#ubuntu-us-tx 2011-05-04 <AndroiDoughBoy> I am new to Ubuntu and am trying to mount my windows partition in linux so I can copy over some files. I used the wubi installer to install ubuntu while in windows. How do I now mount the windows partition. I can not find it in /dev. #ubuntu-us-tx 2011-05-06 <SharkMuttleworth> Hi from south of San Antonio <ohzie> Hey everyone <ohzie> any Austinites? #ubuntu-us-tx 2011-05-07 <Linden940> anyone in here know a good way of testing laptop screens? <holstein> Linden940: in what capacity? <holstein> i usually just run a live CD <holstein> and see whats up <Linden940> hmm there just lcd screens from laptops <Linden940> an there is 49 of them <Linden940> *just the screen...no laptop) <holstein> OH <holstein> yeah, you'd have to just plug them in <holstein> sacrifice one machine <Linden940> plug them into what? lol <holstein> *assuming they are all the same <holstein> and just rotate them in <Linden940> no...there all dif sizes an shit <holstein> nah, you can do that <holstein> not easily* <Linden940> <<computer recycler....so i buy this kind of stuff all the time <holstein> the are all so different <holstein> i would just sell them all <holstein> on ebay or whatever <holstein> and either say untested <Linden940> thing is...i had a guy come to me an sold me screens CHEAP an he said he got them from auction from a company that was closing there doors <Linden940> so I think they are good...they where self pulls... <holstein> or just warranty them properly if they are dead <Linden940> I can get like $10 for them as in <Linden940> i may found a guy who will pay $20 for each one untested <Linden940> but hey...they are sellin on e-bay for 100+ so it would be nice to get them tested but dont know if i want to spend the time into it * Linden940 is away: out of the office #ubuntu-us-tx 2011-05-08 * Linden940 is back (gone 01:42:40) <Ahmuck> Linden940: still doing your thing <Ahmuck> most laptop screens have a standard input <Ahmuck> for a cable iirc <Linden940> thanks Ahmuck-Sr an yea still running my company...we are growing once again so its all good #ubuntu-us-tx 2011-05-14 <thebwt> *knock*knock* <spridel> you're alive, no way <stlsaint> lol <stlsaint> say it aint so #ubuntu-us-tx 2011-05-15 * Linden940 is away: running after the butterflies <muffinx> Howdy everyone. <spridel> ahh a talking muffin <muffinx> Scary, ain't it? <muffinx> Figuring out the whole Unity thing ... playing clickety-click on everything to see what happens. :P * Linden940 is back (gone 10:12:58) <stlsaint> Linden940: sup man <stlsaint> thebwt: poke <Linden940> just getting the jump on some mondays work <Linden940> what about you? <stlsaint> working on some packaging <stlsaint> trying to get a package into debian <Linden940> cool what is it? <stlsaint> clicompanion <stlsaint> store and run terminal commands from a gui/terminal interface <stlsaint> useful for beginners to command line and it stores those long commands we always forget :D <stlsaint> written in python <stlsaint> it has picked up attention in the last few months, some big wigs are noticing it <Linden940> nice i like that idea <Linden940> i hate when I am like wtf was that command?? an I am on google looking around for it <stlsaint> yep very useful and better yet light <stlsaint> yep yep <Linden940> thats awesome <Linden940> give it like custom settings so we can put our own commands <stlsaint> if we get it into debian than you will see it in ubuntu <stlsaint> Linden940: thats already in there ;) <Linden940> lol sweet <stlsaint> Linden940: i found a bug for it not grabbing your default shell (csh, zsh, etc) so now it gives the correct shell instead of defaulting to bash <stlsaint> yea it has come along way <Linden940> i see this <Linden940> well i hope to see that sooner or later bro <stlsaint> same here :D <stlsaint> bbiab <thebwt> stlsaint: yo <Linden940> bbiab? <thebwt> be back in a bit <Linden940> hey thebwt whats up? <thebwt> not to much <Linden940> what happen to the simple brb lol <thebwt> brb is like, 'brb drink run' <thebwt> bbiab is shower or burgers <Linden940> lol <thebwt> ;) <Linden940> hey what ever works <Linden940> but let me ask you this <Linden940> what one would you use when your going to go fuck someones brains out? <Linden940> lol jk <thebwt> surely bbiab. [admin-hat] However, that is kinda innapropriate for the channel [/admin-hat]. <Linden940> yea yea...kinda 4got what one i was in again <thebwt> no worries, just be careful <thebwt> so what you been up to? <stlsaint> thebwt: HE LIVES! <thebwt> heya stlsaint <stlsaint> thebwt: man i thought you were eaten by bears <thebwt> hehe, no just swapped focus, burn-out w/e <thebwt> you still abroad? <stlsaint> thebwt: yep <thebwt> where you stationed? <stlsaint> kuwait <thebwt> fun <thebwt> staying safe? <Linden940> i did not know u where in the army <Linden940> whats your job there? <stlsaint> computer guy <Linden940> cools <Linden940> i thought about join..would been cool to be a fighter pilot <stlsaint> yea its good for schooling <Linden940> this coming week is going to be a good week for me on ebay <thebwt> Linden940: what you selling? <Linden940> some hard drives ram sticks <thebwt> fun <Linden940> i have a lot of 10 (1GB untested ram sticks) <Linden940> an then i am selling mic scrap items <Linden940> the ram came out of working desktops when pulled...but i did not test them so...i am selling as is that why i dont have someone bitching at me saying this or that <Linden940> I have one item going for 117.50 right now an it still has 6days <thebwt> hello b1u3m3th <b1u3m3th> hi thebwt <muffinx> Howdy everyone. <thebwt> howdy muffinx <Linden940> hello muffinx <muffinx> How are you folks doing? <b1u3m3th> hi muffinx <thebwt> just fine, getting ready to head out in an hour or so. <muffinx> :-) Well, I just headed in the door about an hour ago. And now I'm just trying to relax a little. <thebwt> fun fun <Linden940> lol muffinx where did u come from? <Linden940> an where u going thebwt ? <muffinx> Linden940: Mowing my dad's yard and fixing all the stuff that the storm's broke the other day. <thebwt> today is D&D day, so I'll be headding to my friends house for a good portion of the day. <Linden940> sounds fun thebwt <Linden940> muffinx, want to do the repairs to our house? we cant find a GC that we like. <Linden940> roof, siding, garage door an the gate all need to be replace/repaired <muffinx> Well, I'm not very good at it -- but I am pretty much the only one around to do it in the case of my dad's place. <muffinx> Hmm. Does Unity not have a notification area? <Linden940> damm...lol i see <Linden940> i could do it if i wanted to...but i dont want to lol <thebwt> it does.. kinda. what app? <muffinx> XChat. <muffinx> It is not showing the notification ihodge@example.net. Also, Tweetdeck doesn't either. <muffinx> Tweetdeck isn't a big deal, since it minimizes into the dock. But I was wanting to try to get notifications in XChat. <muffinx> So I can alt-tab away, but see if a message has been posted. :-/ <thebwt> i will get links in a sec <muffinx> Okay. I have one article that I'm reading atm that suggests that Canonical is wanting to phase out the notification area. Which is fine with me, but it puts me in a bit of a lurch until something better is done by the app devs. * muffinx will be back in about 10 minutes. <muffinx> Okay, I'm back. Sorry about that. <Linden940> its all good <Linden940> not much happened when you left lol <muffinx> That's good. Because I would have been rather pissed if the end of the world happened without me. :-) <Linden940> i my self would rather be out of that an just watch it on the side lines as i have some pop corn <Linden940> well me stepping away from the pc..need a breather <muffinx> I'm reading the post located here: http://design.canonical.com/2010/04/notification-area/ . In theory, it all sounds good, but in the end, I fear instead of having a bar full of notification area icons, we'll have a bar full of application indicators. <muffinx> Well, that didn't work. <muffinx> Hmm. brb again. <muffinx> Yay. Got my notification icons back, although they sure obfuscated the hell out of how to do it. * muffinx throws a rope out to stlsaint! <stlsaint> thebwt: ping #ubuntu-us-tx 2011-05-16 <ohzie> Hey <ohzie> :D <thebwt> hello <ohzie> :D <ohzie> The ubuntu-austin channel is always quiet <ohzie> but you guys seem to be awake a lot <ohzie> Any Austinites? :D <thebwt> <- austinite <ohzie> Sweet <ohzie> I've only lived in Austin for three years <ohzie> but I'm getting used to the whole sun thing <ohzie> that was difficult <thebwt> hehe <thebwt> I moved here in 08 myself. <ohzie> Nice #ubuntu-us-tx 2011-05-17 <Linden940> ohzie, what sun thing? u mean the heat? <muffinx> Howdy! <Linden940> how are you doing muffinx ? <muffinx> Doing okay, other than my allergies. How are you? <Linden940> fried, cooked an called it a day lol' <muffinx> Well, "fried" can't be good. :-/ <Linden940> lol <Linden940> had to go digging around 3 warehouses today <Linden940> sliced my finger open on some glass <muffinx> That must have been nice. Mondays are usually pretty hectic for me ... ended up having to deal with about a half ton worth of cardboard boxes. <muffinx> I fired Banshee. lol <Linden940> lol i moved around 1,000pounds of scrap today <muffinx> Yeah, that's always fun, especially when you are working with brilliant individuals who seem to be a bit confused over what "CARDBOARD ONLY" means. <Linden940> an they are to cheap to have a forklift so...its in 100s of boxes an you have to empty large ones into small ones then put the large one where you want it an then refill it <muffinx> So, I'm pulling out plastic, medical equipment, etc. from the boxes first. <Linden940> i like medical equipment...huge amount of gold in them suckers <muffinx> That's lovely. Unfortunately, forklifts would not be feasible in my situation, because the masts would never get under some of the doors. <muffinx> Although, this might not hold true given a forklift with sufficient velocity. <Linden940> lols <Linden940> I have seen a yard put forks right thought someones tail gate before...I cracked up big time <Linden940> the tail gate looked like it had Chinese eyes <muffinx> I bet that was funny to everyone except the owner of the truck. ;-) <Linden940> lol it was a scrapper guy <Linden940> I dont know what one was older...the guy or the truck <Linden940> so the to eye wholes did not really do any more damage than the truck all ready had <muffinx> Hehe, maybe it helped his truck look a bit more unique and fashionable. <Linden940> lol dont know <Linden940> i just know my truck dose not have a tail gate <muffinx> I sold my truck. :-( Couldn't afford the gas. <Linden940> lol i'll pay what ever your fuel cost for a whole week if you will pay my fuel cost for the same week <muffinx> Hehe, I might have been born yesterday, but it wasn't last night. ;-) <Linden940> my avg fuel cost is around 550 to 700 a week <Linden940> last weeks was like mid 600s <muffinx> Mine is about $50 a week, but I don't drive much in my car. Mainly just to work and back. And I moved to the same town.