Senior Center Computer Room

Wed Aug 15 19:47:08 BST 2007

This is also partly my fault in how I set up the mailing list. When I get
time I'll fix it so that the 'from' field is the user who sent the messages
(if I can configure that way) and get the mailing list title in the subject.

If that's how people would like it.

Chuck

On 8/15/07, Ubuntu Maryland Loco Team <ubuntu-us-md at lists.ubuntu.com> wrote:
>
> ah!! sorry about that, keep forgetting to put my signature.
> GGR -> Rajiv G Gunja, I am the guy who has the Sparc IPX.
>
> -GGR
> Rajiv G Gunja
>
>
> On 8/15/07, Ubuntu Maryland Loco Team <ubuntu-us-md at lists.ubuntu.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > People this is a mailing list, you've got to sign your messages.
> >
> > Craig Younkins
> >
> > On 8/15/07, Ubuntu Maryland Loco Team <ubuntu-us-md at lists.ubuntu.com>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Yup that Sparc IPX was last used 6 years ago, solaris 2.5.1, now it is
> > > just
> > > sitting my closet.
> > >
> > > If the hardware being donated is old, I would refrain from or not
> advise
> > > raid within the system itself. Instead we would get a cheap NAS which
> > has
> > > RAID built-in.
> > >
> > > If we are going debian way, I have couple of copies of Xandros (2.1 /
> > 3.0)
> > > which will work very well on P-II, P-III or P4 or even DSL would be a
> > nice
> > > distro for just browsing, email and word processing.
> > >
> > > As I said I can donate the following:
> > > 1. 2 monitors (17inch and 15 inch)
> > > 2. Lexmark X73 all in one Printer
> > > 3. 4 port SMC 802.11b router. This has a firewall and NAT built in,
> > > supports
> > > mac filtering and remote administration.
> > > 4. My time in setup, training and any on-going support as needed.
> > >
> > > Please let me know when and where to show up.
> > >
> > > -GGR
> > >
> > >
> > > On 8/15/07, Ubuntu Maryland Loco Team <ubuntu-us-md at lists.ubuntu.com>
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > That sparc IPX is useless, lol
> > > >
> > > > Here's how I think data should be handled in this situation:
> > > > Choice 1:
> > > > Have a dedicated box w/ 2 HDs doing software raid 1 and an NFS
> server.
> > I
> > > > have a fileserver at my home doing raid5 on Debian, so I could set
> > this
> > > up
> > > > (though I don't have a pc for it). All user data (eg, home dirs)
> would
> > > go
> > > > on
> > > > the NFS mount.
> > > >
> > > > Choice 2:
> > > > Have a separate partition on the disk for all user data (eg, home
> > dirs).
> > > > That entire partition could be rsync in a cron job across the 3
> > > computers.
> > > > Though... I'm unsure how this works if one HD fails and starts
> > spitting
> > > > bad
> > > > data out. It could corrupt the data on the other workstations?
> > > >
> > > > I'm slightly confused on the network situtation. You said you would
> > > > "provide
> > > > a server/router [and] network switch". Does the center already have
> > > > computers with internet? If so, that would mean they have a router.
> I
> > > > wasn't
> > > > sure if you were intending your dual-nic box to be a router/gateway
> > and
> > > do
> > > > NAT. If they already have a router, then you can easily just use a
> > > switch
> > > > for the ubuntu boxes, or you may not even need to if you can get
> > enough
> > > > connections.
> > > >
> > > > Craig Younkins
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On 8/15/07, Ubuntu Maryland Loco Team <ubuntu-us-md at lists.ubuntu.com
> >
> > > > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I have 1-2 Dell 720 printers, same as the Lexmark and two monitors
> I
> > > may
