[KLUG Members] KLUG Meeting Notes for 04/15/2003

[Taz]

Ralph,

I forgot to mention Monday, but I see that you have Bill "Hollet" name
spelled correctly. :-) I was also wondering if you would want to include
his email address. I had to go to the trash and find it. It is
"bill@billtron.com". This is only if you want to include it in the
introduction of Bill.

It is ok on what I see on this end.

Bruce

magoo wrote:

> KLUG Meeting Notes:  Tuesday - April 15, 2003  7:00PM
>
> I.    PRESENTATION RECAP
> II.   NEXT WEEK'S MEETING INFO   <===  Floppyfw Demo!!!
> III.  KLUG MAILING LISTS
> IV.   KLUG & LINUX NEWS FLASHES
> V.    KLUG CONTACT & MEETING INFO
>
> Tonight's Meeting Moderator:  KLUG Chairperson Todd Pillars
>
> I.  PRESENTATION RECAP
> THIS WEEK'S KLUG PRESENTATION: (25 REAL active KLUG participants)
> ******************************************************************
> The GIMP
> by Andrew Thompson
>
> As most Linux artists already know, the GIMP has become THE paint
> program for the serious open-source artist. While not (yet) the
> PhotoShop killer we hope to see one day, it offers many of the
> same features for a much nicer price, and adds good scripting
> facilities 'That Other Paint Program' still only dreams of.
> Andrew Thompson demonstrated the features of the program... THAT
> IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT!!!
>
> The GIMP is the GNU Image Manipulation Program!
> http://www.gimp.org
>
> PRESENTATION SUMMARY:
> ************************
> Andrew Thompson used his laptop running Red Hat v8.0 and the KLUG
> SVGA projector to give us a tour of the GNU Image Manipulation
> Program... better known to Linux lovers as THE GIMP!  He began by
> showing us a cartoon panel he had created.  He suggested that you
> get a drawing tablet for doing the freehand work.  Linux supports
> several of these artist accessories and we heard recommendations
> from the audience.
>
> The second phase of our GIMP exploration entailed Andrew deftly
> showing us the program's tool set.  It was a live demo in which
> he created a graphic as he explained how the tools worked.  We saw
> how it uses layering to build the images into a unified graphic.
> We saw special effects like how to use patterns and gradients.  He
> added text and then demonstrated what you can do to make the text
> more dramatic.  Andrew told us about the control/command keys and
> how to invoke program features to do amazing graphical tricks!
>
> The third act of this insightful and artistic performance brought
> out a graphic of M$'s Wm. Harold Gates III!  We saw how to import
> an existing graphic and alter it in amusing ways.  We ended up with
> a picture of Bill Gates' face with a dashed line encircling it and
> the instructions - PIE HERE!  A KLUG member hijacked the KLUG SVGA
> projector at this point (he just happened to have video cables and
> an Apple i-Book) and displayed a picture of an annoyed Bill Gates
> after he actually DID receive an unexpected cream pie in the face!
>
> The crowd was interested and participatory... to say the least!
> Andrew was getting questions coming at him like cruise missiles
> landing in Baghdad during the "shock and awe" campaign.  He did
> not get to do his prepared presentation as the crowd clamored to
> see the tricks that they knew were possible but never figured out.
> There are so many features and functions in The GIMP that it looks
> like you could learn the basics in a week and master the remainder
> in about 5 years!  Who needs PhotoShop?  NOT... Linux users who
> can learn how to use The GIMP!
>
> KLUG meeting attendees were operating their laptops along with
> Andrew as he did his presentation.  You could see the delight on
> their faces as they experienced "AH HA!" after "AH HA!" with their
> own GIMP application and Andrew's experienced guidance and patient
> directions.  After a two hour frenzy of attendees expressing a
> voracious appetite for learning the GIMP... Andrew was awash in
> spontaneous applause from his grateful students.  Many are well
> on their way to learning the basics and understanding the power
> that The GIMP can impart to a Linux user with a creative mind.
>
> Andrew Thompson is a contract draftsman currently employed at Denso
> Manufacturing Michigan in Battle Creek, and installmaster for the
> Kalamazoo Linux Users Group.  An amateur cartoonist of some (very)
> small renown, he keeps a small sampling of his work at his own
> little hole-in-the-net gallery at The Imagerie.
> http://www.imagerie.com
>
> II.  NEXT KLUG MEETING - TUESDAY  04/22/2003
> ******************************************************************
> A Floppyfw Demonstration
> BY Bill Hollett
>
> Floppyfw is a Linux firewall.  It enables a PC to act as a router
> with the advanced firewall-capabilities in Linux that fits on one
> single floppy disk. He'll be demonstrating the ease of set-up using
> a Windows computer to download and create the floppy to use on a
> blank pentium box with two NIC cards and no HD. The firewall will be