\ <Linden940> lol i'll pay our fuel cost for a whole month! just pay mine for the 5days my office is open <Linden940> ok well me jumping into the shower...got my paper work done an its past 6pm (my office hours are 9 to 6) <Linden940> so yea...shower time <muffinx> Alrighty. Talk at you later! <Linden940> that shower was nice an hot =D <muffinx> Yeah, I'm going to get me one of those later myself. <ohzie> Linden940: yeah <Linden940> another fun day #ubuntu-us-tx 2011-05-18 <muffinx> Howdy! <thebwt> howdy <muffinx> How are you doing this evening? <thebwt> doing great <muffinx> Super! Doing alright myself. Just relaxing and playing around with some stuff. <thebwt> good to hear <muffinx> Greetings! #ubuntu-us-tx 2011-05-19 <muffinx> How is everyone doing this evening? #ubuntu-us-tx 2011-05-20 * muffinx waves <ohzie> dear Linden940: Nice internet. :( #ubuntu-us-tx 2011-05-21 <Linden940> good morning people <stlsaint> yo im just about ot head to work <Linden940> lol that sucks <Linden940> today i am not opening my office =D <stlsaint> yea i work sunday-sunday <stlsaint> later man <Linden940> take it easy #ubuntu-us-tx 2011-05-24 <thebwt> anyone messed around with a private launchpad instance much? <Linden940> anyone know much about this part <Linden940> cisco switch power supply AA23200 <thebwt> brb <Cat-> anyone around? <spridel> there probably are some <Linden940> i am <Linden940> mrand, u there? <spridel> hi Cat- <Cat-> hello #ubuntu-us-tx 2011-05-25 <mrand> Linden940: Sorry, my internet connection has been acting up. I don't know anything in particular about most Cisco gear, but google tells me that AA23200 is not the Cisco part number, it is the subcontractor that makes the power supply for Cisco: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170643694359 <EastDallas> You might try the #cisco channel. <EastDallas> They are pretty quick to answer. <EastDallas> I just happened to be working on my CCNA right this minute, and they've been answering questions for me all day. * Linden940 is away: going to go into the land of never mind this is not the place to say =P #ubuntu-us-tx 2011-05-27 <Linden940> anyone in here? <spridel> mebbe #ubuntu-us-tx 2011-05-28 * Linden940 is away: going to take a nap for around 9hours * Linden940 is back (gone 16:55:27) #ubuntu-us-tx 2012-05-11 <mrfre> there's a channel for us COOL! #ubuntu-us-tx 2012-05-28 <jungle-boogie> Hi Texans! <jungle-boogie> I have just a couple questions about partitions. how can I allocate more space to /usr from /sdev/sda10 <jungle-boogie> http://sprunge.us/iEVH #ubuntu-us-tx 2013-05-26 <Ardonel> To any other US military serviceman or veterans, Thank You for doing what you do. #ubuntu-us-tx 2013-05-30 <mrand1> whoa... it's thebwt <mrand1> ;-) #ubuntu-us-tx 2014-05-18 <johnstamosrisc> What is with the austin groups exclusivity? #ubuntu-us-tx 2014-05-30 <DarkSteel> Hello <Cactaceus> Uhh... Is a Toshiba Satellite A215 running Ubuntu 12.04 bursting into flames normal? <Cactaceus> Because I had to throw it out the window. <mitzip> I'd say that's not normal #ubuntu-us-tx 2015-05-30 <srwood_> http://2015.texaslinuxfest.org/ #ubuntu-us-tx 2016-05-07 <Ardonel> Texas Linux Fest on July 8-9 @ Austin convention center. Registration and a call for papers are both open. See http://2016.texaslinuxfest.org/ for more details. <Ardonel> I am looking at my schedule to see if I will be going. #ubuntu-us-tx 2016-05-08 <tiwake> thinking about moving to texas #ubuntu-us-tx 2016-05-09 <thebwt> nice tiwake, what's bringing that up? #ubuntu-us-tx 2016-05-10 <tiwake> thebwt: I grew up in oregon, and when I moved to montana for three years it was a toss up between montana and texas... back in oregon and I want to move to texas now :3 #ubuntu-us-tx 2016-05-11 <tiwake> you guys are boring... lol #ubuntu-us-tx 2016-05-12 <kmoss> Howdy, y'all. Anyone online? <kmoss> Hi WoodyPC <WoodyPC> Hello, I just found yall on here, thought I'd see about you guys and gals. <WoodyPC> What all do yall chat about here? <kmoss> Hey, me too. <kmoss> No idea. I'm trying to figure out what the best desktop environment for shortcut keys is. <WoodyPC> Well I guess we all know that we are in Texas....lol <WoodyPC> what are you using now? <WoodyPC> your desktop version is? <kmoss> haha, true <kmoss> I'm using mint, ATM. I'm about to whack it and reinstall a clean OS <kmoss> someone on the #ubuntu-discuss just suggested i3 <kmoss> oh, and I currently use cinnamon <WoodyPC> oh. on mint, 32 or 64 bit? <kmoss> 64 bit <WoodyPC> I own a desktop repair shop and I offer a wide variety of Linux Distros with my systems, both used and new. What kind of things do you do on your puter? <WoodyPC> like: web surf, email...or Are you a Gamer? <WoodyPC> In my opinion, If you want the best of Both worlds, Go with Ubuntu 64 bit. <WoodyPC> And if you use Windows programs, that you can't live without, Then open Software Center and install Wine and PlayOnLinux. <WoodyPC> Also, Xubuntu is good too. It is, however, A HUGE install package. <WoodyPC> Where is everybody? <kmoss> sorry, was watching a video on i3 <kmoss> I use Blender, which is ironic since I want to stop using a mouse... haha <WoodyPC> it's ok, just was wondering if me and you are alone here? <kmoss> but I also do some programming, and light web surfing. <kmoss> Probably. <WoodyPC> what lang of programming? <kmoss> I actually need a windows dist to remote into work, so I use virtualbox <WoodyPC> good one <kmoss> java at work, unfortunately, c/c++ at home <kmoss> also SQL, lots and lots of SQL <WoodyPC> yep, I remember the c/c++ days. The early days. Way back. lol <kmoss> I prefer it <WoodyPC> Never done SQL, Looked at it, but never actually used it. <kmoss> I can do some amazing things with it, unfortunately it's the least sellable skill on your resume <WoodyPC> Somehow, I fell into script writing. I'm not good at it yet, but I'm working on it. <WoodyPC> I heard that. <kmoss> I'm actually done with programming though, I'm not sure what I want to do next, but I'm burned out with it <WoodyPC> On my last resume, I may as well have left c/c++ off, because they didn't even ask me anything about it. <kmoss> yeah, it's faster and more powerful, but unless you're doing embedded development, no one cares <WoodyPC> What area of Texas are you in? I am in the South South East. <kmoss> ATX <WoodyPC> If that is what I think it is, Then monthly Team meetings would be a 5 hour drive for me. <WoodyPC> haha <kmoss> yeah, Austin <kmoss> I imagine you're near SpaceX's launch pad? <WoodyPC> You know where Livingston is? <WoodyPC> I have a 48 acre farm there. <kmoss> nope. Never