[nlug] [ontopic] General questions, Linux related

2022-06-15 Thread jonnyX
iring minds want to know... For me, I'm wrapping up phase one of my "return to college" experience, and am setting up three Linux servers (one Red Hat, one Debian, and one ??? distro on identical hardware) plus some Cisco gear so I can update a bunch of certs over the summer and into

[nlug] [offtopic] Odd job, not Linux related

2022-06-15 Thread jonnyX
be checking the mindspring one also. Hope everyone is doing well, and with luck I'll be able to start attending meetings again in July. ~~ jonnyX -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NLUG" group. To post to this group, send email to

[nlug] 1099 work, $25/hr, starts Apr 11th

2022-04-06 Thread jonnyX
I'd normally be all over this, but I'm currently without reliable transportation for a few weeks (unless someone has a decent used vehicle for sale). Hit me up at my jon...@mindspring.com address if you want details, contact info, and/or have a used vehicle or sale. ~~ Dru / jonnyX

Re: [nlug] Meetup Group

2021-08-24 Thread jonnyX
I agree. The meetup group will be useful again once we're back to doing in-person meetings at Vaco (and perhaps even a long-overdue installfest or two). ~~Dru -Original Message- From: Sent: Aug 24, 2021 9:40 AM To: nlug-talk@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [nlug] Meetup Group It would

[nlug] Just heard re: Rattle

2021-07-17 Thread jonnyX
are information about cybersecurity threats. He was also the father of two beautiful sons, 6 and 8. I find the world to be profoundly less interesting without you in it, my friend." I'll pass along more info as I get it. ~~Dru/jonnyX PS - Nick sites: http://nicklevay.net/ http

[nlug] free ebook - Linux Administration Cookbook

2019-10-20 Thread jonnyX
Via our pals at https://www.packtpub.com/free-learning until 7:00pm tomorrow (Monday, Oct 21st). ~~Dru -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NLUG" group. To post to this group, send email to nlug-talk@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group,

[nlug] Temp work, Oct 3rd & 4th

2019-09-25 Thread jonnyX
Howdy, Don't know if this would be of interest to anyone, but there's a new IT support company opening up in the Nashville area, and they're looking for people for a 2-day contract gig next week (Thursday, Oct 3rd and Friday, Oct 4th). It's grunt / entry-level work, tear-down/move/re-assemble

[nlug] Linux Journal ceases publication

2019-08-08 Thread jonnyX
Just saw this via the Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts list (a...@ale.org): https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/linux-journal-ceases-publication-awkward-goodbye My reply, if you want to (legally) get all of that lovely/historical content before it vanishes: On Aug 8, 2019 9:31 AM, Jim via Ale wrote:

[nlug] Two free and legal Unix/Linux ebooks

2019-07-17 Thread jonnyX
x27;ve wrapped up my Linux+ certification (tick tock tick tock). Each book has good suggestions for additional reading. ~~jonnyX -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NLUG" group. To post to this group, send email to nlug-talk@googlegrou

[nlug] Looking for some hardware

2019-07-01 Thread jonnyX
older eyes. Email me privately if you've got anything I'm looking for, let me know how much, and I'm happy to pick up items where ever & when ever convenient (except for Tuesday, July 2nd through Thursday, July 4th). Thanks, ~~Dru / jonnyX -- -- You received this message b

[nlug] Re: *** MAY MEETING CANCELLED ***

2019-05-04 Thread jonnyX
to check out candidates. ~~Dru/jonnyX -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NLUG" group. To post to this group, send email to nlug-talk@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nlug-talk+unsubscr...@googlegroups.co

Re: [nlug] Humble Bundle: Linux by Wiley

2019-03-22 Thread jonnyX
On Friday, March 22, 2019 at 9:44:57 AM UTC-5, Jn wrote: > On Fri, Mar 22, 2019 at 9:24 AM jonnyX wrote: >> Now that I'm back online (finally, can't wait to be rid of AT&T), > > So you're switching from AT&T to what? > If you say Comcast, I'll b

[nlug] Humble Bundle: Linux by Wiley

2019-03-22 Thread jonnyX
Now that I'm back online (finally, can't wait to be rid of AT&T), here's the bundle I'd mentioned at the meeting: https://www.humblebundle.com/books/linux-wiley-books Current CompTIA Linux+ with LPIC-1 certification included will be available through October 1st, so the three study guides and t

[nlug] Re: SUSECON 2019 in Nashville

2019-03-22 Thread jonnyX
On Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 6:57:32 PM UTC-5, Jackie Moore wrote: > Am I the only oSUSECON 2019 ne that didn't know this was going to be in Nashville in 10 days? Ouch: https://www.susecon.com/faq.html How much does SUSECON cost and how can I pay? SUSECON 2019 P

