November 2005 - Roundtable

Asterisk UG
by Kevin McGregor 02 Dec '05

02 Dec '05

I ran into a couple of people yesterday who were interested in Asterisk and VoIP. When and where is the next Asterisk User Group meeting? I thought I'd email them the information.

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MUUG Lines December 2005 Errata
by gedetil＠cs.umanitoba.ca 30 Nov '05

30 Nov '05

Hi folks. The December issue of MUUG Lines, our monthly newsletter, was mailed out this morning. We rushed to get it out earlier than usual, to hopefully beat the holiday rush, and get the newsletters to you in time for the meeting. Unfortunately, we missed a couple errors, which we only noticed after it was too late: The next meeting will be on Tuesday, December 13th, 2005. The following meeting will be on Tuesday, January 10th, 2006. We've corrected these dates in the online version of the newsletter, which you can find here (in PDF, PS, and Word DOC formats)... http://www.muug.mb.ca/muuglines.html Note that we also always post the meeting schedule and abstracts online too, and you can find those here... http://www.muug.mb.ca/meetings/ As always, too, the meeting announcement will be posted to the usual mailing lists a week before the next meeting date. -- Gilbert E. Detillieux E-mail: <gedetil(a)cs.umanitoba.ca> Dept. of Computer Science Web: http://www.cs.umanitoba.ca/~gedetil/ University of Manitoba Phone: (204)474-8161 Winnipeg, MB, CANADA R3T 2N2 Fax: (204)474-7609

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Winnipeg Python Users Group?
by Stuart Williams 30 Nov '05

30 Nov '05

I'd like to start up a Python users' group in Winnipeg. If you're interested in helping or participating let me know. Stuart Williams.

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Transient parse error -- message queued for future delivery
by divya.parvataneni＠wipro.com 30 Nov '05

30 Nov '05

hi everyone, I have sendmail configured on my RH linux machine, but when i try to send a mail to a address, it says " [root@wack mail]# mail -v divya.parvataneni(a)wipro.com Subject: hi . Cc: Null message body; hope that's ok wipro.com: Name server timeout divya.parvataneni(a)wipro.com... Transient parse error -- message queued for future delivery divya.parvataneni(a)wipro.com... queued " In the configuration file ive changed the SMART relay host's Null value and included a valid mail server ip. # "Smart" relay host (may be null) DS 10.200.53.98 Any suggestions??? Thanks in advance! Divya Confidentiality Notice The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender at Wipro or Mailadmin(a)wipro.com immediately and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments.

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Shaw throttling torrents?
by Sean Walberg 24 Nov '05

24 Nov '05

Anyone tried downloading any distributions (or other things) using BitTorrent through Shaw? Apparently they're using Ellacoya shapers to throttle back the bandwidth. A coworker just got off the phone with their support who confirmed it. Sean -- Sean Walberg <sean(a)ertw.com> http://ertw.com

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Does anyone really control the Internet? (fwd)
by gedetil＠cs.umanitoba.ca 24 Nov '05

