November 2006 - BALUG-Admin

Re: [balug-admin] requirements and resources - have a single page with all pertinent info
by Michael Paoli 18 Nov '06

18 Nov '06

Re: requirements and resources (for speakers) - have a single page with all pertinent info I'm hoping we pretty well have that now :-) : http://www.balug.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=phpWiki&file=index&pagenam… > From: jim stockford > Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:08:56 -0700 > It seems to me that requirements and resources are > kind of buried amidst email streams and other detritus. > I'll look for info and am proposing we have a single > page with all pertinent info.

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(forw) Re: Cisco Systems, Inc. is hiring
by Rick Moen 17 Nov '06

17 Nov '06

I notice that about 2/3 of these recruiters just lob their jobs postings towards any-old-where, and say only that they want personal help from some unspecified stranger (that would be me) in posting to "your site". I've conversed with some of them, and uniformly they really have no idea what they mean by "site" in this context; they figure you'll work hard to _figure out_ somewhere, as if figuring out where to put their posts is somehow _your_ problem. And they never, ever read documentation. These people are paid for _what_, again? (Jim feel free to post this on the SF-LUG page, if you wish. I'm sure she'll get around to you sooner or later, anyway.) ----- Forwarded message from "Marisela Peifer -X (mpeifer - Spherion at Cisco)" <mpeifer(a)cisco.com> ----- Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2006 15:09:08 -0700 From: "Marisela Peifer -X (mpeifer - Spherion at Cisco)" <mpeifer(a)cisco.com> To: balug-announce-owner(a)lists.balug.org Subject: Cisco Systems, Inc. is hiring Hi Chris, I would like to post to your site and let the users know that Cisco Systems, Inc. is hiring in San Jose, CA. I would appreciate any suggestions from you in this matter. Title: Software Engineer-Networking (Multiple Openings) Description: We are looking to hire software engineers ranging from Entry level to Experience level. This is an excellent opportunity to participate in development of software in the Data Center Business Unit (DCBU) for its next generation platform leading storage networking switches. The work involves design and development in customized Linux environment for some key infrastructure components in a variety of director class and fabric switches, to enable a long list of innovative features for Fiber Channel and Ethernet technologies. You will be part of a fast-paced team responsible for delivering quality code for large complex systems requirements. Open communications, empowerment, innovation, teamwork and customer success are the foundations of the team with "pay for performance" culture. Thus, you set your own limits for learning, achievements and rewards. You will be responsible for designing, and developing system software for next generation products. High availability, Hitless Software Upgrade, Scalability, Modularity, Usability are key considerations in all design and development work. You will be exposed to great design methodologies using finite state machines and various in-house tools/libraries. Work also involves providing constant feedback to ASIC, hardware and software teams for improvements. Write complete functional and design specs independently. Write portions of product spec. Lead development of subsystems. Design & Develop large portions of software independently and rapidly. Participate in Cisco's Patent Program. Requirements: Knowledge and experience of complex software design for distributed systems in embedded networking/telecommunications projects. Proven track record of successful projects in similar products/technologies is preferred. Must be proficient in C programming/debugging in Unix/Linux environment. Must have good software design skills. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills; professional presentation skills is desired. (MSCS or MSEE preferred) Regards, Marisela Peifer Talent Acquisition and Management Cisco Systems, Inc Direct 408.527.5669 mpeifer(a)cisco.com <blocked::http://www.cisco.com/en/US/hmpgs/index.html> ----- End forwarded message ----- ----- Forwarded message from Rick Moen <rick(a)linuxmafia.com> ----- Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2006 16:23:10 -0700 To: "Marisela Peifer -X (mpeifer - Spherion at Cisco)" <mpeifer(a)cisco.com> Subject: Re: Cisco Systems, Inc. is hiring From: Rick Moen <rick(a)linuxmafia.com> Quoting Marisela Peifer -X (mpeifer - Spherion at Cisco) (mpeifer(a)cisco.com) > Hi Chris, > > I would like to post to your site and let the users know that Cisco > Systems, Inc. is hiring in San Jose, CA. I would appreciate any > suggestions from you in this matter. Hi, Marisela. BALUG doesn't have a real jobs forum, though I can recommend some others nearby -- and balug-announce is mostly for announcements of BALUG events. One exception (see http://lists.balug.org/listinfo.cgi/balug-talk-balug.org) Any firm is welcome post Linux-related jobs listings to the main BALUG list if it simultaneously offers to provide a technical speaker (on a Linux topic) for one of BALUG's monthly meetings in San Francisco. Aside from that, I can recommend either the SVLUG Jobs mailing list or the equivalent one at BayLISA. URLs are on the page indicated above. Good hunting! ----- End forwarded message -----

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announcement DRAFT: News & BALUG 2006-11-21: Marilyn Davis
by Michael Paoli 09 Nov '06

