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<P><FONT SIZE=2>An ex-coworker of mine sent me information on your group. I just went out to your website and signed up to be a member. Since I have a job, evenings work best for me (to help you in planning when to have future meetings). Any night of the week is fine with me.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>Linda Guth</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>Technical Analyst - Baker Furniture</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>-----Original Message-----</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>From: grlug-bounces@grlug.org [<A HREF="mailto:grlug-bounces@grlug.org">mailto:grlug-bounces@grlug.org</A>] On Behalf Of Szymon Machajewski</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 10:35 PM</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>To: geektoyz@gmail.com; grlug@grlug.org</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>Subject: Re: [GRLUG] meeting: June 21 & grlug.org</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>Thank you everyone who was able to make it to the meeting.</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>I enjoyed both presentations and will start playing with OCFS2 soon.</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>How about planning the next meeting? </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>Jul 24, 1:00 or 6:00 PM?</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>Aug 14 ?</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>The Oracle installation was suggested as a presentation topic. </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>Possibly OS tuning tips. To give everyone a volunteering chance, would someone want to talk about the database install, kernel settings, etc ? </FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>We could also split installation and tuning ...</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>Szymon Machajewski</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>Solutions Engineer / DBA</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>Red Hat Certified Engineer</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>Microsoft Certified Solution Developer</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>www.grcc.edu/smachaje </FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>>>> geektoyz@gmail.com 6/21/2006 12:19:41 pm >>></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>In deed, for the time being, we're *mostly* an online group... :-) I've been happy to provide rack space for GRLUG since I became involved about six years ago. Before our server up and walked away (from EMU), I maintained our site, list and message board. After I rebuilt the box here, the site could definitely use some work. :-) As time permits, I'm happy to install whatever needed on our box for a webmin to maintain though. Dave has our wiki (on his box) which should work out well, but we still have our very own box for whateverz...</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>History of the LUG? I found Eric via a google (or maybe altavista - back</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>then) search while I attended EMU 6 years ago. He and a fellow named Jim from GVSU both had their own thing going so we combined to form GRLUG. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>We</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>own two domains " grlug.org" and "grandrapids-lug.org" which I renew yearly and have free DNS service from Zoneedit.com . I believe Eric filed a non-profit status form a while ago. At least, I remember signing it. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>:-)</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>Like Eric mentioned, we've had installfests, demo days and just plain old pizza days-a-plenty.</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>We really could use some fresh talent to reorganize our LUG. For myself, my schedule is very structured and with five children any (work) free time is always spoken for, but I admin our box with the essential updates and security patches as they come out.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>Middle-o-da-day meetings are a bit tough for me, but I think I can make it</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>to this one. Hopefully, we'll see ya'll there.</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>G-</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>On 6/20/06, Eric Hartwell < darth_linux@ameritech.net> wrote:</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> On Tuesday 20 June 2006 09:25, you wrote:</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > Could you please explain in an email how the GRLUG works?</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> GRLUG is meant as tech support of Linux for the greater Grand Rapids</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>area.</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> In</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> the past, we've held install-fest, demo days, and the like. In the</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>last</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> couple of years, that's dwindled down to a mailing list. (I'd like to</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>see</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> it</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> back to meetings and fests)</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > What are the necessary responsibilities and who is currently</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>assigned</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > them?</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> We basically need a head, meeting scheduler, and a webmin.</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> I am the head, Godwin is the webmin, Ben was the meeting scheduler,</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>but</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> (again) we've basically been just a mailing list for a couple of</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>years.</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > What is the process for assigning them?</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> "Who wants the job?.... hands?.... Ok I'll do it"</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> Ladies (should that be singular? :-) and gentlemen - I call you to</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>action.</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> We</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> must be the advocates in western Michigan to promote Linux. This</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>means we</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> need to have a visible presence in the world. I think it would be</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>good to</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> start with something simular we did all those years ago at Barns and</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>Noble</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> in</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> Rivertown. get out into public with Linux running on PC and Mac alike</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>and</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> show them what free as in freedom is all about.</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> Power to the Penguin!</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> eah</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > thanks.