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Fwd: Top 5 Reasons to Attend USENIX '07
by Gilbert E. Detillieux 19 May '07

19 May '07

Just FYI, in case any of you are planning a trip to California in mid-June... -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Top 5 Reasons to Attend USENIX '07 Date: Fri, 18 May 2007 15:43:59 -0700 From: Lionel Garth Jones <lgj(a)usenix.org> To: info(a)muug.mb.ca, gedetil(a)muug.mb.ca ---------------------------------------------- Top 5 Reasons to Attend the 2007 USENIX Annual Technical Conference June 17-22, 2007, Santa Clara, CA http://www.usenix.org/usenix07/progb ---------------------------------------------- USENIX '07 offers a cost-effective, one-stop shop for the latest in IT training, break-throughs, and systems research. Check out the top 5 reasons to join us in Santa Clara, CA, June 17-22, 2007: 1. Top-notch training: Highly respected experts provide you with new information and skills you can take back to work tomorrow. Topics include: -- Richard Bejtlich on TCP/IP Weapons School, Layers 2-3 -- Peter Baer Galvin on Solaris 10 Security Features -- AEleen Frisch on Administering Linux in Production Environments -- Steve VanDevender on High-Capacity Email System Design To view the entire training program, see: http://www.usenix.org/events/usenix07/training 2. Invited Talks that feature industry luminaries discussing timely and important topics, such as: -- Keynote Address by Mendel Rosenblum of Stanford University, "The Impact of Virtualization on Computing Systems," -- Plenary Closing by Mary Lou Jepsen, One Laptop per Child, "Crossing the Digital Divide: The Latest Efforts from One Laptop per Child" -- Rob Lanphier, Linden Lab, "Second Life" -- And more! http://www.usenix.org/usenix07/ITs 3. You'll see it here first: -- The latest developments in cutting-edge systems research in the Refereed Papers track. http://www.usenix.org/events/usenix07/tech -- An introduction to interesting new or ongoing work at the Poster Session. http://www.usenix.org/events/usenix07/activities.html#poster 4. Answers to your toughest questions: -- Guru Is In sessions feature experts who come prepared to respond to your most burning technical questions on hot topics. The full list of topics will be announced soon! http://www.usenix.org/events/usenix07/tech 5. The chance to mingle with industry leaders: -- Evening events such as the Birds-of-a-Feather (BoF) sessions offer additional opportunities to network with peers to gain that all-important "insider" IT knowledge. http://www.usenix.org/events/usenix07/bofs.html And that's just the beginning. Visit http://www.usenix.org/usenix06/progb to see the full list of offerings. Don't forget: -- Register at the headquarters hotel by May 29, 2007, to receive the discounted hotel room rate: http://www.usenix.org/events/usenix07/hotel.html -- Register by June 1 and save up to $300! http://www.usenix.org/events/usenix07/registration -- Take advantage of the multiple employee discount for groups sending 5 or more: http://www.usenix.org/events/usenix07/registration/#multi ---------------------------------------------- 2007 USENIX Annual Technical Conference June 17-22, 2007, Santa Clara, CA http://www.usenix.org/usenix07/progb Early Bird Registration Deadline: June 1, 2007 -----------------------------------------------

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b5media is looking for a server administrator
by Sean Walberg 11 May '07

11 May '07

http://technosailor.com/now-hiring-server-administrator/ Toronto company, but the position is virtual. Pretty interesting sever farm, lots of fun stuff to do. Sean -- Sean Walberg <sean(a)ertw.com > http://ertw.com/

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Fw: [RndTbl] Oh great RE master
by Steve Moffat 10 May '07

10 May '07

Well, ya... I guess I did the equivalent (though not so concise) method after sending the first email to roundtable... echo APP-AM005-a | sed 's/[[:alpha:]]//g;s/[[:punct:]]//g' I like the search inversion though Sean. Much cleaner! So the problem I have is solved, thanks Sean. But why won't my original method work? The [[:digit:]]* should have matched all the consecutive digits shouldn't it? And then the ( ) brackets should place the match into buffer 1. Steve IBM Global Services sjm(a)ca.ibm.com (204)792-3245 ----- Forwarded by Steve Moffat/CanWest/IBM on 05/09/2007 04:08 PM ----- "Sean Walberg" <sean(a)ertw.com> Sent by: To swalberg(a)gmail.co Steve Moffat/CanWest/IBM@IBMCA m cc roundtable(a)muug.mb.ca Subject 05/09/2007 04:05 Re: [RndTbl] Oh great RE master PM # echo BUILD-AM005-a | sed 's/[^0-9]//g' 005 Sean On 5/9/07, Steve Moffat <Steve.Moffat(a)ca.ibm.com > wrote: Hi All; I've been trying to write a sed function to return only a numeric portion of a string, but can't seem to get it working. The input is a single string of letters and numbers, with the numbers always consecutive. For example: BUILD-AM005-a I want to get the 005 out of this string. echo BUILD-AM005-a | sed 's/.*$[[:digit:]]$.*/\1/g' will return the digit 5. This is good! So I add an asterisk to try to match multiple digits like: echo BUILD-AM005-a | sed 's/.*$[[:digit:]]*$.*/\1/g' and instead of returning 005, it doesn't match anything, so returns nothing. Can any of you RE maters help me out? Steve Moffat IBM Global Services sjm(a)ca.ibm.com (204)792-3245 _______________________________________________ Roundtable mailing list Roundtable(a)muug.mb.ca http://www.muug.mb.ca/mailman/listinfo/roundtable -- Sean Walberg <sean(a)ertw.com> http://ertw.com/

