[Blackpool] Blackpool Digest, Vol 33, Issue 3
Rick Vause
me at rickvause.com
Mon Feb 15 20:18:42 UTC 2010
Good evening all,
Although I intended to make it on Saturday, my plan was thwarted by work
commitments. I do, however, intend to make the coming saturday.
I don't know of any events in the area but at the beginning of next
month there is 'Ubuntu Opportunistic Developers Week' focusing on
development in Python using Quickly, with some Python sessions for total
beginners the week before. See here:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuOpportunisticDeveloperWeek
Thought it might be worth a mention.
Rick.
On Mon, 2010-02-15 at 13:21 +0000, Les Pounder wrote:
> Hi everyone
>
> Well, 5 members in one room...we are reaching dizzy heights.
>
> It was a really good session on Saturday.
> Does anyone have any suggestions as to what we can do this Saturday?
> Does anyone have any burning issues, or would they like a hand with
> something?
>
> There is a chance, that tonight (Monday 15th Feb) our group will be
> mentioned on the popular Linux podcast linuxoutlaws.com (live stream
> available from linuxoutlaws.com/live)
> I hope it will be!
>
> This week I will be posting some new content to our LUG's website, along the
> lines of events in the area that we may be interested in.
>
> If anyone knows of any events, please let me know and I will add it to the
> site.
>
> Rick, hope you can join us soon.
>
> All the best
> Les
>
> On Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 12:00 PM, <blackpool-request at mailman.lug.org.uk>wrote:
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> > 1. Re: Blackpool Digest, Vol 33, Issue 2 (Les)
> > 2. Re: Blackpool Digest, Vol 33, Issue 2 (me at rickvause.com)
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> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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> > Message: 1
> > Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:02:17 +0000
> > From: Les <lespounder at googlemail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Blackpool] Blackpool Digest, Vol 33, Issue 2
> > To: blackpool at mailman.lug.org.uk
> > Message-ID: <1266001337.2955.9.camel at les-studio>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> >
> > Hi Rick
> >
> > Nice to hear from you.
> >
> > Sounds like you have quite a lot of experience with web development, I'd
> > love to have a chat.
> > I've only been part of the group for a week, so I am still finding my
> > feet, but I was made to feel welcome at the LUG.
> > You mention that you are relying on Linux, how have you been using
> > Linux?
> >
> > Hope to meet you soon
> >
> > Les Twitter @biglesp
> >
> > On Fri, 2010-02-12 at 12:00 +0000, blackpool-request at mailman.lug.org.uk
> > wrote:
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> > > Today's Topics:
> > >
> > > 1. Re: Blackpool Digest, Vol 33, Issue 1 (Les)
> > > 2. A hello (Rick Vause)
> > >
> > >
> > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> > >
> > > Message: 1
> > > Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:52:46 +0000
> > > From: Les <lespounder at googlemail.com>
> > > Subject: Re: [Blackpool] Blackpool Digest, Vol 33, Issue 1
> > > To: blackpool at mailman.lug.org.uk
> > > Message-ID: <1265914366.4087.10.camel at les-studio>
> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> > >
> > > Hi everyone
> > >
> > > Colin
> > > If I can find my programming pack, then I will bring it along.
> > > A Maemo internet tablet, is a Nokia 770 N800 or N810 internet tablet
> > > that runs a special version of Debian Linux.
> > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N800
> > > I have used them for a couple of years, really great little tools that
> > > provide hours of fun. (I use mine as a remote for the PC, using a tool
> > > called VNC) MrsP currently uses it as a media player. If I remember I'll
> > > bring it along.
> > >
> > > I've already confirmed with Mike, I will be demonstrating unetbootin
> > > this Saturday. Not sure if it will install Chrome OS on a USB stick,
> > > unetbootin uses ISO images of cd's, where as the Chrome OS image is
> > > being distributed for use in a Virtual Machine.
> > > But I am sure we can think of something.
