On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 06:49:42PM -0400, Gabriella Coleman wrote:
> Hi folks,
>
> While NYC is very hot, the hack lab is on the cool side. Make sure to
> bring a sweater, warm clothing etc for the hack lab!
>
> Biella
As someone who travels around NYC in bus and subway, a light jacket is good fo
On 07/27/2010 11:13 PM, Chris Knadle wrote:
> On Tuesday, July 27, 2010, John Goerzen wrote:
>> Wondering if anyone is interested in:
>>
>>* Sharing location with Debconf attendees using Google Latitude?
>> (www.google.com/latitude) Requires a smartphone with GPS (probably
>> iPhone or Android
On 07/27/2010 11:09 PM, Dara Adib wrote:
> John Goerzen wrote:
>
>> Ham radio. I know I mentioned this a little while back. If anyone
>> else is bringing a HT, would be fun to chat.
>
> Glad to see other hams. I don't have an HT, just a 2m/70cm rig at home
> (home is about 25 miles NW of Manhatta
The Academic Technologies Group[0] at Columbia University has been
supporting free software by providing mirrors for various projects for
some time. In our preparations for Debconf, we contacted the Columbia
mirror admins about improving their mirror coverage for Debconf. Very
quickly they respond
Dear Micah,
On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 09:58:26AM -0400, micah wrote:
> Please consider using mirror.cc.columbia.edu for the duration of
> Debconf!
IIRC while Debconf at Extremadura all debian.org DNS were hijacked and pointed
to a local mirror. Thanks to DSA.
Would it be useful and/or possible to
On 2010年07月28日 09:58, micah wrote:
>
> The Academic Technologies Group[0] at Columbia University has been
> supporting free software by providing mirrors for various projects for
> some time. In our preparations for Debconf, we contacted the Columbia
> mirror admins about improving their mirror co
On Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:58:26 -0400, micah wrote:
>
> The Academic Technologies Group[0] at Columbia University has been
> supporting free software by providing mirrors for various projects for
> some time. In our preparations for Debconf, we contacted the Columbia
> mirror admins about improving
On 07/27/2010 03:45 PM, Wouter Verhelst wrote:
> Does anyone have a spare PL2303 USB-to-serial convertor that they don't
> mind borrowing to the video team for the duration of debconf? I was
> supposed to bring four, but miscounted and only brought three.
i've got one here with me, and you can bor
Hi!
Who is doing the systems engineering at Debconf?
I what to join this group.
Similar terms for my use of "systems engineering" are process engineering,
vision planning, long range planning,
and strategic thinking.
Or who is making sure all the pieces will all fit together when fin
On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 03:15:39PM +0100, Hector Oron wrote:
> IIRC while Debconf at Extremadura all debian.org DNS were hijacked and
> pointed to a local mirror. Thanks to DSA. Would it be useful and/or
> possible to repeat this setup?
I'd vote against it. Though no strong feelings, messing wit
On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 10:15 AM, Hector Oron wrote:
> IIRC while Debconf at Extremadura all debian.org DNS were hijacked and
> pointed to a local mirror. Thanks to DSA.
> Would it be useful and/or possible to repeat this setup?
I overheard someone mention that we're not using our own DNS serve
Hola Gabriella Coleman!
> While NYC is very hot, the hack lab is on the cool side. Make sure to
> bring a sweater, warm clothing etc for the hack lab!
Wouldn't it be better to lower the air conditioning so that we can have a
nice temperature instead of freezing?
It wouldn't only be more comforta
On Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:26:58 -0500, John Goerzen wrote:
> Absolutely. I believe the first Debian derivative distro, in fact, was
> Bruce's Linux for Hams.
True, as long as you overlook the detail that it was never finished or
released. It did, however, cause some interesting folks to notice an
On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 12:19:46PM -0300, Margarita Manterola wrote:
> Hola Gabriella Coleman!
