[09:25] Morning === yoda_van is now known as jedijf === Pici` is now known as Pici [12:04] Morning peoples, dogs, turkeys, hamsters and everything else [12:09] rmg51: btw, square-r00t too, mint seemed ok when i booted test stick....just sayin' no time to really play, maybe saturday, but doubtful [12:10] I run Mint 13 on my old laptop [12:10] last time i looked i think was mint 7 [12:10] lol [12:10] stupid PAE :P [12:10] Mint 17 is the latest [12:10] yeah i have a lubu 12.04 just in case. do want to try 14.04 on non pae to see if it works though [12:11] I'm bringing 3 laptops [12:11] yeah, that's what i sticked up 17 mate and cinn. sticks are done. tonight maybe start packing equipment [12:11] rmg51: good, i'll have 3 as well [12:12] Teddy's old lappy is the only one non-pae [12:12] I even tried forcepae but it didn't work [12:12] i might grab one or two small thrift store monitors - i have the little one - want another tiny for this stuff [12:13] i'll have at least one each of usb/ps kb and mice [12:13] 2 should cover us [12:14] don't anticipate many dt's being brought in - know of one though [12:14] usually we get laptops [12:14] yep [12:15] putting banner in van now before i forget it [12:16] done [12:16] I have to remember to look for small bowls for the chocolate :-D [12:18] Bacon! [12:18] Hi, all! [12:19] o/ [12:19] i have some little plastic betty crocker thingys i grabbed for my vegetables, so we can use them [12:21] jedijf!!! [12:21] HI! [12:21] 34T6L-4C9PX-X8D9C-GYD26-8SQWM < 10 HP iLo trial keys :D [12:21] Use em if u got em [12:27] [12:29] How is everyone? [13:46] Good here. Taking tomorrow and Monday off work to head north for the weekend. Gf is in a wedding in September and bridal shower is this weekend. [13:46] Going to visit family and friends while she's hanging with her girlfriends. === waltman_ is now known as waltman [14:45] adom: you're gonna miss fosscon :P [15:59] I told him but apparently family > fosscon [16:31] jedijf: ended up using Manjaro for the girlfriend, btw- add it to your arsenal. arch-based on backend, but super newbie-friendly, uses xfce4 [16:31] she found it very intuitive [16:36] You let her pick any distro she wanted? :-p [17:26] Maybe jthan will come to fosscon. [17:27] I wish [18:21] JonathanD ChinnoDog: yeah, I'll be in Western NY and Erie. long drive to Fosscon, and too hard to squeeze in the weekend. :( [19:37] jthan: come to fosscon [20:00] jthan: start a collection for air fare [20:19] ok i registered! [20:19] +1 for me [20:26] KyleYankan: how much do i need to know to take the Amateur Radio exam? [20:28] MutantTurkey: enough to pass the exam, approximately [20:28] :-P [20:28] MutantTurkey: you've got 2 days to learn Morse Code! [20:28] true [20:29] MutantTurkey: http://www.kb6nu.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-no-nonsense-tech-study-guide-v1.0.pdf [20:29] i mean can i study in one day and do it reasonably? [20:29] haha waltman [20:29] If you have a good ehad on your shoulders? good tech backjground? probbly [20:29] got it [20:29] MutantTurkey: Do you have the official book? [20:29] nope i don't have anything, [20:30] not even equipment [20:30] You don't need equipment to pass the test [20:30] Do you know anything about basic electronics? [20:30] i just need to up my game in terms of annoying local philadelphians (KyleYankan) [20:30] sup [20:30] :-P [20:31] * KyleYankan is off for the da [20:31] * waltman just skimmed through it and decided there's no freaking way he can learn all that in 2 days. [20:32] I don't remember the international alphabet being on the technician exam. I don't know if I just didn't get any of those questions or if they really aren't there. [20:34] One day I will study for extra class. [20:39] MutantTurkey: so.. crammying for ham exam? [20:42] cramming [20:42] I don't know how that 'y' snuck in there. [20:42] meh i decided against it [20:42] at some point i will [20:47] MutantTurkey: hamstudy.org use flashcards - go thru whole list - test - re-flashcard - you shopuld be fine - great site [20:48] MutantTurkey: if you don't know answer - say so, then upper right corner opens explanation - if you get wrong the cards hammer you til you get it [20:49] i used that for 2 nights for general - very impressed with site [20:49] * jedijf will use for extra.....eventually [20:52] waltman: you could do it too ^^^ [20:53] either way, you'll see all the ham stuff and do it right after FOSSCON at the 8/28 test session in Ambler [20:56] I wish I knew what box my radio was in. lol [20:58] 8/28 is my DL test [21:15] i just got my DL back last month [21:18] i still don't have it [21:18] i bought a car before i got my license [21:18] 2002 FORD WINDSTAR BABY [21:25] good choice [21:25] u excited? [21:25] eh, it's kind of crappy... [21:25] about having my license? yes, about this car? no, it's crappy [21:26] MutantTurkey: take out second seat - [21:26] that's office/hack space [21:26] they go in and out so easily [21:26] i do take them in and out regularly [21:26] for moving band equipment it's awesome [21:26] * jedijf rocks 2003 windstar currently [21:26] actually, it was used as a gig van by phillys very own Creepoid [21:27] filing cabinet - printer/copier andspace reside where 2nd lived [21:27] jedijf: i need some sort of low desk /chair or something so i can fit in it [21:27] third seat [21:27] wait lets straighten this out [21:28] i have a laptop mount so i work from drivers seat with hardware behind me (laptop up front [21:28] driver seat, passenger seat, left middle seat, right middle seat, third row (one seat, sits 3) [21:28] remove middles [21:28] i like that [21:28] it's like driving a limo [21:28] bingo [21:28] i need to tacticool gear for it [21:28] i just got a OBD-II connector for it [21:29] which syncs up to my phone via bluetooth [21:29] yep [21:29] i have blue and hw [21:29] so i get all sorts of stats like mpg and torque, accel, temps and such [21:29] do you have the av hookups and the dropdown monitor? [21:29] i need now, an inverter, laptop stand, HAM radio, phone antenna [21:29] no not in mine [21:29] * jedijf has all that [21:30] time [21:30] anyway, first things first [21:30] the bumper is falling hell-ah off [21:30] yep [21:30] the stupid clips snapped so i gotta fix that [21:31] beaters are great -you can hook them up and know one really knows [21:31] and minivan - so doesn't get a second glance [21:31] true true true [21:31] i am trading up to a jeep cherokee asap [21:31] lame [21:31] lol [21:32] gotta rock - see ya at fosscon 73's [21:32] peace [21:32] https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10388648_10152559589794853_1817255982019207678_n.jpg?oh=b1e795ab8e4dd57e9309321b232f77cf&oe=5435F4C9&__gda__=1414213020_92a589173314712279d481052acdc958 [21:33] dude, when did you take photo with *my* van [21:33] lol [21:33] so you're saying saturday we need to do some sort of wind-star parade? [21:33] actually i will be rolling up with my moped [21:33] no, what do you call the color? [21:33] mom-gold [21:33] lol [21:33] i'll go with it [21:34] this will b my ride: https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10574458_10152661419102813_3817918596153927709_n.jpg?oh=812f02e6e60ba00ff597d83a13114df7&oe=54483790&__gda__=1413483765_abe7afc661aa8e397c13d3f10091dd71 [21:34] it's not inside the door like it's supposed to be - figured they didn't even know