Re: Entry level events?

2016-08-10 Thread Frostyfrog
I agree with Levi. Makefiles are a core part of how the core Linux utilities are built. The Linux kernel uses a fancy one, the GNU stuff generally has the GNU auto tools generated version, and pretty much every single distribution has some sort of package Template for makefiles. For the most part,

Re: Entry level events?

2016-08-10 Thread Levi Pearson
Tod and I have had this discussion before, but I think there’s still a place for makefiles in the world today. It’s a Linux Users Group after all; C and Make are part of the foundation of this thing. If you’re developing outside of a C on Unix environment, though, or even if you’re starting a

Re: Entry level events?

2016-08-10 Thread Tod Hansmann
On Wed, Aug 10, 2016 at 4:34 PM, Alan Kirkwood wrote: > I'd like to see some information about setting up a programming > environment, what directories to use, how to set up "makefiles" (if they > are still even used), how to create an exportable application and perhaps > even building a bootable

RE: Entry level events?

2016-08-10 Thread Alan Kirkwood
I'd like to see some information about setting up a programming environment, what directories to use, how to set up "makefiles" (if they are still even used), how to create an exportable application and perhaps even building a bootable CD with an application embedded. For me, at least, the basic

RE: Entry level events?

2016-08-10 Thread James Simister
I think it's a great idea! And I see Derek has already stepped up to offer some training. I would be willing to help out as well, whether with Derek or some other future meeting. Are there any specific topics you'd like covered? -- James L. Simister -Original Message- From: plug-boun.

Coworking spaces

2016-08-10 Thread Steve Meyers
What coworking spaces are available in the Orem/Provo area? I know about the one at the Startup Building in Provo, I just don't know what other options there are. Steve /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin.

Re: Entry level events?

2016-08-10 Thread Steve Meyers
On 08/10/2016 02:12 PM, Derek Carter wrote: Pencil me in for Oct. Intro to linux. Done. Send me an email off-list with a quick paragraph description of what you'll present on, and I'll get it posted to Meetup. Steve /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://pl

Re: Entry level events?

2016-08-10 Thread Derek Carter
Pencil me in for Oct. Intro to linux. On 8/10/16 13:45, Frostyfrog wrote: I'd love to help, but sadly, I'm not so good with any sort of general introduction talks. I have much more experience helping people in a one on one scenario because I can assess the other person's current understanding

Re: Entry level events?

2016-08-10 Thread Frostyfrog
I'd love to help, but sadly, I'm not so good with any sort of general introduction talks. I have much more experience helping people in a one on one scenario because I can assess the other person's current understanding and adjust how I'm talking so that they can understand :/ Doubt I'd make a goo

Re: Entry level events?

2016-08-10 Thread Steve Meyers
I'm happy to have whoever wants to present do whatever topic they want. If you've got an introductory topic you'd like to present on, I'm game. :) I've already moved Tyler's beginner Kerberos presentation back to September (he was supposed to present this month), so October is our next availab

Re: Entry level events?

2016-08-10 Thread Doran Barton
On Wed, 10 Aug 2016 16:13:00 + (UTC) Alan Kirkwood wrote: > I know it's boring for the guru's of Linux to even think about something > for the newbies (and retreads), but are there any scheduled events for > those of us who need something a bit more basic? Sounds like September's meeting sho

August Meeting: Low Cost, Large Scale Open-source Projects (James Simister)

2016-08-10 Thread Steve Meyers
Date: Tuesday, August 16th Time: 7:00pm Location: UVU Business Resource Center PLEASE NOTE THE NEW TIME! We're going to start meeting at 7:00pm instead of 7:30pm GitHub is a great solution for many open-source projects, but what if it isn't right for your project? If you need more control over

Entry level events?

2016-08-10 Thread Alan Kirkwood
I know it's boring for the guru's of Linux to even think about something for the newbies (and retreads), but are there any scheduled events for those of us who need something a bit more basic? /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug D