[Tfug] specialties

[johngalt]

Judy Hayes wrote:
> 
> I was trying to get a feel for what everyone does/is good at...
> What is everyone's specialties here (web development, gaming, hardware,
> building antennas out of cans etc..) and what distros is everyone running?
> server/client?

The typical response would be to beat one's chest and brag. I admin 20 proprietary 
UNIX boxes and other stuff with some idiots at work. When time permits, I want to 
transition some of the databases off of MS-SQL. Lately, I've been playing 
with Perl CGI on Apache using RedHat. Jack of all trades, whoopee. 

Fishing expeditions are fine. But answering your own question might be useful for 
a point of reference.


> I would however very much enjoy finding more resourses
> around here for knowledge... I work a lot on Linux (my job) and am looking
> for people I can ask questions or share problems with...  

My tfug archive goes back to Mar '99. Over that time, some very bright Tfuggers 
have cranked out useful advice. On occasion, someone gives presentations at the 
meetings, but often people bring their own boxes for help.

Flames have ebbed and flowed, then the newbies call for rules. But to moderate the 
list would result in useless power struggles and politics along with a lot of work 
for a few thankless volunteers. Then you'd have something like a SIG at TCS. 
If people want that, they can go there. 


> on a side note
> does someone actually have the Yuban(or pringle can) antenna working on
> their 802.11b?  That I find very interesting ~ more range on my network
> would be great !

This is old news. Lots of web resources. Use your search engine or visit Slashdot.