Erik- All of that sounds interesting to me, especially the ALIX board stuff (don't have the time to learn on my own but want to- demo would be of great interest). All of those topics you mentioned are Linux based goodness. I'd also be interested in doing a presentation on Linux based data recovery / computer forensics too if anyone is interested. I know those topics came up recently in discussion. I'm in for meeting as well even if it's only 3 or 4 of us- the 35/494 location is very convenient for me. I couldn't pick a bar though, every time I do this for after work gatherings it always turns out to be way over crowed :/ Jeff- Where on earth do you work that has beer in the fridge? *Jeremy MountainJohnson * jeremy.mountainjohnson at gmail.com <mailto:jeremy.mountainjohnson at gmail.com> On 01/19/2011 08:38 PM, Erik Mitchell wrote: > Perhaps your co's location would be better for an Installfest? I was > thinking that because installing Linux on a regular PC isn't that hard > anymore, that it might be interesting to have an installfest that > focused on embedded hardware? > > There was some talk about ALIX boards a few weeks back. I think that > involved installing FreeBSD, namely pfsense. But still, I think a lot > of people would find it interesting to see a demo of how an embedded > system is put together. > > Another related topic would be Android devices. Is anyone using a > phone with a custom Android build on it? One that your rolled > yourself? I have a Nexus One but I'm still just using the default OS > image for it. Given the knowhow, and a little bit of time, I'd love to > put my own image on there with the latest version of the Android OS. I > also know a few people who have played with Cyanogenmod > (http://www.cyanogenmod.com/). That's interesting as well. > > I think these are all Linux related, and move in a different direction > from just desktop and server applications. There are potentially a lot > of jobs in this area in the future, so I think to have the group > talking about it would be a good thing. > > Thoughts? > > -Erik > > On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 8:23 PM, Jeff Jensen<jjensen at apache.org> wrote: >> Tough crowd!! ;-) I think I am going to leave the list lmao. >> >> Well, there is beer in the fridge for employees.... we could "borrow" >> some of that, bring some of our own. >> Or meet at a licensed establishment. Perhaps my company's office >> works better for presentation/hack time... >> Offer is always open. Would be great to meet you guys (well, all but >> one of you... ;-) >> >> (and that's right Erik - "drinkin' gin& guice") >> >> (thanks Justin - that was really fun :-) >> >> >> On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 7:50 PM, Erik Mitchell<erik.mitchell at gmail.com> wrote: >>> Before you get carried away Justin, Jeff made no mention of beer. >>> >>> Granted, "juice" can mean a lot of things. >>> >>> -Erik >>> >>> On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 7:42 PM, Justin Krejci<jus at krytosvirus.com> wrote: >>>> Many mails ago the first sparks of fire ignited into a full fledged flame, fanned to life by the righteous. The encroaching heat set off yet more fires kicking off a chain reaction of bursting fires. Some perished in what is now called the great flame war of 2011-01. However, hope has now resurfaced for the struggling survivors and from the burning ashes a single beam of light shines thru with the cold audacity to squelch further conflict. All hail the great phoenix Jeff Jensen, Peace Bringer. >>>> >>>> Or more simply, what a great gesture Jeff! >>>> >>>> >>>> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Jeff Jensen<jjensen at apache.org> >>>> Sender: tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org >>>> Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:20:48 >>>> To: TCLUG Mailing List<tclug-list at mn-linux.org> >>>> Reply-To: TCLUG Mailing List<tclug-list at mn-linux.org> >>>> Subject: Re: [tclug-list] Alright >>>> >>>> We can meet at my company's office at 35E/494 in Eagan anytime - nice >>>> rooms that seat up to 60 people (or less if we also want tables for >>>> computers) with projector/screen, whiteboard, free snacks, free >>>> pop/juice, etc. Just let me know when. >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 6:51 PM, Jeremy MountainJohnson >>>> <jeremy.mountainjohnson at gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> I like Erik's idea about getting things going again for meetings and >>>>> would be interested in a beer or other meeting during the work week. I >>>>> think the last time I went to one was 3+ years ago, it's been way too >>>>> long... >>>> [snip] >>>> >>>> >>>>> On 01/19/2011 04:50 PM, Erik Mitchell wrote: >>>> [snip] >>>> >>>>>> As far as TCLUG, what is this group for, if not to commune as Linux >>>>>> users? Do we ever have meetings anymore? When was the last time we had >>>>>> a beer meeting? The last meeting I went to was a long time ago, right >>>>>> after VIM6 was released. The topic was VIM, and I remember someone >>>>>> gave a great presentation in which I learned a lot. I'd love to see >>>>>> this sort of thing again, where those of us who are passionate about >>>>>> certain things, whether it be a text editor, low level c++ code, or >>>>>> Taylor Swift, can make a positive contribution and share what we know >>>>>> or what we're doing as a group. People behave much more adult-like in >>>>>> person. >>> -- >>> Erik K. 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