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| || Current Linux/BSD Versions || [[Xubuntu]] 13.10 (x86 netbook) / [[http://www.debian.org/releases/testing/|Debian Testing]] ([[http://www.digikey.com/product-highlights/us/en/texas-instruments-beagleboard/685|BeagleBoard-xM]]), [[http://www.raspbian.org/|Raspbian]] ([[http://www.alliedelec.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?SKU=70229569|Raspberry Pi Model B]]), iOS 6.1.5 (iPod Touch)|| | || Current Linux/BSD Versions || [[Xubuntu]] --(13.10)-- (x86 netbook) / [[http://www.debian.org/releases/testing/|Debian Testing]] ([[http://www.digikey.com/product-highlights/us/en/texas-instruments-beagleboard/685|BeagleBoard-xM]]), [[http://www.raspbian.org/|Raspbian]] ([[http://www.alliedelec.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?SKU=70229569|Raspberry Pi Model B]]), iOS 6.1.5 (iPod Touch), Windows Phone 8 ([[http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/nokia-lumia-520/4505-6452_7-35619092.html|Nokia Lumia 520]])|| |
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| I bricked a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SheevaPlug|SheevaPlug]] and repurposed my [[http://www.digikey.com/product-highlights/us/en/texas-instruments-beagleboard/685|BeagleBoard-xM]] to bridge the gap fulfilling desktop and server roles. My [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nokia_e71x|old-timey Nokia smartphone]] is dead and [[http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/nokia-2720-fold-blue/4505-6452_7-33896908.html|an old flip phone]] is being utilized with my e-mail being bounced on occasion to the phone via the magic of an MMS gateway. The hand-me-down desktop that previously was in use running [[http://www.vectorlinux.com/|VectorLinux]] Light 7.0 has been put into storage due to power budget issues involving a month-on-month tripling of kilowatt-hour usage. No, I cannot really say I have a ton of consistently working equipment at the moment. | In the midst of preparing for a potential move I am having to reassess my computing profile. My BeagleBoard-xM functions as a general purpose desktop running Debian Testing on armhf except that it lacks functioning audio capability. There is a Raspberry Pi serving as a general purpose server except that I have yet to figure out why it will not handle a ZNC bouncer correctly. There is a hand-me-down desktop that previously was in use running [[http://www.vectorlinux.com/|VectorLinux]] Light 7.0 but it may not survive moving. My netbook is dying as it tries to reboot itself without benefit of user intervention when I attempt to shut it down. I may need to replace it but that is on hold while discussion ensue about whether or not the Raspberry Pi could be re-purposed as a mobile platform if a suitable husk could be located. |
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| Right now my netbook serves up what it can and travels with me. It has a battery that is toast that I need to make cost decisions about. Is the cost of battery replacement worth less than half the current depreciated value of the hardware? If not, I may need to consider replacement soon. The [[http://www.digikey.com/product-highlights/us/en/texas-instruments-beagleboard/685|BeagleBoard-xM]] functions as a general purpose desktop except that it lacks functioning audio capability and a stable contemporary web browser on armhf. There is a Raspberry Pi serving as a general purpose server. An Arudino has been purchased by a benefactor which will allow some work in experimentation along the lines of building perhaps a timebase focusing on [[http://www.nist.gov/pml/div688/grp40/wwv.cfm|WWV/WWVH]] or some other project that comes to mind with what junkbox parts I do have on-hand. I have picked up an Ethernet shield to go with it. I have my suspicions that [[http://contiki-os.org/|Contiki]] will be in the mix soon. |
An Arudino was purchased by a benefactor. I want to build an NTP receiver for [[http://www.nist.gov/pml/div688/grp40/wwv.cfm|WWV/WWVH]] signals with it perhaps. Some other project may come to mind, too. With the Ethernet shield on-hand, I have my suspicions that [[http://contiki-os.org/|Contiki]] will be in the mix soon. Using it alongside a Raspberry Pi as part of a home-built mobile device may become necessary in light of current developments. |
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Name |
Stephen Michael Kellat |
SIP |
1580 on sip.sdf.org |
IRC |
skellat on irc.freenode.net |
Jabber |
alpacaherder on jabber.org |
identi.ca |
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Current Linux/BSD Versions |
Xubuntu 13.10 (x86 netbook) / Debian Testing (BeagleBoard-xM), Raspbian (Raspberry Pi Model B), iOS 6.1.5 (iPod Touch), Windows Phone 8 (Nokia Lumia 520) |
About Me
I am the Point of Contact & Leader for Ubuntu Ohio as from April 7, 2013. Currently a Delegation of Authority is in effect due to my securing employment where the employer has imposed rather harsh terms of employment. The role of Point of Contact is effectively "in commission", as put in British parliamentary terms, for the moment.
Beyond that recent change in role I serve as the Head Writer at Erie Looking Productions and present The Burning Circle, the podcast of Ubuntu Ohio. The podcast now has over one hundred episodes since launch. Outside the Ubuntu realm I have presented since December 2007 LISTen: An LISNews.org Podcast which deals with more general issues in the realm of library and information science. Due to the harsh terms of employment I am currently operating under, both podcasts are currently on ice until I work out some of the ramifications of mandates.
In the midst of preparing for a potential move I am having to reassess my computing profile. My BeagleBoard-xM functions as a general purpose desktop running Debian Testing on armhf except that it lacks functioning audio capability. There is a Raspberry Pi serving as a general purpose server except that I have yet to figure out why it will not handle a ZNC bouncer correctly. There is a hand-me-down desktop that previously was in use running VectorLinux Light 7.0 but it may not survive moving. My netbook is dying as it tries to reboot itself without benefit of user intervention when I attempt to shut it down. I may need to replace it but that is on hold while discussion ensue about whether or not the Raspberry Pi could be re-purposed as a mobile platform if a suitable husk could be located.
An Arudino was purchased by a benefactor. I want to build an NTP receiver for WWV/WWVH signals with it perhaps. Some other project may come to mind, too. With the Ethernet shield on-hand, I have my suspicions that Contiki will be in the mix soon. Using it alongside a Raspberry Pi as part of a home-built mobile device may become necessary in light of current developments.
Materiel donations via this configured Amazon wishlist are graciously accepted in this time of cutbacks and continuing equipment failures. Anything received is gratefully appreciated with a cheerful heart in these days of uncertain employment. I had planned on resuming studies but that is indefinite hold. Work-wise I am a trained cataloging librarian and have served at academic libraries. I wish to return to service as a librarian soon.
I have been an Ubuntu Member since March 15, 2012.
Activities
Point of Contact & Leader for Ubuntu Ohio as from 2013-04-07 Councilor for the LoCo Council from 2013-10-07 until 2015-10-04 presenter of The Burning Circle member of Ubuntu Members since 2012-03-15 member of the Not Canonical group where I note I am not employed by Canonical member of Xubuntu Documentation team member of Xubuntu Team leadership group member of Ubuntu in NGOs team member of Ubuntu BugSquad team duly-licensed amateur radio operator holding call sign KC8BFI and far too quiet member of Ubuntu Amateur Radio listowner for PNLA-L
Pending Matters
- Learn about Asterisk and implement my own server Learn Perl Learn Python
Additional Materials
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