On 10/31/07, maverick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi guys I don't know what else to try. The funny thing is that > everything I have found says it should work so it must be me. > The wire brodcom card works like a champ. >
I had a thought for emergency meeting topics for KPLUG, whether this be good bad or indifferent. We have a lot of questions about getting hardware/software to work under various Linux distributions, wireless network cards, sound cards etc., and it's usually many people with the same problem. Why not have a meeting where it's explained and/or demonstrated how to get something working? I realize there is the installfest, but not everyone can attend. I was speaking a little with Gus last meeting and he mentioned that he's been writing a lot of BASH scripts lately, I've done some, everyone has at some point. How about people sharing their scripts, maybe some critique on how to better write them by others that are more knowledgable? Or just an ingenious way to do an everyday task? I'm sure all of my scripts could be written better. Maybe a few more newbie topics? Things that would draw new users to the meetings. How to get your ipod or other mp3 player to work in Linux. I have a Zen, it took a few days to figure out how to get songs on it in Linux. Printers can sometimes be daunting... I had trouble with encryption on a wireless router in Linux. The card worked fine, but getting the correct encryption settings between the router and Linux made me just go back to wired. I'm sure there are enough people in the group that own mp3 players that wouldn't mind giving a demonstration, or several demonstrations for different players in one meeting. Maybe a meeting on setting up a secure network at home? What services to disable and what are safe to use. Setting up a Linux firewall box. Several distributions could be discussed. I pass out Linux CDs at work, and I frequently get asked, Why should I run Linux? What advantages would it give me over what's already installed on my system? I would consider myself an average user, maybe power user, sometimes the topics go right over my head, I wouldn't mind having a few meetings aimed at my level or even newbie level. It might even draw a larger crowd and encourage participation from non-regular attendees. If nothing else, if there is no topic one month, how about a brainstorm from the regular users on future topics? I noticed in the Computer Edge magazine that the Installfest is listed, but not the KPLUG meeting. If there are topics ahead of time, it could be listed in there, again, it would draw more people. just my 2cents worth, and I don't mean to step on any toes here. -Judy -- Gossamer Axe [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://gypsy.sytes.net/ -- [email protected] http://www.kernel-panic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/kplug-list
