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August 2000 |
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6:30 PM | Tutorial | PING with Robert Citek |
6:30 PM | Guru's Gathering | Topics To Be Determined - hosted by Rich Seibel |
7:00 PM | Announcements | (Standard Introductions & Procedure ) |
7:05 PM | Call For Help | (An opportunity for you to ask technical questions of the group) |
7:15 PM | Break | Social, off-line conversations, & book sales |
7:20 PM | Admittance to building may no longer be possible See Meeting Directions | |
7:30 PM | Presentation | Python: Life is Better Without Braces - by Michael Easter |
Abstract:
This talk will be about "ping", which is a simple network testing command
found where ever the TCP/IP suite is used.
Robert Citek has volunteered to present this group developed tutorial. It is an experiment spearheaded by Stan Reichardt. By pooling the knowlege of many members such as Gary, Rich, Robert and Tom we hope to assemble some basic tutorials with some interesting points. On such a basic subject this may prove be less of a tutorial and more of a discussion of the experiences of the audience. We think the result will be of interest to all.
This Gathering of Gurus (GoG) is an informal discussion group of people with similar degrees of experience and common interests for open discussion. They would rather talk with peers than sit quietly and listen to the tutorial. Anyone may attend, and discussion is encouraged.
Ideas for future discussions are welcomed; please send mailto:rich@mail.sluug.org
Abstract:
Python is an object-oriented scripting language that is portable, powerful,
and scalable. It is also becoming increasingly popular, due to its elegance
and strong library support. It is a viable alternative to Perl, particularly
for larger projects, and is a worthy addition to anyone's toolbox.
The goal of this session is to give a broad survey of the Python landscape in an effort to inspire attendees to examine it for themselves.
Biography:
Michael Easter works as a system analyst for Data Research Associates
Inc. in St Louis. Exposed to a wide variety of programming
languages in his formative years as a computer scientist, he continues
his search for elegant, productive languages.
Here is a PYTHON Tutorial:
http://www2.linuxjournal.com/cgi-bin/frames.pl/lj-issues/issue73/3946.html
Ideas about this discussion are welcome; please send
mailto:measter@stlmail.dra.com
Abstract:
Today's employers want verification that computer professionals have
the specific set of skills that they need. Certificates tell employers
that the professional does indeed possess the necessary skills. Furthermore,
companies exploit the certification of the computer professionals they employ
by advertising their certification skills to the customer. As the number of
Linux installations rises, the demand for knowledgable Linux professionals
increases also. These two facts have led Linux certification to become a reality.
Biography:
Nathan Ave-Lalleman is a Project and Training Manager for LinuxGruven.com,
a Linux company headquartered in Saint Louis, MO. One of LinuxGruven.com's primary
focuses is Linux certification, based around the SAIR certification exams.
LinuxGruven.com offers a complete array of Linux certification courses, seminars,
and workshops to give customers the latest information in this cutting edge area.
Ideas about this discussion are welcome; please send mailto:craig@buchek.com
See the following various sites for additional information
http://www.linuxgruven.com/- Linux Gruven
http://www.lpi.org/- Linux Professional Institute
http://www.linuxcertification.com/ SAIR?
http://www.wavetech.com/ Wave Technologies Intl.
See the basics on source code Downloading, Compiling, Installing at
http://linux.miningco.com/compute/linux/library/weekly/aa051799c-c.htm
Then some Kernel Resources at
http://linux.miningco.com/compute/linux/msub14.htm
Title of the
Month
The August discount special will be 25% on any Python book and any book with the word "network" in the title (covers TCP/IP UX & NT, Linux, Java, VPN, etc). There will be a 10% discount on all other books. |
All regularly priced titles are 10% off retail cost at the general meeting. (Excludes featured, or specially priced or promotional items) |
The O'Reilly and Associates line of books is available at each monthly general meeting as a convenience to our members.
Each month features a book related to that month's presentation or tutorial
topic.
Discounts off retail cost are offered to all members and each month's
featured book(s) may be additionally discounted. Usually, all titles are
discounted 10%, while special titles are discounted 25%.