heard of it. <kmoss> a little jelly of the land though, I have a house with .23 acres <kmoss> yes, there is a decimal point before the number <WoodyPC> 75 miles north of houston on hwy 59. If you blink, you'll miss it. <kmoss> ok, just looked it up, right by the trinity river, which is apparently a lake <WoodyPC> I see that <kmoss> you have an airport nearby though, so that's always good. <WoodyPC> That's a private airport here, and anything bigger than a Cesna, can't land there. <kmoss> that's fine, I don't fly anything bigger than a cessna! <kmoss> :P <WoodyPC> Yep. I don't fly anything other than a Specter. That's the name of my Hanglider with a motor on it. <kmoss> Nice! I've actually wanted to get into hang gliding for years... ihodge@example.net. <kmoss> Somehow I got distracted and got a PPL though instead... <WoodyPC> I'm redneck, Can't ya tell. <WoodyPC> Are you part of the Texas team or are you just browsing? <kmoss> just browsing <kmoss> hopping on IRC to ask about window managers <WoodyPC> really....Found any good ones? <kmoss> nope. The problem is ... there are so many to choose from, and no where (at least it seems to me) does anyone have a really good comparison <WoodyPC> go to Google and in the search box, type compare linux windows managers and press enter. <WoodyPC> I suppose you are looking for one, for Linux, right? <kmoss> I've done that, I don't get any GOOD results <kmoss> yes <WoodyPC> give me a sec and I will post a link for ya. <kmoss> lots of people (Linux girl, spatry cup o linux, etc) have stuff, but I've just not found a good coherent comparison, highlighting the important features <kmoss> thanks <WoodyPC> http://www.techradar.com/us/news/software/operating-systems/10-of-the-best-linux-window-managers-909223 <kmoss> yeah, see, that's not really what I'm looking for... I guess what I want to know is things like is it tileable? how do I launch applications? Create shortcuts? Is there a menu system? Switch windows/workspaces, etc. <WoodyPC> you want a file manager? <kmoss> I'd love to know what default file manager comes with said environment, yes. <WoodyPC> are you in your mint right now? <kmoss> yep <WoodyPC> go look at Xfe, PCManFM, Thunar. I have used Xfe before. If I was looking to change, it would be one of these. Small, but customizable. <kmoss> ok, I'll take a ihodge@example.net. I've got about 40 minutes of i3 videos to get through first <WoodyPC> nice to meet ya. <kmoss> same, thanks for your help! <tiwake> oh hey, talking <tiwake> that it looks like I just missed <tiwake> kmoss: yeah, XFCE is nice... I had it on my laptop and removed the 'windows open' thing, cause I just <alt><tab> to switch between windows/applications anyway <kmoss> tiwake: so far, I'm really liking what I see about this i3 thing the other forum pointed out. <tiwake> i3 thing? <tiwake> also, icecream <3 <WoodyPC> hello tiwake * tiwake flails at WoodyPC <WoodyPC> what happens on this channel? I just found it a little bit ago. <tiwake> I just joined this channel like 3 days ago <tiwake> maybe 2 <tiwake> and I don't live in texas... lol <tiwake> looking at moving to texas though <WoodyPC> tiwake: well <WoodyPC> You a redneck? <WoodyPC> lol <tiwake> enh <tiwake> I try to keep my neck-beard down <WoodyPC> i see <tiwake> :D <tiwake> I machined my own 10/22 receiver though <tiwake> not really redneck thing, but a fun project <WoodyPC> yeah, I bet. Wanna help me? <tiwake> help you what? <WoodyPC> Get this, I am building my own 410/20 gauge.... <tiwake> oh ok <tiwake> I've been a machinist for about 10 years, I'm sure I could figure it out <WoodyPC> over and under barrels. 410 on top] <tiwake> interesting <WoodyPC> I am interedted in putting $1000.00 dollars into it. <WoodyPC> interested <tiwake> at the moment I don't have access to hardly any machines :-/ <tiwake> and am living in oregon <tiwake> (screw oregon) <WoodyPC> tiwake: Come to Texas then. <WoodyPC> It's HOT here, but we have fun anyways. <tiwake> I used to live in montana for 3 years... its alright, just not very supportive for my line of work (lack of industry in montana) <tiwake> looking around for a job... not really sure what part of texas I want to move to <WoodyPC> If you were/are serious about being a machinist, Do you have access to the machine to make the gun barrels? <tiwake> *sigh* <tiwake> there are a few different ways to make a rifled barrel <WoodyPC> I am not a machinist, So I am going to have to hire someone to make it. <tiwake> two of them are the most popular, europe likes to use a huge a$$ hammer forge <tiwake> and the american way is to drill out stock material and button form it <tiwake> I toured lilja's facilities when I was in montana... it was pretty interesting actually <WoodyPC> Afterall, I want it right. And I don't know enough to make the barrels. I have the skills to make the stock. <tiwake> yeah, I don't know much about shotguns really, or how shotgun barrels are typically made <tiwake> the closest thing to barrel work I've done is I used a gun drill once <WoodyPC> What kind of work are you looking for? Machinist? or? <tiwake> heh, alright, hold on <WoodyPC> holding... <tiwake> http://tiwake.com/Walter%20Neary%20resume%202016.pdf <WoodyPC> Mind if I pass that on to a few of the machinists I know around Texas? <tiwake> heh, I don't mind at all <WoodyPC> You won't become a millionaire, but you will make a good living. <tiwake> well, with my work history I was going to be a little picky about where I wanted to work... whereas in the past I just picked up the first thing that popped up <kmoss> WoodyPC, you should look into the Houston Hackerspace <tiwake> right now I'm just working a temp job here in oregon for minimum wage... lol <WoodyPC> What kind of salary would you expect? <kmoss> tiwake: if you can do aerospace grade stuff, there would be a lot of jobs around Dallas, San Antonio, and Houston. <WoodyPC> yes there too. <tiwake> kmoss: I can do, well, pretty much anything... lol <kmoss> You might find a machining job around Austin, but ATX is more tech now than anything <kmoss> We have google, FB, Dell, Samsung, IBM, Qualcomm to name a few big ones <tiwake> I've designed and built my own rocket engines... <tiwake> really, any half-decent machinist should be able to do the same <WoodyPC> kmoss: If we find him a good paying job here, We are gonna have to teach him how-to be a redneck...lol <tiwake> ha <tiwake> that probably won't be necessary <WoodyPC> that was funny <kmoss> step 1: build your own gun. Check. <tiwake> but some touch-up in the redneck department would be good <kmoss> tiwake, you like shiner bock? <tiwake> kmoss: yeah, if you didnt see, I made my own ruger 10/22 receiver from 4142 steel <kmoss> it's the texas beer <kmoss> I saw, I'm impressed. I want to do an AR15 from steel one of these days. <tiwake> ah, no... and I don't really like most beers <tiwake> XD <kmoss> mostly because I saw someone else did it, and easier to show you, hold on <tiwake> I do like vodka, moonshine, and other similar hard liqueurs <tiwake> doing guns like the AR is difficult because of the magwell <tiwake> good thing I know people with wire EDM machines :3 <kmoss> https://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/steel-wood-ar-15-custom-case-colored-tar-15-rifle-from-turnbull-manufacturing-company/ <kmoss> but I don't have $5k to drop on a rifle <tiwake> though you cant really make money with a wire EDM machine from just cutting out magwells <tiwake> I've heard stories from people who tried to do just that <kmoss> WoodyPC: https://www.txrxlabs.org/tools/ <kmoss> they should have all the tools you need <tiwake> WoodyPC: with regard to what kind of salary I expect? honestly I have no idea <kmoss> advice #1, pick a skill and focus on that for work. <kmoss> so if you're going machinist, do everything you can to make your resume good for that, if you're going IT admin, focus on that <WoodyPC> tiwake: only reason I asked is because most people I hire always ask for a certain amount and sometimes they actually get it. <tiwake> kmoss: probably my best skill is problem solving, with respect to machining/manufacturing <kmoss> got any semiconductor experience? <tiwake> ah, no, thats like the one thing I don't have any one... lol <tiwake> s/one/of <tiwake> could probably figure it out though <tiwake> engravers today are accurate enough to simply engrave out a pentium processor <tiwake> lol <kmoss> unfortunately, without an A.S. as a tech, I probably couldn't get you a job at my fab <kmoss> unless you were going IT... <kmoss> we're doing 14nm gates, I don't think an engraver can quite handle that... haha <tiwake> yeah, no.. heh <tiwake> guess I havent done any injection molding stuff either <WoodyPC> I have a couple of close business friends who are always looking for quality machinists. One is in San Antonio and the other is in Houston. The one in San Antonio, His starting salary is 50,000.00/year and the one in Houston, Her starting salary is 65,000.00/year. When hired by either one of them, You have to go through 30 days of paid probationary employment, so that they can see what you can do. <tiwake> I bought some laser stuff to make my own SLS type rapid prototyping machine <tiwake> WoodyPC: ooo shiny <kmoss> 50k in SA isn't bad <kmoss> 65k in Houston can be tough depending on where in Houston <WoodyPC> kmoss: it is in the NASA district. <WoodyPC> I don't recommend living in the district, because of cost-of-living. <tiwake> what about car emissions? how picky are they? <WoodyPC> tiwake: holy crap <WoodyPC> tiwake: just kidding <tiwake> heh <tiwake> there are only 4 spots that I know of that do emission testing... dalas/fort-worth, houston, and austin <tiwake> and el paso, for whatever reason <tiwake> but I'm not really sure how far each of those spots cover... and how picky they are <WoodyPC> tiwake: usually, if your car don't smoke or stink while driving, you can skate by. <tiwake> built my car from scratch, and no way is it going to pass any kind of emission testing <WoodyPC> tiwake: really? <tiwake> no catalytic converters <tiwake> well, I say from scratch... not quite... I didnt machine the engine block or build the frame or anything <kmoss> my 98 civic with questionable cat passes austin's emissions <tiwake> took a 1998 mustang and rebuilt everything, converted it to a mustang GT, and in the next months going to rebuild a 5.4L truck engine with awesome cams and heads and drop that in my car <kmoss> so it should be fine <tiwake> I'm pretty sure it won't pass XD <tiwake> unless I hack the ECU to lie and say emissions are good <kmoss> this ain't california <tiwake> hold on <tiwake> picture time <tiwake> http://tiwake.com/car%20project/DSCN0178.JPG <tiwake> those are glass packs, and no cat. converters <tiwake> pretty sure I could put sparkers in my exhaust and have flames coming out <WoodyPC> well, you can join me in that realm of existence. I drive a "New" looking and running, but old 1955 chevy pickup. <tiwake> hmm <tiwake> alright, well, I'll just not worry about it I guess... lol <tiwake> maybe I'll call a muffler shop somewhere and ask them <kmoss> even if you moved to Austin, you'd be fine if you move to Round Rock or Georgetown or Hutto or anywhere around austin <WoodyPC> I don't have a pic on my computer, but I will get one on here and show yall what it looks like. <kmoss> so there's that <tiwake> oh yeah, live just outside the urban area <tiwake> I guess that was one of my concerns <tiwake> and why I was looking a little closer at lubbock, cause they don't have any emission testing XD <tiwake> lemme see if I have a picture of my receiver <WoodyPC> tiwake: Your contact info on your resume is current, right? I only ask because Claire or rather Mrs. Stevens is going to give you a call on ihodge@example.net. Which is around the 1:00pm Central time