Hello all!
I just wanted to send out a reminder that our InstallFest is this Saturday,
the 20th at 10:30AM. If you plan on attending to get help installing,
please be sure to head over to http://www.nblug.org/installfest/ to register.
Also remember that the InstallFest will be at SSU. Full directions and
parking information can be found at http://www.nblug.org/. As an added
service, since parking is a small walk from the building, we will have carts
available to help folks bring their equipment in. The easiest thing to do
if you would like to use a cart would be to park your car in either the 15
or 30 minute parking and then come to the InstallFest and ask the person at
the front desk for a cart.
Well, that's about all. As always, if you have questions, feel free to
contact me. Hope to see you there!
-Dustin
--
Founder & President
The North Bay Linux Users' Group
http://www.nblug.org/
dustin(a)nblug.org
Hello everyone! It's that time again. We're going to have an InstallFest!!
Please note that this InstallFest is >>NOT<< at O'Reilly and Associates. It
will instead be at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park. Please see
below for information on the exact location and directions.
Here's the nitty-gritty:
WHEN: Saturday, October 20th, 2001 - 10:30AM - 4PM PST
WHERE: Sonoma State Campus, Schulz Info Center,
Room 1121 (see below for specifics)
WHO: Anyone wanting help in installing Linux onto their computer
WHAT DO I DO: Go to http://www.nblug.org/installfest/ to signup!!!!
What is an InstallFest and who can come?
Instead of putting all of the usual "what is an InstallFest" info in
this and future announcements, we have a link up on our website as
to what a NBLUG InstallFest entails and how to participate. If you
point your browser of choice to http://www.nblug.org/installfest/,
you'll be presented with all the info you ever wanted to know about
what goes on at an InstallFest, and how you can get the most out of
attending one.
Anyone is more than welcome to attend. If you need help or just
want to hang out and talk, you are more than welcome to show up.
What if I want to offer to help?
If you'd like to volunteer to assist others in installing Linux,
please contact Eric at eric(a)nblug.org. He's our InstallFest
Coordinator.
How do I sign up?
We will again be taking signups for this InstallFest, so please be
sure to visit that URL if you plan on attending. People who signup
and reserve a time slot, are first in line. We've found that by
taking signups, we can help more people in a timely fashion. We can
also make sure that enough helpers are available for those wanting
help.
>> Location and Directions <<
The InstallFest will take place on Sonoma State's campus. We will be using
room Schulz 1121, which is in the Schulz Information Center (aka, the
Library). This room is the same location as our August and October 2001
meetings. Directions and information on parking follow.
Here are some maps and directions that SSU makes available on their site:
http://www.sonoma.edu/university/maps.html
-- Master index of all interesting direction-related info.
http://www.sonoma.edu/university/maps/schulzinfoctr.html
-- Nice map of the campus with the library (Info Center) highlighted
Parking tips from Mike & Dustin:
http://www.nblug.org/schulz-library.gif
-- Similar to the map above, but Mike has highlighted the parking
areas, and also drawn a path to get to the right part of the library
from Cotati Ave.
Parking on Saturday is free. You may park in either Lot D or Lot J.
Note that any lot that is marked as residence parking is OFF LIMITS
at all times unless you have a proper parking permit.
If you need to park close to the building to bring your equipment
in, there is 30 minute parking on the West side of Schulz and on the
East side of Schulz there are two 15 minute spots. Once you drop
your equipment off, you should move your car to one of the other
lots mentioned above.
Handicapped parking is available in the reserved lot areas, and on
the West side of the library near the library loading zone.
Handicapped parking is labeled.
-Dustin
--
Founder & President
The North Bay Linux Users' Group
http://www.nblug.org/
dustin(a)nblug.org
WHAT: NBLUG General Meeting
TOPIC: Basic Linux Security
WHERE: Sonoma State Campus, Schulz Info Center,
Room 1121 (see below for specifics)
WHEN: October 9th, 2001 @ 7:30PM
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URGENT NOTE: This meeting >> IS NOT << at O'Reilly. Please read the
section below labeled "Location and Directions" for information on this
month's meeting location.
