[olug] INSTALLFEST on January 11th

Tue Dec 31 18:05:11 UTC 2002

I could probably throw together something on IPtables as long as you don't
ask me to talk about throttling and shaping like what I'm doing...then it
becomes fairly complex for a beginning crowd...

Nate

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From: "Eric Penne" <epenne at yahoo.com>
To: <olug at olug.org>
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2002 7:39 AM
Subject: Re: [olug] INSTALLFEST on January 11th

> I would be happy to give a presentation on basic IP networking and
> subnetting.  I'm learning a lot about it right now at work and would be
> able to explain some basics of unroutable IPs and subnets, which would
> probably be a good primer before going into a firewalling presentation.
>  I'll try to make something up this week yet and get it proofread by
> the people that really know what they are talking about.
>
> Eric
>
>
> --- Adam Haeder <adamh at omaha.org> wrote:
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> > Hello out there in Linux Land, it's your venerable VP back for a
> > long-awaited visit.
> >
> > I don't post to the list as much as others do. Please do not take
> > this to
> > mean that I don't read the email, or am not paying attention. I do
> > read it
> > all, just not as it comes in. Procmail sends the messages to an OLUG
> > folder and I read them all at the end of the day (otherwise I'm
> > afraid I'd
> > never get any work done). So if you have an urgent question for me,
> > please
> > send it directly to adamh at omaha.org.
> >
> > I feel bad that we weren't able to have the December meeting, but the
> >
> > end-of-the-year rush seems to happen earlier every year. Currently
> > there
> > are no plans to have a meeting before the installfest. I don't
> > consider
> > this a major problem, as the installfest format is pretty laid back
> > anyway.
> >
> > The official time of the installfest is noon - 6 pm on January 11th.
> > The
> > location is the same as for the meetings, the AIM training center on
> > the
> > Clarkson College campus at 44th and Douglas in Omaha, NE. Directions
> > and a
> > map can be found at http://schoolink.org/01/05/index.htm. Please park
> > in
> > the parking garage on the south side of Douglas st (for free, even).
> > If
> > you haven't already, please download fliers from
> > http://olug.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=84 and most
> > them/pass them out.
> >
> > I usually try to get there about 10 am, to open the doors and make
> > sure
> > everything is setup ok. I will be doing most of the system setup the
> > day
> > before, so everything should be ready by Sat. We have 4 rooms
> > availble on
> > Saturday - the lounge, Classroom1, Classroom2 and Classroom3.
> >
> > The Lounge
> > This is where we have historically congregated the most. However, due
> > to
> > some electrical issues in the past and the layout of the room, I'd
> > like to
> > focus more on the classrooms this time. The lounge is a good starting
> >
> > point and a good mixer room, but I'd like to see more systems in the
> > classrooms.
> >
> > Classroom1
> > This is where we have our OLUG meetings. There are 12 PCs in this
> > room,
> > plus an instructor PC at the front, with whiteboards and a projector.
> > All
> > PCs are dual-boot XP/Mandrake 9. Along the west wall, there are
> > tables as
> > well. These tables will hold the 3 cd burning stations, plus there
> > should
> > be extra room for other installs.
> >
> > Classroom2
> > This room is in the middle of the hall, on the same side as
> > classroom1. It
> > has a built-in table going around the walls of the room, and there
> > are
> > plenty of ethernet jacks and plugins. This is probably the best room
> > for
> > installs, simply because of the layout and the availble
> > power/network.
> >
> > Classroom3
> > This is the first lab you walk by as you come into the building. It
> > is a
> > 24 PC lab with 1 instructor workstation and whiteboard/projector.
> >
> > We haven't talked much about it on the list, but I would like to see
> > some
> > mini-lessons go on in classrooms 1 and 3. The goal of these is to
> > impart
> > some piece of linux knowledge that is easily digestible to the new
> > user.
> > It would also be very helpful if this lesson included a 1 page (no
> > more) handout to accompany it. I have prepared the following and can
> > present them:
> > Getting started with GnuPG
> > Common plugins for Mozilla
> > Basic box security
> > Keeping your system current with AutoUpdate
> >
> > Some others that might be helpful:
> > Basic iptables firewalling
> > Setting up a modem and ppp connection
> > Wine for beginners
> >
> > Any others that you can think of, please feel free to add them to the
> >
> > list. There won't be a formal schedule of when these take place, but
> > we
> > can put notices on the boards in the classrooms to let people know
> > what's
> > going on.
> >
> > Each visitor to the InstallFest gets 1 Mandrake Linux cd (cd # 1) to
> > take
> > home. There will be 3 burning stations at the InstallFest, but please
> >
> > bring as many pre-burnt cds as you can so we don't run out. Paper cd
> > cases
> > are nice as well, if you have some to spare.
> >
> > There will be extra monitors/keyboards/mice for people to use as
> > well. I
> > will also have a wireless access point setup if anyone would like to
> > use
> > that.
> >
> > There will also be an ftp server available for remote installs. It
> > will
> > contain Mandrake 9+updates, as well as RedHat 8+updates (we always
> > have a few people specifically asking for RedHat). It will also
> > contain
> > the latest versions of mozilla, openoffice, and common mozilla
> > plugins.
> >
> > When you arrive on Saturday, you will be provided with a handout
> > detailing
> > information about the ftp server (paths, etc), the wireless network,
> > and
> > basic network setup of the Clarkson building. It will also have a
> > simple
> > walkthrough of a recommended Mandrake install to get you started.
> >
> > Things to remember:
> > We are representing the entire linux community, so keep that in mind.
> > This
> > may be some people's first introduction to linux, or to a community
> > like
> > ours. We want them to leave with a warm fuzzy feeling, with the hopes
> > that
> > they might like to join our community as well. So (and I'm the worst
> > one
> > at this), let's try to keep the MS bashing to a minimum :-).
> > Some of these people may be absolute NEWBIES. This is good, these are
> > the
> > kind of people that we want to introduce to linux. So be PATIENT. If
> > you
> > feel you can't answer their questions, or you're ready to ring their
> > neck,
> > go tell someone else to take over for you.
> > Make sure the user knows how to do some basic tasks before they
> > leave. Ask
> > them what they normally use their computer for, and make sure they
> > can
> > still do those things. The linux experience is often ruined by one
> > small
> > thing that a user can't get to work.
> > Make sure to tell them about the OLUG and about olug.org. Invite them
> > to
> > the meetings!
> >
> > One last thing - someone mentioned before on the list a commerce
> > table. I
> > think that's a great idea. We'll set one up in the lounge and if you
> > have
> > hardware/books/whatever to sell, bring em in. Unless someone wants to
> >
> > volunteer to man the table, we'll all be responsible for selling our
> > own
> > items.
> >
> > That's all for now. I hope everyone is having a good holiday season.
> > If there are any questions or additions before the 11th, please post
> > them
> > to the list.
> >
> > See you all in 2 weeks!
> >
> > - --
> > Adam Haeder
> > OLUG VP
> > adamh at omaha.org
> > (402) 345-5025 x115
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