24 Nov '05

Anyone want to get involved with CIRA (and join Bill)? -- Gilbert E. Detillieux E-mail: <gedetil(a)cs.umanitoba.ca> Dept. of Computer Science Web: http://www.cs.umanitoba.ca/~gedetil/ University of Manitoba Phone: (204)474-8161 Winnipeg, MB, CANADA R3T 2N2 Fax: (204)474-7609 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Julie Lepine" <julie.lepine(a)cira.ca> To: "Julie Lepine" <julie.lepine(a)cira.ca> Date: Fri, 4 Nov 2005 14:23:27 -0500 Subject: Does anyone really control the Internet? / Quelqu'un controle vraiment l'Internet ? Le français suivra. Dear Madam/Sir, Does anyone really control the Internet? No but your organization could help manage Canadas Internet space. The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA), which operates the dot-ca Internet domain, is looking for organizations to appoint Directors to its Board for 2006-2007. The dot-ca Internet domain is a valuable and growing resource built for and operated by Canadians. The CIRA Board represents the diversity and interests of Canadas Internet community and users. Directors set policy and establish strategy to help manage the dot-ca domain and support its growth. CIRA invites organizations representing three stakeholder groups (Internet users, Commercial Internet interests, and CIRA Certified Registrars) to express their interest in providing representation on the CIRA Board by appointing Directors for the 2006-2007 Board term. Please visit http://www.cira.ca/news-releases/162.html for information on how to become involved. Mesdames/Messieurs, Est-ce que quelquun contrôle vraiment lInternet? Non mais votre organisme peut aider à gérer lespace Internet canadien. LAutorité canadienne pour les enregistrements Internet (ACEI), qui exploite le domaine Internet point ca, est à la recherche dorganismes intéressés à nommer des administrateurs à son conseil dadministration pour lannée 2006-2007. Bâti et exploité par des Canadiens et pour des Canadiens, le domaine point ca constitue une ressource de grande valeur qui connaît une croissance soutenue. Les membres du conseil dadministration de lACEI représentent la diversité et les intérêts de la collectivité de lInternet au Canada. Les administrateurs de lACEI établissent des politiques et des stratégies pour aider à la gestion du domaine point ca et pour soutenir sa croissance. LACEI invite des organismes représentant trois groupes (Utilisateurs de lInternet, Entités commerciales de lInternet, et les Registraires agréés de lACEI) à manifester leur intérêt à faire partie du conseil d'administration de l'ACEI en y déléguant un de leurs membres pour le mandat 2006-2007 du conseil : Visitez le site http://www.cira.ca/news-releases-french/148.html pour en savoir plus sur la façon de joindre notre équipe. Best regards/Meilleures salutations, Julie Lépine Marketing & Communications CIRA / ACEI 350 Sparks Street Suite 1110 Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7S8 1-877-860-1411 ext. 229

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Linux Research - Request For Assistance (fwd)
by gedetil＠cs.umanitoba.ca 17 Nov '05

17 Nov '05

Anyone interested in participating in a survey of Linux use?... -- Gilbert E. Detillieux E-mail: <gedetil(a)cs.umanitoba.ca> Dept. of Computer Science Web: http://www.cs.umanitoba.ca/~gedetil/ University of Manitoba Phone: (204)474-8161 Winnipeg, MB, CANADA R3T 2N2 Fax: (204)474-7609 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2005 13:55:02 -0700 From: "Andi Mann" <amann(a)enterprisemanagement.com> Subject: Linux Research - Request For Assistance Hi , I am a Senior Analyst for Enterprise Management Associates (www.enterprisemanagement.com) a leading IT analyst firm, covering Systems Management technology. We are doing an in-depth research paper on Linux server management, and would like your help to survey the members of the Manitoba UNIX User Group Linux SIG. We have posted a web survey, and I would like you to forward this email to your members, asking them to complete the survey. Each survey should take about 10 minutes. The URL for the survey is: http://www.emausa.com/surveys/ema_lsurvey.htm The proposition I am researching is that the total cost of ownership (TCO) for large-scale commercial Linux systems is declining due to availability of more powerful management tools; and that Linux TCO is equal to or less than that of Windows. It is in reaction, in part, to 2004 studies from Meta Group, Yankee, and Microsoft claiming Linux has higher management costs, and higher TCO, than Windows. My research aims to find out if the availability of better management tools has further reduced the cost of Linux ownership. In return, we would be happy to provide any respondents with the completed report. We think this will be a very significant paper, which will help you and your members present independent validation of Linux cost advantages. I would appreciate your help. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments. Thanks, Andi.

