 Newell-Simon Hall, CMU
> Oct. 1:  Ohio LinuxFest 2005.  Columbus, Ohio: see
>           <http://www.ohiolinux.org/> for details
> Oct. 15: General User Meeting/Nomination Meeting.  10am to 2pm, 1507
>           Newell-Simon Hall, CMU (date tentative)
> Sep. 17: Installfest.  10am to 5pm, 1507 Newell-Simon Hall, CMU (date
>           tentative)
> 
>                      The public is welcome at all events
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
> 
> Ohio LinuxFest 2005 Preview
> 
> When you examine the recent history of the Browns and the Bengals,
> especially when compared to the Steelers, the state of Ohio doesn't come
> out looking too well.  But even if football isn't their forte, they
> certainly know how to put on a first-class Linux gathering.
> 
> Now in its third year, Ohio LinuxFest continues to grow.  Drawing from all
> over Ohio, the surrounding states, and Canada, it will take place this
> October 1st at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.  The new venue was
> selected to handle the anticipated increase in attendance.
> 
> What follows is a sampling of the speakers booked so far and their subject
> matter.  Some of the details are subject to change, but this should be
> reasonably close to the final lineup.  To get the most up-to-date
> information on speakers, the conference site, hotels, and how to register
> for the event, see the LinuxFest web site at <http://www.ohiolinux.org/>.
> 
> KDE
> Aaron Seigo of Trolltech and the KDE project will give an overview of KDE
> 3.4 and its applications oriented for the desktop user.  He'll also
> uncover
> some of the hidden treasures of KDE, useful tools and applications you may
> have never heard of.  There will also be a sneak peek at the upcoming
> version 3.5.
> 
> Symphony OS
> The purpose of the Symphony OS project is to provide a more intuitive and
> easier to use Linux desktop experience.  Project founder Ryan Quinn will
> discuss this distribution and its unique Mezzo Desktop Environment.
> 
> Ubuntu
> Billed as "Linux for human beings," Mark Shuttleworth's Ubuntu project has
> rocketed to immense popularity in the span of less than a year.  Jorge
> Castro will introduce the Ubuntu concept and distribution.  He will also
> preview the new features and improvements in the upcoming Breezy Badger
> release, due out in October.
> 
> Linux Terminal Server Project
> The Linux Terminal Server Project is one of the more mature systems for
> setting up a network of thin clients, where users' lightweight machines
> act
> as displays for programs running on a server.  This arrangement allows
> great flexibility while retaining centralized control and management.
> Founder Jim McQuillan will share from his over twenty years of experience
> with UNIX and networking, ten of those working with Linux.
> 
> High Availability Infrastructures
> David J. Coulson of N2Net will explain how Linux can provide high-uptime
> network services at low cost.  He'll show how to maintain a fully
> redundant
> network environment, build a highly available IP router, and expand upon
> existing infrastructure with Linux devices.
> 
> Virtualization Technologies
> Virtualization is a hot topic today, with software like Xen and VMware
> being used to create virtual machines for increased security, rapid
> provisioning, and maximizing server utilization.  Ram Rao of Hewlett-
> Packard will discuss his work with Linux and open source solutions for
> mission-critical enterprise applications.
> 
> AstLinux
> A brief introduction to AstLinux, an open-source telephone PBX built with
> the popular Asterisk software.  Creator Kristian Kielhofner will be your
> tour guide as we explore its features, design, and how it can be used to
> solve interesting telephony needs.
> 
> Mainframe Linux
> Scott Courtney of Sine Nomine Associates will cover how Linux runs in
> virtual hardware on IBM S/390 and z/Series mainframes.  We'll investigate
> its features and benefits relative to other system architectures.  He will
> also discuss some of the practical challenges of managing a virtual server
> farm.
> 
> BatchLogin
> BatchLogin is a tool for managing connections to servers in a
> heterogeneous
> environment.  Author Paul Ferris of Westfield Insurance (who also has over
> a decade of experience in the Linux community) will review its
> capabilities
> and how it can help overworked system administrators keep their sanity.
