Recent Posts by Nick Danger

Topic: SCOSUG Discussion / November Meeting?

Are we meeting next weekend? Nov 16th should be our regular meeting date. Do we have a topic? What ever happened to the Drupal guy?

Topic: SCOSUG Discussion / Meeting Topics - Fall and Winter

Looking for topic/speaker suggestions for the upcoming months. I know there is going to be lots of suggestions for topics, so if you can volunteer a speaker or at least a contact we can ask for, that would be good too!

Topic: SCOSUG Discussion / Intechra - Meeting topic?

I am aiming to have someone from Intechra at the September meeting. Its a little off topic form our usual discussions but I think its a good interesting subject and will be applicable to most of us.

Topic: SCOSUG Discussion / New MythTV - DVI video question?

The latest update is, I got it working. Sorta. I ordered a new DVI cable and it hooked up just fine. I got output, but the LCD tv I have is a little weird. I think it was something like 1175X720. Some wacko screen size. Since this TV is a loaner, Im not going to worry too much about it and just keep trying things and not invest until I get my old TV back. (Yeah, right)

The other problem is my MythTV overheated in the tv cabinet a week ago. Seems the myth + cable box in that cabinet is a little warm…. might not work on this until temps cool down and my house is more at 68 and not 88.

Topic: Help Wanted / LimeWire?

I just thought this was kinda cool… http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/sad/777422798…

Lime Wire LLC, is seeking an experienced Linux Systems Administrator to support a new and exciting project. The ideal candidate is goal-oriented and can take ownership of tasks. In addition, the candidate will help plan growth of our existing server infrastructure and have the opportunity to work with senior developers on long-term projects. We seek exceptionally bright and talented candidates with a broad CS skill set..

• 3+ years experience administering RHEL/CentOS or similar Linux flavor
• Experience implementing, maintaining, and optimizing webservers and databases
• Ability to read and follow simple programs/scripts (perl, bash)
• Understanding of firewalls, load balancers, routing and other IP fundamentals
• Strong communication & documentation skills

• Experience managing fault-tolerant servers
• Experience with large storage solutions
• Experience monitoring and scaling web applications
• Rails deployment will be incredibly helpful
• ‘Enterprise’ experience
• A feeling of inner peace while racking equipment

About Lime Wire LLC Lime Wire LLC prides itself on its innovations in technology, its superior talent, and its unique workplace atmosphere. Our peer-to-peer file-sharing program is the fastest and most-downloaded application of its kind in the world, and our dedicated team works diligently to maintain that status. Since launching the LimeWire application in 2000, our company has continued to grow. The LimeWire Store is a digital media portal where you can purchase DRM-free music downloads. LimeSpot is an online community that empowers and connects users in new and innovative ways. As we look to continue building and integrating these ventures into a single, elegant user experience, we will need many more talented, motivated people to join our team. We pride ourselves on maintaining a happy, healthy work environment where a free exchange of ideas is encouraged. Our office culture promotes an entrepreneurial start-up feel, and ideal candidates will thrive in this do-it-yourself atmosphere. Lime Wire’s offices are located in the trendy TriBeCa neighborhood in downtown Manhattan. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits (including 5 weeks of vacation per year) and great perks (including free lunches, snacks, drinks, tickets to cultural and athletic events, company-sponsored outings, fabulous rooftop parties, and coworkers who are also great friends). Our workplace is casual, and while we work hard, we always have time for a board game, a round of poker, or a break on our garden roof deck.

• Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

PostingID: 777422798

Topic: SCOSUG Announcements / Annual Barbecue - version 2008

Ok, the deal is done!!

The picnic is Sunday, August 17 @ Chatfield Hollow. 12 – 5, plan on the grill being ready by 1. http://ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325182&...

SCOSUG is supplying all the basic supplies (burgers/dogs/rolls/soda and paper goods) thanks to the funds we’ve raised over the last 2 years but haven’t done anything with. Please RSVP!! Just so we make sure we have enough supplies! If you are coming, bring a side dish or beverage or something, but its not critical. You will have to bring any specialty items (ie: vegi, vegan) but again, we’ll have the grill going and other stuff.

