[Tfug] tfug Digest, Vol 38, Issue 29

Felix Tilley fetilley at earthlink.net
Sun Sep 17 18:51:46 MST 2006


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>    1. Reminder: TFUG BBQ, 9/21 (Claude Rubinson)
>    2. Rob Levin died.. (Bowie J. Poag)
>    3. Re: why not cable? Wireless Option... (Michael Bernstein)
>    4. Re: Reminder: TFUG BBQ, 9/21 (Chris Hill)
>    5. Re: Rob Levin died.. (Brian Masur)
>    6. Re: Rob Levin died.. (bigj at flatwan.net)
>    7. Re: Rob Levin died.. (Harry McGregor)
>    8. Re: OT: Fixing a sticky keyboard (Angus Scott-Fleming)
>    9. Re: OT: Fixing a sticky keyboard (Angus Scott-Fleming)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2006 18:11:43 -0700
> From: rubinson at u.arizona.edu (Claude Rubinson)
> Subject: [Tfug] Reminder: TFUG BBQ, 9/21
> To: TFUG <tfug at tfug.org>
> Message-ID: <20060917011143.GP22281 at wagner>
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> I want to remind everyone that this Thursday, Sept 21, in lieu of our
> usual coffee hour, Chris Hill is hosting a BBQ at his home.  So be
> there at 6pm and bring a side, something to drink, or something to
> throw on the grill.  If you can RSVP to Chris at
> <ubergeek at ubergeek.tv> so that he has an idea of how many people to
> expect, that would be great (but don't let the lack of an RSVP stop
> you from showing up).
>
> Directions are available at http://ubergeek.tv/gmaps/house.php.
>
> See you all there!
>
> Claude
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2006 21:09:33 -0700
> From: "Bowie J. Poag" <bpoag at comcast.net>
> Subject: [Tfug] Rob Levin died..
> To: Tucson Free Unix Group <tfug at tfug.org>
> Message-ID: <450CCA7D.1040706 at comcast.net>
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>
> Seen Slashdot tonight?
>
> One of the last pieces of the old-school altruistic Linux community is 
> apparently gone.
>
> I didn't know him all that well, but Rob and I kept in touch over the 
> years. Even helped him out a bit when things were tight. Anyway, seems 
> Rob was in a hit-and-run on the 11th while riding his bicycle. Alot of 
> you guys probably have never heard of him, but Rob Levin was probably 
> one of the most sorely underappreciated behind-the-scenes guys in the 
> Linux community. Anyone who has anything even remotely serious to do w/ 
> regard to OSS development meets on Freenode, and Freenode would have 
> been anarchy without Rob. He never made a dime off of running it, and 
> didn't want to.
>
> Saddest part is, practically no one knew him, and even fewer people cared.
>
> Cheers,
> Bowie
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2006 23:07:16 -0700
> From: "Michael Bernstein" <mikeb at simplybits.com>
> Subject: Re: [Tfug] why not cable? Wireless Option...
> To: "Tucson Free Unix Group" <tfug at tfug.org>
> Message-ID:
> 	<FC0B8DBE0741AF48A260BFBE3CE1AF2D97B2A9 at hydrogen.hq.leapscape.com>
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> Rush, 
> Can you see downtown Tucson at all, like top of the BofA building(tower
> on 2nd tallest Building with blinking light)??  Or how about Beacon hill
> in Marana, it is the ridge up in Marana that has 3 cell towers on it?
> Or the new Marana town Hall?   I'll check to topos on Monday at the
> office as well.
> MikeB  
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tfug-bounces at tfug.org [mailto:tfug-bounces at tfug.org] On Behalf Of
> RushD
> Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 2:47 PM
> To: Tucson Free Unix Group
> Subject: Re: [Tfug] why not cable? Wireless Option...
>
> Mike,
>
> My lat is 32.034166, lon is 111.234444, elevation is 3120 ft with a
> great unrestricted view of Marana to the north and the whole south flank
> of the Tucson Mountains. There are very few business out here, only
> residences, so I don't think T1 would be needed. 
>
> In any case I have 12 acres and could certainly dedicate a part to a
> tower for a free feed. My tel # is 520 240 7493 if you want to talk.
>
> Rush
> Tucson AZ
> www.ironandwood.org
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Michael Bernstein" <mikeb at simplybits.com>
> To: <angussf at geoapps.com>; "Tucson Free Unix Group" <tfug at tfug.org>
> Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 12:18 AM
> Subject: Re: [Tfug] why not cable? Wireless Option...
>
>
>
>   
>>> On 13 Sep 2006 at 10:39, RushD  wrote:
>>>       
>
>   
>>> If anybody has any suggestions, I'd certainly explore them.
>>>       
>
>   
>>> Do you have line-of-sight to anywhere in Tucson?  Perhaps you could
>>>       
> find 
>   
>>> someone willing to set up a long-haul WiFi relay point for you.
>>> --Angus Scott-Fleming
>>>       
>
>
> In addition to the 25 or so towers in and around Tucson, Simply Bits has
> several new towers(and a couple more going in) that hit the back side of
> the Tucson Mountains.  Hit me off list with an address or Lat/Lon and we
> can check if we can help out.  
>
> Also, if anyone out there who has a great view, elevation matters(read
> in-- possible transmission point:) and would be interested in a Free
> feed of 20-45Mbps off of our backbone let us know, we are always looking
> for that next great site(esp. Vail, Oro Valley, Green Valley. Avra
> Valley, Sahuarita)
>
> Mike Bernstein
> Simply Bits, LLC.