> 
> Digital Forensics
> Detective Sergeant Michael Harrington of the Michigan State Police
> Computer
> Crimes Unit will cover the use of Linux for digital forensic
> investigation.
> Topics will include conducting investigations for presentation in a court
> of law and the interface of the private sector with law enforcement.
> 
> Threat Management
> Linux is increasingly used in high-security applications.  Alex Quinonez
> of
> Astaro Corporation will discuss applying a layered approach for complete
> perimeter security using Linux.  This is done under a model of Unified
> Threat Management.
> 
> Hula
> Growing out of Novell's Netmail project, Hula's goal is to be a fun and
> easy to use open-source calendaring and mail server.  Joe Gasiorek,
> student
> at Western Michigan University and Novell intern, will explore its
> capabilities and progress so far.
> 
> Deploying Open Source in Schools
> Kim Brand of Server Partners, LLC will share experience from successfully
> deploying file servers, mail servers and thin client solutions in public
> and private Indiana schools.  Volunteers will learn where open source
> software makes the most sense and how they can help effectively.
> 
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
> 
> July Roundup
> 
> Jul. 9 General User Meeting: Several WPLUGers delivered a series of
> presentations on various Linux and BSD distributions.  Chris Ott gave a
> brief introduction, describing what a distribution is and the
> characteristics tending to distinguish them.  Duncan Hutty covered the
> Gentoo Linux distribution.  Its claim to fame is that users typically
> build
> it from source with the Portage system, resulting in the software being
> optimized for each particular machine.  A demonstration of Mandriva
> (Mandrake) Linux was given by Vance Kochenderfer, showing off its package
> management and administrative tools.  Jonathan Billings reviewed the fast-
> growing Fedora project, concentrating on its philosophy and its origins as
> an offshoot of Red Hat Linux.  The many abilities of the Knoppix Linux
> live
> CD were discussed by Beth Lynn Eicher, from its use as a rescue tool to a
> convenient portable desktop system.  Bill Moran finished up with FreeBSD,
> another UNIX-like system with roots nearly thirty years old. He went over
> FreeBSD's development process, the Ports system for installing software,
> and the differences in layout between it and a typical Linux system.
> 
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
> 
>   From the Editors: Software Freedom Day
> 
> September 10 is being celebrated worldwide as Software Freedom Day
> to educate the public about Free and Open Source Software.
> 
> Organizers hope to spread the word about the benefits of running software
> that is not only zero cost, but is also "free as in freedom."  You can get
> in on the action by demonstrating to your friends and relatives the power
> of Free operating systems.  Live CDs like Knoppix and FreeSBIE are ideal
> for this purpose.
> 
> If they're unwilling or unable to give up their proprietary operating
> system, TheOpenCD contains a high-quality collection of applications for
> Windows like OpenOffice.org and Firefox.  It even has a mini version of
> the Ubuntu Linux live CD.  You can get more details and download it from
> <http://www.theopencd.org/>.
> 
> Although not specifically a Software Freedom Day event, WPLUG will host a
> General User Meeting that day with a topic of running Linux on the XBox.
> You'll see how you can take this closed platform and turn it into one that
> runs Free and Open Source software.
> 
> To get the latest scoop on Software Freedom Day activities, take a look at
> the event web site at <http://www.softwarefreedomday.org/>.
> 
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
> 
> Bylaws Update
> 
> As reported in last month's Open Pitt, WPLUG's bylaws are undergoing
> revision.  The timing of this transition has been altered somewhat, and
> this is the currently-planned schedule:
>    October 15: Nomination meeting
>    November 13: Election meeting
> 
> Difficulties obtaining meeting space (see last month's issue) may force
> these dates to be shifted slightly, so check the WPLUG web site for the
> latest details.
> 
> ===========================================================================
> The Open Pitt is published by the Western Pennsylvania Linux Users Group
> <http://www.wplug.org/top/>
> 
> Editors: Elwin Green, Vance Kochenderfer
> 
> Copyright 2005 Western Pennsylvania Linux Users Group.  Any article in
> this newsletter may be reprinted elsewhere in any medium, provided it is
> not changed and attribution is given to the author and WPLUG.
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