09 Nov '06

Well, for 2006-11-21 I don't have precise/specific topic (I'm guestimating Python or programming related, or something along those lines), so this is what I've drafted thus far. If we can get a topic/talk title (it can be something with a fair amount of "wiggle" room) and appropriate blurbs, I can make suitable changes on the description(s) and such (including further changing the web page). Anyway, this is what I've drafted so far for the "announce" list: News & BALUG 2006-11-21: Marilyn Davis ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For our November 21st, 2006 BALUG meeting, we have: Marilyn Davis of eVote(R)/Clerk and Bay Area Python Interest Group (BayPIGgies) as guest speaker. Marilyn Davis is a senior software engineer and technical trainer, focused on object-oriented design, clear, efficient algorithms, and well-crafted code; with a demonstrated knack for: * Finding simple solutions to complex problems. * Articulating clear explanations. * Engendering cooperation. http://www.deliberate.com/marilyn/ http://www.deliberate.com/ http://baypiggies.net/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ No BALUG meeting in December this year. Note that BALUG will not be meeting in December of this year. We meet again, as usual, resuming on the 3rd Tuesday of the month on 2007-01-16. ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Co-Branding Opportunity with LinuxWorld (fwd)
by Larry Platzek 09 Nov '06

09 Nov '06

Just put this on admin-list. Should we do anything? Larry Platzek larryp(a)inow.com ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2006 14:35:44 -0500 From: Chrystie Terry <cterry(a)nww.com> To: Bay Area Linux Users Group <balugadmin(a)balug.org> Subject: Co-Branding Opportunity with LinuxWorld I would like to speak with you about a co-branding opportunity between Bay Area Linux Users Group and LinuxWorld.com. Our Partnership Program allows you to include LinuxWorld's award-winning news content n your Web site. The LinuxWorld syndicated news partnership program is strictly a co-branding trade that anyone with a relevant website can apply to join for FREE! Please review the program overview at http://www.linuxworld.com/partners/partnerprogram.html. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at 508-490-6594 or cterry(a)nww.com. I look forward to speaking with you and to hopefully working with you on a mutually beneficial marketing partnership! Chrystie Terry Manager of Online Audience Development LinuxWorld.com PH: (508) 490-6594 FX: (508) 490-6400 cterry(a)nww.com

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Fwd: Co-Branding Opportunity with LinuxWorld (fwd)
by John Mark Walker 08 Nov '06

08 Nov '06

Oops... forgot to "reply to all". ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: John Mark Walker <johnmark(a)johnmark.org> Date: Nov 8, 2006 3:08 PM Subject: Re: [balug-admin] Co-Branding Opportunity with LinuxWorld (fwd) To: Joseph Brenner <doom(a)kzsu.stanford.edu> On 11/8/06, Joseph Brenner <doom(a)kzsu.stanford.edu> wrote: > > I was thinking maybe I'd bug her about the new "no students" > policy at LinuxWorld. I'm not too keen on "age discrimination" > as a path to being "more professional". As your friendly former LinuxWorld conference director, I should remind you that LinuxWorld Conf. and Expo != LinuxWorld.com, the online mag now run by NetworkWorld and edited by the highly esteemed Don Marti. Also, if you want to give the finger to the folks responsible for the new age restrictions, you are welcome to do that to all the sponsors that demanded it. The real irony, however, is that after imposing the age restrictions, attendance dropped off, and then they bitched at us for that, too. Which just goes to show... never actually listen to customers, just pretend like you do :D -JM

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New wiki page: For Presenters / Speakers
by Michael Paoli 08 Nov '06

08 Nov '06

Well, I/we had earlier mentioned potentially doing something like this. May still be at least a somewhat rough version, but put up the wiki page: http://www.balug.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=phpWiki&file=index&pagenam… It may not be very polished yet, and probably doesn't have all the information it ought to, but at least it consolidates the stuff that's otherwise scattered about a bunch of (archived) e-mails (many of which update earlier ones), and is at least a hair more organized than a straight dump of those various texts. Hopefully I/we will polish it more, but at least in the meantime it should be at least fairly useful. references: http://www.balug.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=phpWiki&file=index&pagenam… http://www.balug.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=phpWiki&file=index http://www.balug.org/

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Re: [balug-admin] Marilyn Davis 11/21 speaker accepts, etc.
by Michael Paoli 08 Nov '06

08 Nov '06

I think we're *mostly* covered on that. I'm running behind on a few things, but intend to have those caught up quite shortly. Do we have any particular short and somewhat longer blurbs regarding the talk/presentation, and also anything like a very short mini-bio on our speaker? (I think we may have some of that among the e-mail exchanges and such ... I'll look over those again also). I intended to update the BALUG website a while ago, but haven't gotten to that, ... I should have that done before the sun comes up tomorrow. Also - announcement - I'll at least draft a version of that, aiming for draft completion before sun up tomorrow, and intending to send out the actual announcement late tomorrow evening/night. For the announcement I have - information about our meeting on 2006-11-21 and speaker and such, and mention of no meeting in Dec. Anything else to prepare to include for announcement? I think we'd also send a "reminder" announcement a few days before the meeting (e.g. 2006-11-16 or so). Quoting jim stockford: > I've just sent email to Marilyn reminding her of > her talk at the Four Seasons on Tuesday 11/21 > (and offered her rides to/from where ever). > > Is there anything else I should do at this point > or in the next week? > jim > > On Oct 26, 2006, at 11:20 PM, Michael Paoli wrote: > > > Marilyn for 2006-11-21 sounds good/excellent - thanks for working on > > that.

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