John Hebert wrote: <em>>We originally scheduled a special network and system <em>>security meeting on a previous weekend, but had to <em>>postpone due to scheduling conflicts. <em>> <em>>In light of the fact that we don't have a topic for <em>>the August meeting, why don't we combine the "general <em>>questions/install help" with covering basic security <em>>countermeasures? All we really need is for a few <em>>knowledgeble people to show what kind of security <em>>measures they take on their own boxes. It would make a <em>>good opportunity for newbies to have their boxes <em>>"tweaked" and made more secure, while learning more <em>>about the basic configuration changes made. <em>> <em>>Dustin, is it possible to get a few tables from <em>>somewhere at Coates? Or should we just grab a few from <em>>work? I believe Shannon offered to bring a 24 port <em>>hub. Shannon, does that offer still stand? <em>> Yes, although I looked at it the other day and discovered that it is only a 12 port, but it should be sufficient. <p><em>>I can bring <em>>some power extension cables and a couple of power <em>>strips. I recommend for anyone bringing their own <em>>machines to bring a network patch cable and a power <em>>strip. <em>> <em>>I'll also bring an SVGA extension cable for the <em>>overhead projector, so that specific configuration <em>>demonstrations can be made to everyone. <em>> <em>>What we need most is for BRLUG members to get involved <em>>at the meeting. If you are a newbie, bring your <em>>machine and plenty of questions. If you are somewhat <em>>experienced with Linux configuration and security <em>>trouble-shooting, help by answering questions and <em>>sharing your knowledge. <em>> <em>>Because it will be a hands-on event instead of a <em>>demonstration, how about we call this next meeting <em>>"Getting Your Hands Dirty"? :) <em>> <em>>John <em>> <em>>--- Dustin Puryear <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: <em>> <em>>>Well, John H. is supposed to be working on a special <em>>>hack meeting. John? <em>>> <em>>>Regards, Dustin <em>>> <em>>>IcEmAg wrote: <em>>> <em>>>>I think a good topic would be "Hacking and Linux" <em>>>> <em>>>and "How can you prevent <em>>> <em>>>>hackers or "Crackers" from bombing your computer. <em>>>> <em>>>and after that good <em>>> <em>>>>conversation we should answer questions about PC <em>>>> <em>>>LINUX and hardware <em>>> <em>>>>problems. <em>>>> <em>>>>Thank You <em>>>> <em>>>>From <em>>>> <em>>>> <em>>>>Tony <em>>>>----- Original Message ----- <em>>>>From: "John Hebert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <em>>>>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <em>>>>Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2001 10:53 AM <em>>>>Subject: Re: [brluglist] next meeting <em>>>> <em>>>> <em>>>> <em>>>>>Sounds good to me. Long overdue. <em>>>>> <em>>>>>John <em>>>>> <em>>>>>--- Dustin Puryear <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: <em>>>>> <em>>>>>>We do not currently have a topic for the next <em>>>>>>meeting. Any suggestions? <em>>>>>>I think it may be time to have an open meeting <em>>>>>> <em>>>where <em>>> <em>>>>>>everyone comes by, <em>>>>>>brings hardware if they want to, and we can just <em>>>>>>work on installations, <em>>>>>>configuring, etc. We haven't done that in over a <em>>>>>>year I think. We should <em>>>>>>probably do it every six months or so. <em>>>>>> <em>>>>>>Regards, Dustin <em>>>>>> <em>>>>>>-- <em>>>>>>Dustin Puryear <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <em>>>>>>http://members.telocity.com/~dpuryear <em>>>>>>In the beginning the Universe was created. <em>>>>>>This has been widely regarded as a bad move. - <em>>>>>>Douglas Adams <em>>>>>> <em>>>>>>================================================ <em>>>>>>BRLUG - The Baton Rouge Linux User Group <em>>>>>>Visit http://www.brlug.net for more information. <em>>>>>>Send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] to change <em>>>>>>your subscription information. <em>>>>>>================================================ <em>>>>>> <em>>>>>__________________________________________________ <em>>>>>Do You Yahoo!? <em>>>>>Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! 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