![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | Pre-Penguicon 6.0 Penguicast about the upcoming Con! - Rich elswick
We (being several of the Con Staff members) such as Matt, Jer and Becky, discuss the upcoming conference and some of the things to look for while your there.
Keywords: Penguicon 6.0; Penguicon
Downloads: 71 |
| Penguicast Episode 0004
The fourth episode of the podcast of Penguicon, an open source software and science fiction convention. Part one of three of a presentation on "Introduction to OpenAFS". Matt Benjamin explains the Andrew File System.
Keywords: Penguicon; OpenAFS; Matt Benjamin
Downloads: 78 |
| Penguicast Episode 0005
The podcast of the open source software and science fiction convention Penguicon. Today's episode was supposed to be the second of three parts, but I have decided to include all of the remainder of this presentation in the same episode, making it actually the second of two parts. It will be about thirty-seven minutes. I don't think that's too long. I'm going to put a poll on the Penguicon blog asking for your feedback on the length of episodes and on the subject of splitting up presentations...
Keywords: Penguicast; Penguicon; OpenAFS
Downloads: 94 |
| Intro to Tcl - Clyf Flint
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007, Clyf Flint gives an Intro to Tcl.
Keywords: Clyf Flint; Tcl; Penguicon
Downloads: 101 |
| Costuming 101 - Michael FREON Andaluz, "Red" Kendra Duane, Cathy Raymond
At Penguicon 6.0 in 2007, Michael FREON Andaluz, "Red" Kendra Duane and Cathy Raymond discussed all basic ideas of getting started in making and wearing costumes, for an audience of first-time costumers, and those who have never costumed, but are interested.
Keywords: Penguicon; costuming; costumes; masquerade
Downloads: 71 |
| Developing Characters, One Strip At A Time - Randy Milholland, The Ferrett, Benjamin Rodriguez, Megan Gedris
At Penguicon 6.0 in 2007, webcomic artists did several panel discussions about webcomics. This one took place with Randy Milholland (Something Positive), TheFerrett (Home On The Strange), Benjamin Rodriguez (Peter Is The Wolf), and Megan Gedris (YU+ME) 5:30-6:30PM on Friday, April 20. A few panels a day or a week is almost a snapshot-sized glimpse into the lives and personalities of characters. What can the webcomic writer do to provide backstory .....
Keywords: penguicon; webcomics; characters
Downloads: 48 |
| Introduction to Python - Catherine Devlin
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007, Catherine Devlin gives an Introduction to Python. Python, the easy, elegant, and powerful dynamic programming language, is spreading everywhere. Stop feeling lame for not knowing it! Iâll give you an introduction to Python while whipping up a graphical simulator of solar system dynamics before your very eyes. Suitable as your first programming language, or your twentieth...
Keywords: Penguicon; Catherine Devlin; Python
Downloads: 248 |
| The History of DEC - Marcus Watts
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007, Marcus Watts talks about The History of DEC. DEC made machines from the early 60's until 1998. Early machines were important at research institutions such as MIT. By 1965, DEC got into the timesharing world, and of course in the 70's (actually starting 1969), bell labs developed Unix on DEC hardware. Another major step in Unix came when DEC introduced the vax & unix was ported and then adapted to do demand paging on that hardware...
Keywords: Marcus Watts; History; DEC; Penguicon
Downloads: 32 |
| Securing Linux to DoD Specifications - Clif Flynt
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007, Clif Flynt discusses securing Linux to DoD specifications.
Keywords: Penguicon; Clif Flynt; secure Linux
Downloads: 49 |
| Alternative OS Gaming - Jeff Hanson
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007, Jeff Hanson gives a presentation and discussion of the issues surrounding Linux gaming including emulation, DRM, intellectual property, and business opportunities.
Keywords: Penguicon; Jeff Hanson; gaming; linux
Downloads: 123 |
| Moodle, Free Software Web Portal For On-Line Education - Matt Benjamin
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007, Matt Benjamin discusses Moodle. Moodle, an open-source (GPL) web content management system for on-line education, has become a very high-profile software product in its category, and has become a significant focus of open-source development activity in higher education. Moodle as received steadily increasing mainstream attention from high-profile deployments, most recently UCLA...
Keywords: Penguicon; Matt Benjamin; Moodle; education
Downloads: 122 |
| Penguicast Episode 0001
Episode one of the podcast of Penguicon includes part 1 of 2 of Bruce Schneier's speech "Security and Psychology".
