March 2004 - Roundtable

CIPS March Dinner - Linux in the WorkPlace- March 16th
by John Lange 08 Mar '04

08 Mar '04

Many MUUG members are already aware of Scott Balneaves's tremendous accomplishments in the area of Linux thin clients. If any of you would like to know more, Scott and James Ramsay will be presenting their solution at this month's CIPS dinner. Details below: ************************************** Linux in the Workplace : A local real world story If you are like most IT professionals, you are under tremendous pressure to lower the cost of your business technology infrastructure, without lowering your service levels. The cost of desktop, and edge computing may represent one of the largest parts of your I.T. budget, and yet it seems like fixed cost with no alternative. You have probably noticed the not so quiet revolution happening around Linux and Open Source technology. You may have even considered exploring it further to see if it really represents a viable alternative in your technology environment. Legal Aid Manitoba faced the same challenges, and tackled them early with a bold step into the Linux and Open Source world. Over the past decade, Legal Aide has deployed Linux , and Open Source software in an effort to reduce the cost of computing. Join James Ramsay, Director, Systems and Technology and Scott Balneaves, System Administrator, as they discuss how they are using Linux and Open Source technologies, and the issues they encountered in their deployment. Legal Aid Manitoba will share their experience implementing a Linux and Open source infrastructure including Linux Thin Clients using Linux Terminal Servers. Come and hear the role Linux can play from top to bottom in your organization, and listen to a local colleague detail a real-life example of deploying Linux from servers to the desktop in a medium size organization. Your are sure to be enlightened! Liberty, Freedom, Some Good Fun, all at a lower cost All the details in the attached PDF. -- John Lange BigHostBox.com (204) 885 0872

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New Zire Handheld 2 MB Version and Syncing/Backup
by Mel Seder 07 Mar '04

07 Mar '04

My Zire (Palm Pilot) Syncs with the Windows software the unit came with. However my OS of choice is Red Hat's Fedora Core 1. Is it wise or for that matter even possible to sync using Windows and then immediately after sync using Linux? Jpilot was installed by by distro and it has an Install button under the file menu. I suppose I connect my Zire, turn it on and it will be off to the races. Is there anything else I should watch out for or do? ===== The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good. -Samuel Johnson, lexicographer (1709-1784)

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Job Posting
by Shawn Wallbridge 05 Mar '04

05 Mar '04

Here is a job description for a position opening at Frantic Films. Please pass this along to anyone you know that may be qualified and interested.... thanks shawn ---------------- In this term position the applicant will be responsible for assisting in the development of a database-driven dynamic web tool for production and asset management. This position requires a motivated self-starter to work closely with the production manager and a small team to design and develop of a pipeline solution that, in a flexible manner, will organize and streamline the flow of information within a visual effects studio. Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should have experience in application, database and report development. They should also have experience in developing applications ranging from small websites to large business systems. Applicants should be familiar with PHP development using a MySql database, and would ideally have experience in C# with .NET and C++. Additional knowledge or experience in any of C, Java, JavaScript, Perl, Python, VisualBasic.NET, ASP, ASP.NET, JSP would be beneficial. All interested applicants should send their cover letter, resume with references and salary expectations to: Gene Senior, Production Manager Frantic Films 70 Arthur Street, Suite 300 Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1G7 Email: gsenior(a)franticfilms.com

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Re: [RndTbl] Alternative to Outlook?
by Kevin McGregor 05 Mar '04

05 Mar '04

I'd like to know, too. In the meantime, much as I dislike the idea of supporting Microsoft in any way, you can go to Future Shop or Best Buy and pick up the Educational Version of Microsoft Office. That is, if the person buying it, or the person it's for, is or is related to a student, or a teacher, or someone who has ever been in a school, or has ever met a teacher, or knows someone who has been near a school, or... you get the picture. I think it's C$200. If you're desperate for a calendar program (standalone, for one person) you could always download the Palm Desktop. It's free if you have a Palm serial number handy. I think my Dad uses it. He did; I'm not sure if he still does. ----- Original Message ----- From: John Lange <john.lange(a)bighostbox.com> Date: Thursday, March 4, 2004 9:30 am Subject: [RndTbl] Alternative to Outlook? > I apologize for being a bit off topic here... But, I'm trying to > setup a > new PC for my father's business. > > Even though I use 100% linux desktops on all of my own PCs I > decided to > install WindowsXP on his machine. He has one of those "all-in-one" > printer, scanner, fax units and also uses a software/voice-modem > combination as an answering machine, neither of which are workable > underlinux. > > That being said, I want to use StarOffice instead of OfficeXP. No > problem, it installs and works great! > > But here is the question; for other people who have done this, > what do > you use as a replacement for Outlook's Calendar/Scheduler functions? > > I can use any one of Outlook Express, Mozilla Mail, Eudora for > email but > none of them have a Calendar (am I missing something?). > > I thought of just buying Outlook2003 but it's $110.00US (according to > the MS web site) !!! OfficeXP Standard edition (which includes > Outlook)is $530.00! (at Staples) > > Its really too bad there isn't a version of Evolution for Windows > because it would be perfect. > > I'm not interested in over-kill either (Act, Lotus Notes etc). > Just a > Calendar. If it also works as an email solution that's fine but I > don'tneed it to wash dishes and vacuum the carpet. > > It does NOT have to be free software. I'm willing to pay for the right > solution. > > Suggestions anyone? > > -- > John Lange > BigHostBox.com > (204) 885 0872 > > _______________________________________________ > Roundtable mailing list > Roundtable(a)muug.mb.ca > http://www.muug.mb.ca/mailman/listinfo/roundtable >

