[Ilugc] [JOB] Yahoo! Search Technology - Content Operations
Ever wondered what it takes to build a searchable database out of the wondrous
World Wide Web? Does it excite you to write software that will manage a
five-figure number of machines? Do you believe your software should do the
actual work while you spend your valuable time brainstorming a new software idea
at the snooker table?
We, in the Yahoo! Search Technology Content Operations team, do what it takes to
keep the underlying systems running better and faster in order to keep Yahoo!'s
view of the WWW up-to-date, relevant and fast. If it means seeing a method to
the madness of random disks failing across a very large cluster of machines, so
be it. If it means, we as the gate keepers of the whole setup, have to automate
testing the content building software to meet operating criteria, so be it.
About our team: Our team deploys and ensures smooth running of the Search
Database content generation systems. Ensuring smooth running is a big task by
itself and that involves writing a lot of software tools.
Given the large scale of our setup, traditional problem solving techniques need
to be approached from a new set of angles simultaneously. To give you an
example, a tiny cluster (of a few dozen machines) wouldn't be affected by
failing hard-drives because probability of disks failing on a given machine is
low. However, put thousands of machines into the picture and we now have one of
these improbable events happening pretty frequently! We have about a dozen disks
failing every day and so it definitely pays to find out the causes on a
continuous basis.
Now, we need a few more passionate people who not only have a zeal for operating
large scale systems but also have Automation in their blood. Want to join us?
You should have solid software operations skills with the drive to fix issues as
they arise and the knack to identify needed tools and build those tools
too. Your duties will be focused on:
* Working with the rest of the team in knocking off ad-hoc maintenance tasks
* Having and using the wisdom to take a step back and ask How can we avoid
doing these repetitive maintenance tasks?
* Contributing independently to build tools that keep the search content
building systems up and running
* Communicating by ways of documenting and mentoring in an open-source-like
Development Environment.
Needed Qualifications:
* Proficiency in Perl, Shell Scripting
* Very good knowledge of building web-based dashboards (CGI-Perl, PHP, etc.,)
* Strong understanding of Unix systems and tools
* 3+ years of experience developing Unix tools (in Perl / Shell)
* Strong commitment to jump in and fix issues as they arise
* Decent understanding of Networking concepts
* Excellent trouble-shooting skills
* Excellent Written and Oral skills
* A BE/BS in CS/EE or Equivalent
Good-to-Have:
* Exposure to working on Large scale computing environments and Internet
platforms
* Exposure to Hadoop
* Exposure to AJAX and related Web 2.0 frameworks (YUI, Catalyst, etc.,.)
How to reach us?
1) Please rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 10 on the following:
a) Java
b) C/C++
c) Perl
d) Python
e) HTML, CSS
f) Javascript, AJAX
g) Networking Concepts (*NOT* cabling, configuring routers, etc.,.)
h) Data Structures and Algorithms
i) Shell Scripting
j) Setting up / Maintaining Apache / MySQL
k) SQL
l) Unix / Linux administrative abilities
m) Exposure to dot-com practices and concepts (Logs collection,
aggregation, monitoring, metrics, load balancing, etc.,.)
n) Hadoop / Map Reduce
2) Make a valid JSON hash string containing your self-assessment on
the above 14 areas with the alphabetic index (a, b, c, ... n) as the
key and your rating as the value
Here is an example. For rating yourself 8 on Perl and 7 on
Java you'd include {c: 8, a: 7}. You can leave out areas that you
don't want to rate yourself on.
3) Attach your resume in DOC / HTML / TXT / PDF format along with your
mail. Please DO NOT place any other text in your mail. (rfc822
compatible Signature beginning with a '--' on a newline is okay)
4) Send your mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL.
Thanks for reading through!
-Suraj
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[Ilugc] re: fedora Core 5 installation media
Dear Members, I am in need of fedora core 5 Installation media. Please could any help me in this. cheers Ravi Jaya ___ To unsubscribe, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] with unsubscribe password address in the subject or body of the message. http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
Re: [Ilugc] [OT] Old Computers, Rs. 14 /- per k.g.
