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KLUG Meeting Notes - 01/30/2001
KALAMAZOO LINUX USER'S GROUP
MEMBERS AND GUESTS - COME JOIN US FOR A MEETING!!!
http://kalamazoolinux.org/meetings
WE MEET WEEKLY, EACH TUESDAY AT 7:00PM.
Our meeting site is Room 4202 of Dunbar Hall on
the campus of Western Michigan University.
Tuesday January 30, 2001 7:00PM
KLUG Meeting Notes - Summary
I. PRESENTATION RECAP
II. NEXT WEEK'S MEETING INFO
III. PROJECT REPORTS
IV. LINUX NEWS FLASHES *NEW*
V. GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tonight's Meeting Moderator:
Chairperson - Dirk Bartley
I. PRESENTATION RECAP
THIS WEEK'S KLUG PRESENTATION: (17 active participants tonight)
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Squid
by Richard Zimmerman
Squid is a high-performance, proxy-caching server for
web clients. Squid supports such protocols such as FTP,
gopher, and HTTP data objects. Unlike traditional caching
software, Squid handles all requests in a single,
non-blocking, I/O-driven process. Tonight, Richard
walked us through how to install & configure Squid.
He used the overhead projector to display a well organized
summary of SQUID usage and configuration considerations.
His presentation was very detailed and a brief outline is
listed here to give you an idea of the content. You had to
have been there to get each individual setting consideration.
There was great info from Squid users in the audience too.
We can hope that this one will get posted to the web site.
Jamie McCarthy installed and configured Squid on his laptop
running the Debian OS during the presentation. He easily
had it up and running in about 30 minutes. Bruce Smith
recommended that it could be used to stabilize Netscape locally.
Great if you have a PIII 666MHz laptop with 256Mb of RAM! :)
Don't try this on your P1/166 with 32Mb of RAM.
MAJOR HINT: Unplanned power downs with NCD's* blows Squid up.
Put Squid on its own partition or drive - Adam William
*NCD's are files not yet commited to disk by the file system
I. Setting Network Options:
A. Proxy server port address
B. Turn off the icp-port and htcp-port for home use
1. Squid allows communication to other squid
servers in the network.
II. Setting Cache Options:
A. cache_dir ufs/squid 150 16 256
B. Many log options available, turn off if not needed
III. External Support Program Options:
A. Set FTP options (normally OFF for security)
B. Authentication: ncsa_auth
IV. Cache Tuning:
A. Set options for situation
B. Set timeouts
V. Configuration of the Access Control List:
Some SQUID Reference Sites:
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Squid Home <not for cephalopods only> -
http://www.squid-cache.org/
http://www.squid-cache.org/mailing-lists.html
Cache Now! -
http://vancouver-webpages.com/CacheNow/
Profiling Patch? -
http://www.cs.ndsu.nodak.edu/~rousskov/research/cache/squid/profiling/
Richard Zimmerman is the Information Systems guru for K&B
Transport in Elkhart, Indiana where his duties include
programming, network administration, PC support & many
other tasks for several offices. Richard has been working
with Linux both at home & work for the past year. He even
manages to find time to share his learning experiences of
Linux in his spare time! {Richard's nickname is Goose!}
Richard Zimmerman <ke4rit@earthlink.net>
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PROXY SERVER DEFINITION: (Source: FOLDOC)
<programming, World-Wide Web> A process providing a
cache of items available on other servers which are
presumably slower or more expensive to access.
This term is used particularly for a World-Wide Web
server which accepts URLs with a special prefix. When
it receives a request for such a URL, it strips off
the prefix and looks for the resulting URL in its local
cache. If found, it returns the document immediately,
otherwise it fetches it from the remote server, saves
a copy in the cache and returns it to the requester.
The cache will usually have an expiry algorithm which
flushes documents according to their age, size, and
access history.
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COME TO A MEETING TO GET THE REAL GOOD STUFF!!! Y U M M Y!
There were chocolate brownies with guacamole and chips! All
this was washed down with pints of milk! VERY NICE TREATS!!!