Chatfield has swimming, so I will try to get somewhere near the lake, I’ll try to post signs too so you know you are in the right place (pengins with arrows?) I’m not sure what we can do at the park, but there will be SOME kind of display so you’ll know you’re in the right place.

Hope to see you all there!! (I will send out an email too, and this time I ‘ll remove the bad addresses!!)

Topic: SCOSUG Announcements / Annual Barbecue - version 2008

I heard from two board members that cant make the 16th. How does the 17th sound?

(edited since I got the dates wrong)

Topic: SCOSUG Announcements / Annual Barbecue - version 2008

1) Chatfield 2) 8/17 3) Noon to 5 is my suggestion planning on having food ready by 1. Then people can come/go as they please 4) $150 seems alot for a shelter but Im always suprised how many people show up so its not a bad idea. We have the budget for it?

Topic: SCOSUG Discussion / Intechra - Meeting topic?

Ok, I’ll reply tonight to them

Topic: SCOSUG Discussion / Intechra - Meeting topic?

I heard back, and someone is willing to come out to talk. Should I try for the September meeting? Seeing as how August is Picnic and we usually skip July since everyone is doing family summer vacation stuff!

Topic: SCOSUG Discussion / Next Meeting June 29

Next SCOSUG meeting is Sunday June 29, 2008 6:00pm

Where: ISG Offices, Wallingford CT http://www.innovation-software.com What: Kevin Dowd will speak on BrainHat, a natural language program environment http://www.brainhat.com

Map to ISG office via Google http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&...+North+Plains+Industrial+Rd.,+Suite+9+Wallingford+CT&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=48.421237,76.992187&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr

Hope to see everyone there.

Nick

Topic: SCOSUG Announcements / June 15 CANCELLED!

Posting here too, in case no one sees it in the other. June 15 is cancelled because its fathers day. Sorry to cause problems for anyone but I got mostly ‘cant make it’ emails so I don’t think many would have gone.

Post suggestions for new date/time in the forum.

Nick

Topic: SCOSUG Discussion / June 15 CANCELLED!

Forgot it was fathers day, we are moving the meeting. Will update the schedule as soon as I get it. Propose any date/time suggestions in the forum.

Nick

Topic: SCOSUG Discussion / June 15th Meeting

UPDATE!!! – MEETING CANCELLED!

I forgot it was fathers day. And many of you have kids, or fathers, and have other plans that day. So we are going to reschedule the meeting for another day. If you ever wanted to propose a new date/time for meetings, now is your chance!!

Nick

Topic: Help Wanted / .NET Programmer?

Not open source specific but it is a job :-)

JOB TITLE Software Engineer

FLSA: Exempt

REPORTS TO: VP Business Development

LOCATION: Wallingford, CT.

OBJECTIVE:

A .NET developer to create and maintain web-based ISP operations systems in C#, Oracle, MySQL, and a vendor-specific language. Familiarity with other .NET languages, web services, and javascript.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES: • Programming independently using Microsoft C#. • Maintaining, extending, and supporting CA ServiceDesk and its related systems. • Interfacing with other systems using both Oracle and MySQL as their RDBMS.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor Degree with 2 years experience in the related field or any Equivalent Diploma with 4 years of experience in the relevant field required. At least 1 year of experience using MySQL or Oracle databases.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • 2-3 years experience with the Microsoft .NET framework. • Solid understanding of RDBMS, advanced RDBMS features (triggers, views, stored procedures), and ER diagramming. • Solid knowledge of object-oriented programming. • Solid knowledge of HTML 4.01/XHTML 1.0, CSS2, and Javascript. • Solid knowledge of XML technologies such as DTDs and XML schema. • Solid knowledge of web service technologies such as SOAP and XMLRPC. • Experience with Visual Source Safe and Subversion. • Experience and knowledge of internet service provider operations and customer support. • Knowledge of telecom terminology a plus. • Experience with LDAP a plus. • Knowledge of other programming languages, such as Java/JSP, Perl, C++, and Python a plus. • Knowledge of Crystal Reports and/or Crystal Reports Enterprise a plus. • Experience and knowledge of Linux a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Constant use of keyboard and mouse as well as computer monitors

ENVIRONMENT:

General office environment; cubicle; fast paced; can be noisy.