> > >
> > > See you Saturday
> > > Les
> > >
> > >
> > > > On Thu, 2010-02-11 at 12:00 +0000,
> > blackpool-request at mailman.lug.org.uk wrote:
> > > > Send Blackpool mailing list submissions to
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> > > > blackpool-request at mailman.lug.org.uk
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> > > > You can reach the person managing the list at
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> > > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific
> > > > than "Re: Contents of Blackpool digest..."
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Today's Topics:
> > > >
> > > > 1. Re: Blackpool meeting 6th Feb (Colin Parker)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> > > >
> > > > Message: 1
> > > > Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:29:13 -0000
> > > > From: "Colin Parker" <63a at lineone.net>
> > > > Subject: Re: [Blackpool] Blackpool meeting 6th Feb
> > > > To: <blackpool at mailman.lug.org.uk>
> > > > Message-ID: <91834D60580447D285F876E8B1075861 at COLIN>
> > > > Content-Type: text/plain; format="flowed"; charset="iso-8859-1";
> > > > reply-type="original"
> > > >
> > > > It was nice to see a new member - sorry I didn't really get the chance
> > to
> > > > chat - I'll have to bring more biccies to clog Tony's vocal chords up!
> > > >
> > > > Perhaps Les could bring his programming pack for us to look at & I'll
> > bring
> > > > my Ubuntu mags in case he hasn't seen them.
> > > >
> > > > Here's a link to a site where you can put Chrome ontro a stick - I'd be
> > > > delighted if there was time for that, but it isn't my show.
> > > >
> > > >
> > http://www.digitalability.co.cc/2010/01/how-to-install-google-chrome-os-in-to.html
> > > >
> > > > and the link to Chrome
> > > >
> > > > http://gdgt.com/google/chrome-os/download/
> > > >
> > > > We put DSL on a stick & a newer version on a CD so I was pleased with
> > that
> > > > last week.
> > > >
> > > > What's a MAEMO based internet tablet please?
> > > >
> > > > I'd be delighted to see unetbootin - then we can put Chrome on a drive.
> > > >
> > > > I might possibly bring my machine in - I've downloaded Hylafax via
> > Synaptic
> > > > but haven't got it working as at this moment.
> > > >
> > > > An aside to Les - don't go & have an instant coffee berfore I arrive
> > cos
> > > > I'll have a nice filter one for you.
> > > >
> > > > An aside to Tony - we haven't done much for you lately so don't let me
> > > > monopolise the session!
> > > >
> > > > Colin
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ------------------------------
> > >
> > > Message: 2
> > > Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:20:21 +0000
> > > From: Rick Vause <me at rickvause.com>
> > > Subject: [Blackpool] A hello
> > > To: Blackpool at mailman.lug.org.uk
> > > Message-ID: <1265923221.6379.0.camel at rvause-laptop>
> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> > >
> > > Hello,
> > >
> > > I had difficulty mailing a message with Gmail so trying again.
> > >
> > > I am Rick. I am a web developer working in Blackpool and I have been
> > > relying more and more on Linux as my workload has been increasing. This
> > > has made me feel a little bad that I have not participated much in the
> > > Linux community, but I have been trying to find ways to redeem myself
> > > (OSS is, but not limited to, a karma thing for me).
> > >
> > > I have started to write articles on my blog when I find something
> > > interesting, I try to tweet stuff I find informative, and sift through
> > > bugs on launchpad in an attempt to help as well as sit in ##django,
> > > #mysql, #ubuntu-uk and ##php on freenode attempting to advise.
> > >
> > > Something I thought would be a good idea to learn about and contribute
> > > to the very local linux community would be to join a LUG. I did not
> > > expect to find one in Blackpool.
> > >
> > > So, hello.
> > >
> > > Rick.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ------------------------------
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Blackpool mailing list
> > > Blackpool at mailman.lug.org.uk
> > > https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/blackpool
> > >
> > > End of Blackpool Digest, Vol 33, Issue 2
> > > ****************************************
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 2
> > Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:31:10 -0600
> > From: me at rickvause.com
> > Subject: Re: [Blackpool] Blackpool Digest, Vol 33, Issue 2
> > To: blackpool at mailman.lug.org.uk
> > Message-ID: <20100212153110.95tyfvm28s0og8gc at webmail.rickvause.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; DelSp="Yes";
> > format="flowed"
> >
> > Hi Les,
> >
> > I have been working on the web since I was 14, starting as a designer,
> > eventually I found the calling to start writing PHP and more recently
> > started applying my knowledge of Python to can LAMP and start working
> > with the Django framework. I have developed a hostility for design
> > work and now focus on web applications development.
