Re: Computer show Saturday, in Manchester
Ben Scott writes: > > On Thu, Aug 16, 2012 at 10:06 AM, Joshua Judson Rosen > wrote: > > http://ncshows.com/ > > I'm amazed they're still around. > > I remember buying an external 9600 BPS modem for someone from one of > the NC Shows. (Or maybe it was KGP. They were both around back > then.) I think I got my first Linux distro from one :) Sadly, I saw *zero* Linux showing at the last show I attended (which, I guess, brings me back to the previous topic...) -- "Don't be afraid to ask (λf.((λx.xx) (λr.f(rr." ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
Re: Happy Birthday to Debian (turning 19 on Thursday)
Mark Komarinski writes: > > On 08/13/2012 05:31 PM, Joshua Judson Rosen wrote: > > http://www.debian.org/News/2012/20120813 > > > > Thursday is Debian's 19th birthday. > > > > Anyone doing anything special? Anyone want to? > > Somewhere I have the first issue of Linux Journal with the announcement > of the Debian project. Maybe I'll dig it out. You should hold a reading! :) -- "Don't be afraid to ask (λf.((λx.xx) (λr.f(rr." ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
Re: Computer show Saturday, in Manchester (was: Prebuilt/turn-key PC options)
On Thu, Aug 16, 2012 at 10:06 AM, Joshua Judson Rosen wrote: > http://ncshows.com/ I'm amazed they're still around. I remember buying an external 9600 BPS modem for someone from one of the NC Shows. (Or maybe it was KGP. They were both around back then.) -- Ben ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
Re: Prebuilt/turn-key PC options
On Thu, Aug 16, 2012 at 8:28 AM, David Rysdam wrote: > After someone asked me where this was, I realized the official name > seems to be "Got Ink 4U". My guideline for avoiding scams is to never > buy things from websites with numbers in their domain names and that > should really go double for brick and mortar stores. But they've been > there for a few years and I haven't had any problems, sooo... Despite the corny name, they're a legitimate local business. As you say, they've been around for several years. I bought a USB/IDE adapter from them once. They've even hosted a Software Freedom Day with GNHLUG. So they're good. -- Ben ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
Re: Prebuilt/turn-key PC options
David Rysdam writes: > > On Thu, 16 Aug 2012 07:32:06 -0400, David Rysdam wrote: > > If you only want an "adequate" laptop with no Windows Tax, I suggest > > buying one used. I did that recently from "Electronics Warehouse" in > > Nashua. They've got many to choose from. > > After someone asked me where this was, I realized the official name > seems to be "Got Ink 4U". My guideline for avoiding scams is to never > buy things from websites with numbers in their domain names and that > should really go double for brick and mortar stores. But they've been > there for a few years and I haven't had any problems, sooo... > > They are near where Building 19 used to be. Google maps also knows the > way. More specifically, they're occupying the building that used to be occupied by Electronic Planet (which was the same sort of place). Right next to where FedEx/Kinkos currently is. Their web-site is (you're right, it looks like a scam, but...): http://www.gotink4u.com/ There's also a video-rental store in Nashua (Video Thunder) which has survived for the past few years by doubling as a `used technology' store. And the pawn shops. -- "Don't be afraid to ask (λf.((λx.xx) (λr.f(rr." ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
Re: [GNHLUG] GNHLUG and Drupal BBQ parties: Sept 8 and Aug 25
Hmm. Interesting webapp. Do we have a volunteer to set it up? For the Aug 28 event: we only need RSVPs - but even that is being taken care of at http://groups.drupal.org/node/243993/signups/list. Note that there's only 6 RSVPs for this date. The Sep 8 event will need it for potluck (what is needed and who is bringing it), as well as RSVPs. --Bruce On 08/14/2012 05:52 PM, Bill McGonigle wrote: > On 08/06/2012 01:43 PM, Ben Scott wrote: >> What : GNHLUG party (with all others welcome) >> Date : Saturday, September 8, 2012 >> Time : Afternoon/evening (exact time TBD) > ... >>Information on the GNHLUG event to follow Real Soon Now. > Would it be useful to set up a Punchbowl to coordinate RSVP's, potluck, etc? > > http://www.punchbowl.com/learn/ > > -Bill > ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
Re: Prebuilt/turn-key PC options
On Thu, 16 Aug 2012 07:32:06 -0400, David Rysdam wrote: > If you only want an "adequate" laptop with no Windows Tax, I suggest > buying one used. I did that recently from "Electronics Warehouse" in > Nashua. They've got many to choose from. After someone asked me where this was, I realized the official name seems to be "Got Ink 4U". My guideline for avoiding scams is to never buy things from websites with numbers in their domain names and that should really go double for brick and mortar stores. But they've been there for a few years and I haven't had any problems, sooo... They are near where Building 19 used to be. Google maps also knows the way. ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
Re: Prebuilt/turn-key PC options
On Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:36:46 -0400, Joshua Judson Rosen wrote: > Do you do, or have you considered doing, anything in the way of whitebox > laptops with straight-up Linux installs (i.e. no Microsoft overhead)? If you want/need a powerful laptop (for, I dunno, portable gaming something?) that runs Linux right from the vendor, I have no advice. If you only want an "adequate" laptop with no Windows Tax, I suggest buying one used. I did that recently from "Electronics Warehouse" in Nashua. They've got many to choose from. I went there with a Debian Live CD. They wouldn't let me use it because I'd burned it myself, but indicated they would have had it had an Official Sticker. http://www.debian.org/CD/artwork/ :) The guy had a Linux Mint CD, though, and we tried a couple of laptops out to make sure everything worked before I bought it. (In fact, I did have trouble with it when I got it home, but I'm pretty sure that's because of a faulty wireless router. It worked fine elsewhere.) It's only a Dell Latitude D600, which is from almost 10 years ago. But I can ssh to my home email, watch videos (online and not), check online maps, etc. More than enough for my modest traveling needs. The only real "problem" is that it only has a 40GB HD, so I can't store much media. But I have effectively doubled that with a $20 USB flash drive and will likely have much more than I really need. ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
