> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > From: James E Keenan
> > To: Perlmongers NY
> > Subject: Tues Jan 20 Perl Seminar NY Agenda
> >
> > As is customary, Perl Seminar NY will meet on the third Tuesday of the
> > month -- but remember that this month ny.pm will have a special talk by
> > Dan Sugalski on Parrot at Morgan Stanley.
> >
> > The perlsemny details:
> >
> > Tuesday, January 20, 2004, 6:15 pm
> > NYPC Users Group
> > 481 8 Ave (Ramada New Yorker hotel)
> > Suite 1560
> > between West 34 & 35 Sts, Manhattan
> >
> > Two presentations:
> >
> > 1. Sal Denaro: "Net::LDAP"
> >
> > What is Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), what should you
> > use it for and what should't you use it for. And how it differs from
> > Relational Database Management (RDBM) systems.
> >
> > How to use NET::LDAP to abstract login and user management from your
> > applications. Issues with command line and cgi apps. Issues in migrating
> > to SSO environments. Some LDAP tricks and traps. How to make use of MS
> > ADS without wanting to kill.
> >
> > 2. Jim Keenan: "Cookin' with Tom & Nat"
> >
> > David Adler kept pestering the New York Perlmongers to write reviews of
> > the books O'Reilly & Associates was sending him. Tonight, Jim gives a
> > brief tour of the second edition of "The Perl Cookbook" by Tom
> > Christiansen and Nat Torkington. Should you buy the second edition if
> > you already own the first? Come and find out!
> >
> >
> > **Majordomo list services provided by PANIX **
> > **To Unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe ny" to majordomo-at-lists.pm.org**
> >
> >

> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > From: James T Gleason
> > Reply-To: Announcements for NYLUG
> > To: nylug-announce-at-nylug.org
> > Subject: [nylug-announce] NYLUG booth set-up meeting Tues 1/20 -at- 4:30pm +
> > new tishirts to be given out!
> >
> > When Is The Volunteer Rendez-Vous?
> >
> > Volunteers will meet Tuesday, January 20, 4:30PM at the Statue of Jacob
> > K. Javits (indoors) in the south section of Javits Center, on the ground
> > level.
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > The annual LinuxWorld Conference & Expo is next week. It will be at the
> > Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, in Manhattan, New York City. It spans
> > from Tuesday through Friday January 20 - 23. The New York Linux Users
> > Group (NYLUG.org) will have a strong presence, as always. Our booth is
> > staffed, and manned by volunteers, good folks such as yourself. Please
> > read on, and come forth to lend a helping hand by volunteering!
> >
> > All levels of users are welcome, newbie to wizard. You can hand out
> > printed information, glad hand with visitors, talk tech with inquiring
> > users, bond with new friends, flirt with the pretty girls in the booth
> > next to yours, etc. All while taking time off to wander the exhibits and
> > get your fill.
> >
> > - We need help in setting up, lugging items around at Javits on Jan. 20.
> > - On the 21, 22, 23 of Jan. we will man the booth, and is when the
> > exhibit floor opens to the general public.
> >
> > Those helping with set-up on the 20th will have the first shot at
> > goodies, swag of good value.
> >
> > As a further show of gratitude volunteers will receive one of the new
> > redesigned NYLUG.org T-shirts.
> >
> > Exhibit-only passes, registration is free, and entitles you to a not
> > publicized one-year Dr. Dobbs Journal magazine subscription. Another
> > plus.
> >
> > NYLUG.org will be stationed in the ".ORG Pavillion". Come help, come
> > visit. Get involved! Be a part of the Linux Community!
> >
> >
> > * * *
> >
> >
> > --------------------
> > What is There to Do?
> >
> > On Tuesday January 20: Volunteers will help set-up the NYLUG booth at
> > the Javits Center. Take first dibs on major swag.
> >
> > On W/Th/Fr January 21-23: Volunteers will meet and greet LinuxWorld
> > attendees and direct folks to subscribe online to the nylug-talk mailing
> > list. In addition, volunteers will distribute the NYLUG.org flyer that
> > describes when we meet and what we do. You will have fun and make new
> > friends.
