[Eug-lug] yes, it's that day

2008-03-31 Thread Mr O
Don't forget to visit Thinkgeek.com for the latest in stuff you can't have. Other than that, sodas are at a low point being no more than 4 of any one type. Pretzels are still sufficient while other snacks are depleted. That's the headline running into Thursday night. That be all, Mr O. P.S. You

[Eug-lug] ubuntu 7.10

2008-03-31 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I installed Ubuntu 7.10 on a laptop with a broadcom 43xx wireless card. When I tried to start the wireless connection I heard a pop and the laptop stopped working. There was a bunch of white crud on the hole over the fan after blowing out with compressed air the laptop works but the wireless i

Re: [Eug-lug] Opinion Poll: General security issues for Linux novices

2008-03-31 Thread kj...@clearwire.net
As long as the box is behind a basic firewall I would use straight ubuntu and not worry about antivirus. The WRT54G does NAT which gives basic protection which I think most readers agree is more than enough for a single home system, however for those who have extra boxes and an interest in comp

Re: [Eug-lug] Opinion Poll: General security issues for Linux novices

2008-03-31 Thread Edward Craig
On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 1:04 PM, BB <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hey all > > Next week I finally get some time off, so I've decided to get my computers > in order; at least as far as Internet use goes. This is all probably a moot > point, since I'm going to start using Linux exclusively anyways, b

[Eug-lug] Opinion Poll: General security issues for Linux novices

2008-03-31 Thread BB
Hey all Next week I finally get some time off, so I've decided to get my computers in order; at least as far as Internet use goes. This is all probably a moot point, since I'm going to start using Linux exclusively anyways, but I was looking for an up-to-date opinion on the matter. So: Given Ub

Re: [Eug-lug] Recent report of vulnerabilities in Linksys WRT54G routers

2008-03-31 Thread BB
This brings me to a Generalized technical issue...how secure am I? I think I'll start a new thread (if I use that term correctly) with a new post titled "Opinion Poll: General Security issues for Linux novices" Brian On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 2:44 PM, silver <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Since re

[Eug-lug] ANNOUNCEMENT: April PLUG Meeting

2008-03-31 Thread David Mandel
MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT The Portland Linux/Unix Group will meet 7 PM Thursday Apr 3, 2008 at Portland State University