[nlug] Looking for a few free/cheap SATA hdds

2019-03-12 Thread jonnyX
Howdy folks, Like the subj: line says, I'm looking to borrow/buy a few extra SATA hdds for my cert lab. Nothing big or new required (I currently have old 80G drives in my boxes, and two are in various stages of failure). Please contact me offlist, I'm happy to pick up items when & where conveni

[nlug] Fwd from Chugalug: SNAP Curious

2019-01-06 Thread jonnyX
Anyone have experience with this? Pros & cons? Seems like a way to lower the bar for linux newbies, but I am wary of ease-of-use risks associated with a centralized app store ecosphere. ~~Dru > From: Michael Harrison <*> > Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2019 09:00:32 -0500 > To: "Cha. Unix Gnu Android Linux

[nlug] Info on new version of CompTIA Linux+

2018-09-11 Thread jonnyX
ication-beta-exam-launches Link to $50 Registration/New Objectives: https://certification.comptia.org/certifications/linux ~~Dru/jonnyX -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NLUG" group. To post to this group, send email to nlug-talk@googl

[nlug] Proposed solution (was re: Locked out of the meeting)

2018-09-11 Thread jonnyX
Print a couple of signs with the cell/text number of an attending volunteer who will open the door for latecomers, and tape a sign to the glass doors on either side of the building. Have a different volunteer each month so no one is stuck with the job. Thoughts? ~~Dru/jonnyX -Original

Re: [nlug] Humble Bundle - Cybersecurity 2.0

2018-07-30 Thread jonnyX
On Monday, July 30, 2018 at 8:59:17 PM UTC-5, Andrew McElroy wrote: > the Applied Cryptography book alone is worth the price of the bundle. "Applied Cryptography" is a classic, but be aware that the somewhat deceptively titled "20th Anniversary Edition" is a 2013 *reprint* of the original 1993

Re: [nlug] IME, Minix, and You

2017-11-15 Thread jonnyX
On Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 2:36:37 PM UTC-6, Andrew McElroy wrote: > I found no evidence of the webserver at this time (but I only started digging as of last night) , but minix does exist. More details soon. Apologies; I thought you said you *had* conformed the webserver. My bad. ~~D -

Re: [nlug] Re: November NLUG meeting topic(s)

2017-11-15 Thread jonnyX
On Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 1:23:29 AM UTC-6, Andrew McElroy wrote: > I am really glad that I am still on this list. > Has everyone seen this: > > Replace Your Exploit-Ridden Firmware with Linux - Ronald Minnich, Google > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iffTJ1vPCSo Yes. It's in the slides

[nlug] Re: November NLUG meeting topic(s)

2017-11-14 Thread jonnyX
the latest exploits and take bets on how long before the internet implodes and civilization collapses. ~~Dru/jonnyX -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NLUG" group. To post to this group, send email to nlug-talk@googlegroups.com To unsu

[nlug] November NLUG meeting topic(s)

2017-11-01 Thread jonnyX
Rush Right Out in a Mad Buying Frenzy! Black Friday is November 24th. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Friday_(shopping) Cyber Monday is November 27th. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyber_Monday What holiday loot of a techie nature do you plan on acquiring? What are you avoiding, and why? In

[nlug] Interesting Humble Bundle item

2017-11-01 Thread jonnyX
Howdy, Humble Bundle currently has a "Cloud Computing" bundle: https://www.humblebundle.com/books/cloud-computing-books The $1 level has an interesting item, in addition to three ebooks: "50% off Mapt Pro Monthly Subscription Access every Packt eBook and Video ever published!" A Mapt Pro month

[nlug] Re: Free ebooks (legal)

2017-11-01 Thread jonnyX
Today's free ebook, in pdf, epub, and mobi: Practical Digital Forensics https://www.packtpub.com/packt/offers/free-learning ~~ Dru Myers, NLUG President -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NLUG" group. To post to this group, send email to nlug-tal

[nlug] Non-free ebooks (legal)

2017-09-28 Thread jonnyX
Security Monitoring Abolute OpenBSD, 2nd edition Practical Packet Analysis, 3rd edition ~~Dru/jonnyX (NLUG President) -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NLUG" group. To post to this group, send email to nlug-talk@googlegroups.com To unsubscri

[nlug] Re: Free ebooks (legal)

2017-09-15 Thread jonnyX
On Friday, September 15, 2017 at 6:22:23 PM UTC-5, Vincent Brown wrote: > Today's free book is Linux Networking Cookbook. Get it while you can. You beat me to it. Claim it here ('til 6:00pm tomorrow, CDT): https://www.packtpub.com/packt/offers/free-learning ~~Dru/jonnyX (N

[nlug] NLUG meeting - Sept 12th, 2017 - NetKotH URLs

2017-09-12 Thread jonnyX
tkoth.html {PN18} ~~Dru/jonnyX (NLUG President) -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NLUG" group. To post to this group, send email to nlug-talk@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nlug-talk+unsubscr...@googlegroups.