Hi Apparently, there is an enterprise where they extract Gold from electronic hardware. They put the PCBs in strong acids, which will dissolve everything except gold and recover the gold used to make the contacts inside ICs in the PCB. Maybe you could try that. AFAIK, this is done in a place called 'Byatrayanpura' in Bangalore. Regards Akarsh signature.asc Description: Digital signature ___ To unsubscribe, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] with unsubscribe password address in the subject or body of the message. http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
Re: [Ilugc] [OT] Old Computers, Rs. 14 /- per k.g.
On Friday 23 May 2008, Thiagarajan wrote: As already informed about clearing very old computers from my school at salem, i have sold 286, 286, and 486 machines for Rs. 14/- per k.g. by next week , few PI, PII with 166 MHz, 233 MHz with 16MB , 32MB RAM will be sold [ for Rs. 16/- per k.g ? ] . There is really no market for these kind of comps. I have several such comps. gathering dust. The best one can do is salvage the working HDDs for reuse but then again given their age they could fail any time. I use them on experimental machines only. -- Arun Khan ___ To unsubscribe, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] with unsubscribe password address in the subject or body of the message. http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
Re: [Ilugc] [OT] Old Computers, Rs. 14 /- per k.g.
As already informed about clearing very old computers from my school at salem, i have sold 286, 286, and 486 machines for Rs. 14/- per k.g. by next week , few PI, PII with 166 MHz, 233 MHz with 16MB , 32MB RAM will be sold [ for Rs. 16/- per k.g ? ] . Few members of this ILUGC contacted me, but all are pre occupied or having some practical difficulties. Since i am in Salem, Tamil Nadu., i can not send the machines to any other place , also , people who need these computer , may not come and get it [ no time and not cost effective ]. My native is namakkal, and i have a 486 machine unused along with monitor. Can you please give me the contact details where i can also sell my old computers? Regards, Senthil Raja ___ To unsubscribe, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] with unsubscribe password address in the subject or body of the message. http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
[Ilugc] [JOB] Yahoo! Search Technology - Content Operations
(Sent once a few hours ago but I guess its lost in transit. So resending...)
Ever wondered what it takes to build a searchable database out of the wondrous
World Wide Web? Does it excite you to write software that will manage a
five-figure number of machines? Do you believe your software should do the
actual work while you spend your valuable time brainstorming a new software idea
at the snooker table?
We, in the Yahoo! Search Technology Content Operations team, do what it takes to
keep the underlying systems running better and faster in order to keep Yahoo!'s
view of the WWW up-to-date, relevant and fast. If it means seeing a method to
the madness of random disks failing across a very large cluster of machines, so
be it. If it means, we as the gate keepers of the whole setup, have to automate
testing the content building software to meet operating criteria, so be it.
About our team: Our team deploys and ensures smooth running of the Search
Database content generation systems. Ensuring smooth running is a big task by
itself and that involves writing a lot of software tools.
Given the large scale of our setup, traditional problem solving techniques need
to be approached from a new set of angles simultaneously. To give you an
example, a tiny cluster (of a few dozen machines) wouldn't be affected by
failing hard-drives because probability of disks failing on a given machine is
low. However, put thousands of machines into the picture and we now have one of
these improbable events happening pretty frequently! We have about a dozen disks
failing every day and so it definitely pays to find out the causes on a
continuous basis.
Now, we need a few more passionate people who not only have a zeal for operating
large scale systems but also have Automation in their blood. Want to join us?
You should have solid software operations skills with the drive to fix issues as
they arise and the knack to identify needed tools and build those tools
too. Your duties will be focused on:
* Working with the rest of the team in knocking off ad-hoc maintenance tasks
* Having and using the wisdom to take a step back and ask How can we avoid
doing these repetitive maintenance tasks?
* Contributing independently to build tools that keep the search content
building systems up and running
* Communicating by ways of documenting and mentoring in an open-source-like
Development Environment.
Needed Qualifications:
* Proficiency in Perl, Shell Scripting
* Very good knowledge of building web-based dashboards (CGI-Perl, PHP, etc.,)
* Strong understanding of Unix systems and tools
* 3+ years of experience developing Unix tools (in Perl / Shell)
* Strong commitment to jump in and fix issues as they arise
* Decent understanding of Networking concepts
* Excellent trouble-shooting skills
* Excellent Written and Oral skills
* A BE/BS in CS/EE or Equivalent
Good-to-Have:
* Exposure to working on Large scale computing environments and Internet
platforms
* Exposure to Hadoop
* Exposure to AJAX and related Web 2.0 frameworks (YUI, Catalyst, etc.,.)