>
> > While NYC is very hot, the hack lab is on the cool side. Make sure to
> > bring a sweater, warm clothing etc for the hack lab!
>
> Wouldn't it be better to lower the air conditioning so that we ca
>
> The front desk has the CU Facilities 24-hour desk number posted, and
> they would be one of the first places to call for these kinds of
> requests.
>
> - richard
>
We will call but just fyi: Jonah B. one of our local volunteers is a
PhD student and employee of Columbia and has noted that tempe
This came in one of the many mailing lists I'm subscribed.
I am *not* going myself but if this is your cup of tea, NYC is the
right place to share with like-minded individuals ;-)
From: fashioncampny-l...@meetup.com on behalf of pollie Barden
(pa...@yahoo.com)
Sent: Tue 7/27/10 8:21 PM
To
> We can try and we will but just in case we
> don't not succeed, do bring a sweater, long pants, socks, and whatever
> it takes to keep you warm. It is not horribly freezing but perhaps
> more chilly than expected.
It got much better since the first day,
people are actually sitting around here wi
On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 10:32:31AM -0400, Daniel Kahn Gillmor wrote:
> On 07/27/2010 03:45 PM, Wouter Verhelst wrote:
> > Does anyone have a spare PL2303 USB-to-serial convertor that they don't
> > mind borrowing to the video team for the duration of debconf? I was
> > supposed to bring four, but m
On Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:15:39 +0100, Hector Oron wrote:
> Dear Micah,
>
> On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 09:58:26AM -0400, micah wrote:
> > Please consider using mirror.cc.columbia.edu for the duration of
> > Debconf!
>
> IIRC while Debconf at Extremadura all debian.org DNS were hijacked and
> pointed
On Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 08:11:52PM +0200, Christian PERRIER wrote:
> It's always good to arrive along with fellow Debianers to DebConf and
> survive through the wild local transportation systems to make it up to
> the conference location.
> For this to happen, filling in
> http://wiki.debconf.org/
On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 12:04:18PM -0400, Gabriella Coleman wrote:
> > The front desk has the CU Facilities 24-hour desk number posted, and
> > they would be one of the first places to call for these kinds of
> > requests.
> We will call but just fyi: Jonah B. one of our local volunteers is a
> P
On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 01:11:52PM -0700, Steve Langasek wrote:
> > For this to happen, filling in
> > http://wiki.debconf.org/wiki/DebConf10/TravelCoordination helps
> > knowing who is arriving through the same airport/station/submarine
> > than you and try travelling together up to the DC place.
On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 04:56:39AM -0400, Kevin Mark wrote:
> On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 06:49:42PM -0400, Gabriella Coleman wrote:
> > While NYC is very hot, the hack lab is on the cool side. Make sure to
> > bring a sweater, warm clothing etc for the hack lab!
> As someone who travels around NYC in
On 07/28/2010 05:18 PM, Philipp Kern wrote:
> I have to note that New York Subway stations seem to be ridiculously warm
> while
> the subway wagons themselves are bloody well air-conditioned.
The former is in large part a consequence of the latter, since all the
subway cars vent their heat into
On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 06:49:42PM -0400, Gabriella Coleman wrote:
> Hi folks,
>
> While NYC is very hot, the hack lab is on the cool side. Make sure to
> bring a sweater, warm clothing etc for the hack lab!
More info:
dkg called and latest reports from the internet say that Carleton is
better n
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On 28-07-2010 12:04, Jimmy Kaplowitz wrote:
> Lunch is available today and every weekday for the rest of the conference
> (except daytrip day) in the John Jay cafeteria from 11:30 until 2. Please
> bring
> $13 if you are one of the people paying per m
> P.S. The food in John Jay is very nice and plentiful, but most of it
> is pretty heavy in fat, so choose wisely.
There is a great salad bar that is not heavy in fat and where a lot of
the gluten free, vegan, and veggie options are as well. But indeed,
there is A LOT of food and deserts so I expe
On 07/28/2010 05:46 PM, Richard Darst wrote:
> dkg called and latest reports from the internet say that Carleton is
> better now.
yup! It is improved, though still a bit chilly.