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Alternative to Outlook?
by John Lange 04 Mar '04

04 Mar '04

I apologize for being a bit off topic here... But, I'm trying to setup a new PC for my father's business. Even though I use 100% linux desktops on all of my own PCs I decided to install WindowsXP on his machine. He has one of those "all-in-one" printer, scanner, fax units and also uses a software/voice-modem combination as an answering machine, neither of which are workable under linux. That being said, I want to use StarOffice instead of OfficeXP. No problem, it installs and works great! But here is the question; for other people who have done this, what do you use as a replacement for Outlook's Calendar/Scheduler functions? I can use any one of Outlook Express, Mozilla Mail, Eudora for email but none of them have a Calendar (am I missing something?). I thought of just buying Outlook2003 but it's $110.00US (according to the MS web site) !!! OfficeXP Standard edition (which includes Outlook) is $530.00! (at Staples) Its really too bad there isn't a version of Evolution for Windows because it would be perfect. I'm not interested in over-kill either (Act, Lotus Notes etc). Just a Calendar. If it also works as an email solution that's fine but I don't need it to wash dishes and vacuum the carpet. It does NOT have to be free software. I'm willing to pay for the right solution. Suggestions anyone? -- John Lange BigHostBox.com (204) 885 0872

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Inserting devices in a USB port
by Mel Seder 04 Mar '04

04 Mar '04

Currently I have an cable plugged in to my USB port and it is used for a flash memory / key ring memory. I'd like to use that same cable/USB for my Palm Pilot. Is there any problems switching devices at the end of the cable? ===== The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good. -Samuel Johnson, lexicographer (1709-1784)

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new Zire Handheld (small M150 written on back of case) Retails for $99
by Mel Seder 03 Mar '04

03 Mar '04

I bought the above this morning. I'm using Fedora CORE 1 Is anyone using JPilot or Kpilot and can give me your opinions on which I should use? ===== The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good. -Samuel Johnson, lexicographer (1709-1784)

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MUUG Meeting, Mar 9, 7:30PM -- Voice over IP (correction)
by gedetil＠cs.umanitoba.ca 02 Mar '04

02 Mar '04

Sorry for the previous, erroneous posting. The correct meeting date follows... ------ Forwarded Article <c22nmh$fi7$2(a)canopus.cc.umanitoba.ca> ------ From gedetil(a)cs.umanitoba.ca (Gilbert E. Detillieux) The Manitoba UNIX User Group (MUUG) will be holding its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 9. The meeting topic for this month is as follows: Voice over IP Bill Reid will give a brief intro to VoIP technology with emphasis on the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). Bill will also demonstrate installing and configuring Asterisk as well as a number of SIP hard and soft phones. Asterisk is a complete PBX in software. It runs on Linux and provides all of the features you would expect from a PBX and more. Asterisk does voice over IP in three protocols, and can interoperate with almost all standards-based telephony equipment using relatively inexpensive hardware. The group holds its general meetings at 7:30 PM on the second Tuesday of every month from September to June. (There are no meetings in July and August.) Meetings are open to the general public; you don't have to be a MUUG member to attend. ********************************************************************** Please note our new meeting location: The IBM offices, at 400 Ellice Ave. (between Edmonton and Kennedy). When you arrive, you will have to sign in at the reception desk, and then wait for someone to take you (in groups) to the meeting room. Please try to arrive by about 7:15 PM, so the meeting can start promptly at 7:30 PM. Don't be late, or you may not get in. Limited parking is available for free on the street, or in a lot across Ellice from IBM, for $1.00 for the evening. Indoor parking is also available nearby, at Portage Place, for $2.00 for the evening. ********************************************************************** For more information about MUUG, and its monthly meetings, check out their Web server: http://www.muug.mb.ca/ Also note that MUUG maintains two mailing lists, called "muug-announce" and "roundtable". If you're not already on these lists, we encourage you to subscribe now: http://www.muug.mb.ca/mailman/listinfo/ The "muug-announce" list is used for monthly meeting announcements (such as this one) as well as other important announcements of interest to MUUG members. The "rountable" list is meant to be a forum for follow-ups to topics discussed at the meetings, or for round-table-style discussion on other topics that come up between meetings. Of course, for this to be effective, we need to reach a certain critical mass. So, please subscribe, and stay involved! -- Gilbert E. Detillieux E-mail: <gedetil(a)muug.mb.ca> Manitoba UNIX User Group Web: http://www.muug.mb.ca/ P.O. Box 130, St-Boniface Phone: (204)474-8161 Winnipeg, MB, CANADA R2H 3B4 Fax: (204)474-7609 ------ End of Forwarded Article

