Guys, Maybe it's just me, but when I got into this thing back early 2000, the thing to do if you were a self-respecting Linux geek was to set up your own web/mail/DNS/whatever server if you were rich enough to get a DSL line. I understand that several providers have taken it upon themselves to block outbound web and mail, but still, I see a lack of enthusiasm on this list and the nolug list about such things.
Maybe everyone's just into using Linux as a desktop OS these days, and that's fine, but if any of you are thinking of doing any kind of administration or support for a living, I strongly suggest that you leverage the fact that you have at your disposal the best networking OS available, for free. You might not have access to Cisco gear --- I still don't, but that hasn't stopped me from learning at least something about practically every aspect of networking and computers. As a result of my inquisitiveness and tinkering, I quite often end up instructing Cisco- and other-certified techs a thing or two now and then. I don't claim to be much of an expert, you understand, but I've played with this stuff on a non-click-and-drool OS for so long, I've gotten to know my way around the networking model. ^C On Monday May 2 2005 20:41, michael dolan spake: > It's actually been a few years since I've done it. I think it might be > time to do it again. I just played around with it anyway, and when the > Mb died in that computer I stopped.. I knew cox upped both down and > upload speed, but I had a brain freeze. Sorry, I had an exam today. > Michael > > Joey Kelly wrote: > >On Monday May 2 2005 17:24, michael dolan spake: > >>You can easily get around your ISP blocking port 80, but the upload > >>speeds will kill you on a cable connection. -- Joey Kelly < Minister of the Gospel | Linux Consultant > http://joeykelly.net "I may have invented it, but Bill made it famous." --- David Bradley, the IBM employee that invented CTRL-ALT-DEL -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: application/pgp-signature Size: 189 bytes Desc: not available Url : /pipermail/general_brlug.net/attachments/20050502/8e64ecdd/attachment.bin From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon May 2 22:44:49 2005 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Mat Branyon) Date: Mon May 2 22:48:45 2005 Subject: [brlug-general] OT: ACM update Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I believe a while ago I asked the list about joining the ACM, and if it was worth it. Just to update you guys, I joined, ran for president, and won. We are looking at doing some projects and other things to boost value for our members. Anyone out there have any ideas on things that would make these guys feel like it is worth it to be in the ACM. Keep in mind they are almost entirely undergrads, and all the things that is entailed. Thanks --mat