> > http://www.nylug.org/flyer/nylugflyer.pdf
> > http://www.nylug.org/flyer
> >
> > We will also review the flyer key points about NYLUG, so all volunteers
> > can confidently answer attendee questions during the show.
> >
> > __________________________________
> > When Is The Volunteer Rendez-Vous?
> >
> > Volunteers will meet Tuesday, January 20, 4:30PM at the Statue of Jacob
> > K. Javits (indoors) in the south section of Javits Center, on the ground
> > level.
> >
> > You shouldn't need a badge to assemble. We will get everyone a badge in
> > order to walk onto the show floor and set-up the booth.
> >
> > We will rig the LinuxWorld booth, set-up our server, and take first
> > crack at the swag. Including Prentice Hall books (from the Open Source
> > Series), as well as redesigned Linux T-shirts. Anyone who doesn't have a
> > badge will also receive a show coupon which enables free registration to
> > the exhibits for the week.
> >
> > ____________________________________
> > Where is the Rendez-Vous on Tuesday?
> >
> > Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
> > 35th Street & 11th Avenue, Manhattan, New York City.
> > Assemble at the statue of Jacob K. Javits (indoors), in the south
> > section of Javits Center, ground level.
> >
> > ___________________________________________________________________________
> > If I can't make the Volunteer Rendez-Vous on Tuesday, Can I still Help Out?
> >
> > Yes! Of course. We have Jan. 21-23 to fill with volunteer duties,
> > privileges. If you haven't yet done so, register online for a free
> > Exhibit-only pass, then pick-up your pass at Javits, walk onto the
> > Exhibit floor, wander to the .ORG Pavillion, to the NYLUG booth, and say
> > "Boo!"
> >
> > As a for instance, you could plan to give your time in 4 hour spans. Say
> > 8:00AM-12:00PM, or 12:00PM-5:00PM. On one day, or every other day, or
> > all 3 days. In the afternoons, or mornings, etc. Perhaps one full day,
> > and so on.
> >
> > Regardless, share yourself with the crowd as you help.
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------
> > Where Do I Register? Where is the Website for the Expo Show?
> > ------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > LinuxWorld Conference & Expo Website
> > http://www.linuxworldexpo.com/
> >
> > LWE FAQ
> >
> > http://www.linuxworldexpo.com/linuxworldny/V40/index.cvn?id=10026&p_navID=30
> >
> >
> >
> > How Do I Register for the Show:
> > You can still register for free and get an exhibits-only pass. The
> > main URL for the show is . Click on
> > the "Register Now!" button. Follow the instructions and choose the
> > Exhibits-Only option, which costs $0.00.
> >
> > How Do I Get There?
> > http://www.mta.info/
> > http://maps.yahoo.com/
> >
> > --------------------
> > Schedule At A Glance
> >
> > Tuesday, January 20, 4:30PM-x:xxPM: Volunteers assemble, rig booth,
> > etc. at Javits.
> > Wednesday, January 21, 8:00AM-5:00PM: Expo
> > 6:30PM-8:00PM: NYLUG.org monthly meeting <----<<
> >
> > Thursday, January 22, 8:00AM-5:00PM: Expo
> > Friday, January 23, 9:00AM-3:00PM: Expo and breakdown of booth
> >
> > ---------------------------------------
> > How Can I Still Get More For My Dollar?
> >
> > Well, if you've read this far you're a shrewd customer, and a true
> > enthusiast. How about we save you up to $200.00. The Linux Professional
> > Institute (LPI) offers the 101 and 201 level Linux certification exams
> > free of charge to those attending the Expo.
> >
> > Visit LPI at for the details. Good
> > luck.
> >
> > Sometime along the way you will have the opportunity to meet, talk at
> > lenth, drink with (you'll want to buy them drinks, I asssure you) two
> > very special Linux developers. In my interaction with you, I know many
> > of you are rabid for these men's work. Leave room in your schedules.
> >
> > _________________________
> > When does NYLUG.org Meet?
> >
> > With the generous support of IBM, all NYLUG.org speaker presentations
> > are held regularly at the IBM headquarters building located at 590
> > Madison Avenue on the corner of 57th Street in Midtown Manhattan.
> > Meetings take place every third Wednesday of the month starting at
> > 6:30PM. All meetings are free and open to the public.
