August 2016 - Talk - lists.gtalug.org

Re: [GTALUG] Advice -- Building Debian 8 PC To Replace Win XP PC;
by Russell Reiter 12 Aug '16

12 Aug '16

On Jul 25, 2016 10:50 AM, "Steve Petrie, P.Eng. via talk" <talk(a)gtalug.org> wrote: > > Warm Greetings To GTALUG, > > Please forgive the long email. -- have to provide some background. > > BACKGROUND -- BUILDING DEBIAN 8 PC TO REPLACE WIN XP PC > I usually have a couple of pieces of advise for home builds and integration. Unfortunately the first piece is no longer relevant. That was was go to active surplus and purchase a variety of items. Board standoffs, plastic washers and odd screws and ties. However they have closed both locations and it doesn't look like there is a comeback in the works. I have yet to find another place with such a comprehensive stock of the little odds and ends someone night need. The other is to have a build buddy, someone to bounce things around with when there is an unexpected problem. I do have this suggestion tho. Make friends with Hacklab. I haven't visited the facility so I don't know if they have storage for a build which may last longer than one day. Also I have no idea of the fee structure to use the space, but there are others on the list with more in-depth knowledge than I. Scott Sullivan perhaps? HTH Russell <snip the end>

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Fedora Flock 2017
by Charles Profitt 11 Aug '16

11 Aug '16

Hello all: I have been around Linux for a while, but a recent convert to Fedora. I read alot about Flock [1] and understand that it will be returning to North America. As a long time Ubuntu Contributor who attended UDS several times I am excited about the prospect of an in-person event. My city hosted Flock in 2015 so it is that it would be unlikely for the same city to be chosen again. When I was discussing Flock 2017 with some Fedora friends I thought of GTALUG as a potential host group to help organize Flock. Obviously I can't really help organize from Rochester NY, but I wanted to pass along the information to you folks to see if you have any interest. If there is interest I can assist with navigating the bid process [2]. I have included the bid for Krakow (2016) [3] and Rochester (2015) [4]. Charles [1] - https://flocktofedora.org/ [2] - https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Flock_bid_process [3] - https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Flock2016-Krakow-proposal [4] - https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Flock2015-Rochester-proposal

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[GTALUG-Announce] Meeting Tonight at 7:30pm
by hi＠gtalug.org 09 Aug '16

09 Aug '16

<http://gtalug.org/meeting/2016-08/> # On Disruption & Killer Apps with Scott Elcomb There'll be a short half-hour presentation on the history of Atomic OS and related improvements in web technology since the last release. The presentation will then be followed by an interactive session to discuss philosophical questions surrounding disruption, the meaning of "success" in the context of FOSS projects and whether "killer applications" for such projects are important. ## Location George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre 245 Church Street, Room 203 Ryerson University <http://goo.gl/maps/16oJ2> <http://www.openstreetmap.org/way/23447525> ## Schedule * 6:00 pm - Please discuss on the general mailing list (i.e. <talk(a)gtalug.org>) where you want to go for dinner. * 7:30 pm - Meeting and presentation. * 9:00 pm - After each meeting a group of GTALUGers move to the The Imperial Pub (54 Dundas St East) for refreshments and more socializing. # Code of Conduct We want a productive happy community that can welcome new ideas, improve every process every year, and foster collaboration between individuals with differing needs, interests and skills. We gain strength from diversity, and actively seek participation from those who enhance it. This code of conduct exists to ensure that diverse groups collaborate to mutual advantage and enjoyment. We will challenge prejudice that could jeopardize the participation of any person in the community. The Code of Conduct governs how we behave in public or in private whenever the Linux community will be judged by our actions. We expect it to be honored by everyone who represents the community officially or informally, claims affiliation, or participates directly. It applies to activities online or offline. We invite anybody to participate. Our community is open. Please read more about the GTALUG Code of Conduct here: <http://gtalug.org/about/code-of-conduct/>. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about the GTALUG Code of Conduct please contact the GTALUG Board @ <board(a)gtalug.org>. --- GTALUG Announce mailing list announce(a)gtalug.org https://gtalug.org/mailman/listinfo/announce

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dinner tomorrow night
by D. Hugh Redelmeier 09 Aug '16

