Las Vegas Linux Geeks

Meet up with other geeks in the Las Vegas area to share our love, experiences, and knowledge of the Linux Operating System and other LAMP technologies.

The official live chat for this group is irc://irc.freenode.net/#Hackerish. Other related topics to this group can be found at http://www.hackerish.org.

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Linux clustering
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A typical network packs tremendous computing power. Unfortunately, most of that power sites dormant most of the time. Let's say I have 10 pc computers, one of which is... Learn more

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Introduction to Software Development with Eclipse
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We'd like a developer versed in Eclipse to step up and show us some tips and tricks and cover some of these topics: Using the Eclipse IDE -Tips and tricks -Predictive... Learn more

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Googlocracy
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How do you make the most of Google's free services?

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Embedded Linux; Xnix on Mobile Phones
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With Android, Nokia's offering, Palm's offering, the iPhone, and countless other useful devices running some Unix variant, I think it would be cool to explore what's out... Learn more

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Open Source Databases and Statistical Analysis
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I would like to learn more about what kinds of information we can create after collecting a tremendous amount of data.

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May 17 at 7:00 PM, 11 Penguins attended
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Talk about the latest Linux & Bitcoin news, demonstrate new products, services, and applications. Join us for a discussion of all things Open Source.
April 19 at 7:00 PM, 7 Penguins attended
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March 22 at 7:00 PM, 7 Penguins attended
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February 23 at 7:00 PM, 18 Penguins attended
Linux, Bitcoins, and all things Open Source.
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January 25 at 7:00 PM, 10 Penguins attended
Linux Permissions
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Linux as a multi-user OS, must keep user accounts securely separated from each other. This is achieved through elaborate permissions scheme, and ACLs. This... Learn more

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Rafael Ubaldo RSVPed Yes for Linux, Bitcoins, and all things Open Source.
May 27 at 2:09 PM

Jul 26

Linux, Bitcoins, and all things Open Source.
Thursday 7:00 PM at The Beat Coffee House

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Rafael Ubaldo RSVPed Yes for Linux, Bitcoins, and all things Open Source.
May 27 at 2:08 PM

Jun 14

Linux, Bitcoins, and all things Open Source.
Thursday 7:00 PM at The Beat Coffee House

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Walter replied to Comp boots extreeeeemy slow, or not at all, best options.
May 26 at 9:42 AM

"Thanks for the replies, now I see what I have been missing , and this is exactly why I wanted to learn more about Linux, and computers in general. through this group...."
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Jesse Wilson replied to Comp boots extreeeeemy slow, or not at all, best options.
May 25 at 9:00 AM

"I have a better idea. Try burning a livecd from your workcomp. My first choice would be Slax. Try to boot your downed comp using slax, but at the boot menu select Openbox instead of KDE...."
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Walter replied to Comp boots extreeeeemy slow, or not at all, best options. (latest of 2)
May 22 at 4:27 PM

"Fisrt off, thanks for all of the responses, even the ones way over my head at the moment. The only updates I did were the ones that came via the update manager, so yes...."
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Julian Tosh commented on Linux, Bitcoins, and all things Open Source.
May 21 at 8:40 PM

"If you would like to present something specific or you have a topic you'd like to share, please post your ideas...."

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Julian Tosh RSVPed Yes for Linux, Bitcoins, and all things Open Source.
May 21 at 8:31 PM

Jul 26

Linux, Bitcoins, and all things Open Source.
Thursday 7:00 PM at The Beat Coffee House

2 attending
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Julian Tosh replied to Comp boots extreeeeemy slow, or not at all, best options. (latest of 2)
May 21 at 5:00 AM

"Bring it in or post some log files. /var/log/boot.log /var/log/messages Install/run dstat for a bit (when it is being slow, and when/if it is running ok) and post the output. Specify the condition for each run. Did I forget anything guys?"
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Richard Akindele replied to Admin handoff
May 20 at 1:03 PM

"I know. But like I said before, I've seen groups die before, and it cost the same for them. An LV PHP group is an example. You guys have been pretty dedicacted though, so we're on solid ground."
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Jim Aragon replied to Comp boots extreeeeemy slow, or not at all, best options. (latest of 2)
May 20 at 1:57 AM

"Hi Walter - I remember the meeting you attended 3 years ago at the M. Glad you're still active with linux. I've never used damn small linux, but I've used fvwm and enlightenment, and liked both of them...."

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