Trenton Computer Festival

How To Build Your Own Car Computer

Monday, 2009/04/27 — jmikusi

Abstract:

Every computing enthusiast wonders what new applications of computes are yet to be had, and while computers are an integral part of mondern-day cars a pc-like experience remains elusive in the cockpit. This talk will be targeted towards the DIY/hobbyist, especially those interested in GNU/Linux. The talk will cover choosing readily available components, building, mounting options, installation/configuration, and applications. The attendee should leave with the knowledge, resources, and inspiration to build a computer for their own car.

Slides:

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Build Your Own Car Computer.odp

Build Your Own Car Computer.pdf

Please see slides.

Attendees or web visitors are encouraged to post comments or ask questions. If preferred to contact me privately please use the "Contact" link in the site menu where a form can be filled in to email me directly.

Thanks to all the attendees for their participation!

I am available to speak on this topic (and many others). Please use the "Contact" link if interested in having me speak at your event or conference.

Resource Links:

Links to be added...

Virtualization: VMware and Hyper-V

Monday, 2009/04/27 — jmikusi

Abstract:

Virtualization has been around for quite some time in many forms despite the buzz about server virtualization. In actuality server virtualization is a logical extension of the abstractions continually inserted into systems management. This talk will compare the two most prevalent offerings at current, VMware ESXi and MS Server
2008 Hyper-V. The talk will evaluate what scenarios are eligible for virtualization and when not to use it. A look will be taken at the feature sets offered including disaster recovery, high availability, and physical to virtual conversion. Installation, configuration, and creation of virtual servers. The attendee will leave with the knowledge necessary to evaluate if virtualization might benefit their organization and how to begin implementation.

Slides:

Virtualization- VMWare and Hyper-V.odp

Virtualization- VMWare and Hyper-V.pdf

Please see slides.

Attendees or web visitors are encouraged to post comments or ask questions. If preferred to contact me privately please use the "Contact" link in the site menu where a form can be filled in to email me directly.

Thanks to all the attendees for their participation!

I am available to speak on this topic (and many others). Please use the "Contact" link if interested in having me speak at your event or conference.

Resource Links:

Links to be added over the next few days.

The actual list used is too extensive to be useful thus it intended to select and post the most useful and informative links.

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Linux and Laptops: Where To Begin and What To Expect

Thursday, 2006/04/27 — jmikusi

Abstract:

Getting GNU/Linux to run on your desktop machine has evolved grown simple but the same can't necessarily be said for notebook/laptop installations.

The specialized hardware of notebooks, including the dominant need of wireless, and ACPI usage like hibernation has left GNU/Linux users at somewhat of a disadvantage. This talk/presentation will explore the specialized needs of notebook computers and what utilities are available to leap the chasm in discovering what hardware is under the hood of notebooks and how to get the right drivers/modules in place.

Slides:

Linux on Laptops.odp

Linux on Laptops.pdf

Resource Links:

http://www.linux-laptop.net/
http://www.linux.org/hardware/laptop.html
http://www.emperorlinux.com/
http://www.linuxcertified.com/linux_laptops.html
http://www.google.com