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Oh great RE master
by Steve Moffat 09 May '07

09 May '07

Hi All; I've been trying to write a sed function to return only a numeric portion of a string, but can't seem to get it working. The input is a single string of letters and numbers, with the numbers always consecutive. For example: BUILD-AM005-a I want to get the 005 out of this string. echo BUILD-AM005-a | sed 's/.*$[[:digit:]]$.*/\1/g' will return the digit 5. This is good! So I add an asterisk to try to match multiple digits like: echo BUILD-AM005-a | sed 's/.*$[[:digit:]]*$.*/\1/g' and instead of returning 005, it doesn't match anything, so returns nothing. Can any of you RE maters help me out? Steve Moffat IBM Global Services sjm(a)ca.ibm.com (204)792-3245

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Home Automation
by B.Wolfe 09 May '07

09 May '07

Home Automation is a huge subject, with a large number of suppliers of hardware and software. Here are some answers to questions asked at last nights MUUG meeting on Home Automation. 1. Home can I use X-10 to control a garage door opener? Plug a X10 Universal Module http://www.smarthome.com/2010.html into an outlet close to your garage door opener. Connect a wire (telephone or door bell wire) from the terminals on the Universal module to the switch terminals on the garage door opener. Set the House and Unit codes to your choice, and its ready to go. Activate once to open the door, activate a second time to close the garage door. 2. How can I replace a 3-way switch with an X-10 swtich. Your can buy a 3-wy switch module http://www.x10.com/automation/ws4777_s.html to replace the existing 3-way switch. 3. How can I control flourescent lights with X-10? You can buy a X10 switch http://www.activehomepro.com/accessories/acc_wallswitch_ws13a.html that functions like an appliance module and is rated for flourescent lights 4. How can I control ceiling fans with X-10? You can buy a wall switch http://www.activehomepro.com/accessories/pro/xpdi3_iw_wa1_s.html rated for inductive (motor) electrical loads. You can use the X-10 DIM command to control the fan motor speed. This also works well for controlling ventilation fans (garage, bathroom, etc.) 5. How can I connect my computer to the A/C power line to use X-10? There are several options. The simplest is to use a Two-way powerline interface http://www.x10.com/products/x10_tw523.htm that will give you the hardware interface. You still need software to send and receive X-10 commands. The next step up is to use an interface with an embedded controller http://www.smarthome.com/1140.html You plug into the wall, plug you computer into the interface and download your home automation program, then disconnect your computer (if you want for safety/security). Also http://www.x10-store.com/5pccoinkitck.html There are many other options available that go up in features, capability and price. 6. How can I get started using X-10 (Home Automation)? The easiest way is to get a few X-10 lamp modules http://www.smarthome.com/2000.html and a mini http://www.smarthome.com/4030.html or Maxi http://www.smarthomepro.com/4020.html contoller. Plug in a few lamps, set the house/unit codes and play around with ON, OFF, DIMing, ALL ON, ALL OFF commands. Make a spousal acceptance check <g> and then expand. Or, if you want to sample whats out there for X-10 stuff you can get kit http://www.x10-store.com/praulipak.html that includes many different modules. 7. Embedded Controllers using X-10? This is one example. The PLIX chip http://www.micromint.com/products/chips.htm is a microcontroller tailored to sending/receiving X-10 signals. 8. How can I send an X-10 signal using a switch? You can buy a X-10 Powerflash module http://www.smarthome.com/4060.html and connect your switch (ie. magnetic door/window switch) across the Powerflash module terminals and set the house/unit codes. When the swith is closed to the Powerflash module will send a X-10 house/unit code. 9. Where can I learn more about home automation? You can't beat spending a few hours with google to find more information, but if your looking for a few short-cuts: Electronic House magazine http://www.electronichouse.com/ Circuit Cellar magazine http://www.circuitcellar.com/ Forum (HCS II system) http://bbs.circuitcellar.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=3&sid=1b3de8a67b60732c66 562928c92b87b9 X-10 FAQ http://www.nomad.ee/micros/x10faq.html http://www.homecontrols.com/cgi-bin/main/co_disp/displ/pgrfnbr/458/sesent/00 Misterhouse article http://www.circuitcellar.com/pastissues/articles/winter111/winter.pdf 10. Where can I buy X-10 hardware? "The Source" is the only local retailer carrying X-10 stuff, but.... Selection is very limited and prices are comparatively high compared to ordering over the internet ( or mail order). Again using google you can't miss finding a supplier. 11. How can I interface my computer to many switches? There are many hardware interfaces that allow a computer to connect to analog, and digital switch inputs and analog and digital ouputs. However there are a much smaller number that are priced/marketed at the home (non-industrial) user AND.... Have software drivers/interfaces written for home automation software. This is where dedicated Home Automation controllers shine in providing integration of hardware controller, programming environment and options of analog and digital input/output (I/O). Some examples are: http://www.homecontrols.com/cgi-bin/main/co_disp/displ/carfnbr/137/sesent/00 Here is an example of I/O interface modules that are compatible with Misterhouse http://www.weedtech.com/ Brock

