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Alg meeting at Waterloo IceHouse May 16

Paul Elliott — 2013-05-16T08:36:39

Start: 2013-05-16 19:00
End: 2013-05-16 21:00

Thursday, May 16, from 7-9pm we will have the Austin Linux Group
meeting at WaterLoo Icehouse on Burnet which is located here.
http://austin.citysearch.com/profile/photos/10237888
http://goo.gl/2XmGH

It is not far from Burnet/Colfax Bus stop.
http://goo.gl/q6cWU

We will discuss GNU Linux and try to answer any questions.  I will try
to arrive early to reserve a spot close to the electric outlet by the
plug.

Re: Adobe programming

Tess Snider — 2013-05-11T23:09:01



Since the Flash SDK is free, there are a number of options available.  This
is a great list of open source tools for Flash Development:
http://ntt.cc/2010/05/14/11-open-source-ide-tools-compilers-for-adobe-flash.html


But, it begs the question, why do you want to do anything with
ActionScript, anyway?  I thought Flash wasn't well supported on Linux
recently.  But, aside from that, in the long run, it's going to be replaced
by HTML5.  Even Adobe acknowledges that.

Tess
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Re: Adobe consequences... let Gip, etc prevail!

Tristan Mendoza — 2013-05-11T22:00:47

Thanks Lars,
Can't inkscape also spit out Flash .flv files too?
I recall it can
Thanks
-T

On 5/11/13 4:56 PM, Lars Noldan wrote:

Re: Adobe consequences... let Gip, etc prevail!

Lars Noldan — 2013-05-11T21:56:15

Inkscape works pretty well as an illustrator replacement
On May 11, 2013 4:50 PM, "Tristan Mendoza" <tristanm.tx-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w< at >public.gmane.org> wrote:

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Adobe consequences... let Gip, etc prevail!

Tristan Mendoza — 2013-05-11T21:50:25

Ok unless you have been asleep and have anything to do with design but 
don't keep up with tech news, you know that this week Adobe flew the 
coop on giving solid media installs, and now wants SaaS to be their only 
business model.

I can only offer a few tools to be true replacements to the Adobe core 
products, since I don't use any anymore!
If you can contribute to a list of open source replacements, please do- 
this is an opportunity

Ok this is a lame start:
Gimp
Cinelerrra

I just think there is a growing need for a movement saying "we don't 
WANT the cloud!"  give me the software installer!"
I feel analogous trend of system software being put on a partition 
instead of giving you boot cd/dvd media.  You call Dell and Apple? Nothing!
-T

Re: is the Ubuntu Certified Professional certificationdefunct?

Tristan Mendoza — 2013-05-05T04:45:48

This was the route I was thinking.. LPIC 1, then SUSE, then LPIC 2
It would seem funny to me for me to put on a resume I have LPIC1 and 
Linux+  :)
RHCSA exam sounds like it might be a bit challenging for me at this 
time, being hands-on
-T

On 5/4/13 7:01 PM, Spambox wrote:

Re: is the Ubuntu Certified Professional certificationdefunct?

Spambox — 2013-05-05T00:01:50

i agree with Robert Parkhurst that the two that matter (among those who are
knowledgeable in the field) are the RHCSA/RHCE/RHCA and the LPIC 1/2/3.
 However, since you occasionally find a hiring manager impressed with certs
he may know nothing about, there's a neat way to leverage one set of exams
into multiple credentials:

1) CompTiA, a few years ago, tired of having their Linux+ cert be a
laughingstock, partnered with LPI so that now the exams used to certify you
for the Linux+ are actually the LPIC1 exams.  So, take the exams for the
Linux +, pass them, and you're granted the CompTIA Linux+ certification.

2) LPI honors the outcome of exams administered under CompTIAs care.  So,
give CompTIA permission to notify LPI of your scores, and LPI will grant
you the LPIC1 certification.