> > > > > be interested in getting rid of myself.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Ubuntu Maryland Loco Team wrote:
> > > > > > All donations are appreciated.
> > > > > > On Wed, 2007-08-15 at 10:20 -0400, Ubuntu Maryland Loco Team
> > wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > >> Can I donate a 17 inch and a 15 inch Monitor?  ( both working
> > very
> > > > well
> > > > > >> until recently when I bought a LCD)
> > > > > >> Can I also donate Lexmark Z73 all in one printer? (works well,
> > > except
> > > > > it
> > > > > >> needs printer cartridges)
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> Currently, I have no spare PCs, but I do have a spare Sparc IPX
> > > (its
> > > > > almost
> > > > > >> useless with 500 MB disk).
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> Please let me know, I can spare some time too if needed.
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> Thanks
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> -GGR
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> On 8/15/07, Ubuntu Maryland Loco Team <
> > > ubuntu-us-md at lists.ubuntu.com>
> > > > > wrote:
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >>> As long as I'm available on the day that this is going in I'll
> > be
> > > > more
> > > > > >>> than
> > > > > >>> happy to come out. I can also contribute a router/firewall to
> > the
> > > > > effort
> > > > > >>> no
> > > > > >>> matter when it happens. I don't have any PCs to throw at this
> > > > > >>> unfortunately.
> > > > > >>>
> > > > > >>> On 8/15/07, Ubuntu Maryland Loco Team <
> > > ubuntu-us-md at lists.ubuntu.com
> > > > >
> > > > > >>> wrote:
> > > > > >>>
> > > > > >>>> The timeline is very flexible since we are donating our time
> > and
> > > > > >>>> equipment.
> > > > > >>>> On Tue, 2007-08-14 at 23:14 -0400, Ubuntu Maryland Loco Team
> > > wrote:
> > > > > >>>>
> > > > > >>>>> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
> > > > > >>>>> Hash: SHA1
> > > > > >>>>>
> > > > > >>>>> Do we have a timeline for this project?
> > > > > >>>>>
> > > > > >>>>> Thanks
> > > > > >>>>>
> > > > > >>>>> Ubuntu Maryland Loco Team wrote:
> > > > > >>>>>
> > > > > >>>>>> I have offered to set up a computer room for the residents
> at
> > > the
> > > > > >>>>>> Oakcrest Senior Center in Catonsville. The center will
> > provide
> > > > the
> > > > > >>>>>>
> > > > > >>> DSL
> > > > > >>>
> > > > > >>>>>> connection and I wanted to provide a server/router, network
> > > > switch
> > > > > >>>>>>
> > > > > >>> and
> > > > > >>>
> > > > > >>>>>> four Ubuntu  workstations. Unfortunately, due to the age of
> > the
> > > > > >>>>>>
> > > > > >>> server
> > > > > >>>
> > > > > >>>>>> box that I am donating, it has Debian and not Ubuntu
> > installed
> > > > > along
> > > > > >>>>>> with two network cards.
> > > > > >>>>>> I have four 17" CRT monitors and a number of old PII and
> PIII
> > > > Dell
> > > > > >>>>>>
> > > > > >>>> boxes
> > > > > >>>>
> > > > > >>>>>> that I can contribute. I would like to have some used P4
> > boxes
> > > > that
> > > > > >>>>>>
> > > > > >>> we
> > > > > >>>
> > > > > >>>>>> could use in place of the PII. The center will also
> purchase
> > a
> > > > new
> > > > > >>>>>> printer for the room.
> > > > > >>>>>> I have also offered to provide training for the residents
> on
> > > the
> > > > > new
> > > > > >>>>>> system. I am seeking help from the Ubuntu group in
> acquiring
> > > > > >>>>>>
> > > > > >>>> equipment,
> > > > > >>>>
> > > > > >>>>>> setup and training.
> > > > > >>>>>> Please advise if you would like to help with this project.
> > > > > >>>>>> Thanks
