Re: [PLUG] JAMI
> > > How about Jami ? > > > https://jami.net/ With the exception of a TURN Server, It's refreshing to see a truly distributed network / P2P communication app. I'm by no means a security expert but I like how they handled account management with local crypto keys and blockchain for anonymous account creation and unique usernames that can't be changed. They've also implemented TLS 1.3, ICE and OpenDHT. I also like how they wrote a blog post on Jami's "quirks" for people not familiar with some of the challenges and comprises with a truly distributed / P2P secure communication app. It's these not very "user friendly inconveniences" that become barriers to widespread uptake. Because ultimately we're only afforded the security & privacy that people we communicate with have. I'm very interested to see a security review/audit of Jami. ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
Re: [PLUG] Free Conference Call => "Spotting a a fake web service"
> > > > How about Jami ? > > > https://jami.net/ With the exception of a TURN Server, It's refreshing to see a truly distributed network / P2P communication app. I'm by no means a security expert but I like how they handled account management with local crypto keys and blockchain for anonymous account creation and unique usernames that can't be changed. They've also implemented TLS 1.3, ICE and OpenDHT. I also like how they wrote a blog post on Jami's "quirks" for people not familiar with some of the challenges and comprises with a truly distributed / P2P secure communication app. It's these not very "user friendly inconveniences" that become barriers to widespread uptake. Because ultimately we're only afforded the security & privacy that people we communicate with have. I'm very interested to see a security review/audit of Jami. ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
Re: [PLUG] Free Conference Call => "Spotting a a fake web service"
P2P FTW! (hopefully) On Thu, Apr 2, 2020 at 3:01 PM Rich Shepard wrote: > On Thu, 2 Apr 2020, Nat Taylor wrote: > > > How about Jami ? > > https://jami.net/ > > Nat, > > Looks promising. Thanks for the pointer. > > Rich > ___ > PLUG mailing list > PLUG@pdxlinux.org > http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug > ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
Re: [PLUG] Free Conference Call => "Spotting a a fake web service"
On Thu, 2 Apr 2020, Nat Taylor wrote: How about Jami ? https://jami.net/ Nat, Looks promising. Thanks for the pointer. Rich ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
Re: [PLUG] Free Conference Call => "Spotting a a fake web service"
How about Jami ? https://jami.net/ On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 1:28 PM Ben Koenig wrote: > On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 1:07 PM Mike C. wrote: > > > > > > > One option that was mentioned was FreeConferenceCall.com. > > > > > > Out of curiosity, I casually looked this up via an online search and > was > > > given 2 hits. > > > > > > FreeConferenceCall.com > > > FreeConference.com > > > > > > Both websites appear very similar, but do not obviously reference each > > > other. I do not believe they are the same company despite very similar > > > appearances. > > > > > > I smell bullshit. Someone is copying someone else, and while I don't > know > > > if this is a legitimate attempt at competition or direct attempt to > > deceive > > > users, I'm not using either service. > > > > > > > FreeConferenceCall.com is the original. They've been around for just shy > of > > 20 years. FCC is also open source. > > > > > > > IMO both of these services present a potential for identify theft that > > > goes above my tolerance levels. > > > > > > > Clearly, like anything else, each person has to assess the risks and make > > appropriate choices per the comfort level with the risks. > > > > I generally give preference to Open Source vs closed source and the > longer > > a FOSS application has been used, reviewed and maybe security audited the > > more I generally favor it. > > > > It would certainly be more of a project, but XMPP supports voice & video > > and each participant can use whatever XMPP client their heart desires. > > > > I know riseup.net has secure chatrooms but everyone would need a riseup > > email account. > > > > Rocket.chat has free self-managed, self-hosted server This version is > > fairly feature rich with live streaming, public & private channels and > > multi-factor authentication. > > > > https://rocket.chat/pricing#self > > > > In these strange & interesting times where millions of people are doing a > > lot more online communication and I suspect many very interested parties > in > > said communications, I'd much prefer a self-hosted, self-managed solution > > with as much security, privacy, anonymity as possible > > > > > Adding to the list is the matrix protocol. The details start to go over my > head, but it has been adopted by the KDE community. I've been looking into > setting up a test room and trying the voip/video features, if they exist. > matrix.org > > They still do a lot of the node.js style development that I'm opposed to, > but they have the advantage of backing from more reputable FOSS > organizations. There's a significant difference from saying "we love open > source" and saying "KDE is using us in their project". Their documentation > is also much more straightfoward in terms of what is/isn't possible. > Matrix is interesting is because the protocol is decoupled from the client > and server. This creates more transparency and trust for users. If a > particular client or server is no longer secure (by whatever definition of > secure you subscribe to), just move to a different one. > > Features seem limited, but that could change. > ___ > PLUG mailing list > PLUG@pdxlinux.org > http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug > ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
Re: [PLUG] Thursday morning PLUG (sort-of): Running Virtual Events and Meetups
All, On 4/2/20 5:43 AM, Rich Shepard wrote: On Wed, 1 Apr 2020, Michael Dexter wrote: Several community members will be hosting a panel on "Running Virtual Events and Meetups" at 8AM on Thursday and I plan on attending. I welcome you to do the same. See you there? I would be if my webcam were here. Perhaps some day amazon will get around to shipping it. No need for a web cam... it was six or so presenters and only chat and questions from the audience. And yes that was early. I made note of many good points and will find a place for them. Now I need to plan a virtual wake for a close colleague who has just died of heart attack. :( Check in on your friends and family. Michael ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
Re: [PLUG] Thursday morning PLUG (sort-of): Running Virtual Events and Meetups
Thank you Michael for setting this up or just letting us know about it (depending on your level of participation). I was only able to catch part of it, but that is better than I ever manage for the regular PLUG meetings. For anyone who missed it, the video is up here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V81BfzbBLW4 On Thu, Apr 2, 2020 at 8:41 AM Ben Koenig wrote: > 8AM? In the morning? > > Can I ask why go for a morning meeting? Not everyone is closed due to > COVID-19. There are a LOT of people still scheduled to work, either with > adjustments to their work environment or from home. My company sells > devices used by the military and law enforcement agencies, so at 8AM I am > available for technical support as usual. It seems pretty arrogant to > assume that this situation affects everyone equally. > > Just tossing some empathy out there I'm sure plenty of people feel > excluded from that meeting simply due to the timeframe. > -Ben > > On Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 9:15 PM Michael Dexter wrote: > > > Hello all, > > > > Several community members will be hosting a panel on "Running Virtual > > Events and Meetups" at 8AM on Thursday and I plan on attending. I > > welcome you to do the same. > > > > The overview is here: > > > > > > > https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQOgl4sTetDvQLgtESZ7PgmZ9AyETliCEFXl6sDO7WON-MMFL4ZxkYtCj9uDE7vqGXfWn1c7yBOtgBM/pub > > > > The meeting link is here: > > > > https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/live-event/vfrjrstq > > > > See you there? > > > > Michael Dexter > > PLUG Volunteer > > ___ > > PLUG mailing list > > PLUG@pdxlinux.org > > http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug > > > ___ > PLUG mailing list > PLUG@pdxlinux.org > http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug > ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
Re: [PLUG] Where are cups website files?