Keywords: penguicon; bruce schneier; security; psychology
Downloads: 98 |
![[sound]](/images/mediatype_sound.gif) | Penguicon 2.0 Eric Raymond Guest of Honor Speech 2003 - Penguicon
Eric Raymond's GoH Speech at Penguicon 2.0 in 2003
Keywords: Eric Raymond Penguicon Linux OSS
Downloads: 250
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| PostgreSQL & Explaining Explain - Aaron Thul
PostgreSQL & Explaining Explain At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007, Aaron Thul explains explain. Tuning SQL queries is one of the facts of life for anyone working with databases, and in PostgreSQL the key to doing this well is the mysterious explain command. In this talk, Aaron demystifies this handy tool so that youâll be able to spot trouble faster and know when youâre making improvements.
Keywords: Penguicon; Aaron Thul; PostgreSQL; Explain
Downloads: 87 |
| Routers and OpenWRT - John Marrett
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007 John Marrett talks about Routers and OpenWRT. Proud parent of a home router and ready to fly fast and loose in the face of warranties? Come get introduced to the wide and wonderful world of open source routers. Weâll cover hardware and software hacks, and with some luck, a virgin router will be sacrificed unto the dark powers of open source. Bring the kids!
Keywords: Penguicon; John Marrett; OpenWRT; Routers
Downloads: 56 |
| Security And Psychology by Bruce Schneier - Bruce Schneier
At Penguicon 2007 the software guest of honor Bruce Schneier delivers a speech on Security And Psychology
Keywords: penguicon; bruce schneier; security; psychology
Downloads: 74 |
| So You Think You're A Geek - Ann Marie Steichman
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007, Ann Marie Steichman presents her findings After traveling across country (or at least SE Michigan) interviewing random people on whether they considered themselves geeks and why. Also gives out prizes to panel attendees who are willing to subject themselves to ruthless probing and prodding in her quest to find the ultimate geek.
Keywords: Ann Marie Steichman; Penguicon; Geek
Downloads: 18 |
| Intro to OpenAFS - Matt Benjamin, Marcus Watts
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007, Matt Benjamin of The Linux Box and Marcus Watts explain OpenAFS, an open-source implementation of the Andrew File System.
Keywords: Penguicon; OpenAFS; Matt Benjamin; Marcus Watts
Downloads: 46 |
| Penguicast Episode 0008
Welcome to Penguicast, July 2007, episode 8 of the podcast of Penguicon, an open source software and science fiction convention. Presenting part one of two of "Routers and OpenWRT" by John Marrett. This presentation took place 7:30 to 8:30 PM on Friday, April 20 of Penguicon 2007. Proud parent of a home router and ready to fly fast and loose in the face of warranties? Come get introduced to the wide and wonderful world of open source routers...
Keywords: Penguicon; OpenWRT; routers; open source; John Marrett
Downloads: 111 |
| Blogging Your LIfe Without Losing Job, Or Your Mind - Sarah Elkins, Gini Judd
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007 Sarah Elkins and Gini Judd discuss blogging your life without losing your job, or your mind. Strategies for keeping your two worlds separate, or at least compatible. Multiple blogging, work blogging, identity, information overload, and more.
Keywords: Penguicon; Sarah Elkins; Gini Judd; blogging
Downloads: 36
Average rating:  (1 review) |
| Penguicast Episode 0009
Welcome to Penguicast, July 2007, episode 9 of the podcast of Penguicon, an open source software and science fiction convention. Presenting part two of two of "Routers and OpenWRT" by John Marrett. This presentation took place 7:30 to 8:30 PM on Friday, April 20 of Penguicon 2007. I've always heard it pronounced "r-OW-ters", but that's one of the things I learned from this presentation. John Marrett's slides of this presentation are available online at http://zioncluster.ca/openwrt/ ...
Keywords: Penguicon; OpenWRT; routers; open source; John Marrett
Downloads: 102 |
| Eleven Ways to Keep your Data Forever - Jeff Lawton
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007, Jeff Lawton, and idealso.com discuss methods of data retention. We will be discussing 11 ways to keep your data safe, a discussion of on-site vs. off-site, configurations vs. data, archiving e-mail, and the downfall of the mac tape.
