February 2017 - Talk - lists.gtalug.org

Fwd: Artificial Intelligence Series Starts Tonight at Glendon
by David Collier-Brown 06 Feb '17

06 Feb '17

For folks interested in AI in practice. Courtesy of Slaw, a Canadian law blog I follow. --dave -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Artificial Intelligence Series Starts Tonight at Glendon Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2017 19:15:40 +0000 From: F. Tim Knight <> Artificial Intelligence Series Starts Tonight at Glendon For those of you in Toronto with a free evening there’s a series of talks starting tonight called “The Artificial Intelligence Revolution: How will Emerging Technologies Reshape Our Society and Ourselves <http://yfile.news.yorku.ca/2017/02/05/glendon-series-explores-artificial-in…>” at the Glendon campus of York University <http://www.yorku.ca/web/maps/glendon/>. There are three two-part, two hour sessions taking place Monday evenings as follows: 1. Monday, *February 6, 7- 9pm* (York Hall rm. 204) Part I: How Will Machines that Perceive, Deep Learn and Reason Affect the Way People Live, Work and Communicate with One Another? Part II: Jobs at risk? Employment and the Workplace: How Will Technology Transform the Career Landscape? 2. Monday, *February 13, 7- 9pm* (York Hall rm. 204) Part I: Technologies and Industries of the Future Part II: Economic and Social Aspects of the Artificial Intelligence Revolution 3. Monday, *February 27, 7- 9pm* (York Hall rm. 204) Part I: International Aspects of Artificial Intelligence: Conflicts and the Nation-State Part II: Ethical and Privacy Challenges Free to attend. To register, visit http://www.glendon.yorku.ca/gspia/rsvp/. <http://feeds.feedburner.com/%7Eff/slaw/IkMK?a=8mBSiySWiuE:Yt6CC_KGBhU:gCN0I…> <http://feeds.feedburner.com/%7Eff/slaw/IkMK?a=8mBSiySWiuE:Yt6CC_KGBhU:ACf-c…> <http://feeds.feedburner.com/%7Eff/slaw/IkMK?a=8mBSiySWiuE:Yt6CC_KGBhU:yIl2A…> <http://feeds.feedburner.com/%7Eff/slaw/IkMK?a=8mBSiySWiuE:Yt6CC_KGBhU:I9og5…> <http://feeds.feedburner.com/%7Eff/slaw/IkMK?a=8mBSiySWiuE:Yt6CC_KGBhU:qj6ID…>

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Portable Backup Drive Compatible with Linux (and Recommended Backup Software)
by Brad Fonseca 06 Feb '17

06 Feb '17

Hello! I am in the market for a new portable hard drive in order back up my files on my Linux system (running Mageia 5.1). My requirements are: - Reliable - Portable - Price Under $100 - at least 500 GB in size - USB-powered (I don't want to have to deal with plugging it in) - no additional software included (an empty file system without having to immediately reformat the drive if possible) - Fast file transfer and retrieval rates (SSD with USB 3.0?) In addition, I'd like some recommendations regarding good Linux-based back-up software. I've looked at luckyBackup (http://luckybackup.sourceforge.net/) based on some articles I've read but I know this group probably has some well-tested applications they prefer. Ideally, the application will have good documentation and/or an easy-to-use interface. Thanks so much in advance! Brad -- Brad Fonseca Mobile: 416-876-2191

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Re: [GTALUG] Portable Backup Drive Compatible with Linux (and Recommended Backup Software)
by Steve Petrie, P.Eng. 06 Feb '17

06 Feb '17

I just ordered 2x: WD 1TB Elements Portable Hard Drive USB 3.0 Model WDBUZG0010BBK-EESN Black @ $69.99 each (save $30 off regular price) >From www.newegg.ca Sale ends tomorrow. Steve

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FLOCK - Canada - Toronto 2017
by charles profitt 03 Feb '17

03 Feb '17

Scott, Chris, Matthew, Brian and others: I wanted to put everyone in contact with each other that was discussing the possibility of Flock in Canada (Toronto). I think there are two potential hurdles: 1) Finding enough man power in the Toronto area to make organizing the event possible, 2) Finding the right 'location' for holding the event. I am hoping this group can discuss the details a bit further on the FLOCK mailing list, but wanted to ensure everyone had some direct contact as well. Charles

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[GTALUG-Announce] Meeting on 14th February 2017 at 7:30pm
by hi＠gtalug.org 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

<http://gtalug.org/meeting/2017-02/> # Linux and UN Refugee Agency Longtime GTALUG member and open source advocate Evan Leibovitch Has just returned from a two-year contract heading the Community Technology Access program of the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR). In this presentation Evan will discuss some of the challenges encountered in providing Internet connectivity and services to some of the world's most impoverished populations. Special emphasis will be given to the role of FOSS-based solutions and collaborative techniques in this unique realm of both technical and political problem-solving. Q&A to follow. ## 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 Imperial Pub (54 Dundas St East) for refreshments and more socialising. # 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 jeopardise 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 honoured 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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Flock bids are now open
by Charles Profitt 01 Feb '17

01 Feb '17

Hello GTALUG: A while back I sent an email to the list asking if anyone was potentially interested in having Flock in the Kitchener / Waterlook area. Today the Flock bid process officially opened. https://communityblog.fedoraproject.org/flock-2017-bids-due-28-feb-2017/ Charles

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Re: [GTALUG] Linux basics presentation
by Christopher Browne 31 Jan '17

31 Jan '17

On 31 January 2017 at 13:15, Max Yermakhanov <yermax(a)gmail.com> wrote: > what do you think should be covered under Linux Basics? What does basics > means to you? What do people need to know about Linux when they start > working with it as part of DevOps day to day... I am pretty sure I am not a good person to evaluate that. I have been using Unix of one flavour or another since the 1980s, so I can't be in the right frame of context to evaluate what someone that's new needs to know first. It's going to be truly more valuable to get peoples' impressions. Even if their impressions are wrong, that will be somewhat informative. Guiding their *wrong* impressions is still useful. -- When confronted by a difficult problem, solve it by reducing it to the question, "How would the Lone Ranger handle this?"

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