[Charlug] Boomfish's Linux topic wish list

[C. Michael Pilato]

Dennis Clark wrote:
> OK, so /nobody /here is excited about my NAS. Fair enough: I'll just
> figure it out for myself.
> 
> However, the topics that generate the most interest in this list seem to
> be involving Linux in the workplace. I only use Linux at home so many of
> those topics do not really appeal to me. I am not a sysadmin so I have
> absolutely no interest in RHCE, and I don't work on any projects big
> enough and with enough contributors to be interested in DSCM vs. SVN
> (although I would like to get away from VSS at work).
> 
> So as an alternative to Leam's list, here is a list of topics I would be
> particularly interested in hearing about:
> 
>    1. Open-source virtualization software on the desktop. A head-to-head
>       comparison of Zen, OpenVZ, VirtualBox, User-Mode Linux and any
>       other open-source software you can think of for running VMs within
>       a desktop environment. My goal for virtualization on the desktop
>       is to develop code targeted at multiple Linux configurations and
>       to use non-Linux OSs and software.
>    2. A gentle introduction to SELinux. How do I develop and deploy
>       SELinux targeted policies to isolate high-risk services running on
>       a server in my home network?
>    3. Wireless mesh networks. WMNs are easier and cheaper to deploy and
>       manage than a wired network of Access Points for providing
>       wireless Internet connectivity to buildings or even small
>       communities. The economic downturn should provide ample
>       opportunities for commercial and non-commercial applications of WMNs.
>    4. Linux for home theaters. MythTV, Boxee, Hulu, Netflix, DVD/BD
>       libraries on a NAS, DVRs, Internet Radio, and anything else
>       related to using open-source and networks for home audio and video
>       content.
>    5. POV-Ray. Not everything we talk about has to be serious.
> 
> Does any of this strike a chord with anybody here?

You've done more than strike a chord.  You've composed a symphony.  I, too,
would be interested in several of these topics myself.

In general, I'd also like to be able to exchange ideas around what I call a
"Windows Abandonment Roadmap".  I want to get myself, my wife, my parents,
my church, and everybody else I can off of Windows and onto Linux.  Today,
many open source software programs can get us some percentage of the desired
freedom, at some interesting costs in terms of still being to interact with
a Windowsful world.  I'd like to share/hear ideas about what softwares
(either installed or Web-hosted) are best closing that gap.

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C. Michael Pilato <cmpilato at red-bean.com> | http://cmpilato.blogspot.com/