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NOTE -
* Must come to three meetings to qualify as a full member.
II. NEXT WEEK'S MEETING - TUESDAY 02/06/2001
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Linux for Beginners
by Bruce Smith
THE BEGINNER'S MEETINGS ARE HELD the first Tuesday of each
month. Linux basics and distribution installs are the
lessons of these evenings. If you do want KLUG's FREE help
installing Linux on your computer at one of these meetings,
see URL: http://kalamazoolinux.org/meetings/installform.html
Contact the KLUG Installmasters for more information:
installmaster@kalamazoolinux.org
Now is the time to get started! Linux is becoming a mainstay
of free software, free choice, dependability and power.
Note:
As Linux matures as an OS, the educational needs are evolving.
The Beginner's Meeting format is changing with those needs.
It is difficult to cover all the basics in one meeting. Linux
is not just for CS experts and IT professionals. The "BASICS"
meetings are intended for those with limited experience with
Operating System's or even Personal Computer's. Your comments
and questions are welcomed!
Bruce Smith is a Systems Administrator and Software
Developer for Armstrong International Inc. where he
is responsible for a HP-UX network of Servers,
Workstations, printers and X-Terminals spanning five
buildings in Three Rivers. Bruce has a degree in
Computer Science and Mathematics from Central Michigan
University. (go Chips! :)~ Bruce runs Linux, almost
exclusively, on all his PC's at work and home, and
runs a lot of Armstrong's networking services on Linux!
NOTE -
* Must come to three meetings to qualify as a full member.
III. LINUX OR KLUG RELATED PROJECT REPORTS -
THERE WAS A VOLUNTEERS MEETING ON JANUARY 24th DIRK
thanked everyone for their participation in planning.
IF YOU HAVE AN IDEA FOR A KLUG PRESENTATION or know
of a good speaker, we want to hear about it! Make
contact with our KLUG Program Director, Adam William
<awilliam@whitemice.org>. A Pentium Class Desktop
PC, Portable Podium, and Overhead Projector are
Available for Use in KLUG Presentations!
Contact Dirk Bartley <bartleyd2@net-link.net>
IF YOU KNOW OF ADDITIONAL LINKS that should be included
in the KLUG LINKS page... please send e-mail suggestions
to <linkmaster@kalamazoolinux.org> so the LINKS team of
Ted & Thad Juszczak can review the content of the site.
If you haven't checked these links out lately, take a look.
http://www.kalamazoolinux.org/links
BOOGIE CYBER CAFE - KLUG's public commercial Linux project.
Stop in and see this "pay-to-compute" implementation.
Check out - http://www.boogies.com/ Site by Matt Crampton!
This successful public demonstration of the flexibility and
suitability of Linux in a commercial environment provides
great exposure. This project provides a share of the profits
to fund KLUG activities. Members check on this LAN, remotely,
several times a day. The network support for Boogie has been
taken over by Peter Buxton. Robert G. Brown is supervising
the overall operation, remotely at times. The Linux OS STILL
remains cool, calm, and constant! Running Squid, NFS, sendmail,
and the Apache web server local now to host the Boogie web site!
We need help configuring these new services... the web server
is up. A game testing machine has been configured. Various
upgrades and enhancements being applied currently, including a
replacement (233 MHz Pentium Pro) server going in. Contact
"Peter Buxton" <somercet@hotmail.com> to help out or for more
info.
WEST MICHIGAN POLIO NETWORK WEB SITE - WHERE IS MIKE SAMS???
Mike, this project's coordinator was located recently.
The site development is still heading into the final stages.
WMPN has asked us to assist them in getting their info
published for public use and good. The web content includes
information on post-polio disorders. More info from "Robert
G. Brown" <bob@acm.org> or "Dirk Bartley" <bartleyd2@net-link.net>
KLUG "PC SHOW" PUBLIC RELATIONS PROJECT!
The KLUG banner was viewed at the annual meeting.
This group will be displaying our presence at the FRBRUARY
2001 computer show at the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds!!!