> 5225 N SABINO CANYON RD
> TUCSON AZ  85750-6435
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2006 23:25:29 -0700
> From: Chris Hill <ubergeek at ubergeek.tv>
> Subject: Re: [Tfug] Reminder: TFUG BBQ, 9/21
> To: Tucson Free Unix Group <tfug at tfug.org>
> Message-ID: <450CEA59.4040006 at ubergeek.tv>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> Yes, please come on by! I got a deal on some Fat Tire, but feel free to 
> bring some of your own drinks. I'll be grillin up a storm, and have tons 
> of chips and goodies to chow. Just like coffee night but with bbq and 
> beer :)
>
> Peace
> C
>
> Claude Rubinson wrote:
>
>   
>> I want to remind everyone that this Thursday, Sept 21, in lieu of our
>> usual coffee hour, Chris Hill is hosting a BBQ at his home.  So be
>> there at 6pm and bring a side, something to drink, or something to
>> throw on the grill.  If you can RSVP to Chris at
>> <ubergeek at ubergeek.tv> so that he has an idea of how many people to
>> expect, that would be great (but don't let the lack of an RSVP stop
>> you from showing up).
>>
>> Directions are available at http://ubergeek.tv/gmaps/house.php.
>>
>> See you all there!
>>
>> Claude
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2006 00:41:27 -0700
> From: "Brian Masur" <bcmasur at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Tfug] Rob Levin died..
> To: tfug at tfug.org
> Message-ID: <BAY114-F3323C5FCF342EE78A41294B62C0 at phx.gbl>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed
>
>
> I can't believe it.  I've chatted with lilo a few times on freenode a long 
> time ago.  This is terrible news.  Freenode just won't be the same without 
> lilo...  :'(  I always cringe when I find out about bicycle accidents.  My 
> uncle died from a very similar circumstance.  I cycle a decent amount 
> myself, and I'm always worried about being run over.  I seriously doubt a 
> helmet will help me much in such an incident but it has to be better than 
> nothing so I never ride without it.  It's just not fair, we're the better 
> people in these times for not polluting and getting exercise, while some fat 
> ass is driving an SUV.  I voted yes on issues 1 and 2 on May 16th because 
> part of the plan is the add many miles of bike lanes, among other reasons.
>
>   
>> From: "Bowie J. Poag" <bpoag at comcast.net>
>> Reply-To: Tucson Free Unix Group <tfug at tfug.org>
>> To: Tucson Free Unix Group <tfug at tfug.org>
>> Subject: [Tfug] Rob Levin died..
>> Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2006 21:09:33 -0700
>>
>>
>> Seen Slashdot tonight?
>>
>> One of the last pieces of the old-school altruistic Linux community is
>> apparently gone.
>>
>> I didn't know him all that well, but Rob and I kept in touch over the
>> years. Even helped him out a bit when things were tight. Anyway, seems
>> Rob was in a hit-and-run on the 11th while riding his bicycle. Alot of
>> you guys probably have never heard of him, but Rob Levin was probably
>> one of the most sorely underappreciated behind-the-scenes guys in the
>> Linux community. Anyone who has anything even remotely serious to do w/
>> regard to OSS development meets on Freenode, and Freenode would have
>> been anarchy without Rob. He never made a dime off of running it, and
>> didn't want to.
>>
>> Saddest part is, practically no one knew him, and even fewer people cared.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Bowie
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2006 08:44:39 -0700 (MST)
> From: bigj at flatwan.net
> Subject: Re: [Tfug] Rob Levin died..
> To: "Tucson Free Unix Group" <tfug at tfug.org>
> Message-ID:
> 	<1121.69.9.9.194.1158507879.squirrel at www.cactushosting.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain;charset=iso-8859-1
>
> I don't consider myself a fat ass because I work 30 miles from home and my
> kids can't fit on the back of my bike. I'm 6'8" and little ricers ain't
> going to cut it for me and my family so I'm forced to buy something large.
>
> I do agree with you that this situation blows more than Nicole Richie. I
> hope they catch the POS.
>
> --
> Jon
>
>   
>> I can't believe it.  I've chatted with lilo a few times on freenode a long
>> time ago.  This is terrible news.  Freenode just won't be the same without
>> lilo...  :'(  I always cringe when I find out about bicycle accidents.  My
>> uncle died from a very similar circumstance.  I cycle a decent amount
>> myself, and I'm always worried about being run over.  I seriously doubt a
>> helmet will help me much in such an incident but it has to be better than
>> nothing so I never ride without it.  It's just not fair, we're the better
>> people in these times for not polluting and getting exercise, while some
>> fat
>> ass is driving an SUV.  I voted yes on issues 1 and 2 on May 16th because
>> part of the plan is the add many miles of bike lanes, among other reasons.
>>
>>     
>>> From: "Bowie J. Poag" <bpoag at comcast.net>
>>> Reply-To: Tucson Free Unix Group <tfug at tfug.org>
>>> To: Tucson Free Unix Group <tfug at tfug.org>
>>> Subject: [Tfug] Rob Levin died..
>>> Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2006 21:09:33 -0700
>>>
>>>
>>> Seen Slashdot tonight?
>>>
>>> One of the last pieces of the old-school altruistic Linux community is
>>> apparently gone.
>>>
>>> I didn't know him all that well, but Rob and I kept in touch over the
>>> years. Even helped him out a bit when things were tight. Anyway, seems
>>> Rob was in a hit-and-run on the 11th while riding his bicycle. Alot of
>>> you guys probably have never heard of him, but Rob Levin was probably
>>> one of the most sorely underappreciated behind-the-scenes guys in the
>>> Linux community. Anyone who has anything even remotely serious to do w/
>>> regard to OSS development meets on Freenode, and Freenode would have
>>> been anarchy without Rob. He never made a dime off of running it, and
>>> didn't want to.
>>>
>>> Saddest part is, practically no one knew him, and even fewer people
>>> cared.
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Bowie
>>>
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
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