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Today's Topics:
1. Re: Cord Cutting Options & Meeting topics? (Maguires)
2. Software Developer: University of Pennsylvania
(bergman@merctech.com)
3. Re: no frills computer advise (Chris Ochsenreither)
4. Thermal Grease [was:] no frills computer advise (Casey Bralla)
5. low footprint linux boxen for streaming video (Bill Patterson)
6. Re: low footprint linux boxen for streaming video
(Chris Ochsenreither)
7. Re: no frills computer advise (Keith Brown)
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 22:37:04 -0500
From: Maguires <losmaguires@gmail.com>
To: plug@lists.phillylinux.org
Subject: Re: [PLUG] Cord Cutting Options & Meeting topics?
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Thanks Casey,
The picture quality with with the Clear internet is crystal we have a cell
tower 4 blocks away line of site.
we use Google Voice and Skype regularly for communications no land line
and our cell phones are on PagePlus wireless a reseller of Verizon service
at less than a 10th of the cost.~30/mo
T super Bowl and the Gold cup of Soccer and others are always available
free on the web, from one country or another. the Hulu/ Netflix experience
is about the same as a standard TV experience. The interface within Hulu
and Netflis is relatively simple and you can sign in and create a favorites
set of shows that you normally watch that will come up first but, its not
DVR like Comcast.
Lee Maguire
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 23:38:00 -0500
From: bergman@merctech.com
To: "Philadelphia Linux User's Group Discussion List"
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Subject: [PLUG] Software Developer: University of Pennsylvania
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The Center for Biomedical Image Computing and Analytics (CBICA) is
seeking a software developer to work with world-class researchers who
are developing cutting-edge algorithms for biomedical image analysis.
You can make a direct contribution to medical and scientific research by
applying good software engineering practices to take these algorithms
from the research stage and implement them in applications that are
deployable in a clinical setting, all while working with smart people
in a great environment.
Required Skills
Development experience in a Linux environment
C, C++, Linux scripting (BASH)
Understanding of source control, versioning, and testing, as part
of the software development lifecycle.
Ability to communicate effectively and guide team members in
the development process.
Preferred Skills
Experience with image analysis algorithms
Formal QA process experience
Matlab
Perl, Python
Parallel programming (OpenMP, MPI) experience
Experience with software packaging
Experience and Education
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of professional
experience with a software development team, or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Time
Immediate hire.
Benefits
This is a full time position offering a competitive salary and
benefits in a terrific environment. We have a relaxed setting
where lab members can manage their own work. The position provides
a great deal of freedom in setting goals and priorities and
choosing development tools. You'll have the opportunity to be
part of the scientific community through published papers.
Compensation depends on experience.
If you excel in this type of environment and meet the required
qualifications we'd like to hear from you. Please contact us at:
hiring@cbica.upenn.edu
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 20:38:41 -0800
From: Chris Ochsenreither <c.g.ochsenreither@gmail.com>
To: plug@lists.phillylinux.org
Subject: Re: [PLUG] no frills computer advise
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In '08 I went to Microcenter in St. David's and one of the associates
helped me put together a kit. I explained the kind of software I'd be
using and that I'd be running Ubuntu. The associate picked out the
motherboard, CPU, heat sink, power supply, memory based on my criteria.
To this day it runs great and I later added a graphics card (again
based on MC associate recommendation) and I've had no problems
whatsover.
minus hard drives / DVD drive and network card I carried over from
previous PC I spent $350. The specs are way dated now (core 2 duo
32-but) but at the time it was a better machine than a power spec in
comparable price range.
I also feel parts carry-over is a big plus.
--
Chris Ochsenreither
c.g.ochsenreither@gmail.com
On Fri, Feb 28, 2014, at 05:29 AM, Keith Brown wrote:
hi,
i am looking for a no frills desktop computer. I will be running Linux
on it. I really like PowerSpec because of their warrant and location
which is Microcenter near to Villanova.
Are there any other brands similar to that? Has anyone has
expererience with Costo's CyberPower?
