Re: [OCLUG-Tech] looking for recommendations for portable MP3/FLAC music player

[Roland Renaud]

I'll concur on the Sandisk.

In 2016 I got SanDisk Clip Sport 8GB MP3 Player from shopRBC for $50.
I just checked and it's still available for that price.

Not as good as a genuine iPod (too much hassle running itunes in
Windows VM) but has been working fine.

It has 8GB but also a slot allowing you to add a micro SD card.

roland


On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 6:19 PM, Alex Pilon  wrote:

> On Mon, Feb 05, 2018 at 04:41:46PM -0500, Robert P. J. Day wrote:
> >   in any event, from FLAC, i can always encode to MP3 if necessary, so
> > i'm looking for an inexpensive, entry-level music player, something
> > along these lines:
> >
> > https://www.amazon.com/Black-Resolution-Music-Player-
> Generation/dp/B0743CYBH2/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8=1517865926&
> sr=8-7=Fiio+X7+Mark+II
>
> That's entry-level!? That looks much nicer than what I have…
>
> > but not even that sophisticated. is there something in the $100 range
> > that would be a good starter music player that i can buy off the shelf
> > in ottawa?
>
> Sandisk Clip. Got one for ~50$ at Canada Computers. Comes in a variety
> of colours and a plasticky look. Even sports a radio. Just a standard
> FAT mount and micro-USB cable.
>
> I think this is it.
>
> https://www.sandisk.com/home/mp3-players/clip-sport#
> specifications-section
>
> Cheers,
>
> Alex Pilon
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[OCLUG-Tech] meeting thursda?

[Roland Renaud]

Hi,
Is there a meeting this Thursday?

If so where?

thanks
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Re: [OCLUG-Tech] place in ottawa to take old laptops for recycling?

[Roland Renaud]

Rob Echlin writes:
| TTE used to take back things that they can sell for cheap, which they
| dealt with in a separate store area 3 units down.
| Maybe they still do?
| Are they are an official e-waste recycling center?

Yes, the "separate store" is http://TTER.ca.

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[OCLUG-Tech] January Meeting (was December Meeting: 2014-12-04 @ 19:00)

[Roland Renaud]

On Sat, Nov 29, 2014 at 11:45:13PM -0500, Murphy Scott wrote:
 Location: Dymon Storage Boardroom, Carling @ The Queensway
...
 Note: We have a location for the 2015 meetings. Starting in January,
 we will be meeting at the Rosemount branch of the Ottawa Public
 Library, 18 Rosemount Avenue near Wellington. Street parking is
 available and there are bus routes (2, 14) that run nearby. As this is
 the OPL, we have to be done by 20:15. Start times will be adjusted to
 compensate. 

Hi Scott,
Glad you found us a home for the 2015 meetings.

Just a note that first Thurs in Jan is Jan 1.

Meeting should probably be Jan 8 for better attendance.

Have a good holiday.

roland

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[OCLUG-Tech] reminder - OCLUG AGM this Thursday

[Roland Renaud]

http://oclug.on.ca/

April Meeting: 2012 AGM + Games

Date: April 5, 2012 at 7 p.m.
Location: Algonquin College (Woodroffe Campus), room T130

The Annual General Meeting of the Ottawa Carleton Linux Users Group will he 
held April 5, 2012 at Algonquin College, Room T130, Building T. starting at 
1900.

Below is the proposed agenda for the 2012 AGM. There are two important items 
that we ask members to think about in advance.

1) Nominations for Board members -- we always need capable volunteers to serve 
on the board.

2) Town Hall discussion on the future of OCLUG 
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[OCLUG-Tech] fyi - OCLUG May Meeting: OCLUG AGM, IPv6 summit report and discussion

[Roland Renaud]

http://oclug.on.ca/

OCLUG meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 7pm

May Meeting: OCLUG AGM, IPv6 summit report and discussion

Date: May 3, 2011 at 7 p.m.
Location: Algonquin College (Woodroffe Campus), room T304

OCLUG Annual General Meeting

Speaker: John C. Nash

We will be electing a new board for 2011.
See the Board Election 2011 Wiki Page for more information.

For more information, or to add your name to this list, send mail to 
board-members at oclug dot on.ca

Important notice to all members
From the oclug-board archives

We currently have only 3 names listed as possible directors

The bylaws say we are OK with only 3 directors, and can add more as needed 
until we get to the proper number. ... 


Ottawa IPv6 Summit

Speaker: various

The IPv6 summit held at the University of Ottawa on April 29 was a great 
success!

Some of the organizers and attendees will fill us in on some behind the scenes 
activities and report on some of the seminars.

This will be followed by a general discussion.

Swag alert!
Bart will be bringing 10+ IPv6 summit T-shirts, and other swag to the meeting.
Skill testing questions anyone?
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[OCLUG-Tech] oclug membership list update

[Roland Renaud]

This message is going to active (and some inactive) OCLUG mailing lists.
We are sending out membership confirmation messages to the 
emails we have on our latest membership list. If you DO NOT
receive one and wish to be considered a member, please send
a message to members...@oclug.on.ca giving your NAME and the
EMAIL you wish to use for OCLUG communications. 

The 2011 AGM will be May 3. We need candidates for the Board.
If you are willing to stand, please go to 

http://devel.oclug.on.ca/wiki/OclugBoardElection2011

log in (you may need to create a login which can be done without
moderation), and edit the page to add your name. You may create
a bio page if you wish.

Best,

OCLUG Board.
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[OCLUG-Tech] FYI - April 5 OCLUG meeting

[Roland Renaud]

http://oclug.on.ca/

OCLUG meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 7pm
April Meeting: Python 2 and Python 3

Date: April 5, 2011 at 7 p.m.
Location: Algonquin College (Woodroffe Campus), room A119

Gnews:
Speaker: various

The meeting will begin with our semi-regular Gnews session that briefly 
highlights New to Linux beginner topics and other Linux tips.


Seeking OCLUG Board Candidates:

Elections for the OCLUG Board of Directors are being delayed until after the 
Ottawa IPv6 Summit. Several of the existing board members are moving on so we 
are seeking new board members.


Ottawa IPv6 Summit:

Although not a beginner topic, Bart Trojanowski will give an introduction to 
the Ottawa IPv6 Summit planned for April 29, 2011.


Python 2 and Python 3:
Speaker: Ian Ward

This is an introduction to the Python programming language and its two current 
major versions.

Why might you want to use Python? How does it compare to other languages? Why 
are there two incompatible versions?

Language basics, the Python language development process and alternative Python 
interpreter implementations will be covered. Differences between Python 2 and 
Python 3 will be discussed as they releate to each topic.

This talk is targetted at people familiar with any other programming language. 
The presenter understands that OCLUG may not be the friendliest environment to 
talk about Python but politely asks that rotten vegetables and other throwables 
be left at home.
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[OCLUG-Tech] Notes for March OCLUG talk on Shell Programming

[Roland Renaud]

I've updated the presentation notes for the March OCLUG talk on
Shell Programming with the questions and added some references.

They're accessible from this page:
http://devel.oclug.on.ca/wiki/MeetingPresentations2011

Prepared on short notice, it was intended to be a new to Linux level talk
but is possibly missing some details that would allow a beginner try the
suggestions presented.

Feel free to ask any questions.

roland
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[OCLUG-Tech] speakers needed for Nov and Dec OCLUG meetings

[Roland Renaud]

We still have room for more speakers for the November and December
OCLUG meetings.  For a start...


thanks
roland
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