Keywords: Penguicon; Jeff Lawton; data retention; keep data
Downloads: 100 |
| Introduction to Open Source Embedded Systems - Rob Landley
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007, Rob Landley discusses open source embedded systems. In a world with more cell phones than laptops, itâs important that Linux runs on more than just PC hardware. But how do you program a machine with no monitor or keyboard? How do you make a battery last 2 weeks, and squeeze the entire system into less space than Gnome uses for the login prompt?
Keywords: Penguicon; Rob Landley; open source; embedded systems
Downloads: 139 |
| Intro to Blender and 3D Graphics - Greg Barker
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007, Greg Barker shows how to use Blender to make 3D graphics. Ever wonder how companies like Pixar and DreamWorks create all those cool, computer-generated movies? Using Blender, the free, open-source, cross-platform, 3D modeling and animation program, You'll get a taste of what it takes to create such works, as well as how to get started using Blender itself.
Keywords: Blender; 3D Graphics; Penguicon; Greg Barker
Downloads: 118 |
| Patterns of Data Access implemented in SQLAlchemy - Mark Ramm
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007, Mark Ramm discusses his topic "Patterns of Data Access implemented in SQLAlchemy"
Keywords: Patterns; Data Access; SQLAlchemy; Mark Ramm; Penguicon
Downloads: 90 |
| Penguicast Episode 0002
The second episode of the Penguicon podcast presents the second half of Bruce Schneier's talk on Security and Psychology at Penguicon 5.0 in 2007.
Keywords: bruce schneier; penguicon; security; psychology; podcast
Downloads: 77 |
| Penguicast Episode 0007
Welcome to Penguicast, July 2007, episode seven of the podcast of Penguicon, an open source software and science fiction convention. Presenting part two of two of "Life Extension: Good News, Bad News, Weird News" by Penguicon's 2007 Science Guest of Honor, Christine Peterson. Christine Peterson writes, lectures, and briefs the media on coming powerful technologies, especially nanotechnology. She is Founder and Vice President for Public Policy, of Foresight Nanotech Institute, the leading nanotec...
Keywords: Penguicon; podcast; Christine Peterson; life extension; futurics
Downloads: 146 |
| Penguicast Episode 0010
Welcome to Penguicast, August 2007, episode 10 of the podcast of Penguicon, an open source software and science fiction convention. Presenting "Intoduction To Python" by Catherine Devlin. This presentation took place 7:30 to 8:30 PM on Friday, April 20 of Penguicon 2007. I'm your host, Matt Arnold. This episode is especially interesting to me right now, having just started learning Python and using it to create Herdcat, a piece of cat-herding software that uses a spaced-repetition scheduling alg...
Keywords: Penguicon; podcast; Python; Catherine Devlin; programming; computer
Downloads: 86 |
| Sculpting and Painting Miniatures - Linda Martelle, Andrew Barlow
At Penguicon 6.0 in 2007, Linda Martelle and Andrew Barlow presented on sculpting and painting miniatures for games. Fans of gaming miniatures don't want to miss this one. This was recorded at 7:30 PM on April 20.
Keywords: Penguicon; miniatures; sculpting; painting; games; gaming
Downloads: 104 |
| Terse Languages - Matt Benjamin, Seth Breidbart
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007, Matt Benjamin and Seth Breidbart discuss terse languages. The word âterseâ does not appear in the blog article âSuccintness is Power,â by Paul Graham, but the article does speculate on what language designers can do to make programs shorter, as an intrinsic property of their language. What languages have this property? Is terseness difficult to read? Are Ruby or Perl terse or verbose? Is Haskell more terse than OCAML? Is Erlang more terse than OCAML, and less than S...
Keywords: Penguicon; Matt Benjamin; Seth Breidbart; Terse Languages
Downloads: 99 |
| Tux On A Diet - Jeff Lawton
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007, Jeff Lawton talks about Thin Clients - Getting started; Setting up LTFP with Ubuntu; The pieces that make LTFP work; Maintaining and troubleshooting an LTFP system; Customizing (for example, dual monitors); Common dos and don'ts; A brief discussion about no machine in nx protocol.
Keywords: Thin Client; LTFP; Jeff Lawton; Penguicon
Downloads: 38 |
| What Went Wrong With Buffy Season 6 and 7? - Gini Judd, TheFerrett, Jeff DeLuzio
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007, Gini Judd, TheFerrett, Jeff DeLuzio host a panel discussing What Went Wrong With Buffy Season 6 and 7.