> > > > > >>>>>>
> > > > > >>>>> - --
> > > > > >>>>> Justin M. Wray
> > > > > >>>>>
> > > > > >>>>> wray.justin.ubuntu at gmail.com
> > > > > >>>>> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE-----
> > > > > >>>>> Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux)
> > > > > >>>>>
> > > > > >>>>>
> > iD8DBQFGwm+R+HBhdCy6kC4RAiduAJ0Vsr8VEiz6htJ7n8xdag4vu0ltuwCdGoIp
> > > > > >>>>> upcXWyhe42xrvUs+KsAOTq8=
> > > > > >>>>> =jW3V
> > > > > >>>>> -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----
> > > > > >>>>>
> > > > > >>>>>
> > > > > >>>> --
> > > > > >>>> Ronald Swift
> > > > > >>>> President
> > > > > >>>> 410.788.7011
> > > > > >>>> www.swiftstaffing.com
> > > > > >>>>
> > > > > >>>>
> > > > > >>>> --
> > > > > >>>> Ubuntu-us-md mailing list
> > > > > >>>> Ubuntu-us-md at lists.ubuntu.com
> > > > > >>>> Modify settings or unsubscribe at:
> > > > > >>>> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-us-md
> > > > > >>>>
> > > > > >>>>
> > > > > >>> --
> > > > > >>> Ubuntu-us-md mailing list
> > > > > >>> Ubuntu-us-md at lists.ubuntu.com
> > > > > >>> Modify settings or unsubscribe at:
> > > > > >>> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-us-md
> > > > > >>>
> > > > > >>>
> > > > >
> > > > > --
> > > > > ComRent International   (Proud associate of NETA, EGSA and 7x24
> > > > Exchange.)
> > > > > Douglas Smith - Sales Engineer
> > > > > http://www.comrent.net      http://www.loadbanks.com
> > > > > 7640 Investment Court Unit# A
> > > > > Owings, MD 20736
> > > > >
> > > > > 888.881.7118 (Extension: 1102)
> > > > > 410.257.3000/3012/3202/3247 Office
> > > > > 410.257.2240 Fax
> > > > > 866.648.8252 eFax
> > > > > 240.338.2142 Cell
> > > > > mailto:dsmith at comrent.com
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > ComRent provides electronic, inductive, capacitive and resistive
> > style
> > > > > loadbanks for purchase, rental or long term leasing for specific
> > needs
> > > > > or projects. We can accommodate any voltage loadbank from
> 0-1000Vdc,
> > > > > 0-13.8kVAC with load capacities of 250-watts to 30mW and larger to
> > > test
> > > > > batteries, generators, rotary UPS, IPP start ups, Nuclear Plant
> > EDGs,
> > > > > marine shipboard generators and numerous other technologies that
> may
> > > > > need to be load tested. Building certification of data centers and
> > the
> > > > > supply of a significant quantity of loadbanks with the ability to
> > > > > deliver such, while maintaining complete customer satisfaction is
> > our
> > > > > main goal. Call us with any question you may have. We are here to
> > > serve
> > > > > you.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > --
> > > > > Ubuntu-us-md mailing list
> > > > > Ubuntu-us-md at lists.ubuntu.com
> > > > > Modify settings or unsubscribe at:
> > > > > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-us-md
> > > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Ubuntu-us-md mailing list
> > > > Ubuntu-us-md at lists.ubuntu.com
> > > > Modify settings or unsubscribe at:
> > > > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-us-md
> > > >
> > > --
> > > Ubuntu-us-md mailing list
> > > Ubuntu-us-md at lists.ubuntu.com
> > > Modify settings or unsubscribe at:
> > > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-us-md
> > >
> > --
> > Ubuntu-us-md mailing list
> > Ubuntu-us-md at lists.ubuntu.com
> > Modify settings or unsubscribe at:
> > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-us-md
> >
> --
> Ubuntu-us-md mailing list
> Ubuntu-us-md at lists.ubuntu.com
> Modify settings or unsubscribe at:
> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-us-md
>