SLUUG General Meeting | Aug 9, 2000 at 6:30 PM
Sunnen Products 7910 Manchester (at Hanley) St. Louis, MO |
9th USENIX Security Symposium | Aug 14-17, 2000
See http://www.usenix.org/events/sec2000 Denver, CO |
Steering Committee | Aug 15, 2000 at 6:00 PM
Daugherty Systems One City Place (2nd floor) Creve Coeur, MO |
Linux World Conf & Expo | Aug 15-17, 2000
See http://www.linuxexpo.com/ San Jose, CA |
Linux SIG | August 17, 2000 at 7:00 PM
See http://www.stllinux.org/ ( TOPIC: ) Linux SAIR Certification - by Nathan Ave-Lallemant Indian Trails Library 8400 Delport Drive (at Midland) St. Louis, MO |
Really Really Hot Day | Aug 18, 2000 |
Perl Mongers | Sep 7, 2000
See http://stlouis.pm.org/ |
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SLUUG General Meeting | Sep 13, 2000 |
Steering Committee | Sep 19, 2000 |
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Linux SIG | Sep 21, 2000 |
Linux Business Expo | Sep 25-29, 2000
See http://www.zdevents.com/linuxbizexpo/ Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta, GA |
4th Linux Showcase | Oct 10-14, 2000
See http://www.linuxshowcase.org/ Cobb Galleria Atlanta, GA |
Directions From Downtown
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Follow up:
XML Gets Down to Business by Steven E. Sipe on pages 111-114 in PC Magazine, Volume 19 No. 14, August 2000.
Addresses agregation and syndication of data with XML. Talks about Resource Description Framework (RDF), mentions Document Type Definitions (DTD) and alternative XML Schema language. Aludes to XHTML, which is a reformulation of HTML 4.0 in XML.
Odd stuff:
http://www.osopinion.com/Opinions/MontyManley/MontyManley11.html-Feature CreapPrevious stuff:
http://linux.miningco.com/compute/linux/ . - fairly short and comprehensive article on Linux securityhttp://www.domainnamebuyersguide.com - Domain Registrar Rankings
Ticket Punching
http://www.iccp.org/- Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals
Previous stuff:
http://www.usenix.org/sage/jobs/jobs-descriptions.html - What the Unix System Administrator Does...(Oracle of the pointy hair):
http://linuxtoday.com/stories/18812.html - VNU Net: Don't be scared of Linux, says Gartner
http://linuxtoday.com/stories/19371.html - JustLinux.com: Introducing vi
http://linuxtoday.com/stories/19283.html - LinuxWorld: Protest draws attention to DMCA
Message Stolen From: "gary j. meyer"
Subject: Re: [STEERCOM] tutorial/presentations
Here is my working list.
...
...any time I see 4 months planned I am positive at least
1 or 2 will be cancelled or rescheduled...
...
CALENDAR OF POSSIBLE TOPICS:
September
13 -Presentation Citrix server by "InfoLan"
13 -Tutorial Dynaic DNS by Chad Bersche
21 -Linux SIG Oracle on Linux by Craig McElroy
October
11 -Presentation Hardware-OS Interactions Important2Graphics.-Ramin Pasha
11 -Tutorial CVS by Roland Krause
19 -Linux SIG ?
November
8 -Presentation OpenBSDforBetterSecurity-DavidJobes,PhoenixSecurityChief
8 -Tutorial ?
16 -Linux SIG ?
Discussed possibles:
XML, URL Forwarding, Uncle Eli's Experience, and more "group developed" tutorials
Ideas for future discussions are welcomed; please send
mailto:gary@mail.sluug.org
One of the side effects of recommending book purchases to the St. Louis County Public Library of over a dozen new Linux books will be that I will be the first to see each as they arrive. Of the dozen titles that I requested about three weeks ago ten have been marked with a hold for my account.
Being addicted to reading such subject matter I can not afford to buy them all. So I have put tax money to work to my benfit and the benfit of other Linux inclined patrons.
Members should recommend new titles for various Linux, Unix, BSD and computer network security subjects.
For more information members can send mailto:stan@mail.sluug.org
for details.
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O'Reilly Books | Dave Mills | Work: (314)230-5151, extension 103
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Publisher | Sanjiv Bhatia | Home: (314)519-9272
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Steering Committee
Information |
Gary Meyer | Home: (314)781-8644
mailto:gary@mail.sluug.org |
SLUUG Secretary | Rich Seibel | mailto:rich@mail.sluug.org |
SLUUG Treasurer | Mike Kriz | mailto:kriz@mail.sluug.org |
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) | ||
Linux SIG Chair | Matthew Porter | Home: (314)353-7988
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