here. <tiwake> WoodyPC: yeah it is <tiwake> WoodyPC: why? do you want me to move to texas that much? <tiwake> you hardly even know me <tiwake> lol <WoodyPC> tiwake: Please don't call her Claire, unless she tells you it is ok. <tiwake> wait <WoodyPC> tiwake: as for reason, I know how hard it is to find employment that will give you a life that is rewarding. <tiwake> you already told Mrs. Stevens about me and she wants to talk with me already? <WoodyPC> I help people find employment all the time. <WoodyPC> And yes, I gave her your resume. Relax, She wants to phone interview you. It is up to you to get the job. <tiwake> what is "the job"? lol <WoodyPC> She told me to tell you that she is currently looking for a machinist and problem solving. And if you qualify, she willing to start you at 68,000.00/year. That is what she said to tell you. <tiwake> o.0 <tiwake> well uh <tiwake> speechless <kmoss> tiwake: if I was you I'd study the crap out of everything machining between now and monday <kmoss> :D <tiwake> kmoss: enh... machining is a mushy thing <kmoss> depends on where in the brinell scale you are at! <WoodyPC> Trust me, if she gives you a position, You will work your a$$ off, but you will enjoy the benefits. Insurance, everything after your 30 days is up. <tiwake> like, for one run of parts you could tweak the speeds and feeds and depth of cut to be really fast, and everything is running good... then the next run (maybe a few weeks later or more) you run the same part with the same setting and tools are breaking <tiwake> WoodyPC: like what? 10-12 hour days 5-6 days a week? <tiwake> cause I did that too <tiwake> lol <tiwake> ...for a lot less :-/ <kmoss> well, gents, it's bedtime for me <tiwake> TTFN kmoss <tiwake> oh wait * kmoss waiting <tiwake> kmoss: I was going to find you a picture of the 10/22 receiver I made <kmoss> oh nice <kmoss> yeah I can wait a few <WoodyPC> tiwake: pretty good guess. Her top men work 10 hours a day 5 days a week and they always take the weekend off. <tiwake> kmoss: http://tiwake.com/IMG_0220.JPG <tiwake> there is one picture <tiwake> uh <WoodyPC> 3 breaks a day. 2-30 minute and 1-1 hour. <tiwake> http://tiwake.com/IMG_0221.JPG <kmoss> that's pretty nice looking <kmoss> not as rounded on top as the ruger, but thats unimportant to the function <tiwake> well sure, rouded like that as a fully machined part will be very difficult <tiwake> lol <tiwake> there are quite a few differences <kmoss> looks like no back wall <tiwake> cause the 10/22 is designed to be a cast aluminum part <tiwake> yeah, and no back wall <tiwake> cause thats all hidden anyway, inside the stock <kmoss> the barrel attachment looks a little different <kmoss> but still nice over all <WoodyPC> tiwake: I would hire you, but I can't offer you what they will. <tiwake> lol <tiwake> lemme see if I can find a picture of the voilin stand I made <kmoss> ok, bedtime for reals <kmoss> night all <tiwake> http://tiwake.com/IMG_4309.JPG <tiwake> made that when I was going to college and taking violin lessons <tiwake> no screws showing, and it breaks down by hand (no tools needed) <WoodyPC> tiwake: Hey one more thing, It seems I was right about these 2. You are going to get another call on Tuesday at lunch from Mr. Cord. He said to tell you that since you live there, he will telephone interview you as well. <tiwake> lol <tiwake> what kind of job are both looking to fill? <tiwake> I don't even know what I'm going to be interviewed for <tiwake> the kind of work, industry, or anything <WoodyPC> These 2 must have been checking their email, cause all I did was email your resume to them, I didn't expect to here from them already. <tiwake> then again, as a machinist, my resume is kinda shiny <tiwake> hmm <WoodyPC> He said Machinist I and II, a Lead Foreman and a Lead problem solver. He has 6 retiring this year before summer is over. <tiwake> its not too often you get a machinist who knows how to set up an email server, and knows what CMS is or how to set something up <WoodyPC> He sent me an email with those things highlighted. <tiwake> do you know what industry? <tiwake> or is it a general shop? <WoodyPC> Mostly they do Commercial work. Lots of things down around the main Ports. <WoodyPC> Big work, not too many small jobs. <WoodyPC> They have a huge crew. <WoodyPC> And their equipment is all new or up-to-date. <WoodyPC> These guys stay on top of their businesses. <tiwake> I've never had a chance to work with shiny new equipment <tiwake> tillamook oregon is a black hole, because of the local government and really the state government too <WoodyPC> Also, Mrs. Stevens, is extremely and sometimes brutally honest when speaking to you. Oh, and she is HOT!!!. Don't tell her I said that. lol <tiwake> ha <tiwake> thats fine <WoodyPC> She would probably laugh and tell you something like: "yeah, yeah, yeah. It figures he would say that".... <tiwake> where "he" is WoodyPC? lol <WoodyPC> yep <tiwake> "oh yeah, me and WoodyPC were chatting about linux stuff and he decided to email you my resume..." <tiwake> some people are weirded out by calling people out by their internet nickname, I've done it enough that it does not bother me <WoodyPC> yep and I expect she will call me after she talks to you, You know, if you tell her that I said she is "Hot"....lol <tiwake> lol <tiwake> well, I'm probably the worst judge for that <WoodyPC> Well she knows my IRC name as well as my "real" name. <tiwake> I've had one girlfriend for one year, thats the closest thing to girls I've gotten <tiwake> no sex or kissing XD <WoodyPC> Well, Mrs. Stevens is NOT one of those "stay-in-the-office" bosses. She sweats just as much as her crew does. She is not afraid of work. <tiwake> thats cool <tiwake> not that I specifically mind, either way <WoodyPC> I met her and her husband at a business seminar in Houston and we have been friends since. These 2 are what I like to call: "Down-to-Earth" people. They work