Re: [nlug] Memory tester

2017-09-11 Thread jonnyX
bet may be to try a local business that services PCs (Best Buy, Office Depot, etc., if you're desperate). Are there any modern-day equivalents of Javanco, where one can simply walk in with hardware to test & not have to pay a fee? ~~Dru/jonnyX -- -- You received this messag

[nlug] Free ebooks (legal)

2017-08-08 Thread jonnyX
Packt Publishing puts one of their titles online for free every day (registration required, created a new/disposable email address if you're paranoid): https://www.packtpub.com/packt/offers/free-learning No DRM, titles available in PDF, mobi, and epub. Some titles also have a zip archive with

[nlug] August 08 meeting topic - "How I Learned to Live with CentOS 7"

2017-08-08 Thread jonnyX
Nathan Davis with cover the various frustrations he has encountered with CentOS 7 (especially wrt seeming simple tasks like playing mp4s, reading epubs, using Skype, etc.), and how he overcame them More info: https://www.meetup.com/Nashville-Linux-Users-Group/events/235276167/ See y'all in a f

[nlug] Another Humble Bundle

2017-07-18 Thread jonnyX
https://www.humblebundle.com/books/cybersecurity-wiley I look up the titles via Amazon & check the reviews, publication date, etc., before plopping down $$$. Note that you can get the first and second editions of "Security Engineering" free from the author's website: http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~rj

Re: [nlug] Potential Free Hardware for NLUG

2017-07-18 Thread jonnyX
On Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 10:48:15 AM UTC-5, Nathan Davis wrote: > Floyd - Plan is to refurbish them with some RAM and HDD's and donate to the group to have for the study group. I'm watching some lots of cheap RAM & HDD's on eBay. I like that plan. Very generous, and thank you for thinking

[nlug] [banned] NEHA GUPTA

2017-07-06 Thread jonnyX
nityo.com/neh...@nityo.com spamming other tech lists as well. ~~ Dru Myers / jonnyX ~~ NLUG President -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NLUG" group. To post to this group, send email to nlug-talk@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from

Re: [nlug] Network Cabling Infrastructure Design Sr. Engineer || Rhode island , RI

2017-06-28 Thread jonnyX
ivileges. This has been fixed. ~~ Dru Myers / jonnyX (NLUG President) -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NLUG" group. To post to this group, send email to nlug-talk@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nlug-talk+

[nlug] Recruiter spam

2017-06-28 Thread jonnyX
ecking historic posts from these recruiter accounts (and any others I find) when I return from Chattanooga this Sunday night/Monday morning. Unless anyone objects, I'll nuke and ban the accounts that only post spam. ~~ Dru Myers / jonnyX (NLUG President) -- -- You received this mes

[nlug] Re: july or august meeting topic?

2017-06-19 Thread jonnyX
On Friday, June 16, 2017 at 9:38:10 AM UTC-5, Andrew McElroy wrote: > Does NLUG have their July or August talks lined up yet? July: "The End Times are Upon Us: Microsoft Linux" https://www.meetup.com/Nashville-Linux-Users-Group/events/235276164/ August: pending re: June: "Getting started with C

[nlug] Re: Linux+ study session #1 - June 10th

2017-06-09 Thread jonnyX
On Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 7:22:07 PM UTC-5, John Halter wrote: > Question, what's the best option for Saturday as far as a device to bring? I don't have a Linux desktop and I would rather not dual boot my Mac if it's not a huge benefit. I can install a vm and bring that. Not sure what would

[nlug] [FWD] [Dc404-Chat] How to build your own CTF challenge box and CTF training

2017-06-07 Thread jonnyX
FYI. You've heard me talk about this before. I think it's something NLUG should implement. I'll be getting some hands-on experience with it in September at DragonCon, as I'll be assisting Keith in running it for the EFF event track (ie - all things hacker/internet/law). Further info & github r