3) As already noted, SUSE accepts the LPIC1 exams as acceptable measures of
your certifiability for their CLA certification.  Fill out a form on their
site giving them permission to verify your status with LPI, and they'll
grant

Re: is the Ubuntu Certified Professional certificationdefunct?

Tristan Mendoza — 2013-05-04T20:03:40

This is a very good deal with Novell/SUSE
http://www.lpi.org/linux-certifications/partnership-programs/suse

-T

On 5/4/13 2:00 PM, Robert Parkhurst wrote:

Re: is the Ubuntu Certified Professional certificationdefunct?

Robert Parkhurst — 2013-05-04T19:00:28

Greetings!

It's been my experience that two certifications really matter for
Linux:  RedHat and LPIC.  Of those, I think RedHat is the more desired
one.




On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 3:24 PM, Tristan Mendoza <tristanm.tx-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w< at >public.gmane.org> wrote:
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Re: is the Ubuntu Certified Professional certificationdefunct?

Tristan Mendoza — 2013-05-03T20:24:52

Yeah I wouldn't care about it, but for cheap it would be another cert to 
put on the ole resume



On 5/3/13 3:19 PM, sistersays wrote:

Re: is the Ubuntu Certified Professional certificationdefunct?

sistersays — 2013-05-03T20:19:28

Heck . . . Ubuntu itself is defunct (or should be).
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is the Ubuntu Certified Professional certification defunct?

Tristan Mendoza — 2013-05-03T18:13:51

The Ubuntu Certified Professional exam was an extension to the LPIC-1 
certification.  It seemed to be bundled in a special offer at one time 
(it is actually designated LPIC-199)  So you could claim to have both 
UCP and LPIC certs ( reasonable if you went on to get LPIC-2).

Check out this announcement:
http://www2.lpi.org/eng/about_lpi/what_s_new/lpi_and_canonical_offer_special_promotion_on_exams
Now, if you follow any of the links in that page, or try to search 
either LPI or Canonical's website for the cert, it totally disappeared.  
No mention.  Nada.

I did some Googling around but couldn't find an explanation.  Mostly 
Google just finds copies of the study guide being sold.
Anyone have any first hand info?  Did they just pull the rug out from 
underneath this?
I suspect they incorporated it into the LPIC altogether.
-T

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Alg meeting at Waterloo IceHouse May 2

Paul Elliott — 2013-05-02T07:48:21

Start: 2013-05-02 19:00
End: 2013-05-02 21:00

Thursday, May 2, from 7-9pm we will have the Austin Linux Group
meeting at WaterLoo Icehouse on Burnet which is located here.
http://austin.citysearch.com/profile/photos/10237888
http://goo.gl/2XmGH

It is not far from Burnet/Colfax Bus stop.
http://goo.gl/q6cWU

We will discuss GNU Linux and try to answer any questions.

I will try to arrive early to reserve a spot close to the electric
outlet by the plug.

Catching up a bit

Tristan Mendoza — 2013-04-24T03:20:04

Hi all, I hope all goes well with Mr. Dowding.
I am sorry I haven't been to meetings in the last few months. Been a bit 
preoccupied with work, and helping others... and just got out of the 
weekly habit of showing up after the holidays last year.  I hope to come 
back soon.

While I have been looking at the LPIC certs still, I think I have 
stupidly been ignoring cloud/virtualization integration (I knew it last 
year).  I read an article last week about how our skillsets can "go the 
way of the dinosaur"  It said our I.T. talent is gone after 2 years of 
usability.  Pardon my french but this scared the crap out of me- my last 
I.T. job was a whopping 12 years ago and I do I.T. at home instead.  
WOW.  I made a failed attempt at making a Cisco study group side venture 
a few years ago... perhaps a virtualization/cloud thing would be a nice 
study group for us?  It would certainly be more relevant to Linux.

I want to thank Robert Parkhurst, Paul Elliot, our board members. I also 
want to thank Charles Wyble

Re: Linuxer needs a ride.