Those who have expressed interest in helping with this
project should quickly contact "Dirk Bartley"
<bartleyd2@net-link.net>
THE LINUX VIDEO OUTREACH PROJECT -
We are looking for a new "Post-Production Video Project
Manager." Any ideas? See the intro footage demo at
http://www.imago3d.com/KLUG An idea has been proposed to
include footage of KLUG meeting activities. A visual
demonstration of this "community supported" OS. The
subjects covered in the video include the internet, Linux,
and KLUG. This video will be presented repeatedly on local
public access channels for educational and KLUG/Linux
promotional purposes. KLUG presents "The Internet Demystified"
More info from "Robert G. Brown" <bob@acm.org> or "Dirk Bartley"
<bartleyd2@net-link.net>
NOTE -
* Must come to three meetings to qualify as a full member.
IV. LINUX NEWS FLASHES
* Microsoft's president Balmer announces that Linux
will fall by the wayside. (HA HA! ...maybe in 20 years!)
* MS outsources DNS services from a company that runs
an OS similar to Linux.
* Nautilus software now included in Red Hat Linux OS.
* Borland released Kylix for Linux. More Borland coming...
* Cray is building a computer tailored to the Linux OS!
* The 2.4.1 Linux Kernel has been released.
It is already installed on the KLUG server. (Go Bruce!)
V. GENERAL KLUG ANNOUNCEMENTS
WHAT IS KLUG? -
KLUG is a volunteer group formed by and for LINUX
system users in the Kalamazoo Michigan area. We
support, promote, and develop activities related
to the use, study, and application of LINUX in the
local community.
THE BEGINNER'S MEETINGS ARE HELD the first Tuesday of each
month. Linux basics and distribution installs are the
lessons of these evenings. If you do want KLUG's FREE help
installing Linux on your computer at one of these meetings,
see URL: http://kalamazoolinux.org/meetings/installform.html
Contact the KLUG Installmasters for more information:
installmaster@kalamazoolinux.org
Note:
As Linux matures as an OS, the educational needs are evolving.
The Beginner's Meeting format is changing with those needs.
It is difficult to cover all the basics in one meeting. Linux
is not just for CS experts and IT professionals. The "BASICS"
meetings are intended for those with limited experience with
Operating System's or even Personal Computer's. Your comments
and questions are welcomed!
IF YOU KNOW OF ADDITIONAL LINKS that should be included
in the KLUG LINKS page... please send e-mail suggestions
to <linkmaster@kalamazoolinux.org> so the LINKS team
can review the content of the site.
http://www.kalamazoolinux.org/links
REDHAT LINUX CERTIFICATION information is available
from a KLUG officer. See the club listserv for more
info or check certifications on the Links page.
http://www.kalamazoolinux.org/links/certification.html
+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ > N E W S F L A S H < +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+
Y O U ARE ASKED TO REMEMBER THAT K L U G IS...
A ---> VOLUNTEER <--- ORGANIZATION!!!
Please Honor the Spirit of the GPL! Is it REALLY Free?
+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+
VOLUNTEER CLUB POSITIONS NOW AVAILABLE:
All KLUG positions are NOT occupied currently.
Please consider serving the members as one of the following...
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FTPMASTER
http://www.kalamazoolinux.org/organize/ftp-mast.html
INSTALLMASTER
http://www.kalamazoolinux.org/organize/inst-mast.html
BOOGIE WEBMASTER (Boogie's Cyber Cafe)www.boogies.com
PROJECT MANAGER Post-Production Video Outreach
More info from "Dirk Bartley" <bartleyd2@net-link.net>
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# J O I N & S U P P O R T K L U G !!!
# Be a KLUG Supporting Member! $25 annually *
# ($.50 per meeting) TRULY A GREAT BARGAIN!!!
#
# THE SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE (= #)
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# GREAT MEETING PRESENTATIONS. Your opportunity
to share your Linux experiences and see what
other people are doing. Come enjoy a meeting!
If you have an IDEA FOR A KLUG PRESENTATION or know
of a good speaker, we want to hear about it! Make
contact with our KLUG Program Director, Adam Williams
<awilliam@whitemice.org>. A Pentium Class Desktop
PC is Available for Use in KLUG Presentations!