Keywords: Gini Judd; TheFerrett; Jeff DeLuzio; Buffy; Penguicon
Downloads: 67 |
| Knowledge Gardening - Sarah Elkins
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007, Sarah Elkins discusses how innovators can use open source social software to nurture knowledge and collaboration within an organization. Wikis, blogs, tagging and RSS feeds will be covered, along with reasons why you might choose to setup behind your organizationâs firewall (at least initially).
Keywords: Knowledge Gardening; Sarah Elkins; Penguicon; social software; collaboration
Downloads: 28 |
| Asian Ball-Jointed Dolls - Juana Overmyer, Francine Rossi
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007, Juana Overmyer and Francine Rossi discuss Asian Ball-Jointed Dolls. The robots from Ghost In The Shell 2 were inspired by this popular type of realistically proportioned, fully-articulated doll.
Keywords: Penguicon; Juana Overmyer; Francine Rossi; Asian Ball-Jointed; Dolls
Downloads: 88 |
| Animation using Eclipse and Draw2D - Ann Marie Steichmann
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007, Ann Marie Steichmann talks about doing Animation using Eclipse and Draw2D. She says, "Forget UML diagrams. Eclipse's Draw2D can be used to create fun little useless cartoons. I know because I've done it and I'm willing to show you how."
Keywords: Eclipse; Draw2D; Penguicon; Ann Marie Steichmann; Animation
Downloads: 204 |
| Introduction to Open Source Embedded Systems - Richard Herrell
Introduction to Open Source Embedded Systems by Richard Herrell
Keywords: Richard Herrell; Embedded Systems; Introduction; Open Source; Penguicon
Downloads: 70 |
| Life Extension: Good News, Bad News, Weird News - Christine Peterson
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007, the Science Guest Of Honor, Christine Peterson speaks on Life Extension: Good News, Bad News, Weird News?
Keywords: Penguicon; Christine Peterson; GoH speech; Science; Life Extension
Downloads: 135 |
| Penguicast Episode 0006
Welcome to Penguicast! Episode 6, July 2007. Presenting part one of two of "Life Extension." First, some news. Thanks to David Crampton for pointing out that iTunes wasn't able to subscribe to the Penguicast feed. I've now fixed the compatibility problem using Feedburner. The new feed can be found at feeds.feedburner.com/Penguicon . Penguicon's 2007 Science Guest of Honor was Christine Peterson, Founder and Vice President for Public Policy of Foresight Nanotech Institute...
Keywords: Penguicon; podcast; Christine Peterson; life extension; nanotechnology; foresight institute; futurics
Downloads: 127 |
| Published: the Vaguest Frontier - M. Keaton, David Crampton, Anne Zanoni
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007, M. Keaton, David Crampton, and Anne Zanoni discuss getting work published. "Everyone secretly believes that there is some hidden magic formula for selling their work and seeing it in print. Unfortunately, even our panelists don't know what it is. Instead, our writers offer their own experiences and advice on treading the winding road toward publication."
Keywords: M. Keaton; David Crampton; Anne Zanoni; Penguicon; Publishing; Publication
Downloads: 33 |
| Penguicast Episode 0003
Penguicast episode three presents a recording taken on April 20, 2007, of the opening ceremonies of Penguicon 5.0. The convention chair John Guest introduces science guest Christine Peterson, software guest Bruce Schneier, webcomics guest Randy Milholland, author guests Charlie Stross and Elizabeth Bear, and gaming guest Steve Jackson. Each of them gives a short speech. Fandom's fastest filker, Tom Smith, debuts his newly-commissioned song "March of the Penguicon".
Keywords: Penguicon; podcast; Bruce Schneier; Christine Peterson; Charlie Stross; Elizabeth Bear; Randy Milholland; Steve Jackson; Tom Smith
Downloads: 99 |
| Brain-As-Computer Metaphor - Karl Schroeder, Ron Hale-Evans, Dr. Jonathon Sullivan
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007, cutting-edge SF author Karl Schroeder joins Ron Hale-Evans, author of Mind Performance Hacks, and Dr. Jonathon Sullivan MD PhD in neurology, to consider âThe brain is a computer, the mind is software.â Thatâs been the ruling metaphor of cognitive science, neurology and AI studies for decades. The software of thought is supposed to operate much like that of a computer, going from discrete state to discrete state...