</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > Szymon Machajewski</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > Solutions Engineer / DBA</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > Red Hat Certified Engineer</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > Microsoft Certified Solution Developer www.grcc.edu/smachaje</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > >>> Eric Hartwell <darth_linux@ameritech.net > 6/15/2006 8:22:07 pm</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>>>></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > Unfortunately, I'll be out of town all next week, so using ITT</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>would</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > not be</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > possible.</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > eah</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > On Thursday 15 June 2006 16:47, Szymon Machajewski wrote:</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > Thank you for the info Godwin. Eric, it would be great if you</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>or</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > Godwin</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > could take the lead.</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > There was some discussion on the list about how GRLUG is</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>organized,</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > how</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > the election process takes place. It would be nice to talk</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>about</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > this</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > for a few minutes.</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > Also the issue of GRLUG webmaster could be discussed.</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > I think it would be beneficial to establish relationships with</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>Linux</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > related vendors like Novell, IBM, Oracle etc to sponsor some of</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>our</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > events. These contact too could be discussed.</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > Szymon Machajewski</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > Solutions Engineer / DBA</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > Red Hat Certified Engineer</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > Microsoft Certified Solution Developer www.grcc.edu/smachaje</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > >>> Godwin <geektoyz@gmail.com> 6/15/2006 1:22 pm >>></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > Hi Szymon,</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > I'm still "negotiating" the date with my work... :-) What</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>exactly</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > do</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > you mean by "local business point" ? I'll of course, do what I</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>can.</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > See if you can drop Eric Hartwell a line. He's our Pres. and</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>works</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > at</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > ITT. He may have more resources at hand than I.</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > thank you Sir,</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > G-</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > On 6/12/06, Szymon Machajewski <smachaje@grcc.edu> wrote:</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > Godwin,</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > Do you plan on coming 6/21?</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > I was hoping you could take care of the local business point.</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > Szymon Machajewski</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > Solutions Engineer / DBA</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > Red Hat Certified Engineer</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > Microsoft Certified Solution Developer www.grcc.edu/smachaje</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > >>> geektoyz@gmail.com 6/9/2006 11:44:25 pm >>></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > It seems like I posted a while ago some fish and hook like for</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>a</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > webmaster for our site. Truth is, I have not enough hours in</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>the</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > day</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > most of the time. Maybe we can have some kind of mockup sites</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>and</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > vote on who's design we like best.</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > Folks can send me tarballs and I'll post on our box for</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>demos...</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > Just</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > a thought.</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > Godwin</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > On 6/9/06, Tim Schmidt <timschmidt@gmail.com > wrote:</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > > On 6/9/06, Szymon Machajewski <SMachaje@grcc.edu> wrote:</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > > > Would someone like to do a basic presentation, maybe a 30</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>min</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > on</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > what</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > > > Linux is, how to get started, just for beginners?</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > > <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux" TARGET="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux</A></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > > does a better job than I'd expect of any 30 minute</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > presentation...</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > > Personally, I'd be more interested in a presentation on</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > configuring</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > > procmail, or setting up a given distribution for</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>professional</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > audio</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > > work (configuring jack, etc).</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > > A presentation on affordable SBCs with various feature sets</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > would</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > be</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > awesome.</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > > --tim</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > > _______________________________________________</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > > grlug mailing list</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > > grlug@grlug.org</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > > <A HREF="http://shinobu.grlug.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/grlug" TARGET="_blank">http://shinobu.grlug.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/grlug</A></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > --</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > ></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > Ubber::Geek</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > <A HREF="http://grlug.org/" TARGET="_blank">http://grlug.org/</A></FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2>> > > > _______________________________________________</FONT>
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