Linuxfest Part2: Install Fest
05/02/2002 at 12:00 AM
Wrapup of Linuxfest, as well as list highs and lows for this years event. More to come….
LINUXFEST 2002!!!!
04/20/2002 at 12:00 AM
This is it Folks, for more information about Linuxfest 2002, check out the site:
https://www.blug.org/linuxfest2002/index.html
Linuxfest Work
04/04/2002 at 12:00 AM
This month’s meeting will talk mainly about Linuxfest design and setup for the 20th. More information will be added as it is brough to my attention.
Java Server Pages and Oracle on Linux
02/07/2002 at 12:00 AM
An introduction to Java Server Pages and Oracle using examples from a web application.
As time permits the following subjects will be covered :
Hardware architecture of application and database servers.
Software architecture, including Apache, Resin, core Java, JDBC, Oracle.
First example JSP – simple database query producing tabular report.
More Oracle architecture.
Second example JSP – web form invoking a database stored procedure using entered parameters.
Database connection management.
Ximian Desktop
01/03/2002 at 12:00 AM
Come to the first BLUG meeting of the year! This presentation will be focused on how to easily setup Linux to work as a full desktop replacement to Windows using the Ximian Desktop. Features include:
Ximian Gnome
Ximian Red Carpet
Ximian Evolution
Gaim Instant Messenger
Star Office 6 Beta
If you have ever wondered how to finally ditch the Windows desktop, here is the time and place to do it.
Fibercloud Tour
11/05/2001 at 12:00 AM
If you ever have been interested in seeing a real Server farm / Co-location center, this is the event to attend. We will be meeting at Fibercloud at 7PM, November 15th (Thursday)
Directions to Fibercloud, here is a map:
http://www.fibercloud.com/images/mapofbellingham.gif
851 Coho Way, Ste 205
Right after Port of Bellingham offices, from downtown take a left. If you are comming from Meridian Street, (North) take a right a few blocks after the road turns left (after the train tracks)
Embedded Systems
11/01/2001 at 12:00 AM
This month will feature how Linux can be used on the Embedded front, and how normal appliances (such as an Mp3 Player or Dreamcast) can utilize the full power of the penguin.
If any time allows, John Blanford will do a presentation on the Linux Terminal Server Project (LTSP). You can see more information about that at:
http://www.ltsp.org
Just say no (to XP) Install Fest
10/04/2001 at 12:00 AM
Just say no to Windows XP Linux installfest!! Bring your box down to BTC and get help installing or just configuring your Linux box. If you ever wanted to get on Linux, this is the time! We will also have some discussion about Wireless in Bellingham
Wireless, E-Smith
09/06/2001 at 12:00 AM
Ever since Qwest announced its DSL service will be assimilated by the Borg ..(err Microsoft)..
And @ home has reported to be in financial difficulty, many people have voiced the need for a Wireless high-speed network throughout Bellingham to keep us connected to the internet.
Michael Dodd works at OpenAccess.org, a Non-Profit ISP in Bellingham providing dial-up, DSL, and internet hosting to companies non-profit and regular.
Wireless Notes:
* Have interested BLUG members serve as relays, and get a discounted access price (around $20/month)
* Antenna is a white tube that connects to an embedded Linux system which serves as a gateway to everything on the relay.
* Speeds would be up to 11mb/sec throughout Bellingham, but 1mb to the internet. As more people join, possibility of increasing Bandwidth
* No major companies to go through, (no Qwest or AT&T)
* No TOS.. Run all the servers you want and you can request a static IP for your server.
* In order for the link to work, we need to place relays in strategic places such as:
– Alabama Hill
– BTC area
– Squalicum Harbor
– Lummi Island
– Toad Lake
– And more, depending on how far we wish to expand.
We have started mapping out some existing BLUG members who have submitted addresses in the past. If you wish to submit your address, send an Email to japerry@bigfoot.comand we will add you to the map.
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In other topics, John Blanford introduced to BLUG the E-Smith server. It is a web-administration server which allows easy control of a Linux machine without needing to know a whole lot about Linux.
E-smith is its own server, meaning you cannot install it over a preexisting system, but it is built on Red hat 7, so anything that runs on RH7 will work with E-Smith.
Some of E-Smith’s Features:
– E-smith Manager: a simple Web-Interface for your network. You can create new users, change system security, change email settings, set up shares, etc.
– Gateway & Firewall: Can act as a firewall out to the real world or just forward your internal clients
– E-mail server: Secure (Qmail) reliable email server for POP3, IMAP4, and SMTP accounts.
– File and Printer Sharing: Supports both Windows, Linux, and Mac networks for file sharing and printer sharing.
– i-Bays: Allows a single folder to be shared throughout the network and even the Internet.
– VPNs: Support windows VPNs using PPTP.
– Secure Webmail: Access your mail safely anywhere on the net.
– SSH: Provides a secure connection to your server for console commands.
– Web Server: Works with Apache and also comes with MySQL and PHP.
– FTP Server: Allows people to share files over internet
– DNS Server: Reduces IP address look-up by storing repeatedly used addresses locally.
– Proxy Server: Temporarily stores information that is frequently accessed for better network performance.
– Tape Backup: Can backup to Tape to prevent data-loss.
– RAID1 support: Protects Hard drive Failures
– Company Directory: Provided through LDAP
– Server-Only mode: Allows addition servers to be on the network that don’t act as Gateways
– DHCP: allows clients to dynamically receive IP addresses.
– Dynamic DNS Service: Provides an automated way to notify dynamic DNS services when your IP changes so it can publish a new record for your domain.
– Netlogon: Uses the NT PDC for centralized login
For more information on E-Smith, including the ISO to burn to CD, go to: http://www.e-smith.com
Summertime Party
08/02/2001 at 12:00 AM
A change from last year, we decided to have the summer party outside instead of at Boundary bay. We reserved a shelter at Fairhaven park and people brought their systems to play games and troubleshoot. We also had some good salmon on the BBQ, as well as Chuck Busby’s Gumbo and Jason Pieper’s first Apple Pie.