> automatically configured.  He'll also show how to overcome the size
> limitations of the floppy while adding packages using Brian Freeman's
> new post-wpk package. Copies of this package will be made available.
> Requirements & features of Floppyfw include: - Works on a 386sx or
> better with two network interface cards, a 1.44MB floppy drive and
> 12MByte of RAM - Very simple packaging system, can be used for
> adding editors, PPP, VPN, traffic shaping, etc. - Logging through
> klogd/syslogd, both local and remote. - Serial support for console
> over serial port. - DHCP server and DNS cache for internal networks.
>
> Bill Hollett is the owner of Billtron Services, an independent
> contracting entity specializing in web site development and
> programming and information interchange via the web.
>
> III.   K L U G    M A I L I N G    L I S T S  -
> *************************************************************
> Diversified mailing lists can be found on the KLUG web site.
> http://kalamazoolinux.org/listserv/
> Facilitated by - John Bridleman listmaster@kalamazoolinux.org
> Sign up and participate to serve the Open Source community!!!
>
> IV.   K L U G    &    L I N U X     N E W S    F L A S H E S ! ! !
> =====================================================================
> RED HAT APPLIES OPEN SOURCE TO ENTERPRISE APPS
> Richard Li, director of enterprise applications at Red Hat, said:
> "We're taking our successful open source model that has worked with
> our Red Hat Enterprise Linux family of solutions and applying this
> to enterprise applications.
> http://www.pcw.co.uk/News/1140079
> =====================================================================
> LINUX KERNEL V2.6: CAN YOU BREAK IT?
> A preview of the 2.6 kernel and the audio excellence of Linux.
> http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/6683
> http://www.linux-mag.com/2003-01/kernal_01.html
> =====================================================================
> A REVIEW OF RED HAT V 9
> "First, I will list a few things of what you can actually find in
> the new release: you will find a good choice of apps on Red Hat
> Linux 9, from office to fax apps, some entertaining games, a fully
> featured web suite and more. The NPTL library offers better
> responsiveness of the system taking care of how the Linux kernel is
> dealing with threads, there is a cleaned up start menu, a bug fixed
> Nautilus (however it still has disabled the ability to edit Gnome's
> menus), Mozilla's good looking AA font rendering and more. KDE 3.1
> and Gnome 2.2 are included, in addition to a number of servers like
> Apache, Postgresql, mysql etc..."
> http://linuxtoday.com/infrastructure/2003041200226RVRHSW
> =====================================================================
> OPEN-SOURCE BATTLE RAGES IN OREGON  [submitted by TAZ]
> A group of open-source advocates and critics will meet behind closed
> doors Wednesday afternoon, in the first of at least two meetings in
> search of a compromise on what could be the first bill in the United
> States to encourage the use of open-source software by a state
> government.
> http://news.com.com/2100-1012-996210.html
> =====================================================================
> THE GIMP V 1.3.14 (DEVELOPMENT) RELEASED
> About: The GIMP is the GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is a freely
> distributed piece of software suitable for such tasks as photo
> retouching, image composition and image authoring. It can be used as a
> simple paint program, an expert quality photo retouching program, an
> online batch processing system, a mass production image renderer, a
> image format converter, etc.  Changes: This development release
> features improved transform, text, and vector tools, a plugin to save
> animations in the MNG format, image templates, and lots of enhancements
> to the user interface.
> http://freshmeat.net/projects/thegimp/?topic_id=108
> =====================================================================
> PROJECT OF THE MONTH: SQUIRRELMAIL
> The popularity and prevalence of always-on home network service (via
> DSL or cable modem) has changed the notion of what an Internet Service
> Provider (ISP) needs to provide. In the old days, an ISP hosted your
> Web site and email on their servers. You used their network to browse
> the Web, read newsgroups, and POP your email. Since your connection
> was temporary, there wasn't a way to get email delivered directly and
> reliably to your computer.
> http://www.linux-mag.com/2003-01/potm_01.html
> =====================================================================
> CAN OPEN SOURCE WIN BIG BUSINESS?
> "Getting Fortune 500 companies to adopt open source would be a lot
> easier if open-source advocates put their business hats on."
> http://linuxtoday.com/it_management/2003041401126OSBZDP
> =====================================================================
> LINUX GAINING INTEREST FROM WALL STREET
> The wealthy brokerage houses and financial companies in the heart of
