Wow, no idea a place like this existed. Would save me a lot of time garage sell hunting. They wouldn't happen to sell graphics cards now and then too? Thanks Andrew McRobb Full-time Software Developer Part-time Freelancer On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 4:39 PM, Todd Cole wrote: > Andrew while there are many good places I use Resell Electronics > 850 W Lincoln St, Phoenix, AZ 85007 6-4 M-F ignore the online store and > just stop buy and think bulk prices more you buy the cheaper > I typically buy the parts computers hp or dell I5 10-50$ then buy ram and > hdd (behind counter) extra nick under 1-5$ and the installfest and a home > server is done > a laptop could be used but would need a second usb nick and running a > laptop 24/7 ...as a router it would be smaller > > On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 12:11 PM, Andrew McRobb > wrote: > >> @Todd, speaking of old PC's where do you go? Craigslist or word of mouth >> in the group? -- Need to get another PC and parts for my upcoming farm next >> month. >> >> Also, are you guys looking for volunteers for anything in the group, >> besides Installfest? Have a pretty heavy background in web development. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Andrew >> >> On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 11:38 AM, Todd Cole wrote: >> >>> regarding router mods see >>> https://dd-wrt.com >>> https://openwrt.org/ >>> https://advancedtomato.com >>> Or I prefer to start with a old pc with two network cards and a switch >>> one can or could also use a VM or LXC container or .. >>> https://www.ipfire.org/ >>> https://www.pfsense.org/ >>> www.zentyal.org/ >>> >>> we have these ISO's on hand at installfests but there are a lot more >>> options both hardware and software some simple some well,-- lots of options >>> >>> On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 10:24 AM, Andrew McRobb >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Process of going to a sr. living and upgrading the machines to add more >>>> context to my last message since it’s a little out of sync. >>>> >>>> On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 10:16 AM Andrew McRobb >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Funny enough I was just thinking doing this for the holidays. What’s >>>>> the process of doing this? >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 10:11 AM Stephen Partington < >>>>> cryptworks@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> ususally a mix of both. I know I attended one at a Sr living center >>>>>> that had a bunch of people from the area interested in swapping their >>>>>> degrading XP install for something that does the job with less fuss. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 10:09 AM, wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Interesting... is this 10 - 25 new Linux users or people that gather >>>>>>> together to learn Linux? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 2017-12-13 21:04, Todd Cole wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi Andrew >>>>>>> We usually have most equipment and media on a server with PDF >>>>>>> Books ISO we can install all major distro's. Most use debian based >>>>>>> attendance is usually between 10 25 but Dec is usually >>>>>>> on the quiet side and more project based the installs. we work on >>>>>>> servers raspberry pi projects router mods--any linux project is fair game >>>>>>> and expect 50% new users and 50% experts so between everyone >>>>>>> we can handle a;most any project Todd >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 1:02 PM, Andrew McRobb < >>>>>>> andrewmcrobb@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hello everyone, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I'm completely new to meetups, and thought this would be the best >>>>>>>> way to say hello in this sort of community. I'm interested in going to the >>>>>>>> upcoming Installfest (not 100% sure if I can go or not), and had some >>>>>>>> questions on what usually goes down. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> - What distro does everyone usually work with? (I'm mostly >>>>>>>> comfortable with Debian distros and trying to get into FreeBSD) >>>>>>>> - What's the outcome usually like? How many people usually show >>>>>>>> up wanting to install Linux? How many come from Windows background? >>>>>>>> - Should I bring anything to a Installfest to help out any? I >>>>>>>> have a healthy amount of cables, DVDs (Debian 9 32bit, Linux Mint 18.3 >>>>>>>> 32bit, FreeBSD 32bit), and some USB thumbs, and some networking gear. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks, hope to meet any of you there! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Andrew >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>>>>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>>>>>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>>>>>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> Todd Cole >>>>>>> Ubuntu Arizona Team >>>>>>> 4605 S PRIEST DR LOT 3 >>>>>>> TEMPE AZ 85282-6507 >>>>>>> toddc@azloco.com >>>>>>> 602-677-9402 <(602)%20677-9402> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>>>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>>>>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>>>>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>>>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>>>>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>>>>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you >>>>>> from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button. >>>>>> >>>>>> Stephen >>>>>> >>>>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>>>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>>>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>>>> >>>>> >>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Todd Cole >>> Ubuntu Arizona Team >>> 4605 S PRIEST DR LOT 3 >>> TEMPE AZ 85282-6507 >>> toddc@azloco.com >>> 602-677-9402 <(602)%20677-9402> >>> >>> --------------------------------------------------- >>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>> >> >> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> > > > > -- > Todd Cole > Ubuntu Arizona Team > 4605 S PRIEST DR LOT 3 > TEMPE AZ 85282-6507 > toddc@azloco.com > 602-677-9402 <(602)%20677-9402> > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >