[OCLUG-Tech] Choosing a 64-bit Linux distro for my laptop

2014-07-22 Thread Brian Barber
Good afternoon, everyone. I have an older, not-exactly stock Dell Inspiron 1501 (AMD 64-bit CPU, 4G RAM and a 120G SSD) that I want to use for general purpose computing and for ingesting a bunch of video from older VHS and MiniDV tapes. I have a USB RCA adapter and a FireWire PCExpress card to hel

[OCLUG-Tech] IBM eSeries 305 Server

2013-08-06 Thread Brian Barber
I have an IBM eSeries 305 server with 1GB RAM and no hard drives that would love to find a good home. It was running as a home server for a while, but I found that I wasn't using it much and as a result, it has been gathering dust under my desk for a few years. BTW, Linux installs ever so easily

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Fwd: what are the "five myths about open source"?

2011-06-28 Thread Brian Barber
This list is for technology questions. If you want to pursue this conversation, please take it elsewhere. Thanks, Brian On Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 9:38 AM, Rick wrote: > On Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 9:28 AM, Paul B wrote: > >> >> > >> > Aside: WTF is with the need for right wing media to denigrate the

[OCLUG-Tech] NetWinders for sale

2011-04-21 Thread Brian Barber
Good morning, everyone. I have some NetWinder hardware that I'm not using, specifically a Rebel.com OfficeServer (1U, 2 servers, 128MB, 10GB) and two desktop units (developer edition with the extra A/V inputs). All units are fully functional and include the power supplies. Also, I have one copy

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Ticket System

2011-04-15 Thread Brian Barber
This one looks good: http://www.troubleticketexpress.com/ Brian On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 10:28 AM, bruce harding wrote: > I'm looking for a piece of software for the condo I live in it purpose is for > the board to track all work orders/complaints relating to the condo corp.  An > important com

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Looking for a Fast Ethernet HUB

2009-12-08 Thread Brian Barber
on, Stephen. I think I'll try that at home. Brian On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 9:47 AM, Stephen Gregory wrote: > On Tue, Dec 08, 2009 at 08:37:11AM -0500, Brian Barber wrote: >> Good morning, all.  I am in desperate need of a 100mbps hub (i.e. not >> a switch) for work. >

[OCLUG-Tech] Looking for a Fast Ethernet HUB

2009-12-08 Thread Brian Barber
Good morning, all. I am in desperate need of a 100mbps hub (i.e. not a switch) for work. If you have one that you are willing to part with, please contact me off-list. The sooner the better, please. Thanks, Brian (brianjbarber at gmail dot com) ___ Linu

Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Switching distros article wanted

2009-01-23 Thread Brian Barber
Is it just me or is there no text in the previous three messages in this thread? Brian On Wed, Jan 21, 2009 at 8:41 PM, Lisa wrote: > > ___ > Linux mailing list > Linux@lists.oclug.on.ca > http://oclug.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/linux > ___