I've had bad experience with building a PC from parts because so I want
to avoid that and ofcourse I want to avoid a Mac (which my girlfriend
insists I have)
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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 01 Mar 2014 06:45:38 -0500
From: Casey Bralla <MailList@nerdworld.org>
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Subject: [PLUG] Thermal Grease [was:] no frills computer advise
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On Friday 2014-02-28 8:45:14 PM Michael Lazin wrote:
> Seating a processor and applying thermal paste is not that bad. I have an
> old dell that I've upgraded the hell out of. It had a single core 2 ghz
> amd64 processor when I got it. I wanted a dual core a few years ago so I
> bought a 3ghz AMD64 x2 and put it in it. Applying the thermal paste and
> seating the processor was pretty straightforward, but in hindsight I wish I
> had applied more thermal paste because it does run a little hot. Sometimes
> when playing games (steam for linux) the fan goes kinda crazy.
>
Actually, I think the best wisdom on grease is to apply the least amount
possible. The best thermal contact is metal-to-metal. The grease simply
fills whatever micro-voids there may be due to sanding and surface
irregularities. Grease is a better conductor than the air gap that it
replaces, but whenever possible, you want to have direct contact between the
processor and the heat sink.
The real trick is to spread the grease as evenly and thinly as possible,
which is not always easy due to the high viscosity of the grease. I've found
this tricky, but not especially difficult for a guy like me who can't even
paint a bedroom wall without getting drips everywhere.
Also, remember the grease is usually electrically conductive, so you don't
want it anywhere else than the processor.
--
Casey Bralla
Chief Nerd in Residence
The NerdWorld Organisation
www.NerdWorld.org
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 01 Mar 2014 08:34:29 -0500
From: Bill Patterson <patterson@computer.org>
To: Philadelphia Linux User's Group Discussion List
<plug@lists.phillylinux.org>
Subject: [PLUG] low footprint linux boxen for streaming video
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What recommendations do list members have for boxen that have a very low
space and power footprint that can stream video? It seems this is not
easily done with the Raspberry Pi. What other small Linuxian devices
could be recommended? Thanks.
Bill
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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 01 Mar 2014 06:01:08 -0800
From: Chris Ochsenreither <c.g.ochsenreither@gmail.com>
To: plug@lists.phillylinux.org
Subject: Re: [PLUG] low footprint linux boxen for streaming video
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-Re-purposed atom net book
-Tiny Green Utilite with external hard drive
https://store.tinygreenpc.com/tiny-green-pcs/utilite-1/utilite-standard.html
-Rikomagic TV stick
http://liliputing.com/2013/10/rikomagic-mk802-iv-le-ubuntu-now-shipping-80.html
--
Chris Ochsenreither
c.g.ochsenreither@gmail.com
On Sat, Mar 1, 2014, at 05:34 AM, Bill Patterson wrote:
> What recommendations do list members have for boxen that have a very low
> space and power footprint that can stream video? It seems this is not
> easily done with the Raspberry Pi. What other small Linuxian devices
> could be recommended? Thanks.
>
> Bill
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Message: 7
Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2014 09:05:11 -0500
From: Keith Brown <keith6014@gmail.com>
To: "Philadelphia Linux User's Group Discussion List"
<plug@lists.phillylinux.org>
Subject: Re: [PLUG] no frills computer advise
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so, I am browsing mwave by recommendation and I can't seem to find
Motherboard + CPU assembled product. Is there another place where I can get
this?
On Fri, Feb 28, 2014 at 11:38 PM, Chris Ochsenreither <
c.g.ochsenreither@gmail.com> wrote:
> In '08 I went to Microcenter in St. David's and one of the associates
> helped me put together a kit. I explained the kind of software I'd be using
> and that I'd be running Ubuntu. The associate picked out the motherboard,
> CPU, heat sink, power supply, memory based on my criteria. To this day it
> runs great and I later added a graphics card (again based on MC associate
> recommendation) and I've had no problems whatsover.
>
> minus hard drives / DVD drive and network card I carried over from
> previous PC I spent $350. The specs are way dated now (core 2 duo 32-but)
> but at the time it was a better machine than a power spec in comparable
> price range.
>
> I also feel parts carry-over is a big plus.
>
> --
> Chris Ochsenreither
> c.g.ochsenreither@gmail.com
>
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 28, 2014, at 05:29 AM, Keith Brown wrote:
>
> hi,
>
> i am looking for a no frills desktop computer. I will be running Linux on
> it. I really like PowerSpec because of their warrant and location which is
> Microcenter near to Villanova.
>
> Are there any other brands similar to that? Has anyone has expererience
> with Costo's *CyberPower?*
>
>
> I've had bad experience with building a PC from parts because so I want to
> avoid that and ofcourse I want to avoid a Mac (which my girlfriend insists
> I have)
>
>
>
>
>
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