[nlug] Re: (!!!!READ THIS!!!!) Ideas To Grow Our Group From May 2009 Meeting

2009-05-18 Thread Darrin Weissinger
I like the idea of classes. That may be what gets my wife to let me out more often. I would even offer to do a novice database class. (oracle and/or postgres) On 5/18/09, Andrew Farnsworth farn...@gmail.com wrote: A few things we have had good attendance with previously are free programing

[nlug] Re: (!!!!READ THIS!!!!) Ideas To Grow Our Group From May 2009 Meeting

2009-05-18 Thread Steven S. Critchfield
I think this is needed as well. I have noticed there are many jobs going unfilled right now needing programmers. And now especially anyone with sys-admin skills that can program are in demand. Just as an example of the need. I suggested to my GF and a couple friends that I could teach them how

[nlug] Re: (!!!!READ THIS!!!!) Ideas To Grow Our Group From May 2009 Meeting

2009-05-18 Thread Andrew Farnsworth
On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 12:07 PM, Steven S. Critchfield cri...@basesys.comwrote: I think this is needed as well. I have noticed there are many jobs going unfilled right now needing programmers. And now especially anyone with sys-admin skills that can program are in demand. Just as an

[nlug] Broadcast DVRs

2009-05-18 Thread Jack Coats
As always, looking for an easy way out. I have an old Polaroid DVR that needs to go. I really don't mind it but it has some real issues, only one HD channel can be programmed in for all recordings, 480i is all it does. Basically a 2+ year old DVR. Works OK on analog, but that is out the window

[nlug] Multiple line SIP ATA

2009-05-18 Thread Kevin Hart
Is there any decent, not bank breaking, SIP ATA's out there that can handle more than one phone line over voip? Say we have a small office and want to just use basic phones. Have a SIP server already out there that we can connect to on the net that will provide dial tone to us. Rather not build

[nlug] Re: (!!!!READ THIS!!!!) Ideas To Grow Our Group From May 2009 Meeting

2009-05-18 Thread Chris McQuistion
I'm interested in an Install Fest. I think I can get approval to use some rooms, here at Watkins. I don't know how large to expect the event, but I can get 3 or more room that will handle about 20 people computers each. (Each room has Wifi and a projector, as well.) I assume we would hold this

[nlug] Re: (!!!!READ THIS!!!!) Ideas To Grow Our Group From May 2009 Meeting

2009-05-18 Thread Jonathan Moore
On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 4:51 PM, Chris McQuistion cmcquist...@watkins.edu wrote: I assume we would hold this kind of event on a Saturday?  Anyone else out there interested?  I can supply the location, but I've never been involved in an install fest, so I'll need some help with the logistics.

[nlug] Re: Multiple line SIP ATA

2009-05-18 Thread Steven S. Critchfield
- Kevin Hart bowl...@gmail.com wrote: Is there any decent, not bank breaking, SIP ATA's out there that can handle more than one phone line over voip? Say we have a small office and want to just use basic phones. Have a SIP server already out there that we can connect to on the net

[nlug] Re: (!!!!READ THIS!!!!) Ideas To Grow Our Group From May 2009 Meeting

2009-05-18 Thread Chris McQuistion
I should have mentioned in my previous email that I have several older computers that I can throw in for testing or whatever. (500 -1500 MHz machines.) I've also got lots of CRT's and various parts. Chris On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 5:03 PM, Jim Peterson jim.sokytec...@gmail.comwrote: I'm in!

[nlug] Re: Multiple line SIP ATA

2009-05-18 Thread Steven S. Critchfield
- Tim Jackson jackson@gmail.com wrote: Most ITSPs and their SBCs will release audio if the 2 endpoints are from behind the same firewall/IP... So audio wouldn't actually go out and come back in, just be hairpinned @ the ATA... Might be a good thing to check with the ITSP though...

[nlug] Re: Multiple line SIP ATA

2009-05-18 Thread Chris McQuistion
I've got a couple options. Option 1 - Just buy IP phones and use those. Have all of them talk to the SIP provider and be done with it. Option 2 - Buy a VoIP appliance (there are lots of different ones) with enough analog jacks for your phones (or maybe a mix of analog and digital phones) and

[nlug] Re: Multiple line SIP ATA

2009-05-18 Thread Tim Jackson
ITSP's SBCs are smart and realize that these devices are connecting from behind the same IP... Firewalls that actually touch the SDP/SIP messaging usually break this, so disable it... I've rolled out thousands of hosted IP handsets that work just fine in these circumstances... The only real

[nlug] Re: (!!!!READ THIS!!!!) Ideas To Grow Our Group From May 2009 Meeting

2009-05-18 Thread Jonathan Sheehan
In the old days, installfests were the best thing since sliced bread, and NLUG has at times excelled at them. But by this decade, most distros have gotten their installers to the point that the installation is a pretty simple exercise (modulo rare hardware). Attendance at our installfests dropped

[nlug] Re: (!!!!READ THIS!!!!) Ideas To Grow Our Group From May 2009 Meeting

2009-05-18 Thread Chris McQuistion
Good point. Something Russ mentioned to me off-list, was Myth TV. There seems to be a lot of interest in it and a lot of people that would love some hands-on help getting it set up. Perhaps a targeted kind of install fest, like a MythTV Install Fest (as just one example) would be a good idea?

[nlug] Re: (!!!!READ THIS!!!!) Ideas To Grow Our Group From May 2009 Meeting

2009-05-18 Thread Evan Brown
Andrew, thats what i meant. it needs to be taken public. to the community of nashville. On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 6:22 PM, Andrew Farnsworth farn...@gmail.comwrote: Evan, Great idea, but take it public. Put up notices at book stores, computer stores, etc. Additionally, post the meetings in

[nlug] Re: Multiple line SIP ATA

2009-05-18 Thread Kevin Hart
On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 6:09 PM, Mark J. Bailey m...@jobsoft.com wrote: there is a rising option for a PBX integrated with a firewall: http://doc.pfsense.org/index.php/FreeSWITCH I have not tried it yet, but, pfsense is a killer firewall and FreeSwitch is showing a lot of promise. I use