09 Aug '16

<https://wiki.gtalug.org/pre-meeting_dinner> We're playing chicken, and I always lose. I guess I care more about dinner than the rest of you :-) I suggest: Roti Roll Caribean Cuisine Address: 361 Yonge St. (A little hard to recognize from the street but it is there) Yelp Review: <https://www.yelp.ca/biz/roti-roll-caribbean-cuisine-toronto> visited 2015 November 10 Fallback: Donair Kebab House (Turkish) Address: 391 Yonge Street Stewart remembers: tasty shawarma, but limited seating and cash only visited 2015 October 13

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Ubuntu 16.04 / gcc 5.4.0 - errors generated inside system include files
by Stewart C. Russell 08 Aug '16

08 Aug '16

I'm hitting unexpected problems building some old-ish code (UCB Logo 6, after hearing Seymour Papert went PENUP last week). gcc seems to be choking on its own header file, mathcalls.h: gcc -g -O -O0 -DUSE_OLD_TTY -c -o coms.o coms.c In file included from coms.c:30:0: /usr/include/x86_64-linux-gnu/bits/mathcalls.h:100:1: error: expected ‘=’, ‘,’, ‘;’, ‘asm’ or ‘__attribute__’ before ‘extern’ __MATHCALL_VEC (exp,, (_Mdouble_ __x)); ^ /usr/include/x86_64-linux-gnu/bits/mathcalls.h:100:1: error: expected ‘=’, ‘,’, ‘;’, ‘asm’ or ‘__attribute__’ before ‘extern’ __MATHCALL_VEC (exp,, (_Mdouble_ __x)); ^ /usr/include/x86_64-linux-gnu/bits/mathcalls.h:100:1: error: expected ‘=’, ‘,’, ‘;’, ‘asm’ or ‘__attribute__’ before ‘extern’ __MATHCALL_VEC (exp,, (_Mdouble_ __x)); ^ <builtin>: recipe for target 'coms.o' failed make: *** [coms.o] Error 1 (this on Ubuntu 16.04, gcc 5.4.0, x86_64) I can build other code that includes math.h, the source of the mathcalls.h inclusion. The package builds fine on a Raspberry Pi (Raspbian, gcc 4.9.2, armv7l). The package even built on x86_64 under Ubuntu 15.10. Is this just Canonical mucking about with the compiler settings again? cheers, Stewart

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cheap Raspberry Pi, today only
by D. Hugh Redelmeier 06 Aug '16

06 Aug '16

Newegg.ca has two or three "Shell Shocker(TM)" deals each day. Sometimes they are pretty good. Today, one is a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B for $42.90 + shipping and tax. Ground shipping is $7.99 but you can probably use "InPost" shipping which should be free. InPost will ship it to a locker of your choosing. For me, the locker is very convenient (in a Loblaws site a short walk from home). Canada Robotix (a store in Markham) sells the RPi3 for $53.99. Creatron on College sells it for $53.50.

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something new to worry about.
by Alvin Starr 05 Aug '16

05 Aug '16

http://arstechnica.com/security/2016/08/new-attack-steals-ssns-e-mail-addre… -- Alvin Starr || voice: (905)513-7688 Netvel Inc. || Cell: (416)806-0133 alvin(a)netvel.net ||

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Re: [GTALUG] [gta-bb-group] How to Install and Use the Linux Bash Shell on Windows 10
by James Knott 04 Aug '16

04 Aug '16

One thing, you may want to create a regular user, for just starting the shell and root when you run in administrator mode. That way the privileges follow the user. On 08/04/2016 04:41 PM, James Knott wrote: > Here's how to use the bash shell in Windows 10. You don't have to > install it, if you have the Aug.2 update. > > http://www.howtogeek.com/249966/how-to-install-and-use-the-linux-bash-shell… >

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How to Install and Use the Linux Bash Shell on Windows 10
by James Knott 04 Aug '16

04 Aug '16

Here's how to use the bash shell in Windows 10. You don't have to install it, if you have the Aug.2 update. http://www.howtogeek.com/249966/how-to-install-and-use-the-linux-bash-shell…

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Does the new Win10 update bork dual-boot systems?
by Evan Leibovitch 04 Aug '16

04 Aug '16

http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2016/08/windows-10-anniversary-update-delete-par… Scary stuff if true. Does anyone here know more? -- Evan Leibovitch Geneva, CH Em: evan at telly dot org Sk: evanleibovitch Tw: el56

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