On Thu, November 1, 2007 9:50 am, gossamer axe wrote: > On 10/31/07, maverick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> Hi guys I don't know what else to try. The funny thing is that >> everything I have found says it should work so it must be me. >> The wire brodcom card works like a champ. >> > > I had a thought for emergency meeting topics for KPLUG, whether this be > good > bad or indifferent. We have a lot of questions about getting > hardware/software to work under various Linux distributions, wireless > network cards, sound cards etc., and it's usually many people with the > same > problem. Why not have a meeting where it's explained and/or demonstrated > how to get something working? I realize there is the installfest, but not > everyone can attend. > > I was speaking a little with Gus last meeting and he mentioned that he's > been writing a lot of BASH scripts lately, I've done some, everyone has at > some point. How about people sharing their scripts, maybe some critique > on > how to better write them by others that are more knowledgable? Or just an > ingenious way to do an everyday task? I'm sure all of my scripts could be > written better. > > Maybe a few more newbie topics? Things that would draw new users to the > meetings. How to get your ipod or other mp3 player to work in Linux. I > have a Zen, it took a few days to figure out how to get songs on it in > Linux. Printers can sometimes be daunting... I had trouble with > encryption > on a wireless router in Linux. The card worked fine, but getting the > correct encryption settings between the router and Linux made me just go > back to wired. I'm sure there are enough people in the group that own mp3 > players that wouldn't mind giving a demonstration, or several > demonstrations > for different players in one meeting. > > Maybe a meeting on setting up a secure network at home? What services to > disable and what are safe to use. Setting up a Linux firewall box. > Several > distributions could be discussed. > > I pass out Linux CDs at work, and I frequently get asked, Why should I run > Linux? What advantages would it give me over what's already installed on > my > system? > > I would consider myself an average user, maybe power user, sometimes the > topics go right over my head, I wouldn't mind having a few meetings aimed > at > my level or even newbie level. It might even draw a larger crowd and > encourage participation from non-regular attendees. If nothing else, if > there is no topic one month, how about a brainstorm from the regular users > on future topics? I noticed in the Computer Edge magazine that the > Installfest is listed, but not the KPLUG meeting. If there are topics > ahead > of time, it could be listed in there, again, it would draw more people. > > just my 2cents worth, and I don't mean to step on any toes here. > > -Judy
At the risk of doing a "me too" post, I like all of Ms Axe's ideas. -- Lan Barnes SCM Analyst Linux Guy Tcl/Tk Enthusiast Biodiesel Brewer -- [email protected] http://www.kernel-panic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/kplug-list