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IT Lounge info (fwd)
by gedetil＠cs.umanitoba.ca 17 Nov '05

17 Nov '05

Just finally getting caught up on some older messages that came in, which I was meaning to forward to the roundtable list... -- Gilbert E. Detillieux E-mail: <gedetil(a)cs.umanitoba.ca> Dept. of Computer Science Web: http://www.cs.umanitoba.ca/~gedetil/ University of Manitoba Phone: (204)474-8161 Winnipeg, MB, CANADA R3T 2N2 Fax: (204)474-7609 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Mitch Tulloch" <mktulloch(a)mtit.com> Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2005 14:10:44 -0600 Message-ID: <000501c5de57$2d046170$640b10ac(a)mtit.local> Subject: IT Lounge info Hi, please let your MUUG membership know about our bi-weekly gathering for IT professionals here in Winnipeg, see http://itlounge.blogspot.com/ for more info. Thanks!! Cheers, Mitch Tulloch MVP - Windows Server ======================================= website: http://www.mtit.com my blog: http://itreader.net ***This message is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights***

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Winnipeg Area VMware User Group meeting invitation (fwd)
by gedetil＠cs.umanitoba.ca 17 Nov '05

17 Nov '05

Any VMware users out there interesting in this?... Just passing it along! -- Gilbert E. Detillieux E-mail: <gedetil(a)cs.umanitoba.ca> Dept. of Computer Science Web: http://www.cs.umanitoba.ca/~gedetil/ University of Manitoba Phone: (204)474-8161 Winnipeg, MB, CANADA R3T 2N2 Fax: (204)474-7609 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 15:05:40 -0800 From: "The VMware Team" <VMware(a)vmware.rsc02.com> Reply-To: "The VMware Team" <usergroup(a)vmware.com> Subject: Winnipeg Area VMware User Group meeting invitation Message-Id: <437D0CC4.00000089(a)om-vmware.rsc02.com> Balmoral Hall School is proud to host the first Winnipeg Area VMware User Group meeting. Our initial meeting is on: Date: December 14th, 2005 Time: 5:30 pm Location: 630 Westminster Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba The meeting will be held in the Sifton Memorial Theatre. Parking is available at the front of the school. All visitors are required to sign in. To register go to http://www.vmware.com/vmug Agenda - Welcome and introductions - Roundtable of how you use VMware in your organization - User group planning discussion - Open Forum After this initial meeting we would like to meet the second Wednesday of the quarter. The first of these dates are: December 14th March 8th June 14th And repeating every 3 months thereafter. VMware will be providing us Pizza In the future, various topics will be covered including P2V, Workstation, tips and tricks, upcoming releases, etc. Whether you are new to VMware or a master in working with the technology, this is a great opportunity to learn, share and meet. VMware, Inc. 3145 Porter Drive Palo Alto CA 94304 USA Tel 650-475-5000 Copyright © 2005 VMware, Inc. All rights reserved. VMware is a registered trademark of VMware, Inc. All other trademarks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. ______________________________________________________________________ This message was sent by VMware using Responsys Interact. http://www.responsys.com/rsvp.asp Safely unsubscribe from VMware e-mail at any time: http://vmware.rsc02.net/servlet/optout?OtPpDXAADWEnLKLmpsFJlDNtHgpmhIHDJHE0 View our permission marketing policy: http://vmware.rsc02.net/servlet/pp/1?u=http://vmware.rsc02.net/servlet/opto…

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optical RAM ?
by schwartz 17 Nov '05

17 Nov '05

I'd like the member's opinion on the credibility of Atom Chip Corp.'s claim to have developed optical RAM that employs holographic storage techniques. http://www.atomchip.com I had read years ago that IBM was looking into holographic methods for data storage, but a friend of mine pointed out that you'd need really deep-pockets to develop this kind of technology and he doubted a small outfit like Atom Chip could do it. Linux's problem with SATA drivers made me think of this, because Atom Chip claims their notebook operates without a hard drive but with lots of optical RAM, and can run Linux or XP. Does anyone know anything about Atom Chips's corporate status and the validity of their claims?

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