window decoration issues in Linux/wireless issues in Vista

So, I’m finishing up my first week with the pager and so far so good!

I actually fixed my window decoration issue in Linux over night.  I wrote the title to this post and left it open over night.  Turned out the fix was just metacity –replace.  You can see the thread at http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=823245.  Unfortunately, once I turn compiz back on the window decorations disappear, so the battle is won, but the war is not over.

As to the Vista wireless issues, I’ve got a Motion Computing LE1600 that will not update all the Windows Updates, namely “other hardware -Motion Computing Tablet PC Buttons” released 8/17/2008.  On top of this, I cannot find drivers for wireless (device manager calls it “Ethernet Controller”), Multimedia Audio Controller and Unknown device.  Thanks Vista, that’s helpful.  I don’t care much about any of these except the wireless.  You can read more about this issue at http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AlQKmN6AIe6Ex8JKm5U696rsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20080828171212AAEhZKW.

So, the only other Linux person in CaTS is leaving today.  Despite him not being able to help me with my dual monitor issue, he did try to help and someone willing to try is worth their weight in gold.  However, hopefully I won’t have any other issues once I get compiz working.  However, I do have two dead/dying hdd’s, so I doubt that will be the case.  I also have a new motherboard to install at some point, so that will likely have some issues too.  I think I can find people here to help me with hardware issues though, should I need help.  An hour and 13 minutes left of pager duty!

Come do what I do!

Job announcement (and plenty more) at http://www.epicsystems.com/about-positions.php

System Engineer

We are seeking smart and friendly individuals who have great follow through, communication skills, and technical troubleshooting ability to join our Computer and Technology Services team. The CaTS team is responsible for planning, designing, and implementing solutions for the demanding and ever-changing world of Information Technology. As a member of the CaTS team you will be responsible for maintaining the day to day functions of all existing internal technology as well as doing general troubleshooting for desktops, laptops, printers, etc.

All candidates must have technical aptitude and a desire to learn. Candidates must also have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a history of academic success. Relocation to Madison, Wisconsin is required and reimbursed.

People’s Networking Convention in Madison

I’ll be out of town in Chicago this weekend, but if anybody can help, let me or the people listed below know.  Thanks!

———- Forwarded message ———-

Friends, Family, and Neighbors,

I am writing to you on behalf of the People’s Networking Convention
(“PNC,” see below) in regards to participant housing.  We are seeking
boarding for the weekend of August 15-17 for those attending the
convention from out of town, and it has come to my attention that you
may have access to potential housing options or ideas of where we can
turn.  I understand that this weekend is complicated due to Madison’s
typical lease term agreements, but we are hoping that as we reach out
to make positive social change, members of our community will step up
to facilitate our action, as well.
Thanks so much!

Here is a list of questions that will help us match participants with
appropriate housing and will help us gain an overview of what will be
available:

How many people would you be willing to house?
What do you have? floor space, couch, bed, porch, ???
We are also looking for yards in which people can camp— do you have
outdoor space available for tents or sleeping bags?
Is smoking okay? Outside?
Can children stay there?
Allergy concerns?  (Do you have pets? Crazy dust? etc…)
Any other important things we should be aware of?
___________________
PNC mission statement:

The People’s Networking Convention will provide a space for discussion
and celebration of non-elections based organizing. The PNC Organizing
Committee is comprised of active people in Madison’s bicycle
community, students, as well as retired people and people of color. We
wish to respond to the corporate-sponsored theater of the Democratic
and Republican National Conventions and elections by providing the
“people power” necessary for our own workshops and skill shares. We
pledge allegiance to no parties and wish to work towards unity in our
struggles and successes.

We seek to create an atmosphere of support and collaboration in our
efforts against the government’s domination and the injustices that
come with an exploitative economy. We are presenting an opportunity
for face-to-face dialogue and discussion related to grassroots
democracy in our communities.

Building our alliances through participatory workshops and hands-on
social experiences will provide us with a sense of what’s possible
when confronting large, overwhelming systems of power. Real democracy
is what happens daily in our community organizing and solidarity
building.
_______________________

Thank you so much!   Even if you do not have space available, you can
still be a great help by forwarding this email out to your friends or
by pointing us in a useful direction to finding more room!  Please
e-mail infopnc@gmail.com with “housing” somewhere in the subject line
with more information.

Thanks,
PNC Organizers

Linux on tablets / Open Madison Group (OMG!) / Chicago Trip

Any good suggestions for Linux on a tablet PC?

MIGHT be changing Madison Open Technology Group (MOTG) to Open Madison Group (OMG!).  Thanks to Paul Jones for the suggestion!  There were some other nice suggestions on the MadLUG mailing list.

I’m heading to Chicago August 15th-17th.  If you have suggestions on where to go or where to stay, let me know ASAP!

Tomorrow going to Le Chardonnay with a bunch of people from work for Madison Restaurant Week.

I tried going to bed earlier, but it clearly didn’t work.  Gonna try again.