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Recommended Links for Newbies
by Jim Herrmann 20 Nov '07

20 Nov '07

I have some folks that are interested in using Linux, but want a good migration guide. Do you have any links that you recommend for guides for newbies? I'm thinking they should start with Ubuntu, and dual boot. That allows Ubuntu to do it's migration thing. Anyone know if it will migrate Outlook mail yet? Anyway, what's your best Linux to Windows migration links? Thanks, Jim

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Server Racks
by Gene Dascher 20 Nov '07

20 Nov '07

In the effort to raise a bit of extra money for Christmas, I have 2 steel server racks that I am wanting to sell. I don't have the exact dimensions at the moment, but they are around 19"wide by 30"deep by 6' high. I can give exact dimensions and pictures to anyone interested. I was going to put them up on Craigslist, but figured I'd give kcluggers first shot at it. I was going to sell them for $75 each, but am willing to negotiate. Please reply off list if you are interested. Thanks, Gene

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Memory
by Jonathan Hutchins 19 Nov '07

19 Nov '07

Speaking of memory, I've been looking at my old box and wondering if maybe bumping the RAM up to 1G would help, or if I should upgrade the video card. Is Dual Channel DDR worth the ~$5/G premium? Anybody have a GB of PC2100,2700, or 3200 they's sell cheap? Or a 512 extremely cheap?

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Laptop recommend further questions- CPU speed Vs RAM size in Linux daily use
by Oren Beck 19 Nov '07

19 Nov '07

It's almost a cliche to say no one got fired for ordering IBM. Then again? My research to buy a laptop- budget ballpark $400-550 has raised question of a T41 or similar IBM. OF that general family the T41 seems the most common and "total ownership cost" most viable or is it? As my usage is primarily low intensity apps like simple browsing or music play with light office tasks, I really do not feel a need for exotica. Using most Linux distros- it seems that a 1.4 ghz laptop with 2gb ram will outperform the 2ghz 512mb ram. IS that overview really on track? As in it being more "big picture" functional to have 1.6 ghz P4 with 2gb ram as opposed to 2.8ghz with 256mb ram? Any personal experiences would help. TIA Oren

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Library Parking
by mike＠handuma.com 17 Nov '07

17 Nov '07

Good News, Parking for meetings and events at KCPL may soon be free. Margaret Clark, Adult Programs Supervisor, told me the library is preparing to purchase the parking lot across the street. The transaction may be complete within six months. Michael Morgan librarian(a)kclug.org Digital Media Specialist 3801 Tracy Avenue KCMO 64109 816.561.2006 http://www.handuma.com

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second paragraph from the bottom for all the conspiracy theorists -- this is a new one for me
by David Nicol 16 Nov '07

16 Nov '07

http://www.libertyamendment.org/origin.html

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Databases on removable drives
by Jonathan Hutchins 16 Nov '07

16 Nov '07

Guys, There is a reason. It's not some sort of strange conspiracy or security back door. They keep the data on removable drives so that the drives can be locked in a safe when they're not in use, and they are supposed to lock said drives in said safe any time they are not actually using the data. It's that simple. Yeah, there are flaws in the plan, but that's the reason for it.

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Nerd Handbook
by Kyle Sexton 16 Nov '07

16 Nov '07

Thought this was pretty funny and I hadn't seen it before: http://www.randsinrepose.com/archives/2007/11/11/the_nerd_handbook.html -- Kyle Sexton

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Thank yous
by Kelly McLaughlin 16 Nov '07

16 Nov '07

Hey Guys, Thanks for the responses on my problem. We have had some other issues which have taken the bulk of my attention and I have not even had a chance to experiment with your suggestions. I will keep you updated. Noticed nobody had mentioned it but Monty, Jim, and Leo made a good showing at ITEC. They would have done a far better job than the guy that headed up the open source discussion. Later, Kelly McLaughlin Tech Support Mokan Dial Inc. Louisburg, Ks. 913-837-2219 Ext. 16

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Would Lin?ux have been affected by such virus preloads
by Oren Beck 16 Nov '07

16 Nov '07

http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2007/11/11/2003387202

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