Is this printer the HP Color Laserjet 2600n that started printing washed out colors for no reason? On Thu, Apr 2, 2020 at 12:54 AM Michael Barnes wrote: > On Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 9:00 AM Rich Shepard > wrote: > > > On Wed, 1 Apr 2020, Michael Barnes wrote: > > > > > Everything was working fine until I changed routers about six months > ago > > > and had to change the ip address for the printer. Nothing related to > the > > > printer has worked right since. > > > > Michael, > > > > I don't know how Mint does things so my thoughts might not apply. > > > > This looks like a local, LAN, issue. Do you have an /etc/hosts file or > does > > your router hand out local IP addresses via dhcpd? > > > > Can you ping the printer's IP address or hostname? > > > > Do you have an /etc/resolv.conf file? If so, what sayeth it? > > > > Regards, > > > > Rich > > > > It has nothing to do with the network. It is a problem with printing from > this computer. I can ping the printer and I can bring up the printer > config/status web page. It is not communication. It is an hplip/cups issue. > > Michael > ___ > PLUG mailing list > PLUG@pdxlinux.org > http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug > ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
Re: [PLUG] Thursday morning PLUG (sort-of): Running Virtual Events and Meetups
8AM? In the morning? Can I ask why go for a morning meeting? Not everyone is closed due to COVID-19. There are a LOT of people still scheduled to work, either with adjustments to their work environment or from home. My company sells devices used by the military and law enforcement agencies, so at 8AM I am available for technical support as usual. It seems pretty arrogant to assume that this situation affects everyone equally. Just tossing some empathy out there I'm sure plenty of people feel excluded from that meeting simply due to the timeframe. -Ben On Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 9:15 PM Michael Dexter wrote: > Hello all, > > Several community members will be hosting a panel on "Running Virtual > Events and Meetups" at 8AM on Thursday and I plan on attending. I > welcome you to do the same. > > The overview is here: > > > https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQOgl4sTetDvQLgtESZ7PgmZ9AyETliCEFXl6sDO7WON-MMFL4ZxkYtCj9uDE7vqGXfWn1c7yBOtgBM/pub > > The meeting link is here: > > https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/live-event/vfrjrstq > > See you there? > > Michael Dexter > PLUG Volunteer > ___ > PLUG mailing list > PLUG@pdxlinux.org > http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug > ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
Re: [PLUG] Thursday morning PLUG (sort-of): Running Virtual Events and Meetups
On Wed, 1 Apr 2020, Michael Dexter wrote: Several community members will be hosting a panel on "Running Virtual Events and Meetups" at 8AM on Thursday and I plan on attending. I welcome you to do the same. See you there? Michael, I would be if my webcam were here. Perhaps some day amazon will get around to shipping it. Good idea. Rich ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
Re: [PLUG] Where are cups website files?
On Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 11:09 AM Tomas Kuchta wrote: > The Chromebook may be mix up - someone was seeking help with printing on > wrong paper size from Chromebook, and the printer did not like that. > > I thought that I am responding to that Chromebook person. > > Please disregard my conversation on this topic - I do not keep past Plug > posts to be able to retrace my steps and figure it out. > > Apologies, if I caused confusion. > > Tomas Easy to do. No worries. Michael ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
Re: [PLUG] Where are cups website files?
On Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 9:00 AM Rich Shepard wrote: > On Wed, 1 Apr 2020, Michael Barnes wrote: > > > Everything was working fine until I changed routers about six months ago > > and had to change the ip address for the printer. Nothing related to the > > printer has worked right since. > > Michael, > > I don't know how Mint does things so my thoughts might not apply. > > This looks like a local, LAN, issue. Do you have an /etc/hosts file or does > your router hand out local IP addresses via dhcpd? > > Can you ping the printer's IP address or hostname? > > Do you have an /etc/resolv.conf file? If so, what sayeth it? > > Regards, > > Rich > It has nothing to do with the network. It is a problem with printing from this computer. I can ping the printer and I can bring up the printer config/status web page. It is not communication. It is an hplip/cups issue. Michael ___ PLUG mailing list PLUG@pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