Fielder George Dowding — 2013-04-24T02:47:55

Thanks for your effort, Paul.

I am that old decrepit fellow who showed up a couple of weeks ago at the
Ice House at 8600 Burnet Rd. I am ambulatory, but I can't walk too far and
standing for long periods is difficult.

 I plan to get an handicap plackard Thursday afternoon when my daughter
gets off work to take me to the VA and the DMV.

I have moved here from Anchorage, Alaska, where I was a member of the
Friday Night Linux (FNL) and past member of the Alaska Linux Users Group
(AKLUG).

I sure will appreciate a ride. Thanks in advance.


On Tue, Apr 23, 2013 at 3:25 PM, Paul Elliott
<pelliott-Ntfm+sB8LyinxBdtju9hp0EOCMrvLtNR< at >public.gmane.org>wrote:

Re: Linuxer needs a ride.

Bill Eastman — 2013-04-23T21:39:40

1M to N Lamar Transit Center
300 to Highland Mall

Sent from my HTC EVO 4zG LTE
Bill Eastman
On Apr 23, 2013 3:25 PM, "Paul Elliott" <pelliott-Ntfm+sB8LyinxBdtju9hp0EOCMrvLtNR< at >public.gmane.org>
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Linuxer needs a ride.

Paul Elliott — 2013-04-23T20:25:02

Some one living south of William Cannon Drive neer williamsun Creek
needs a ride to Thursdays meeting. Contact me if you can
help.

Linux in the "Big Data" space at New Horizons.

Paul Elliott — 2013-04-20T19:52:06

Start: 2013-04-25 19:00
End: 2013-04-25 21:00

Again Thrursday, April 25, from 7-9pm Austin Linux Group will have
elections at:

New Horizons Computer Learning Center
300 E. Highland Mall Blvd
Suite 100
Austin TX 78752
http://goo.gl/TnR9p

Enter through the back of the building.

Linux is used for many things within IT and development, but in more
recent years Linux has become a key player in areas uch as "Big Data"
and "The Cloud". No previous experience with "big data" is necessary,
but anyone with experience is invited to share some of the hurdles and
"gotcha's".

Re: Systems Engineer Opportunity (Austin)

Bill Morita — 2013-04-19T23:49:17

Sorry

I start at Qualcomm on Monday

Systems Engineer Opportunity (Austin)

Jeff Brockmeyer — 2013-04-19T21:48:05

Hello,

We have a full time opportunity for a Linux Engineer here in Austin, and I wanted to reach out to the group to see if anyone would be interested in pursuing it. I'd be happy to pay a referral bonus as well. Please find the job description below, and feel free to contact me with any questions.

Our client is looking for a Systems Engineer to join their exciting cloud based SaaS communication team. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies.

You:
5+ years of experience supporting Linux environments
Strong understanding of Unix/Linux including file system access controls
Experience with scripting (Bash, Shell, Perl, etc.)
In depth experience with routing protocols and VoIP
Experience with Cisco equipment would be nice

What our client brings to the table:
Fantastic company culture where balance is valued
Casual and creative work environment
Great benefits and 401k plan
Flexible PTO policy
The list goes on and on...

Thanks,
Jeff

Jeff Brockmeyer - Senior IT Recruiter
Luna Data

Alg meeting at Waterloo IceHouse April 18

Paul Elliott — 2013-04-18T02:40:41

Start: 2013-04-17 19:00
End: 2013-04-17 21:00

Thursday, April 18, from 7-9pm we will have the Austin Linux Group
meeting at WaterLoo Icehouse on Burnet which is located here.
http://austin.citysearch.com/profile/photos/10237888
http://goo.gl/2XmGH

It is not far from Burnet/Colfax Bus stop.
http://goo.gl/q6cWU

We will discuss GNU Linux and try to answer any questions.  I will try
to arrive early to reserve a spot close to the electric outlet by the
plug.