[nlug] Linux+ resources and June 13th NLUG meeting

2017-06-07 Thread jonnyX
olling, or other disruptions. Suggestions? #3.141592653) Pi; makes a good fake phone number (ten digits) or social security number (nine digits) for places that require that info when you don't want to give it out. Just thought I'd mention that. ~~ Dru Myers / jonnyX ~~ NLUG President -- --

[nlug] Linux+ study session #1 - June 10th

2017-05-16 Thread jonnyX
Hello, Here's the initial info on study session #1. Location: Nashville Software School 500 Interstate Blvd S, Suite 300 Nashville, TN 37210 http://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/ Date: June 10th. This is the 2nd Saturday of the month. Time: Noon to 2:00pm. Tentative breakdown for session #1 is a

[nlug] Re: Linux+/LPIC-1 study group - revised dates and location info - CONFIRMED / FINAL

2017-05-16 Thread jonnyX
Howdy, Here are the final location and time updates for the Linux+/LPIC-1/CentOS7 summer study sessions: Location: Nashville Software School 500 Interstate Blvd S, Suite 300 Nashville, TN 37210 http://nashvillesoftwareschool.com/ Dates: June 10th, June 24th, July 8th, July 22nd, August 12th, Au

[nlug] Re: Cheap Cisco lab in Chattanooga - group buy?

2017-05-15 Thread jonnyX
May 14, 2017 at 11:46:35 PM UTC-5, jonnyX wrote: > > Posted earlier today: > > "I have a massive Cisco Lab that needs a new home or to be sold on eBay. > There is at least 10 routers, 6 switches, fiber channel switches, WIC > cards, cables, and more. Looking to get at lea

[nlug] Cheap Cisco lab in Chattanooga - group buy?

2017-05-14 Thread jonnyX
Posted earlier today: "I have a massive Cisco Lab that needs a new home or to be sold on eBay. There is at least 10 routers, 6 switches, fiber channel switches, WIC cards, cables, and more. Looking to get at least $200 out of it. Pretty sure the PVDM voice modules alone are worth that. My issue

Re: [nlug] Re: Linux+/LPIC-1 study group - revised dates and location info

2017-05-12 Thread jonnyX
On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 3:38:23 PM UTC-5, Howard wrote: > Are you invoking the ghost of NLUG Fearless Leader V1.0, Andy Farnsworth?? Heh, I'd forgotten that bit of info; we need to document our history. You're not a "Futurama" fan? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professor_Farnsworth > My v

Re: [nlug] Re: Need a headcount, please, re: Linux+/LPIC study group

2017-05-12 Thread jonnyX
On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 4:39:23 PM UTC-5, tleeonly wrote: > I know this is probably a dumb question. Is there a charge for these study groups? Not a dumb question at all; if you had to ask, I should probably put it in a FAQ (note to self: solicit help for a Linux+/LPIC-1/CentOS7 group study

[nlug] Re: Linux+/LPIC-1 study group - revised dates and location info

2017-05-12 Thread jonnyX
Professor Farnsworth voice: "Good news, everyone!" We have an embarrassment of riches. The Nashville Software School and the Nashville Public Library are both willing to host us. The following DATES are CONFIRMED at both locations: 10 June 24 June 08 July 22 July 12 August 26 August Those are

[nlug] Re: Linux+/LPIC-1 study group - revised dates and location info

2017-05-11 Thread jonnyX
Professor Farnsworth voice: "Good news, everyone!" I spoke with the Nashville Software School's Director of Operations earlier today. She said they'd "love for NSS to be a part of this and welcome [us/NLUG] to [their] space." There *may* be a conflict with with a new course they're rolling out,

Re: [nlug] Windows 10 running Ubuntu

2017-05-11 Thread jonnyX
On Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 3:30:40 PM UTC-5, Csaba Toth wrote: > That's really great if someone gets to a Windows machine. ~snip~ > My full time dev machine is Linux, but I still use Windows for contracts. Chugalug has a lot of talent; not surprising, as Chattanooga has supposedly has the fast

[nlug] Windows 10 running Ubuntu

2017-05-11 Thread jonnyX
Saw this being discussed on the Chugalug list: "18 things you should know about using Linux tools in Windows 10" by Mary Branscombe, CIO May 10, 2017 7:23 AM PT http://www.techconnect.com/article/3195905/windows/18-things-you-should-know-about-using-linux-tools-in-windows-10.html Might be wor

[nlug] Re: Need a headcount, please, re: Linux+/LPIC study group

2017-05-11 Thread jonnyX
On Monday, May 8, 2017 at 8:29:27 PM UTC-5, jonnyX wrote: > Quick question: Who would be interested in participating in the proposed Linux+/LPIC-1/CentOS7 certification study group this summer? Please either respond here or email me privately by Wednesday. Howdy, Couple of clarificati