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Automatic Stock Market Calculations (US and CAN) total in CAN $
by Mel Seder 02 Mar '04

02 Mar '04

I have not found a site that can take both us and canadian holdings, do the share quantity x price calculations, and show the grand total in Canadian Dollars. I can feed it the US Dollar rate if it the web site doesn't automatically provide it. small example/sample report A US COMPANY US 100 shares @ 100 US $ 10,000 US . . A CDN COMPANY US 10 shares @ 50 CAN $ 500 CA Total Value in Canadian Dollars assuming US$ can be sold for 1.30 CAN $ 10,650 CA Im hoping their is a free service that can do this. Can someone help me? Total Value in Canadian ===== The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good. -Samuel Johnson, lexicographer (1709-1784)

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MUUG Meeting, Feb 10, 7:30PM -- Voice over IP
by gedetil＠cs.umanitoba.ca 02 Mar '04

02 Mar '04

[Posted to man.unix.general and other news groups] ------ Forwarded Article <c22k9e$e1a$1(a)canopus.cc.umanitoba.ca> ------ From gedetil(a)cs.umanitoba.ca (Gilbert E. Detillieux) The Manitoba UNIX User Group (MUUG) will be holding its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 10. The meeting topic for this month is as follows: Voice over IP Bill Reid will give a brief intro to VoIP technology with emphasis on the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). Bill will also demonstrate installing and configuring Asterisk as well as a number of SIP hard and soft phones. Asterisk is a complete PBX in software. It runs on Linux and provides all of the features you would expect from a PBX and more. Asterisk does voice over IP in three protocols, and can interoperate with almost all standards-based telephony equipment using relatively inexpensive hardware. The group holds its general meetings at 7:30 PM on the second Tuesday of every month from September to June. (There are no meetings in July and August.) Meetings are open to the general public; you don't have to be a MUUG member to attend. ********************************************************************** Please note our new meeting location: The IBM offices, at 400 Ellice Ave. (between Edmonton and Kennedy). When you arrive, you will have to sign in at the reception desk, and then wait for someone to take you (in groups) to the meeting room. Please try to arrive by about 7:15 PM, so the meeting can start promptly at 7:30 PM. Don't be late, or you may not get in. Limited parking is available for free on the street, or in a lot across Ellice from IBM, for $1.00 for the evening. Indoor parking is also available nearby, at Portage Place, for $2.00 for the evening. ********************************************************************** For more information about MUUG, and its monthly meetings, check out their Web server: http://www.muug.mb.ca/ Also note that MUUG maintains two mailing lists, called "muug-announce" and "roundtable". If you're not already on these lists, we encourage you to subscribe now: http://www.muug.mb.ca/mailman/listinfo/ The "muug-announce" list is used for monthly meeting announcements (such as this one) as well as other important announcements of interest to MUUG members. The "rountable" list is meant to be a forum for follow-ups to topics discussed at the meetings, or for round-table-style discussion on other topics that come up between meetings. Of course, for this to be effective, we need to reach a certain critical mass. So, please subscribe, and stay involved! -- Gilbert E. Detillieux E-mail: <gedetil(a)muug.mb.ca> Manitoba UNIX User Group Web: http://www.muug.mb.ca/ P.O. Box 130, St-Boniface Phone: (204)474-8161 Winnipeg, MB, CANADA R2H 3B4 Fax: (204)474-7609 ------ End of Forwarded Article

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