[Charlug] Boomfish's Linux topic wish list

[Bob Evans]

Rather than specifics, why don't we hold an open discussion meeting & talk
about the state of Linux, in general?


On Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 2:45 PM, C. Michael Pilato <cmpilato at red-bean.com>w=
rote:

> 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, to=
o,
> 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 wi=
th
> a Windowsful world.  I'd like to share/hear ideas about what softwares
> (either installed or Web-hosted) are best closing that gap.
>
> --
> C. Michael Pilato <cmpilato at red-bean.com> | http://cmpilato.blogspot.com/
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