Re: [nlug] Re: Need a headcount, please, re: Linux+/LPIC study group

2017-05-11 Thread jonnyX
On Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 9:27:49 AM UTC-5, Cindy wrote: > I am interested, which I replied to the wrong email (one regarding locations). Per your other email, no, it's not too late at all. Tell your friends! > Need more coffee... Thanks for reminding me; time to brew another pot. ~~Dru /

Re: [nlug] Linux+/LPIC-1 study group - revised dates and location info

2017-05-11 Thread jonnyX
On Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 8:31:15 AM UTC-5, Jn wrote: > I suspect Howard's right, but I'll look into it, just to cover all bases. Thanks! "Leave no stone unturned," etc. ~~Dru / jX -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NLUG" group. To post to th

[nlug] Re: Linux+/LPIC-1 study group - revised dates and location info

2017-05-10 Thread jonnyX
I knew I was forgetting a possible location: Adventure Science Center Anyone have any experience booking events with them? ~~Dru / jX -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NLUG" group. To post to this group, send email to nlug-talk@googlegroups.com To

[nlug] Linux+/LPIC-1 study group - revised dates and location info

2017-05-10 Thread jonnyX
I'll be updating this post frequently over the next day or two as I receive replies. I know I have a lot of other updates to post, and I am getting to them (slowly), but I think this needs priority until we have a location conformed. Definite "no"s: Williamson County Library System, Event Hall

[nlug] Installfest!

2017-05-10 Thread jonnyX
When: Saturday, May 20, 2017 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM 10:00 AM load-in & setup Where: East Nashville Beer Works 320 East Trinity Lane, Nashville, TN For you GPS folks: Lat: +36.205193 Lon: -86.763321 Focus will be on installing and configuring CentOS7 in advance of our summer study sessions for the

[nlug] Brief meeting notes - 2017.05.09

2017-05-09 Thread jonnyX
No surprises in elections. Need to attempt to move installfest from May 27th to May 20th due to long holiday weekend (Memorial Day is May 29th - oops). Can't count on NTC to host study sessions, investigating alternate locations (Watkins, public libraries, Make Nashville makerspace, _your_sugg

Re: [nlug] Abridged summary of nlug-talk@googlegroups.com - 16 updates in 4 topics

2017-05-09 Thread jonnyX
On Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 10:15:10 PM UTC-5, Amy Flatt wrote: > Also while you are out stop by and see the space. We are so glad to have such a well equipped MakerSpace. It is a natural hang out for a geeks like us. Amy, when would be a good time to stop by? Sometime Monday, correct? Is any s

[nlug] Re: Amateur Radio Exams This Saturday

2017-05-09 Thread jonnyX
On Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 6:32:48 PM UTC-5, Dave wrote: > Amateur Radio License Exams are going to be given in Smyrna > Saturday at 10:00 AM at the StoneCrest Medical Center. > > More info: > > http://www.arrl.org/exam_sessions/smyrna-tn-37167-6810-3 > > Dave Thanks, Dave! Keep us posted on

Re: [nlug] Re: Need a headcount, please, re: Linux+/LPIC study group

2017-05-09 Thread jonnyX
On Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 1:38:40 PM UTC-5, Tilghman Lesher wrote: > Given the amount of cross-posted interest, it may be best to create > something along the lines of a Google Form, asking for interest and > contact information. I know a coworker of mine is also interested. Yeah, I'm hearing

Re: [nlug] Posted to the Meetup group

2017-05-09 Thread jonnyX
> Secretary: John Eldredge > Treasurer: Howard White Caffeine deprivation is an ugly thing. ~~D/jX -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NLUG" group. To post to this group, send email to nlug-talk@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, se

[nlug] Posted to the Meetup group

2017-05-08 Thread jonnyX
Source: https://www.meetup.com/Nashville-Linux-Users-Group/events/235276159/ It's time for NLUG elections! Only one candidate for each office was nominated last month, so unless something interesting/unexpected/weird happens your officers for the next year will probably be: President: Dru Myers

Re: [nlug] Need a headcount, please, re: Linux+/LPIC study group

2017-05-08 Thread jonnyX
On Monday, May 8, 2017 at 8:52:03 PM UTC-5, eddie wrote: > Sweet . When is installfest? May 27th, maybe (read the PS to the original message); will know for sure tomorrow afternoon, & will post update tomorrow night. ~~D/jX -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to th