hard all week and then play even harder on the weekends. <tiwake> ha <WoodyPC> hell yeah <tiwake> my idea of party is sitting in front of my computer listening to party music <tiwake> take 2 shots of... something.. vodka, whiskey, moonshine... and get tired and hit the bed <tiwake> thats how hard I party <tiwake> lol <tiwake> or like what I'm doing right now <tiwake> get home from work and chat with freenode peoples <WoodyPC> Here's what's funny. They are executive level machinists during the work week and on the weekend it's jeans and t-shirts and booze. <tiwake> sounds typical <tiwake> actually <tiwake> lol <WoodyPC> And I have a Computer business. <tiwake> so I'm going to get a call on monday and tuesday? <WoodyPC> I often wonder how we became friends and then I remember our weekends is where we are more alike. <tiwake> meh <WoodyPC> And yes...Lunch time on Monday and Tuesday. <tiwake> friends don't have to have anything similar <tiwake> well <tiwake> texas is 2 hours ahead of me <WoodyPC> yeah, That's why I asked you if that would be fine with you. If not a good time to call, Tell me a better time and I will relay the message. <tiwake> neh, they can call whenever <tiwake> just as long as I'm at work <WoodyPC> ok <tiwake> cause I don't get cellphone reception where I live <WoodyPC> gotcha <tiwake> the only thing I'm slightly nervous about is "do you have mastercam/solidworks experience" <tiwake> while technically I do, I only used mastercam once and solidworks a handful of times <tiwake> never had enough money to buy a copy of either <WoodyPC> uhm, I have CAD....Does that count? <WoodyPC> lol <tiwake> well <tiwake> the only comeback I'd have is "I pick up on things really fast" <tiwake> which is true, I pick up on new things fairly quickly, because of how much I rely on my intuition <WoodyPC> yep. I gathered that. I don't really have that type of experience under my belt. <tiwake> that type being... using intuition at work? or specifically solidworks? <WoodyPC> I am a PC specialist. I mostly build computers and install whatever the customer wants on it. <tiwake> what if I want a custom ERP server? <tiwake> that ties into my accounting software <tiwake> XD <tiwake> you know, the kind of project that requires 3 guys about a year to do properly <tiwake> bah, I feel bad now <WoodyPC> Let me tell you a secret, When it comes to a PC, If you can tell me what you want to be able to do, I can build it. <tiwake> our entire conversation has been about me and what I can do :-/ <WoodyPC> Doesn't matter to me what it is or how long it takes. <WoodyPC> Actually, the first one I ever worked on was so big, it was house in a 2400 square foot office building. <WoodyPC> housed <tiwake> shiny :D <tiwake> 10G networking? <WoodyPC> haha...I meant "Back in the day" Sorry, my fault <tiwake> I kind of want to build an ICF house with a couple of car lifts in the garage, and 10G networking in the walls <tiwake> my own ideal modern castle <WoodyPC> That one was one of the first corporate systems before outer networking was used. <WoodyPC> And when do you want to get started? <WoodyPC> lol <tiwake> uh <tiwake> well <tiwake> I don't have enough money to drive one way to texas <tiwake> working minimum wage right now, because thats tillamook life <WoodyPC> Can I tell you another secret? <tiwake> what? <tiwake> (sure heh) <WoodyPC> If you empress either of these 2 employers and you want/get the job....They will help you re-locate... <tiwake> do they care about personal background? like hobbies and stuff? <tiwake> like for example, I was homeschooled, and taught myself how to program in Java and C <WoodyPC> They might ask you about "hobbies/fun stuff/interests. But mostly they want to know you are for "real". They are looking for people to hire before the end of summer. They both have 2 big contracts about to start right at the end of summer this year. <WoodyPC> And I know they need to fill these positions. <tiwake> heh, alright <tiwake> I have done a lot of work for the oil industry <WoodyPC> They wanted me to work for them, but I don't have that type of work experience. <tiwake> lol... thinking back on what I've done... which is pretty much everything <tiwake> in the machine shop <WoodyPC> Then Mr. Cord will like that. <tiwake> the tuesday guy? <WoodyPC> yep <WoodyPC> Are you trying to size me up? I mean, Do you think I am crazy for sending your resume to a couple of employers already? <tiwake> I'm dazed and trying to figure out what happened <WoodyPC> You are right, we just met on the internet. However, I have helped a couple hundred people find jobs here in Texas and most of them, had never been to Texas before and now they have better lives than they even knew they could have. <tiwake> and no, not crazy... I just didnt expect to be just randomly chatting with a guy on the internet "oh yeah, I'll email this" <WoodyPC> Finding good employment in the U.S. is a pain in the....you know what. <tiwake> that is true <tiwake> its kind of sad really <WoodyPC> Well, I only sent it to 2, so far. I looked over your resume and I just happen to know a few more I can give it to, If you don't mind? <WoodyPC> yes it is. <tiwake> ha, yeah, whoever XD <WoodyPC> No guarantees or anything, but I would like to see you get a career that you can be proud of. That's all, no strings attached. You might say that is how I got into computers. Some stranger introduced me to the right people back in the early 90's and I have been there ever since. <tiwake> I was going to see if I could get in a specific place... most companies who make their own product with a product evolution will have a production shop and a prototype/fixture/whatever else shop, to test things, build a few samples, etc. <tiwake> buuuut, yeah <WoodyPC> Well both of these businesses, They get the plans and prints and they build it, Whatever it is. <tiwake> yeah, thats typically the life of the machinist... get a