> >
> > I work for what my MD calls a 'media' company. They started off doing
> > plain old digital signage but they since took on a bunch of clients
> > that want more than that.
> >
> > I am developing a standalone media player using Ubuntu as it's base.
> > The office I work in is phasing out support for its Windows XP stuff
> > and moving to Windows 7 linked with a Small Business Server, I have
> > Exiled myself from the network since I rely so much on free software
> > to get things done (Gnome, GTK, Python, Quickly etc). On top of that I
> > have started development of a content delivery network based on 2
> > Ubuntu servers... and I could go on and on, so that is why I feel I am
> > doing a lot of 'taking'.
> >
> > I'd hope to make it down to one of your meetings soon.
> >
> > Rick.
> >
> > Quoting Les <lespounder at googlemail.com>:
> >
> > > Hi Rick
> > >
> > > Nice to hear from you.
> > >
> > > Sounds like you have quite a lot of experience with web development, I'd
> > > love to have a chat.
> > > I've only been part of the group for a week, so I am still finding my
> > > feet, but I was made to feel welcome at the LUG.
> > > You mention that you are relying on Linux, how have you been using
> > > Linux?
> > >
> > > Hope to meet you soon
> > >
> > > Les Twitter @biglesp
> > >
> > > On Fri, 2010-02-12 at 12:00 +0000, blackpool-request at mailman.lug.org.uk
> > > wrote:
> > >> Send Blackpool mailing list submissions to
> > >> blackpool at mailman.lug.org.uk
> > >>
> > >> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit
> > >> https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/blackpool
> > >> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
> > >> blackpool-request at mailman.lug.org.uk
> > >>
> > >> You can reach the person managing the list at
> > >> blackpool-owner at mailman.lug.org.uk
> > >>
> > >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific
> > >> than "Re: Contents of Blackpool digest..."
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Today's Topics:
> > >>
> > >> 1. Re: Blackpool Digest, Vol 33, Issue 1 (Les)
> > >> 2. A hello (Rick Vause)
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> > >>
> > >> Message: 1
> > >> Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:52:46 +0000
> > >> From: Les <lespounder at googlemail.com>
> > >> Subject: Re: [Blackpool] Blackpool Digest, Vol 33, Issue 1
> > >> To: blackpool at mailman.lug.org.uk
> > >> Message-ID: <1265914366.4087.10.camel at les-studio>
> > >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> > >>
> > >> Hi everyone
> > >>
> > >> Colin
> > >> If I can find my programming pack, then I will bring it along.
> > >> A Maemo internet tablet, is a Nokia 770 N800 or N810 internet tablet
> > >> that runs a special version of Debian Linux.
> > >> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N800
> > >> I have used them for a couple of years, really great little tools that
> > >> provide hours of fun. (I use mine as a remote for the PC, using a tool
> > >> called VNC) MrsP currently uses it as a media player. If I remember I'll
> > >> bring it along.
> > >>
> > >> I've already confirmed with Mike, I will be demonstrating unetbootin
> > >> this Saturday. Not sure if it will install Chrome OS on a USB stick,
> > >> unetbootin uses ISO images of cd's, where as the Chrome OS image is
> > >> being distributed for use in a Virtual Machine.
> > >> But I am sure we can think of something.
> > >>
> > >> See you Saturday
> > >> Les
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> > On Thu, 2010-02-11 at 12:00 +0000,
> > >> blackpool-request at mailman.lug.org.uk wrote:
> > >> > Send Blackpool mailing list submissions to
> > >> > blackpool at mailman.lug.org.uk
> > >> >
> > >> > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit
> > >> > https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/blackpool
> > >> > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
> > >> > blackpool-request at mailman.lug.org.uk
> > >> >
> > >> > You can reach the person managing the list at
> > >> > blackpool-owner at mailman.lug.org.uk
> > >> >
> > >> > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific
> > >> > than "Re: Contents of Blackpool digest..."