> >
> > _______________________
> > What does NYLUG.org do?
> >
> > NYLUG.org is the New York's Linux Users Group supporting all things
> > Linux and Open Source in the greater New York area. Members are Linux
> > enthusiasts who come to the meetings and installfests, subscribe to the
> > mailing lists, and/or participate in keysignings and other NYLUG events.
> > Membership is free and open to the public.
> > * We hold Regular Meetings
> > * We solve technical problems via nylug-talk mailing list
> > * We hold GPG Key Signings
> > * We demonstrate For Freedom of Speech
> > * We connect to other user groups
> > * We announce community events and job postings
> >
> > __________________________________________
> > How does one subscribe to the mailing list?
> >
> > http://www.nylug.org/mlist/index.shtml
> > Note - we will have this webpage up on the computer in the booth and
> > will register as many attendees as possible.
> >
> > ______________
> > What is Linux?
> >
> > It is a Unix-like operating system. Specifically, Linux is an
> > independent POSIX implementation of the Unix operating system. Linux is
> > licensed under the terms of the GNU General Public license (GPL). It
> > includes true multitasking, true multiuser capabilities, virtual memory,
> > shared libraries, demand loading, proper memory management, TCP/IP
> > networking, copy-on-write exectables, and other features consistent with
> > Unix-type systems. For more information, take a look at the Linux FAQ:
> > http://www.tldp.org/tldp-redirect.php?url=/FAQ/Linux-FAQ/index.html
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------
> > Wait. I Have Questions, I Have Gold and Booty to Give You.
> >
> > To: John Bajana-Bacalle
> > Cc: Ron Guerin , Sunny Dubey
> >
> > Or, post to nylug-talk.
> > ( to subscribe).
> >
> > Or, via IRC, at irc.freenode.net #nylug .
> >
> > Thanks everyone. See you at the show!
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > January 2004 - The New York Linux Users Group - http://www.nylug.org/
> >
> > Many thanks to John Bacalle for this announcement.
> >
> > - Jim Gleason
> >
> > --
> > IBM Linux Cluster Sales
> > Financial Services Sector
> > http://www.ibm.com
> > President, New York Linux Users Group
> > http://www.nylug.org
> > phone: 347-200-6460
> > email: jim-at-nylug.org, jgleason-at-us.ibm.com
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > nylug-announce mailing list
> > nylug-announce-at-mail.nylug.org
> > http://www.nylug.org/mailman/listinfo/nylug-announce
> >
> >

> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > From: John Bacalle
> > Reply-To: Announcements for NYLUG
> > To: NYLUG Announcements
> > Subject: [nylug-announce] NY Linux Users Grp. 21 January Meeting: Nils
> > Magnus & Klaus Knopper on Knoppix Linux, and LinuxTag
> >
> > January 21st, 2004
> > Wednesday
> > 6:30PM-8:00PM
> > IBM Headquarters Building
> > 590 Madison Avenue at 57th Street
> > 12th Floor, home to the IBM Linux Center of Competency
> >
> > ** RSVP Instructions **
> > Unless you have already rsvp'ed for a prior meeting, everyone
> > should RSVP to attend. http://rsvp.nylug.org
> > Check in with photo ID at the lobby for badge and room number.
> >
> > ** Note Meetings Are On the 12th Floor **
> >
> >
> > Nils Magnus & Klaus Knopper (Knoppix Linux)
> > -on-
> > Knoppix Linux, and LinuxTag
> >
> >
> > New Linux distributions come fast and furious out of the production
> > chute---a well understood virtuous trait for the little OS kernel---all
> > the time. Sometimes though a special thing happens. You recognize signs
> > of it, you know it when you see it. When someone taps you on the
> > shoulder during Stammtisch at the most inopportune time to discuss
> > Knoppix, say. ``Golly, these users are fervent,'' you realize.
> >
> > Knoppix is a child project of LinuxTag, Europe's major Linux and free
> > software conference. 2004 is to be LinuxTag's tenth year: June 23-26,
> > Karlsruhe, Germany. Nils Magnus, and Klaus Knopper from LinuxTag, and
> > Knoppix Linux developers will present at the January 21st New York
> > Linux Users Group (NYLUG.org) monthly meeting.