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Zaurus Podcast #3 and Branching Open Source
by Montana Quiring 09 May '07

09 May '07

Hello, For those that are interested we recorded episode #3 of the Zaurus Users of Manitoba podcast. It was an attempt creating a skype/IRC hybrid. It was an interesting experience. The skype call was with InSearchOf who is the current head developer of the popular Zaurus distro pdaXrom as well as the active administrator of the OESF forum. The quality of the skype call was poor at the best of times so I'll apologize in advance. I promise I'll get better at it. ;) Here's the link: http://www.tyrannozaurus.com/?q=tycast In the podcast we kind of stumbled across an interesting thought about how Open Source development tends to branch off a lot. This seems to create a lot of immature software as the expertise is spread across so many projects. I'd be interested in hearing other people's opinions and views on this. -Montana Quiring

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MUUG Meeting, May 8, 7:30pm -- Gordon Meyer's Smart Home Hacks
by gedetil＠cs.umanitoba.ca 24 Apr '07

24 Apr '07

The Manitoba UNIX User Group (MUUG) will be holding its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 8. The meeting topic for this month is as follows: Gordon Meyer's Smart Home Hacks Learn how to put your computer to work around the house. Gordon's presentation will get you started with the basics of do-it-yourself home automation, then cover the most practical, fun, and interesting techniques culled from around the globe. Drawn from the best of "Smart Home Hacks", you're sure to find at least one that suits your lifestyle. If you're new to home automation, you'll get on the fast track to the most useful methods. If you're an old hand, you'll leave with tips and inspiration for upgrading your home. Gordon Meyer is a Chicago-based writer and speaker who has authored dozens of software manuals, numerous articles for computer users and technical writers, and O'Reilly's "Smart Home Hacks", a leading book on do-it-yourself home automation techniques. Gordon, an amateur magician and a frequent speaker at technical conferences, touts a practical, lighthearted, and humanized approach to integrating technology with daily life. ********************************************************************** Meeting Location: For this month only, the meeting will be held at the Millennium Library, in the Carol Shields Auditorium (on the second floor). The Millennium Library is at the corner of Graham Ave. and Donald St. (251 Donald St.) Parking is $5 for the evening in the Library's underground lot, and $2-$5 elsewhere in the area. Meeting time is 7:30pm, as usual. ********************************************************************** Spread the Word... We're sending this announcement out early, to give people a chance to pass the word along, or invite others to join us for this special meeting. You can help promote this month's meeting, by putting this poster up on your workplace bulletin board, or a similar visible spot... http://www.muug.mb.ca/meetings/MUUGmeeting.pdf The group holds its general meetings at 7:30pm 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. For more information about MUUG, and its monthly meetings, check out their Web server: http://www.muug.mb.ca/ -- Gilbert E. Detillieux E-mail: <gedetil(a)muug.mb.ca> Manitoba UNIX User Group Web: http://www.muug.mb.ca/ PO Box 130 St-Boniface Phone: (204)474-8161 Winnipeg MB CANADA R2H 3B4 Fax: (204)474-7609

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sponsor Indy 500 race car and logo design contest
by Gilles Detillieux 23 Apr '07

23 Apr '07

Thought this might interest some of you... http://tux500.com/ http://tux500.com/contest.php -- Gilles R. Detillieux E-mail: <grdetil(a)scrc.umanitoba.ca> Spinal Cord Research Centre WWW: http://www.scrc.umanitoba.ca/ Dept. Physiology, U. of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3E 3J7 (Canada)

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Feisty is out out out! Anyone want to meet for Beers/CD's?
by Scott Balneaves 20 Apr '07

20 Apr '07

I'll be torrenting u/ku/edu/xubuntu tonight, anyone want to get together for a brew at an appropriate venue Friday or Saturday? I'll hand out free cd's! Heck, might even have a free sticker or two! Anyone interested? Post to the list!! Scott -- Scott L. Balneaves | "Eternity is a very long time, Systems Department | especially towards the end." Legal Aid Manitoba | -- Woody Allen

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Zaurus podcast #2
by Montana Quiring 19 Apr '07

19 Apr '07

We recorded our second podcast on the weekend and it's available now if your interested: http://www.tyrannozaurus.com/?q=tycast Announcement of this issue can be found here, if interested: http://www.tyrannozaurus.com/?q=node/704 If you are using iTunes, you can click here to subscribe: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=219214014 -Montana

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