Re: [nlug] Need a headcount, please, re: Linux+/LPIC study group

2017-05-08 Thread jonnyX
Yea, first respondent! That was fast; you will receive a shiny prize of some sort at the first study session (or at the installfest, your choice). ~~D/jX On Monday, May 8, 2017 at 8:43:54 PM UTC-5, eddie wrote: > I am interested in a study group for these certifications. > > Floyd Mullins --

[nlug] Need a headcount, please, re: Linux+/LPIC study group

2017-05-08 Thread jonnyX
Howdy, Quick question: Who would be interested in participating in the proposed Linux+/LPIC-1/CentOS7 certification study group this summer? Please either respond here or email me privately by Wednesday. The Nashville Technology Council is still toying with the idea of hosting user groups in t

[nlug] Talk proposal / Righteous indignation / Let's get political

2017-04-12 Thread jonnyX
for some meetings we could hype & use to up attendance, right? Make sure we have it recorded (audio & video), and there's a splashy first video or two for our youtube channel we're going to get up and running someday maybe along with a new website, eventually. Wadda y'all t

[nlug] NLUG meeting notes - 2017.04.11 (overview)

2017-04-11 Thread jonnyX
s by A-Bomb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znmZeEycRwE Uploaded by producer/director Christopher Sykes Those of you who did Pizza Perfect tonight (sorry I couldn't make it), please summarize any useful/relevant/interesting post-meeting notes & comments. Thanks! ~~Dru/jonnyX (current

Re: [nlug] Sick, can't make meeting tonight

2017-02-14 Thread jonnyX
On Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 2:13:55 PM UTC-6, Dave wrote: I have not a clue who will show up tonight. Don't worry about the > meeting. I will pick it up if no one else does. > Thank you. I really appreciate it. ~~Dru -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

[nlug] Sick, can't make meeting tonight

2017-02-14 Thread jonnyX
Subject line says it all. I got home from Atlanta late last night (contract work) & woke up with a fever and other nastiness. Need someone to run the meeting tonight (open forum again, sorry folks; working on speakers & topics for March-May, hope to confirm the first one by this weekend). Any t

[nlug] NLUG meeting, 10 Jan 2017

2017-01-10 Thread jonnyX
The recent holidays, vacation schedules and weather have made confirming a speaker challenging. Unless we have a last second volunteer, we'll do an open forum. We can also do lightening talks if more than one person has a brief topic or presentation. So, what techie loot did y'all score over the

Re: [nlug] Re: meeting topic tomorrow?

2016-12-13 Thread jonnyX
Howard, if you could do a Clonezilla presentation, I'd appreciate it. I've had three tentative speakers bail on me in the last two weeks, the most recent one was a couple of hours ago. :/ ~~D PS - In the "Lest this come back to haunt us" Dept.: One speaker had an out-of-town paying gig come up

Re: [nlug] So how'd the Nov 8th NLUG meeting go?

2016-11-11 Thread jonnyX
On Friday, November 11, 2016 at 9:44:45 PM UTC-6, Michael L wrote: > He mentioned his current customer would be overly sensitive to their security audit being on YouTube That makes sense. Still, though, a scrubbed version would be nice. Something to discuss for future meetings when I get back o

Re: [nlug] So how'd the Nov 8th NLUG meeting go?

2016-11-11 Thread jonnyX
On Friday, November 11, 2016 at 7:33:37 PM UTC-6, Michael L wrote: > The presenter on security asked not to be recorded. I have mixed feelings about that. What was the reason he gave? ~~jX -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NLUG" group. To post t

[nlug] So how'd the Nov 8th NLUG meeting go?

2016-11-11 Thread jonnyX
Anyone? Good/bad/indifferent? Comments/criticisms/requests? Attendance? ~~jX -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NLUG" group. To post to this group, send email to nlug-talk@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nlug-talk+un

[nlug] Nov 8th meeting: Topic? Speaker? Moderator?

2016-11-01 Thread jonnyX
Hi folks, See subj: Any updates on this month's topic/speaker/moderator? As I mentioned at the October meeting, I will be unable to attend as I'm working at my precinct's polling station on election day. ~~jX -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "N

[nlug] Installfest! Pick a date, please.