> >
> > They will discuss two topics. (1.) An introductory portion on LinuxTag,
> > a volunteer run melange between a hacker conference and a major
> > corporate expo. Now that future LinuxWorld Conference & Expo 2005 will
> > take place in Boston, the nitty gritty details of launching and running
> > a major *nix, free software, open source software conference are
> > welcomed, especially volunteer-powered as they do it. (2.) The major
> > portion of the meeting will focus on the Knoppix Linux distribution.
> > Knoppix is a Linux that runs from CDROM. Although it is installed to
> > disk if you so choose. Many avid users choose.
> >
> > Knoppix is a complete Linux distribution running off a CDROM. Knoppix
> > has a tremendous impact on Linux usability especially for first time
> > Linux users. "Just boot it" is the slogan for almost 2.0 GB ready to
> > use software from a single CD, thanks to an on-the-fly-decrompression
> > scheme that even speeds up the booting. Knoppix comes with extensive
> > hardware detection, supports writing persistent data on USB memory and
> > can be used for data recovery as well as for Linux classes in schools
> > or at LUG gatherings.
> >
> > Klaus, the principal maintainer and mastermind of Knoppix will talk
> > about the painful migration to 2.6 kernels, supported hardware, erring
> > vendors giving out no proper documentation about their products and
> > future plans of Knoppix.
> >
> > You might ask, what is the power in doing real work that you can't
> > save? Between the `live CD', and the `install it to disk' usage methods
> > there is a third way. Using a USB pocket drive, or other removable
> > media you can hit-and-run anyone's machine, doing real work all while
> > using your in-hand defaults, but more importantly storing your new
> > work. These tripod benefits is why one individual wouldn't let another
> > recycle peacefully. But---I understand.
> >
> > Importantly on the homefront, January 2004 marks the fifth anniversary
> > for the New York Linux Users Group. A great achievement---Happy
> > Birthday!---and many more.
> >
> > For More Information Visit:
> >
> > * Knoppix Linux
> > http://www.knoppix.org/
> > * LinuxTag
> > http://www.linuxtag.org/
> >
> > About Nils Magnus & Klaus Knopper:
> >
> > Klaus Knopper is chairman of LinuxTag e.V. and is maintainer of
> > Knoppix. He works as a freelance engineer and consultant for Free
> > Software Integration. He lives in Kaiserslautern, Germany.
> >
> > Nils Magnus is program chair of the LinuxTag Free Conference. Nils
> > works as Senior Consultant for information security for secunet
> > Security Networks AG in Hamburg, Germany. He is a speaker and columnist
> > about security management, vulnerabilty assessment and computer
> > forensics.
> >
> > Free Stuff!
> > Swag of undetermined value and quantity may be distributed on a
> > first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early for the best selection.
> >
> > Keysignings
> > GPG cryptography. Immediately after the presentation and continuing
> > at Stammtisch we will be gathering for a keysigning. For those who
> > already have keys, please remember to bring paper printouts of your
> > 40-character key fingerprint, as per the instructions in our howto
> > docs. If you haven't created a key yet, and for keysigning details,
> > our howto docs are a must read. http://www.nylug.org/keys
> >
> > Stammtisch
> > After the meeting ... Join us around 8:30pm or so at TGI Friday's,
> > located at 677 Lexington Avenue and 56th Street, second floor.
> > Northeast corner.
> >
> > Please see our home page at http://www.nylug.org for the HTMLized
> > version of this announcement, our archives, and a lot of other good
> > stuff.
> >
> > Monthly Reminder!
> > Please read the NYLUG-Talk Posting Guidelines at:
> > http://www.nylug.org/mlistguide/
> >
> > ________________________________________________________________________
> > January 2004 - The New York Linux Users Group, NYLUG.org
> > _______________________________________________
> > nylug-announce mailing list
> > nylug-announce-at-mail.nylug.org
> > http://www.nylug.org/mailman/listinfo/nylug-announce
> >
> >

> >
> > ----- Forwarded message from Hans Zaunere -----
> > From: "Hans Zaunere"
> > Subject: NYC *BSD User Group Launch: http://www.NYCBUG.org/
> >
> > We have founded a new *BSD User Group in New York City, the New York
> > City BSD Users Group (, pronounced "nice-bug").