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > Today's Topics:
> > >> >
> > >> > 1. Re: Blackpool meeting 6th Feb (Colin Parker)
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> > >> >
> > >> > Message: 1
> > >> > Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:29:13 -0000
> > >> > From: "Colin Parker" <63a at lineone.net>
> > >> > Subject: Re: [Blackpool] Blackpool meeting 6th Feb
> > >> > To: <blackpool at mailman.lug.org.uk>
> > >> > Message-ID: <91834D60580447D285F876E8B1075861 at COLIN>
> > >> > Content-Type: text/plain; format="flowed"; charset="iso-8859-1";
> > >> > reply-type="original"
> > >> >
> > >> > It was nice to see a new member - sorry I didn't really get the chance
> > to
> > >> > chat - I'll have to bring more biccies to clog Tony's vocal chords
> > up!
> > >> >
> > >> > Perhaps Les could bring his programming pack for us to look at &
> > >> I'll bring
> > >> > my Ubuntu mags in case he hasn't seen them.
> > >> >
> > >> > Here's a link to a site where you can put Chrome ontro a stick - I'd
> > be
> > >> > delighted if there was time for that, but it isn't my show.
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >>
> > http://www.digitalability.co.cc/2010/01/how-to-install-google-chrome-os-in-to.html
> > >> >
> > >> > and the link to Chrome
> > >> >
> > >> > http://gdgt.com/google/chrome-os/download/
> > >> >
> > >> > We put DSL on a stick & a newer version on a CD so I was pleased with
> > that
> > >> > last week.
> > >> >
> > >> > What's a MAEMO based internet tablet please?
> > >> >
> > >> > I'd be delighted to see unetbootin - then we can put Chrome on a
> > drive.
> > >> >
> > >> > I might possibly bring my machine in - I've downloaded Hylafax
> > >> via Synaptic
> > >> > but haven't got it working as at this moment.
> > >> >
> > >> > An aside to Les - don't go & have an instant coffee berfore I arrive
> > cos
> > >> > I'll have a nice filter one for you.
> > >> >
> > >> > An aside to Tony - we haven't done much for you lately so don't let me
> > >> > monopolise the session!
> > >> >
> > >> > Colin
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> ------------------------------
> > >>
> > >> Message: 2
> > >> Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:20:21 +0000
> > >> From: Rick Vause <me at rickvause.com>
> > >> Subject: [Blackpool] A hello
> > >> To: Blackpool at mailman.lug.org.uk
> > >> Message-ID: <1265923221.6379.0.camel at rvause-laptop>
> > >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> > >>
> > >> Hello,
> > >>
> > >> I had difficulty mailing a message with Gmail so trying again.
> > >>
> > >> I am Rick. I am a web developer working in Blackpool and I have been
> > >> relying more and more on Linux as my workload has been increasing. This
> > >> has made me feel a little bad that I have not participated much in the
> > >> Linux community, but I have been trying to find ways to redeem myself
> > >> (OSS is, but not limited to, a karma thing for me).
> > >>
> > >> I have started to write articles on my blog when I find something
> > >> interesting, I try to tweet stuff I find informative, and sift through
> > >> bugs on launchpad in an attempt to help as well as sit in ##django,
> > >> #mysql, #ubuntu-uk and ##php on freenode attempting to advise.
> > >>
> > >> Something I thought would be a good idea to learn about and contribute
> > >> to the very local linux community would be to join a LUG. I did not
> > >> expect to find one in Blackpool.
> > >>
> > >> So, hello.
> > >>
> > >> Rick.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> ------------------------------
> > >>
> > >> _______________________________________________
> > >> Blackpool mailing list
> > >> Blackpool at mailman.lug.org.uk
> > >> https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/blackpool
> > >>
> > >> End of Blackpool Digest, Vol 33, Issue 2
> > >> ****************************************
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> >
> >
> >
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