COMPANY:

MegaPath is the leading provider of managed IP communications services in North America. MegaPath leverages its wide selection of broadband connectivity, Virtual Private Networks, Voice over IP (VoIP) and security technologies to enable businesses to lower costs, increase security and enhance productivity. Businesses of all sizes can easily and securely communicate between their headquarters, branch offices, retail locations, mobile workers, and business partners.

Topic: SCOSUG Support / Mouse Trouble

Does it do the same thing with an external mouse plugged in and the internal option disabled? I had weird issues with my trackpad and finally just disabled it going for external mouse. Works great now but that might not be an optimal solution for you. If you test it though you might be able to rule out hardware vs configuration anyway?

Topic: SCOSUG Discussion / New MythTV - DVI video question?

I dug around and found a video card with DVI out. Then trying to find a cable was another adventure as no one stocks these things. I had to order a cable from Amazon. I tried it last night and it worked. Fuzzy but it worked. Time to start checking connections and figure out why it didnt look so great. I think my card has had some abuse in its day… I’m just glad I found something that works, I was afraid of spending the cash only to find out some OTHER obsticle. So now I don’t mind buying a good card/cable as I know this’ll do what I want.

Then, back to the fun of MythTV!

Topic: SCOSUG Discussion / June 15th Meeting

Kevin Dowd is scheduled to speak about Brain Hat. Everyone is coming right? :-)

Topic: SCOSUG Discussion / Intechra - Meeting topic?

There was an article in the Advocate about an IT recycle place in Windsor CT. They tried to refurb/resell hardware and what can’t is recycled with green practices and not just overseas dumping. Anyone else think this might make a good presentation? Not exactly open source related but we all have lots of hardware to dispose of!

Topic: SCOSUG Discussion / New MythTV - DVI video question?

So on my ‘loaner’ tv I have a DVI-HDTV plug. The two VGA to DVI adaptors look ALMOST the same, but not quite. The difference is that next to the horizontal spade lug, there are two veritcal spade lugs. After that follows the 3 rows of tiny pins. I checked and there are no contacts in the two vertical spade lug plugs, they are just empty sockets. It looks sort of like the DVI-DualLink.

Anyone have any experience with this? Is there any way I can get my PC hooked up to this thing or am I SOL? I’d rather not have to purchase a new video card but I will if Im sure it’ll solve the problem, at the moment looking at the pages I can find on DVI plugs, Im not so sure it will!

Thanks…

http://www.datapro.net/techinfo/dvi_info.html (the page I was looking at the plug types on)

Topic: SCOSUG Discussion / Security Updates

For anyone that wants to read it, my review of the IronKey is on my livejournal. I’d like to have done a better one, but seeing as how this is my first product review, and I managed to break it at the end, I think it came out decently. :-)

http://niqdanger.livejournal.com/94866.html

Topic: SCOSUG Discussion / May Meeting - waiting for confirmation

Not to jinx it but Im trying to get Anthony from the LinguOS project to talk for May. Just so you all dont think we have no meetings ;-) Also June is Kevin from Brainhat. Im still working on July, taking any suggestions.

Topic: SCOSUG Discussion / April Meeting?

I cant think of anywhere different, Im a creature of habbit! Im game for anywhere.

Topic: SCOSUG Discussion / April Meeting?

I think we have to cancel the meeting, or at least the formal meeting part. We are working on good topics for May June and July so watch for those announcements! I know Gary is in Hawaii so I don’t know if we’ll have ISG access this time either. We could just meet for dinner and gabbing if anyone is up for that.

Nick

Topic: SCOSUG Discussion / April Meeting?

I forgot when the April meeting was to be.