[conspire] Psst, want to compile a kernel?

[Rick Moen]

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Date: Wed, 4 May 2005 02:02:59 -0400
From: Alex Escalante <ghetek at gmail.com>
Reply-To: Alex Escalante <ghetek at gmail.com>
To: installers at linuxmafia.com
Subject: hi!
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hello!
My name is Alex, i spoke with "sn9" online on IRC, i didnt want to be
so forward as to ask for a first name online.  He was helping me set
up my computer with my new video card on a knoppix hd install. He said
that my kernel needs to be compiled and that he, or someone else,
could probably help me on the 14th. Is it ok if i come by? i am new to
linux but i would love to help out. i have over 10 years of pc
(windows + hardware) experience and i have planty of keyboards, mice,
network cables, hubs, power cables, surge protectors... to bring (i
used to be system admin at a cyber cafe i know how annoying it is to
not have the simpler things.)

thank you for your time 
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-Alex Escalante
Ghetek at gmail.com

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Date: Tue, 3 May 2005 23:28:04 -0700
To: Alex Escalante <ghetek at gmail.com>
Cc: installers at linuxmafia.com
Subject: Re: hi!
Reply-To: installers at linuxmafia.com
From: Rick Moen <rick at linuxmafia.com>

Quoting Alex Escalante (ghetek at gmail.com):

> My name is Alex, i spoke with "sn9" online on IRC, i didnt want to be
> so forward as to ask for a first name online.  He was helping me set
> up my computer with my new video card on a knoppix hd install. He said
> that my kernel needs to be compiled and that he, or someone else,
> could probably help me on the 14th. Is it ok if i come by? 

Of course.  We're hanging out, having dinner, and working on people's 
machines from 4 pm until midnight, so please feel welcome to come any
time during that time span. 

It's pretty rare to actually need to compile a custom kernel, just 
because you've installed a new video card -- unless, e.g., you've
purchased a high-end 3D card, are mad about gaming, and want to use
proprietary modules from ATI or NVidia.  Even then, you'd normally be
able to compile (or otherwise add in) just a module or two, rather than
needing to re-do the entire kernel.  However, you might have some
special situation or aspects that aren't occurring to me, and we
certainly can help you with kernel compiles, in any event.

You don't need to bring network cables, hubs, surge protectors, or
external printers/modems if you don't wish.  We have plenty of stuff to
use and borrow.  You do probably want to bring along your own mouse,
keyboard, monitor, and power cables -- but we can lend those, too, if
need be.

Other than that, just bring yourself and a smile.  You're welcome to
bring food to cook if you like, but you certainly don't have to.

-- 
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