print, don't know what its for really, and make it <tiwake> I've done my share of that XD <WoodyPC> exactly <tiwake> at DK precision I did a fair amount of consulting, like with performance archery gear <WoodyPC> I have seen some of the things they build and I stand there in "awe", because I don't understand how they did that, but it is cool as heck. <tiwake> and had to modify his design <tiwake> ah yeah, there are some pretty crazy things sometimes <WoodyPC> Have you noticed that with the exception of me, you and kmoss, No one else have even logged in here. Makes me wonder where everyone is? <tiwake> <tiwake> thinking about moving to texas <tiwake> * slick666_work (~{{EMAIL+PHONE}}) has joined <tiwake> * slick666_work has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) <tiwake> <thebwt> nice tiwake, what's bringing that up? <tiwake> that was like two days ago <WoodyPC> I mean, here we are on a ubuntu irc chat and me and you are discussing employment. <WoodyPC> not that I mind. <tiwake> welcome to IRC :D <WoodyPC> I'm just trying to help. <tiwake> <3 <tiwake> if there is one thing I've done longer its IRC <tiwake> its how I got good at typing <WoodyPC> yeah, I usually don't spend this much time on here. But tomorrow I am building 4 units for a group of teenage gamers and they want Ubuntu with Wine and PlayOnLinux installed on their new desktops. <tiwake> ooo <WoodyPC> Oh, and Steam as well. <tiwake> I do know a metallurgist in fort-worth, works for bell or something? helicopter company <WoodyPC> cool <tiwake> never met the guy <tiwake> he sent me some chunks of titanium to play with, scrap from his work place <tiwake> thats the only connection I have to texas <WoodyPC> come on down, you're the next contestant on the Texas employment line. lol <WoodyPC> only kidding <tiwake> hehe <WoodyPC> hope you get the job. one of them atleast. <WoodyPC> did you actually get that pun? <tiwake> ..? <WoodyPC> The reference to the game show? <tiwake> oh yeah <tiwake> unless its a specific game show I don't know about <WoodyPC> you're old enough to remember that one? <WoodyPC> The Price Is Right.... <tiwake> yeah <WoodyPC> It about a little after 10 your time and midnight mine. <tiwake> lol sorry <tiwake> this channel is on my ZNC now <WoodyPC> I am an old fart...All nighters don't go well with me much anymore...So I am going to call it for me, tonight. <tiwake> hmm <tiwake> WoodyPC: how old are you? <WoodyPC> guess <WoodyPC> lol <tiwake> 42? <tiwake> :D <WoodyPC> I'll give you a hint: between the number you guessed and 50. <tiwake> oh I was close <tiwake> close enough for me <WoodyPC> higher than 45, but barely less than 50 <tiwake> can you guess how old I am? <WoodyPC> I told myself when I get to 50, every year after that I am going to go down in numbers, not up anymore. <tiwake> like merlin... heh <WoodyPC> nope, cause if I am wayyyyyyyy off, it will make me feel bad. <tiwake> heh, alright... 29 <WoodyPC> somewhere between 18 and 30. <WoodyPC> oh, i just saw that <WoodyPC> so you are a young one. <WoodyPC> not married? <WoodyPC> no kids? <tiwake> nop, nothing <WoodyPC> Are ya looking? <WoodyPC> lol <tiwake> enh, kinda <tiwake> need money first, something I've never actually had <WoodyPC> you know when you are growing up, The adults always tell you to seek and find the "right one"? <tiwake> enh <WoodyPC> Well, what they mean is, finding a woman is simple...But finding one that you really want to spend all your time with, well that's a little harder. <tiwake> doing things is easy <tiwake> doing things correctly is quite a bit harder <WoodyPC> no kidding <tiwake> people want quick and fast <tiwake> I want correct... in everything I do <WoodyPC> After 20 years of marriage, I can tell you, I would do it all again. I must have been one of the "lucky" ones. <tiwake> I mentioned a house... the correct, least amount of maintenance is with insulated concrete form (ICF) walls. This is a bit more expensive and longer to build, but it will last for a very long time. <tiwake> same thing for everything really, esp. marriage <WoodyPC> I was 28 when I met an Angel, that took me, Hook-Line-Sinker. <tiwake> lol <tiwake> my grandparents were... hmm... I think 18 and 19 respectively <tiwake> she might have been 16 actually <WoodyPC> My house is a 2 story wood frame, older model farm house. Thank god it is not red. lol] <WoodyPC> but they grew old together, correct? <tiwake> been married for 60 something years, he died here recently <WoodyPC> my condolences. Tell her your internet friend send many prayers her way. <tiwake> lol <tiwake> she has a lot of people praying for her, but more cant hurt <WoodyPC> not that I am a solid hardcore bible person. I have read it. Didn't understand all of it, but I read it. <WoodyPC> Not in a hurry to go there either. I'm kind of addicted to breathing. lol <tiwake> there is a reason why texas is the heart of the free world <WoodyPC> you gathered that from our conversation? <tiwake> uh, not really... is that an incorrect assessment? <tiwake> just stories I've heard in-passing, put together in my little brain... heh <WoodyPC> I will admit that living here all my life and visiting other states, I haven't been anywhere that people re-act to strangers like we do here. And no, Your assessment is good. <tiwake> and what made america great, and in my opinion, the beginning of the fall of america <WoodyPC> I have not been anywhere else where they treat strangers like friends. <tiwake> the peak of america being 1972, the last trip to the moon <tiwake> *sigh* <WoodyPC> Yeah, I wish Texas would secede from the United States and become their own Country once again. That is what I am waiting for. Hope it happens in my lifetime. <WoodyPC> crossing my fingers <tiwake> how can I miss something I've never experienced before, but only read about <tiwake> in ages past <tiwake> when things
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