> I called about Davis, and they said that guidelines say that all rooms
> should be between 23.3-25.6 °C (74 - 78 °F)
I personally think the temperature is just right. Especially once
DebConf starts and once this whole place is filled with
people/machines the temperature will be perfect.
Adnan
On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 1:44 PM, Judit Foglszinger wrote:
>> We can try and we will but just in case we
>> don't not s
Hi!
This mail probably needs to be forwarded to the local DNS admin. It's
about IPv6 DNS in the Hacklab or DC10 in general, so if you're not
concerned, there's no need to read on. ;)
Ok, so we get IPv6. Whenever I try to connect to my machines (all with
records), it takes ages. Wireshark sho
Columbia University has an amateur radio club and lists some common
repeaters.
http://www.w2aee.columbia.edu/
Though it is summer, considering that they are at least officially
located in Mudd, I'm going to send them an email.
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This is from Jonah, a local volunteer. These are local bars in the area:
***
The roof of The Heights
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-heights-bar-and-grill-ne
If you've been in Mudd Hall the past few days you might notice the
DebConf[1] group that has taken over your cafeteria and lounge. DebConf
is a conference primarily for developers of Debian GNU/Linux[2], a free
as in freedom (open source) computer operating system. This week and
next week is DebCam
I haven't been given any confirmation or schedule for my volunteering at
all.
Tony Baldwin
On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 5:34 PM, Gabriella Coleman wrote:
> So if you have signed up for Front Desk, check back in as I have
> shifted things to make sure everyone can make lunch and dinner. Lunch
> is be
Hey all, it's very nice to have an off off brodway in NYC :)
I guess some of you could be interested on this play:
"LOVESONG OF THE ELECTRIC BEAR"
SYNOPSIS: Snoo Wilson’s fever-dream-like play, Lovesong of the Electric Bear,
centers on the life and times of Alan Turing - mathematician, WWII code
Sorry, forgot details:
http://www.offoffonline.com/listings.php?id=10715
On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 10:39:20PM -0300, Tiago Bortoletto Vaz wrote:
> Hey all, it's very nice to have an off off brodway in NYC :)
>
> I guess some of you could be interested on this play:
>
> "LOVESONG OF THE ELECTRIC B
On Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:17:57 -0400, Dara Adib wrote:
> Just thought I send an email this way, if it might be in any way
> interesting to CUARC.
I'll also mention that Keith Packard and I have been collaborating on
avionics for high power model rockets that use the 70cm ham-band for
radio to/from
We've also managed to check out 1020 Amsterdam (marginal beer selection; loud):
http://www.yelp.com/biz/1020-bar-new-york
Pour house (there's another one in the village; reasonable beer
selection, loud, and a sports bar):
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-village-pourhouse-new-york-2
and there's also G
On Wed, 2010-07-28 at 19:52 -0600, Bdale Garbee wrote:
> On Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:17:57 -0400, Dara Adib wrote:
> > Just thought I send an email this way, if it might be in any way
> > interesting to CUARC.
>
> I'll also mention that Keith Packard and I have been collaborating on
> avionics for hig
Sorry, don't have time to track down the proper recipient, but hope this
helps.
Sumana Harihareswara
http://brainwane.net
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Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:04:05 -0400
From: Dennis Brown
To: suma...@ocf.berkeley.edu
Subject: QuahogCon Hacker Jeopardy Code
Hi Sum
Hi!
The security at Columbia is pretty strict about not letting people inside
dorm buildings if they don't have a key. Only people with assigned rooms
have keys, thus only people with assigned rooms will be able to enter Dorm
buildings.
You SHOULD NOT plan to sleep in a sleeping bag at somebody e
Then there's also The Heights on Broadway at almost 111th. It has a rooftop bar.
P.
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