[Trilug-announce] Triangle Linux Users Group Meeting - Thursday October 12

[Rick DeNatale]

The October meeting of the Triangle Linux Users Group (TriLUG) will be
held Thursday, October 12 at 7:00 PM, at Red Hat headquarters, 1801
Varsity Drive Raleigh. Pizza and soft drinks will be provided as
usual.

James R. William Zavada will present "Using Linux on Nanocomputers"

The recent introduction of nanocomputers (book-sized x86 boxes) can
combined with Linux in creative combinations opens the possibility for
innovative, custom computing solutions.

James will describe how he used both to create a space-saving,
low-power, custom server for his home network, including details on
where he acquired x86 nanocomputer equipment and how he "rolled his
own"
custom Linux mini-distro.

The presentation will give some ideas about the uses of Linux on
nanocomputers, outline the skills needed to create a custom Linux
distro for use on nanocomputers, and describe one method for doing so.

About the speaker:

James  R. Williams Zavada's career in computer technology has spanned
technical support, programming, teaching, and network and system
administration.

His experience with Linux began in 1994. He was a founding member of
the Syracuse (New York) Linux User Group, which he led from 1999 to
2005.  Originally from upstate New York, he recently relocated to
North Carolina with his wife and nine-year old son, to flee the harsh
northern weather and to take advantage of the local job opportunities.

More information about TriLUG and the meeting can be found at
http://www.trilug.org

--
Rick DeNatale
TriLUG publicity chairman