2016-11-01 Thread jonnyX
Hi folks, We're going to have an installfest in December. Location: http://www.watkins.edu/ Date: Saturday, December 3rd ~or~ 10th. Please post your preferred date as a reply to this thread, most popular date as of 23:59:39 on Friday, November 4th, will be the one we go with. ~~jX PS - Insta

[nlug] Info: Watkins walkthrough for potential December installfest

2016-10-13 Thread jonnyx
Time: noon - 13:00ish? Date: Friday, October 14th (ie - tomorrow) Location: Watkins College of Art, Design and Film 2298 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37228 http://www.watkins.edu/ Anyone else who wants to check out the location, please email me offlist. ~~Dru -- -- You received this me

[nlug] Re: NashDev Slack server

2016-10-12 Thread jonnyx
On Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 7:58:36 AM UTC-5, Kent Perrier wrote: The NashDev Slack server has a nashdevops channel as well as a unix and > linux channel (among 200+ others.) Those could be good places to let people > know about the meetings. > For those unfamiliar with Slack and/or NashD

[nlug] October 11th: post-meeting notes (longer version)

2016-10-12 Thread jonnyx
As previously mentioned, the Nov 8th (Election Day) NLUG meeting is currently a go. I will be unable to attend, as I will be working at my precinct's polling station. So who is going to volunteer to run the meeting? Anyone? Any ideas or suggestions for talk topics? Michael suggested jobseekers

[nlug] October 11th: post-meeting notes (brief version)

2016-10-11 Thread jonnyx
Long version will be posted later in the morning, after zzz + coffee. Thanks to Bruce Martin (one of the NLUG founders) for the CHIP demo and discussion. Majority vote by attendees was to hold November meeting as scheduled (ie - Nov 8th, election day). Topic, presenter and meeting mode

[nlug] October 11th: pre-meeting notes

2016-10-11 Thread jonnyx
Hi folks, I just got back from Atlanta a couple of hours ago, but I will be at the meeting tonight. Tonight's topic, alas, will be open forum (they can't all be like last month, though I'm working to make that the norm, not the exception). Plan on doing pizza early tonight unless we have some

[nlug] [September meeting topic] Cumulus Linux: The Power of Open Networking

2016-09-13 Thread jonnyx
Presented by Scott Suehle and Jeff Haydel of Cumulus Networks ( https://cumulusnetworks.com/ ). Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm, Tuesday, September 13th. Location: Room #1220, Medical Research Building III, Vanderbilt University campus. Map & directions to meeting location: http://www.meetup.com/Nashville

[nlug] July 12: post-meeting notes

2016-07-12 Thread jonnyX
re looking at getting NLUG's non-profit status re-instated. I have a meeting at the CMN on Thursday on an unrelated matter, and will see what info I can get from them. Andrew and/or I will post details to the list once we have them, and we'll figure out where to go from there. ~~Dru/jonn

[nlug] July 12 meeting agenda

2016-07-12 Thread Pope jonnyX
via standard google maps, hence the GPS coordinate request. (Nearest amusing grid square I could find was "legend.goat.feast") See y'all tonight. ~~Dru (aka jonnyX, aka NLUG VP) -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NLUG"

[nlug] Fwd: [PhreakNIC] Re: GPG Keysigning at PhreakNIC (At the CryptoParty Perhaps)

2014-10-28 Thread Pope jonnyX
FYI -Forwarded Message- > From: Jon Nyx > Sent: Oct 28, 2014 12:26 PM > To: phreak...@googlegroups.com > Subject: [PhreakNIC] Re: GPG Keysigning at PhreakNIC (At the CryptoParty > Perhaps) > On Tuesday, October 28, 2014 12:18:05 PM UTC-5, Zachariah Gibbens wrote: > >> Has anyone planned

[nlug] FWD: CryptoParty @ PhreakNIC: OnionPi Hardware Notice

2014-10-27 Thread Pope jonnyX
On Mon, Oct 27, 2014 at 10:22 AM, Alan Fay wrote: Howdy! If anyone is interested in building an OnionPi at PhreakNIC, I wanted to make sure everyone had time to overnight a few key hardware parts that are needed. At minimum, you need a Raspberry Pi, 4GB SD card, and a *compatible* USB wifi m

[nlug] [WAAAAAAY OT] PhreakNIC 18 - Scavenger Hunt(?)

2014-10-24 Thread Pope jonnyX
I wasn't planning on doing one, but I've had several requests (plus a couple of demands and one not serious death threat)(I *hope* it wasn't serious) the last couple of days for a PN18 scavenger hunt. So I'm outsourcing the heavy lifting to you lot, as I'm trying to get the @#$*!!! schedule fina

[nlug] A blast from the past - NLUG at PhreakNIC 04

2014-10-15 Thread Pope jonnyX
This is the article I mentioned at the NLUG meeting last night: http://linux.omnipotent.net/article.php?article_id=11256 So how's the volunteer list coming along? IIRC, the offer was for Andrew to supply a certain amount of alcohol for the Linux/FOSS room if we got an additional ten NLUG member

