First, let me say thank you. We need more ideas from people who attend our
meeting. It's not always easy to come up with topics that appeal to a broad
cross section of membership. More in line below.
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.
Maybe just a meeting on wireless in general, with demonstrations about how to
set up a wireless card in two or three of the popular distributions. We could
start with an overview of wireless, perhaps describing the various protocols
and encryption schemes. Then we could move to specific devices and
configurations. Advice one what to buy and what to avoid if you haven't
already got wireless.
> 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.
I think this would be a great meeting. Start with some simple swiss-army-knife
scripts, like one of my favorites.
#!/bin/sh
ssh -X -C -l root `basename $0` $*
> 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.
I don't own an ipod or mp3 player, but this would be a popular topic I think.
Maybe we could call it something like "Everything you ever wanted to know
about managing your music in Linux." I have no clue, so this would require
others to participate.
> 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.
We've done this in the past, but it's been a long time. Distributions have
gotten more security conscious, but it would still be a good topic.
> 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?
Good topic. I know several people have done studies about making the business
case for Linux. What would be the advantage to the home user, besides the lack
of viruses?
> 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.
Your suggestions are welcome. Many of us use Linux as a tool in our businesses
and careers. We forget sometimes that there are end users that need to be
catered to in our meetings. I really appreciate your suggestions.
Now, we have one week to get one of these topics prepared. Anyone want to step
up and take the lead? Doesn't mean you have to do the whole thing, just start
the ball rolling, then ask others to help.
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