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Hello all! Here's your update on where the meeting is going to be. It's
going to be at Sonoma State University (in the same room as our August
meeting was, for those who joined us for that meeting). Below you can find
directions to the location and parking information. Please be sure to park
in a designated area (as outlined below) and don't forget that you will need
to purchase a parking ticket at the cost of $2.50.
>> Location and Directions <<
The meeting will be at the normal time of 7:30. We ask that you not show up
before 7:00PM. The location will be room 1121 in the Schulz Library.
Here are some maps and directions that SSU makes available on their site:
http://www.sonoma.edu/university/maps.html
-- Master index of all interesting direction-related info.
http://www.sonoma.edu/university/maps/schulzinfoctr.html
-- Nice map of the campus with the library (Info Center) highlighted
Parking tips from Mike @ SSU:
http://www.nblug.org/schulz-library.gif
-- Similar to the map above, but Mike has highlighted the parking
areas, and also drawn a path to get to the right part of the library
from Cotati Ave.
I think you can find free parking east of the main entrance (seen
in the middle-bottom the map of the campus as the southern tip of
the parallel vertical lines.) Free parking along East Cotati Ave.
(places where you do not find "No Parking" signs along the north
side of East Cotati Ave. are not too much farther than the "paid"
parking spots.
I do not suggest parking at the Taco Bell as they have been known to
tow people. They may not be so strict later in the evening, but
people should be warned of that as a risk.
If you buy a parking pass, then you are permitted to park in the
parking lots for "unreserved" members. Please do not park with a
parking pass: Visitor Parking, Reserved Parking, Zones denoted "no
parking", illegal parking spots.
Handicapped parking is available in the reserved lot areas, and on
the West side of the library near the library loading zone.
Handicapped parking is labeled. Handicapped spots within the
university also require parking stickers AFAIK.
If you have any questions about directions or parking information, feel free
to email me (Dustin) directly.
We hope to see you all there!
-Dustin
--
Founder & President
The North Bay Linux Users' Group
http://www.nblug.org/
dustin(a)nblug.org
WHAT: NBLUG General Meeting
TOPIC: Basic Linux Security
WHERE: TBA
WHEN: October 9th, 2001 @ 7:30PM
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URGENT NOTE: This meeting >> IS NOT << at O'Reilly. Please read the
section below labeled "Location and Directions" for information on this
month's meeting location.
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Hello one and all! It's that time again. This month, we'll be talking
about basic Linux security. This talk is aimed at the new Linux user who
wants to get some background on things he or she can do to begin to make
their box more secure. Topics that will be covered include:
* Starting and stopping services
* The hazards of various services
* Using SSH, SCP and SFTP
* Logging (tcp, udp, icmp) and logcheck
The talk will be given by our own Frank Ball, who, as you may remember, gave
a great firewall talk several months ago. This should be a great talk for
those of you who are new to Linux or are maybe new to security practices and
things to watch out for in general. Of course, as usual, all are welcome.
Speaking of talks, we'd like to remind and encourage folks out there that we
are always looking for people to give presentations at NBLUG meetings.
Talks can be anything from as simple as "I found this cool doodad and would
like to share it with the group" to full-blown formal presentations that
would cover topics like Linux Kernel Internals. You don't have to know
everything about Linux to give a talk and you don't have to be the best
public speaker in the world. As I'm sure you all know, we're a very
informal group and, I hope, less intimidating than your average class
lecture environment. If you would like to give a presentation, please send
an email to speakers(a)nblug.org.
>> Location and Directions <<
Well, I bet you expected to find directions to the meeting and information
on where it was going to be, eh? Well, that's still not firm yet. I'm
waiting on confirmation back on a meeting room at SSU. I should have
confirmation tomorrow, but I don't want to say anymore than that right now
should that not happen (which is rather unlikely).
Well, until tomorrow, take care, everyone!
-Dustin
--
Founder & President
The North Bay Linux Users' Group
http://www.nblug.org/
dustin(a)nblug.org