> > It is our goal to make this B.U.G. a longtime success, and a permanent
> > bright fixture in the skyline of New York City Metro's I.T. technical
> > communities.
> >
> > There are two goals for this new user group.
> >
> > First, to provide a forum for the many BSD users in New York City to
> > discuss and debate topics of interest to the BSD community.
> >
> > Second, to provide a bridge to users interested in learning more about
> > or expanding their knowledge of the BSD family.
> >
> > - Our kick-off event will be a free "birds-of-a-feather" session at
> > LinuxWorld Conference & Expo, at the Jacob Javits Center on Thursday,
> > January 22nd, at 5:45pm, Room 1E15. We will have a presence at
> > various tables at the expo, including those of BSDMall and New York
> > PHP.
> >
> > - Our first monthly meeting will present on, "Secure by Default:
> > Learning from OpenBSD," will be held on Wednesday, February 4th at
> > 7:00pm in the offices of: SageSecure, 116 West 23rd Street and 6th
> > Avenue, on the fifth floor.
> >
> > Presented by Wes Sonnenreich, author of "Building Linux and OpenBSD
> > Firewalls" and "Network Security Illustrated." This talk will deal
> > with crucial security concepts and best practices for today's
> > computing environments.
> >
> > Subsequent monthly meetings will take place at 7:00pm on the first
> > Wednesday of the month.
> >
> > Our website is located at .
> >
> > o NYCBUG will include a joint documentation project with New York PHP
> > () and OpenlySecure.org, focused on providing
> > original documentation to new and experienced BSD users alike.
> >
> > o NYCBUG also provides community mailing lists to assist in discussion
> > and learning about the BSD world. Interested users, please join the
> > mailing list(s) at .
> >
> > NYCBUG is open to all interested individuals, including, but not limited
> > to, users of FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, DragonFlyBSD, OpenDarwin, Darwin
> > and Mac OSX.
> >
> > Since the origins of the Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD) Unix in
> > the 1970's, BSD has been a consistent force among the backroom servers
> > of the world, powering internet service providers, hosting firms, and
> > web sites such as Yahoo! and 2600.com. NYCBUG works to assist current
> > users, those interested in learning more about this fundamental
> > operating system family and various other BSD projects, and to provide a
> > channel for community interaction.
> >
> > We look forward to supporting the BSD community in a variety of ways in
> > the coming months and years. Please join us in making NYCBUG a success.
> > E pluribus unum.
> >
> > We kindly endorse the distribution of this announcement among your
> > colleagues, and potential *BSD users. Thank you.
> >
> > ----- End forwarded message -----
> >
> >

> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > From: 'monk'
> > To: LISP NYC
> > Subject: [Lisp] LISP MuSIG 2004 Kickoff Meeting
> >
> > hi again everybody,
> >
> > final plans for the MuSIG kickoff are as follows:
> >
> > Friday, January 23, 2004
> >
> > 6:30 - 9:30
> >
> > at Harvestworks
> > 596 Broadway Suite 602
> > NY NY 10012
> >
> > Harvestworks is on Broadway just south of Houston Street.
> > Take the For V train to Broadway/Lafayette,
> > the 6 train to Bleeker Street,
> > or the N or R train to Prince Street.
> >
> > from then on we will meet the 3rd friday of each month at harvestworks
> > (http://www.harvestworks.org)
> >
> > as per our previous meetings anything LISP music and multimedia related plus
> > computer music in general is welcome for show and tell, presentation,
> > discussion, debate, development - for those of us advocating LISP this is a
> > great opportunity and a professional location
> >
> > i look forward to seeing and hearing how things develop, and thanks to
> > harvestworks for allowing us to meet in their digs
> >
> > anybody with bar/pub info. around the area is welcome to make suggestions
> > for after the meeting!
> >
> > howie / howard elmer
> > composituer / performer
> > --
> > http://www.assemblage.org
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Lisp mailing list
> > Lisp-at-lispnyc.org
> > http://www.lispnyc.org/mailman/listinfo/lisp
> >
> >