How to reach us?
1) Please rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 10 on the following:
a) Java
b) C/C++
c) Perl
d) Python
e) HTML, CSS
f) Javascript, AJAX
g) Networking Concepts (*NOT* cabling, configuring routers, etc.,.)
h) Data Structures and Algorithms
i) Shell Scripting
j) Setting up / Maintaining Apache / MySQL
k) SQL
l) Unix / Linux administrative abilities
m) Exposure to dot-com practices and concepts (Logs collection,
aggregation, monitoring, metrics, load balancing, etc.,.)
n) Hadoop / Map Reduce
2) Make a valid JSON hash string containing your self-assessment on
the above 14 areas with the alphabetic index (a, b, c, ... n) as the
key and your rating as the value
Here is an example. For rating yourself 8 on Perl and 7 on
Java you'd include {c: 8, a: 7}. You can leave out areas that you
don't want to rate yourself on.
3) Attach your resume in DOC / HTML / TXT / PDF format along with your
mail. Please DO NOT place any other text in your mail. (rfc822
compatible Signature beginning with a '--' on a newline is okay)
4) Send your mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL.
Thanks for reading through!
-Suraj
--
Home: http://sunson.in/
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[Ilugc] [Jobs][Commercial] Linux Administrator Opening
Hi, EBS (http://www.ebs.in), a leading, PCI certified Payment Solutions Provider in India is looking for an able Linux Administrator. They run a small cluster of Linux (CentOS) systems and it is currently configured for high availability/redundancy. The hired admin's job is to keep the system running in good health. The system is currently well documented. The job is based out of Chennai. If you have 2-6 years of experience administering Linux systems, please mail nishanth [at] ebs.in with your profile. Experience in dealing with mission critical systems a huge plus, though not mandatory. Regards, -- Shuveb Hussain B I N A R Y K A R M A Chennai, India. Phone : +91 44-64621656 Mobile: +91 98403-80386 http://www.binarykarma.com ___ To unsubscribe, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] with unsubscribe password address in the subject or body of the message. http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
[Ilugc] Talk
Hi, Luis Rodriguez, one of the hackers behind ath5k, the reverse engineered open source driver for Atheros' wireless chipsets is in Chennai. He is willing to give a talk at the next lug meeting. If a slot is available and his talk can be accommodated, I can get the details about the topic. Can the organizers of the next meeting confirm if this is possible ? Sujith -- http://sujith-m.blogspot.com ___ To unsubscribe, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] with unsubscribe password address in the subject or body of the message. http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
Re: [Ilugc] [OT] Old Computers, Rs. 14 /- per k.g.
On Fri, May 23, 2008 at 3:13 PM, Akarsh Simha [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Apparently, there is an enterprise where they extract Gold from electronic hardware. They put the PCBs in strong acids, which will dissolve everything except gold and recover the gold used to make the contacts inside ICs in the PCB. And the depleted(!) acids how is it disposed? Its better not to use this service and contribute to poisoning the env. Just let the machines lie as is till someone finds a way to dispose them off safely. Maybe a space ship that will get rid of these ejunk in outer space!! regds, mano -- After spiderman foils a crime who clears the cobwebs? ___ To unsubscribe, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] with unsubscribe password address in the subject or body of the message. http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
Re: [Ilugc] [OT] Old Computers, Rs. 14 /- per k.g.
On Fri, May 23, 2008 at 10:27 PM, Akarsh Simha [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And the depleted(!) acids how is it disposed? I don't know how they are disposed. Possibly they are reused till they are useless and then neutralized with alkali and thrown away, in which case it should be safe. However, in case you do plan to use this service, you should probably find out how they are disposing the acid and ensure that it is environment friendly. The problem is that the gold recovered by such methods is simply not enough to finance waste treatment. Otherwise the corporates would've entered it by now. So, my guess is that the wastes are just dumped into the sewers! Even if the acids are neutralized with alkalies, the resultant solution will still have very very high dissolved solids content that it will be beyond environmentally safe limits. Not to mention the nickel, cadmium etc that are found in electronic circuits and to dissolve which the acid was originally used. Really, these are very very 'inconvenient truths' the tech industry would like to wish away :-) Request you all to watch that movie. Its been on TV for some weeks now. regds -- We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors, we borrow it from our Children. - Chief Seattle ___ To unsubscribe, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] with unsubscribe password address in the subject or body of the message. http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
Re: [Ilugc] [OT] Old Computers, Rs. 14 /- per k.g.