[nlug] Important PhreakNIC 18 deadline - booking hotel rooms

2014-10-07 Thread Pope jonnyX
Just a quick but important update for anyone planning on staying at the host hotel for PhreakNIC 18: You will no longer be able to book rooms using the group code (1410PNICON) after today. As of Wednesday, October 8th, the group code expires. With the group code, rooms are $105.00/night + free

[nlug] PhreakNIC 18

2014-09-28 Thread Pope jonnyX
y'all will participate. Comments, criticisms, requests, death threats - send 'em to me. ~~jonnyX/Dru PS - Social media stuff: see Sept 25th entries for the cipher/crypto challenge, similar to the cards handed out at DragonCon. Win fabulous prizes! https://twitter.com/phreaknic htt

[nlug] [PhreakNIC] meeting reminder - Sat, 26 July

2014-07-25 Thread Pope jonnyX
ually meet). Here's their website & location via google maps: http://www.mysals.com/ http://goo.gl/maps/JJUo5 Please send me an email or text if you plan on attending so I can make sure we have enough space reserved. Thanks! ~~Dru/jonnyX -- -- You received this message because you ar

[nlug] [PhreakNIC] Tomorrow's meeting rescheduled for Saturday, July 26th

2014-07-18 Thread Pope jonnyX
rom Murfreesboro. I'd like to shoot for 1:00pm to 3:00pm(ish), but I'm OK with moving it back an hour or so if that interferes with family/church schedules. If no alternate times or locations are suggested by Wednesday night, July 23rd, we'll go with the above. Discuss. ~

[nlug] [reminder][Nashville2600] rescheduled meeting, Friday, July 11th

2014-07-10 Thread Pope jonnyX
rday, July 19th, 1:00pm - Are we meeting at Codex Labs, Sal's Family Pizza in Franklin, or (your suggestion here)? ~~Dru/jonnyX -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NLUG" group. To post to this group, send email to nlug-talk@googl

[nlug] Decision re: Nashville 2600 meeting vs 4th of July

2014-07-04 Thread Pope jonnyX
Sorry I didn't get this posted yesterday as planned; Mid TN Electric was having issues yet again... The next Nashville 2600 meeting will be Friday, July 11th, 6:00pm 'til ??? See y'all there & Happy 4th. ~~jX -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NL

[nlug] Nashville 2600 meeting vs 4th of July

2014-07-01 Thread Pope jonnyX
lists (and not the NLUG list) and/or send me your comments within the next ~36hrs & I'll post a decision at noon on Thursday. Thanks, Dru/jonnyX PS - Official downtown schedule of events organized by the city gov't; note that this does NOT include the numerous non-gov't

Re: "RedHat" at phreakNIC; was Re: [nlug] July Topic?

2014-06-13 Thread Pope jonnyX
$80 per day range, depending on what you want, and half that price for Sunday). Any sponsors who throw a big enough check at PhreakNIC will of course get their exhibit space fees and membership badges comped. Contact me offlist if you want more info. So, NLUG President, VP, and members -

RE: [nlug] How long until the Singularity?

2014-06-11 Thread Pope jonnyX
Keep an eye on this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Brain_Project ...still not sure how I feel about the prospect of real human-level (or more) AI. ~~jonnyX -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NLUG" group. To post to this group, sen

[nlug] NLUG at PhreakNIC - overview

2014-05-16 Thread Pope jonnyX
G members are welcome. Below is a cut/paste with details: From: Pope jonnyX To: phreak...@googlegroups.com Cc: r...@se2600.org, r...@nashville2600.org Subject: PhreakNIC meeting - Sunday, May 18th - details Date: May 16, 2014 6:37 PM Howdy folks, PhreakNIC 18 meeting, NLUG members invited as

[nlug] Contest time! Mars need women, PhreakNIC needs business cards

2014-05-15 Thread Pope jonnyX
(and fliers)(and postcards)(yes, there is some NLUG relevance, I promise) 1} We'll start with the business cards: 250 for $10 via vistaprint.com if we snag 'em by Monday, May 19th. Tilghman has a good design, which is an update from last year's cards; you can see' em here: https://www.dropbox.c

[nlug] PhreakNIC meeting - Sunday, May 18th

2014-05-14 Thread Pope jonnyX
Howdy, There will be a PhreakNIC meeting this Sunday, May 18th, location to be determined; Andrew will be out of town, so Codex Labs is unavailable. We tried JJ's for the first PhreakNIC meeting a couple months back & downtown parking was horrendous; suggestions for an alternate site? Easy park

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