Central Iowa Linux User's Group

Blackdog device

It has a fingerprint analyzer built-in, so no need to remember passwords. When plugging into an XP box, it added an Ethernet device and got an IP address. You can then ssh into it. It will also start an Xming X-Server. Comes with full Firefox Deer Park, GAIM, Pathetic Writer editor. For extra storage, there's a built in SD card slot. It does not take over your machine, even though the web site alludes to that fact. Possible uses:

• Scan a machine “off-line” for possible viruses, spyware, etc.
• Carry files back and forth.
• Run programs without leaving tracks, because the program is running on Blackdog.

Visit http://www.projectblackdog.com/ for more information.

ClamAV

What is ClamAV? Plug into your mail server to remove e-mail viruses. It isn' flawless, it can have problems on larger messages. You can create your own virus definitions. Visit http://www.clamav.net/ for more information.

Mail Foundry

Makes anti-virus appliances. Eliminates up to 99% of spam. http://www.solinus.com/mailfoundry/

Taki Steakhouse

There was talk about putting together a wireless network for Taki. They would probably give us their meeting room for meetings, for doing the work. http://www.takisteakhouse.com

InfoFest

Little progress has been made due to Novell downsizing.

Window Managers

FlexBox, Xfce, Fvwm, Openstep

Meeting Venue

Need meeting venue soon. Alliance Technologies in Capitol Square is a possibility.

Misc

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