This service is actually illegal. India ratified the basel convention long back, and this industry is a grey market op. Oh! Interesting. How come they still continue despite media publicity? Hasn't nobody raided them? Regards Akarsh ___ To unsubscribe, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] with unsubscribe password address in the subject or body of the message. http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
Re: [Ilugc] [OT] send mail to huge contacts
On Friday 23 May 2008, Shrinivasan T wrote: Friends. I have around 1000 contacts in my gmail. I wish to send a newsletter to them weekly. Tell them your intention and ask them for opt in instead of just sending them every week (and possibly ticking them off). Did you intend to send them from GMail? Look for list server like mailman. Is there any way, to send without making myself as SPAM? SPAM is in the eye of the receiver. Depends on the contents of your newsletter. If you are peddling something then certainly most would construe it as SPAM. -- Arun Khan ___ To unsubscribe, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] with unsubscribe password address in the subject or body of the message. http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
Re: [Ilugc] [OT] How TV , Mobile and Computers are interfaced
On Sat, May 24, 2008 at 12:00 AM, sivaji j.g [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My question is how thing works ? what is that 5657 represents mobile phone or computer ? what are all the protocols involved ? how the sms is received and processed ? 5657 is a short code provided by the Telco. Note that you need to procure a short code from every provider -- Airtel, Reliance, RPG, etc. so they can route the SMS destined for that short code to your end. If you are handling a large volume of SMS, then it's best that the Telco directly routes the SMS to your computer. You don't need a cell phone at your end. However, your computer needs to support the appropriate SMS routing/delivery protocols -- TAP, SNPP, UCP, etc. Once the SMS is delivered to your computer, you can parse it and take any action you desire. If you just want to test this with a low volume of SMS messages, then just plug any compatible cell phone to your computer with the appropriate software. Eg. A nokia phone with gnokii. - Raja ___ To unsubscribe, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] with unsubscribe password address in the subject or body of the message. http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
Re: [Ilugc] [OT] Old Computers, Rs. 14 /- per k.g.
- Original Message From: Akarsh Simha [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Ilugc] [OT] Old Computers, Rs. 14 /- per k.g. AFAIK, this is done in a place called 'Byatrayanpura' in Bangalore. Regards Akarsh Moore Market Chennai also. regards devafree ___ To unsubscribe, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] with unsubscribe password address in the subject or body of the message. http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
[Ilugc] South Africa appealed to ISO on OOXML approval
The national body of South Africa (SABS), as a P member of JTC 1, hereby submits an appeal against the outcome of the fast track processing of DIS 29500 Office open XML. This is based on the procedures followed before and during the ballot resolution meeting (BRM) held from 25 to 29 February 2008 to discuss the comments submitted on the fast-tracked DIS 29500 and the proposed responses from Ecma. Read the full letter from http://www.noooxml.org/forum/t-61468/south-africa-appeals-against-ooxml-call-your-standards-body-now Can we get BIS to back this appeal, considering it has voted no and raised concerns about the process? Cheers Praveen -- പ്രവീണ് അരിമ്പ്രത്തൊടിയില് GPLv2 I know my rights; I want my phone call! DRM What use is a phone call, if you are unable to speak? (as seen on /.) Join The DRM Elimination Crew Now! http://fci.wikia.com/wiki/Anti-DRM-Campaign ___ To unsubscribe, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] with unsubscribe password address in the subject or body of the message. http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
[Ilugc] how share a folder in ubuntu to windows network
HI, I am using ubuntu FF and i want to share a folder onto my windows network,I am newb and i am not able to share the folder on Windows network(it does not have a domainonly connected via workspace) Plz help to share the folder Thanks in advance -- Sam Sharma The road to success??.. Is always under construction. ___ To unsubscribe, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] with unsubscribe password address in the subject or body of the message. http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