Contact Dirk Bartley <bartleyd2@net-link.net>
# NEW GOLD EDITION CD GIFT FOR KLUG PRESENTATIONS!
In addition to the sincere appreciation felt
for those great KLUG presentations, presenters
will be given a gift of a new GOLD EDITION CD-ROM!
# NON-COMMERCIAL OR PERSONAL WEB SITE HOSTED on the
KLUG server. Single page .html files can be sent to the
interim KLUG webmaster@kalamazoolinux.org for
posting. These are intended to be low traffic web
sites displaying appropriate content.
# CHECK OUT THE NEW KLUG LIBRARY PAGE - See the updated
inventory listing of our KLUG Library. The items listed in
green are only available to KLUG supporting members.
We have Debian, SuSE, Mandrake, and WinLinux distribution
packages available in our library along with several others.
Did you know we have *non-Linux* distribution additions!
Everything else is available to anyone that can come to a
KLUG meeting. If you would like to check out one of these
items, please check it off and submit the form on the KLUG
library page. We are sharing these next two items as an F-Y-I !
Please do show up at the meeting if you have books requested.
What about you? Do you need to return any KLUG library books?
Contact Dirk Bartley for more info <bartleyd2@net-link.net>.
# *************************************************************
************** BSWARE SOFTWARE DISCOUNTS ****************
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RED HAT VERSION 7.0 HAS BEEN RELEASED!!!
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This Linux distribution now comes on two (2) CD's.
Supporting Member Discount on BSware is $1.50 per
CD or 50% off! Bruce distributes a non-commercial
version of the Red Hat Linux OS! Notice - BSware
prices are $3 per CD. A Great Deal!!! Thanks Bruce!!!
o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o
VISIT http://kalamazoolinux.org/bsware/
o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o
See Bruce's BSware web site to find out what Linux & other
distributions and application software he has available.
E-mail him in advance about your needs and pick up your
CD's at the next meeting. bruce@armintl.com
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# A PHP SIG HAS BEEN FORMED - FOR ALL those interested
in learning this powerful server-side scripting language.
THE FIRST MEETING WAS HELD Tuesday, June 13th at 7pm.
See the listserv info on the KLUG web site. Newbies and
experienced PHP developers alike will have ample opportunity
to share and encourage one another in the use of PHP. More
info from "Tony Gettig" <tony@gettig-group.com>
http://kalamazoolinux.org/listserv/ SIGN UP NOW!!!
# MAKE SURE YOU ARE SIGNED UP for the KLUG mailing list!
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THIS IS THE WAY TO GET THESE WEEKLY KLUG MEETING NOTES! <--*HEY!*
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Diversified mailing lists can be found on our web site.
http://kalamazoolinux.org/listserv/
Currently Available KLUG Lists:
- Common List (All Members)
- Assistance for New Linux Users
- Merits/Weaknesses of different Operating Systems
- PHP
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TAX DEDUCTIBLE STATUS - STILL WAITING FOR THE IRS!!!
The 501c3 application was sent to the IRS in December 1999.
We have received notice that they are proceeding with the
processing of our request. We hope to hear from them
REAL SOON with notice of our charitable deductibility.
Charitable and tax-exemption status is routinely granted
to educational not-for-profit organizations. This should
help us attain our financial goals. We need working
capital for increased Linux promotional activities.
WEST MICHIGAN SEARCH & RESCUE - Web site is done.
Go there and see this KLUG public service project!
The site is ready for the next phase of development.
Contact Brenda Williams with questions or comments.
<brenda@cvalaw.com> Web site http://www.wmsar.org
NOTE -
* Must come to three meetings to qualify as a full member.
Bring a friend... who was disappointed by a proprietary OS!
THANKS to MORRISON INDUSTRIES, INC. for providing their
VGA Projector to support KLUG and Linux presentations.
THANKS to ARMSTRONG INTERNATIONAL, INC. for providing their
much appreciated IT Resources to support KLUG and Linux.
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