> Manhattan can buy just about any IT hardware and software they want,
> so why is Linux gaining users and drawing interest?
> http://www.idg.net/ic_1303907_9677_1-5047.html
> =====================================================================
> OPENOFFICE.ORG V 1.0.3 RELEASED   [submitted by Bruce Smith]
> A maintenance release of OpenOffice.org has been announced. Details,
> links within.
> http://linuxtoday.com/infrastructure/2003041100826NWDTSW
> =====================================================================
> MYSQL V4.X REVIEWED
> MySQL powers countless databases and data-driven Web sites. MySQL 4,
> the latest release of the Open Source database, includes features
> that put it on par with products from database stalwarts Oracle and
> Microsoft. Unbelievable? Believe it.
> http://www.linux-mag.com/2003-01/mysql_01.html
> =====================================================================
> LYCORIS BECKONS FOR WINDOWS MIGRATION   [submitted by TAZ]
> "Lycoris has released a new Beta, Build 71. Lycoris is not a Linux
> distro for those who already know Linux, but more for the masses, for
> those who want to migrate from Windows, and don't really want anything
> to do with the command line. Lycoris Desktop/LX equipped computers are
> available from Wal-Mart starting at $268.00 (build 46). It's a great
> OS for the masses, $30 or less, $19.99 from the company if you
> download your own and just want the Product ID. Registered users get
> REAL e-mail support and full access to IRIS, an RPM-based
> click-to-install program base."
> http://slashdot.org/articles/03/04/14/0413241.shtml?tid=190&tid=163
> =====================================================================
> OPERA V7.10 FOR LINUX BETA RELEASED  [submitted by TAZ]
> Opera Software today released Opera 7.10 for Windows and Opera 7.10
> for Linux Beta with features that are not only new to Opera, but
> also completely new to the world of browsing.
> http://www.opera.com/pressreleases/en/2003/04/11/
> http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/04/12/2248223&mode=thread
> =====================================================================
> AN INTRODUCTION TO OPEN SOURCE COMMUNITIES
> "Open source software communities are one of the most successful, and
> least understood, examples of high-performance collaboration and
> community-building on the Internet today. Other types of communities
> could benefit enormously from understanding how open source
> communities work."
> http://linuxtoday.com/developer/2003041200426OSCYDV
> =====================================================================
> THE ECONOMIST ON THE RISE OF LINUX  [submitted by TAZ]
> "The Economist is telling the business world that Linux is a worthy
> adversary to Windows and Unix. It is free, runs on almost any hardware,
> and generally more secure than Windows As result it is dividing the
> industry into winners that offer Linux and losers that don't,
> (e.g. Microsoft). Sun is probably doomed."
> http://www.economist.com/business/displayStory.cfm?story_id=1699434
> http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/04/13/1455205&mode=thread&tid=163
> =====================================================================
> IBM SHOWS FAITH IN LINUX
> IBM demonstrated its commitment to open source and the Linux platform
> by highlighting developer successes at the company's annual
> DeveloperWorksLive conference last week in New Orleans.
> http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,3959,1023147,00.asp
> =====================================================================
> IBM DIVES DEEPER INTO LINUX
> IBM next month will extend the reach of its Directory Server and
> Directory Integrator across additional Linux hardware platforms
> when it adds versions for the IBM i-Series and p-Series servers.
> http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,3959,1022818,00.asp
> =====================================================================
> LINUX ON THE DESKTOP
> Virtual desktops and evolving e-mail clients make Linux an
> increasingly viable desktop option.
> http://www.infoworld.com/article/03/04/11/15osource_1.html
> =====================================================================
> NEW SAMBA FLAW COMPROMISES LINUX SERVERS
> The second major Samba security flaw in a few weeks is already being
> exploited by attackers, a security firm has said. And accidentally
> released code makes an attack still easier.
> http://news.zdnet.co.uk/story/0,,t269-s2133095,00.html
> =====================================================================
> OPEN SOURCE HELPS KEEP PROGRAMMING JOBS IN AMERICA
> Open source can help U.S.companies retain American programmers.
> http://www.infoworld.com/article/03/04/04/14osource_1.html
> =====================================================================
> AUTOUPDATE V 4.8.4 RELEASED
> AutoUpdate is a Perl script which performs a task similar to Red
> Hat's up2date or autorpm. It can be used to automatically download
