[ale] Installfest followup

Fri Oct 11 10:31:14 EDT 2002

On Thursday 10 October 2002 06:41 pm, Robert L. Harris wrote:
> We can help with alot of that.  The hardest part will be the games as
> alot of them still rely on windows too much (especially directx
> games). However checkout www.codeweavers.com and look at crossover
> office.  I use it and it works great if you can't use a Linux native
> office suite.

For games, isn't winex the better version of wine to use?  crossover is 
great for office, I agree.

Michael
>
> Thus spake lance crocker (jnlc at bellsouth.net):
> > From: "lance crocker" <jnlc at bellsouth.net>
> > To: "Robert L. Harris" <Robert.L.Harris at rdlg.net>
> > Subject: RE: [ale] Installfest followup
> > Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 17:51:19 -0700
> > X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook IMO, Build 9.0.2416 (9.0.2910.0)
> >
> > I will also need some moderate help. I will bring my machine
> > (win98se/RH7.3) and another win machine. I want to replace my need
> > for expensive windows os and get experienced using linux type oses.
> >
> > The main things that I have to learn are how to run a network using
> > linux, how to run win32 progs under wine in linux, how to play
> > win32 games in linux, and hwo to get my sound ( SB live ) to work.
> >
> > If I can learn how to do any of these things at the install fest
> > then i will be that much closer at getting rid of MS ( Monopoly
> > System ) Windows.
> >
> > It migt also help me business wise. ( As I work on PCs fro a
> > living).
> >
> > Does any body here know how to accomplish these things?
> >
> > Lance
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Nomad the Wanderer [mailto:nomad at rdlg.net]On Behalf Of Robert
> > L. Harris
> > Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2002 7:40 AM
> > To: Christopher Bergeron
> > Cc: ale at ale.org
> > Subject: Re: [ale] Installfest followup
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >   Knowing this crowd there will be alot of us with varrying aspects
> > of experrience.  I tend not to do much with window managers and
> > throw out stupid questions on this list and get answers.  On the
> > other hand I run servers for a living, find me at the installfest
> > and I'll help with your kernel compiles.  I'm planning on being
> > there from 10:00 - 2:00 wife permitting (trying to talk her into
> > joining me, I go shopping with her)....
> >
> > Thus spake Christopher Bergeron (christopher at bergeron.com):
> > > Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 10:32:22 -0400
> > > From: Christopher Bergeron <christopher at bergeron.com>
> > > To: ale at ale.org
> > > Subject: Re: [ale] Installfest followup
> > >
> > > Is the installfest geared only at newbies or will there be mid to
> > > upper-level support there as well? More specifically, I tend to
> > > have problems compiling my kernel(s) and would like some help in
> > > doing so. Even more specifically, I would like to build a new
> > > kernel from sources after applying some patches. I'm new to the
> > > patching/compiling side of things so any help would be much
> > > appreciated.
> > >
> > > -CB
> > >
> > > Robert L. Harris wrote:
> > > >Not alot I can bring it seems computer wise, it's all in boxes
> > > > in a closet until we get our own house (god I hope soon) but I
> > > > can bring cups, plates, napkins and the like.
> > > >
> > > >I also have a big bag if zipties for the cable keeper as well as
> > > > anyone who wants to just zip some stuff up.
> > > >
> > > >Thus spake H. Bieber (habieb at myrealbox.com):
> > > >>From: "H. Bieber" <habieb at myrealbox.com>
> > > >>To: ale at ale.org
> > > >>Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2002 19:49:04 -0400
> > > >>X-Mailer: NetMail ModWeb Module
> > > >>Subject: [ale] Installfest followup
> > > >>
> > > >>This is a reminder about the Installfest this weekend
> > > >> (10/12/02) if you have not signed up yet, please do so.
> > > >> Remember to bring your friends and relates for the
> > > >> installfest, the more converts the merrier. Here is a list of
> > > >> the things that are available, if you can add to this list,
> > > >> put your name on the item and bring it with you. There is
> > > >> internet access, I have a router PC and 24 port switch. I have
> > > >> a couple (5) 25' ethernet cables. The room is short on
> > > >> electrical outlets, I will have 2 or 3
> >
> > power
> >
> > > >>strips, please bring more. If someone can bring a 25 or 50 foot
> >
> > extension
> >
> > > >>cord that would be great. If someone has a machine with a
> > > >> decent speed burner, please bring it so we can make copies of
> > > >> distros for others. As for Distros: I will have a couple
> > > >> copies of RH8 and 7.3, I have Mandrake 8.0, if someone has 9.0
> > > >> please bring it, Debian 3.0 (I think, don't have the disks
> > > >> with me right now) I have Debian Progeny also, FreeBSD, SUSE
> > > >> (can't remember which, just received them from Linux Central)
> > > >> If people want to bring any old Hardware or Software to sell
> > > >> that is cool also. On the food and drink situation, I have not
> > > >> heard from Blake of ALS to let me know if there is any $$ so,
> > > >> let's assume there is not. I think the
> >
> > Pot
> >
> > > >>Luck idea is great. As for alcohol, it is allowed at the Law
> > > >> School as long as we don't leave the place a wreck and no one
> > > >> gets out of control. I still say we can pool some cash and
> > > >> grab some wings from WingNuts down on Briarcliff. If anyone
> > > >> has anything to add or ask please do so and I will answer it
> > > >> to the list so everyone knows what is going on.
> > > >>
> > > >>Hope to see a BUNCH of you on Saturday.
> > > >>
> > > >>Harold
> > > >>
> > > >>
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> > > >:wq!
> > >
> > >------------------------------------------------------------------
> > >---------
> > >
> > > >Robert L. Harris
> > > >
> > > >DISCLAIMER:
> > > >     These are MY OPINIONS ALONE.  I speak for no-one else.
> > > >FYI:
> > > >perl -e 'print
> >
> > $i=pack(c5,(41*2),sqrt(7056),(unpack(c,H)-2),oct(115),10);'
> >
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> >
> > -------------------------------------------------------------------
> >-------- Robert L. Harris
> >
> > DISCLAIMER:
> >       These are MY OPINIONS ALONE.  I speak for no-one else.
> > FYI:
> >  perl -e 'print
> > $i=pack(c5,(41*2),sqrt(7056),(unpack(c,H)-2),oct(115),10);'
> >
> >
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> :wq!
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> ---------------------------------------------------------------------
>------ Robert L. Harris
>
> DISCLAIMER:
>       These are MY OPINIONS ALONE.  I speak for no-one else.
> FYI:
>  perl -e 'print
> $i=pack(c5,(41*2),sqrt(7056),(unpack(c,H)-2),oct(115),10);'
>
>
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