> and upgrade RPMs from different HTTP(S) or (S)FTP sites, while also
> handling dependencies. Moreover, it can also be used to keep a server
> with a customized (Red Hat) distribution plus all clients up to date.
> http://freshmeat.net/projects/autoupdate/?topic_id=41%2C253
> =====================================================================
> APACHE URGES UPDATE AHEAD OF DOS RISK ALERT
> The Apache Software Foundation has updated its popular Web server
> software to guard against a serious, as yet unspecified, denial of
> service risk.  Users of version 2.x of the Web server on all platforms
> are urged to upgrade to version 2.0.45. Sites running 1.x aren't
> affected.
> http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/55/30126.html
> =====================================================================
> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
>               I T   I S   P A R T Y   T I M E  ! ! !
> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
> KLUG 4TH OF JULY  P A R T Y  IS POSTED ON THE WEB SITE - RSVP ASAP!
> Go to the KLUG web site for the details and to sign up if you are
> planning on attending the KLUG 4TH of July party this year. PARTY!!!
>
> THE DETAILS
> http://kalamazoolinux.org/party/p-details.php
> RSVP
> http://kalamazoolinux.org/party/rsvp.php
>
> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
> =====================================================================
> [  *** N O T E   D A T E   C O R R E C T I O N ***  ]
> BUSINESS EXPO IS PLANNED FOR THURSDAY MAY 22ND AT THE RADISSON HOTEL.
> The Kalamazoo Chamber of Commerce will be holding another business
> exposition in the Grand Ballroom at the Radisson Plaza Hotel.  There
> will be an "IT Zone" designated that will highlight digital technology.
> A KLUG speaker is also needed to make a presentation in the IT Zone's
> program.  Please contact Bob at publicitydirector@kalamazoolinux.org
> if you can volunteer as a presenter for this event.
> =====================================================================
> KLUG NEEDS VOLUNTEERS TO FILL SEVERAL VACANT POSITIONS
> Nutrimaster and Education Director volunteer slots are still
> vacant.  We need additional volunteers to act as the "Meeting
> Firewall" to handle Chamber access control and security issues.
> The Chamber has asked us to safeguard their assets as KLUG
> members come and go from the meeting room each Tuesday night.
> Bob and Zac need help with this function which requires that
> you get to the meetings early and see that the everything is
> locked up as the last person leaves.  This means being at the
> Chamber at 6:30pm and hanging around until 10:00pm. We have
> other volunteer positions available and many of these duties
> could be shared if you have an interest.  GET INVOLVED IN KLUG!
> Volunteers are needed for Beginner's Nights and Installfests.
> Please contact installmaster@kalamazoolinux.org for more details.
> See http://kalamazoolinux.org/organize for position descriptions.
> =====================================================================
> ********* - ********* - ********* - ********* - ********* - *********
> KLUG NEEDS SPEAKERS FOR THE WEEKLY LINUX RELATED PRESENTATIONS!
> ********* - ********* - ********* - ********* - ********* - *********
> Contact Adam if you can give a presentation on any area of Linux
> related subject or application.  He would also like to hear your
> suggestions for topics and possible speaker referrals.  Do you
> know anyone who is using Linux in Southwest Michigan and might
> be willing to share their Linux expertise by making a technical
> presentation?  Professional, individual, or commercial speakers
> on Linux accepted.  Contact programdirector@kalamazoolinux.org
> with your referrals and ideas.  See the meeting schedule for open
> dates.   http://www.kalamazoolinux.org/meetings/schedule.php3
> =====================================================================
>
> V.   K L U G    C O N T A C T   &   M E E T I N G    I N F O
> *************************************************************
> KLUG WEB SITE  http://kalamazoolinux.org
>
> MEMBERS AND GUESTS - COME JOIN US FOR A MEETING!!!
> http://kalamazoolinux.org/meetings
> WE MEET WEEKLY, EACH TUESDAY AT 7:00PM.
>
> Our meeting site is the Kalamazoo Chamber
> of Commerce office building downtown.
> 346 W. Michigan Ave. - Kalamazoo, MI  49007
> http://kazoolug.org/meetings/maps.php3   <=== MAP!
>
> CONTACT INFORMATION:
> Kalamazoo Linux Users Group, Inc.
> 6749 South Westnedge Avenue
> Suite K-288
> Portage  MI 49002
> e-mail address: chair@kalamazoolinux.org
>
>                          Copyright 2003
>                  Kalamazoo Linux Users Group, Inc.
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>                           Ralph Worick
>                 recordingsecretary@kalamazoolinux.org
>                                = or =
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>                           Bruce Atherton
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