Keywords: Penguicon; Karl Schroeder; Ron Hale-Evans; Dr. Jonathon Sullivan; Brain; Metaphor
Downloads: 138 |
| Brain-As-Computer Metaphor - Karl Schroeder, Ron Hale-Evans, Dr. Jonathan "Sullydog" Sullivan
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007, Cutting-edge SF author Karl Schroeder joins Ron Hale-Evans, author of Mind Performance Hacks, and Dr. Jonathon Sullivan MD PhD in neurology, to consider "The brain is a computer, the mind is software." That's been the ruling metaphor of cognitive science, neurology and AI studies for decades. The software of thought is supposed to operate much like that of a computer, going from discrete state to discrete state...
Keywords: Karl Schroeder; Ron Hale-Evans; Dr. Jonathan Sullydog Sullivan; Penguicon; brain
Downloads: 76 |
| Characters, Villains, and the Art of Dialogue - M. Keaton, David Crampton, Sarah Monette, Jeff DeLuzio
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007 M. Keaton, David Crampton, Sarah Monette, Jeff DeLuzio discuss their use of dialogue. Writers speak about the tools they use to present their characters to their readers. While the discussion is slated to begin with examining the use of dialogue, our presenters are sure to expand the discussion to include all aspects of writing good characters, from physical description to nervous tics.
Keywords: Penguicon; M. Keaton; David Crampton; Sarah Monette; Jeff DeLuzio; dialogue; writers; characters
Downloads: 524 |
| How to Throw a Room Party - Joe Saul, Moonbeam Nance, Tammy Coxen, Rachel Weisenfeld
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007, Joe Saul, Moonbeam Nance, Tammy Coxen, and Rachel Weisenfeld discuss throwing room parties. Is there more to a convention room party than chips, dip, cheap beer, and people? Unquestionably yes. How do you throw the room party people will talk about all con? Ask our panel of experienced party hosts.
Keywords: Penguicon; Joe Saul; Moonbeam Nance; Tammy Coxen; Rachel Weisenfeld; room party; room parties
Downloads: 57 |
| In Search of Adventure (aka We Might Need A Plot) - Elizabeth Bear, M. Keaton, David Crampton, Sarah Monette
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007, Elizabeth Bear, M. Keaton, David Crampton, and Sarah Monette discuss coming up with plots for books. How do these guys come up with it, book after book--the thrills, the mistakes, the challenges and triumphs of our favorite heroes? Where do writers get their plots? What about themes? There's rumored to be a shop in Indiana that sells them but... Our panelists attempt and probably fail to answer these questions as they discuss the backbone of every book--the plot...
Keywords: Elizabeth Bear; M. Keaton; David Crampton; Sarah Monette; Penguicon; Plot; Writing
Downloads: 41 |
| Organization for the Overwhelmed: Getting Things Done - Joe Saul, Anne KG Murphy
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007, Joe Saul and Anne KG Murphy discuss Getting Things Done. Getting Things Done, commonly abbreviated as GTD, rests on the principle that a person needs to move tasks out of the mind by recording them somewhere. That way, the mind is freed from the job of remembering everything that needs to be done, and can concentrate on actually performing those tasks.
Keywords: Penguicon; Joe Saul; Anne KG Murphy; Organization; Getting Things Done; GTD
Downloads: 109 |
| Penguicon 5 Opening Ceremonies - Penguicon
At Penguicon 5 in 2007, convention chair John Guest and head of programming Matt Arnold introduce the guests of honor Bruce Schneier, Charlie Stross, Christine Peterson, Elizabeth Bear, and Steve Jackson.
Keywords: Penguicon; Bruce Schneier; Charlie Stross; Christine Peterson; Elizabeth Bear; Steve Jackson
Downloads: 94 |
| Posthuman, A Lousy Marketing Concept - Christine Peterson, Jason Ahlquist, Karl Schroeder, Ron Hale-Evans
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007, Christine Peterson, Jason Ahlquist, Karl Schroeder, and Ron Hale-Evans discuss the term 'posthuman'. The term âposthumanâ seems to indicate a lack of humans. This is not what is meant, but itâs really bad marketing, and scares people. Even transhumanism is not a very friendly term. Names are important; perhaps it needs a new name the same way Free Software came to be known as Open Source Software?
Keywords: Penguicon; Christine Peterson; Jason Ahlquist; Karl Schroeder; Ron Hale-Evans; posthuman
Downloads: 152 |
| Works and Influence of SF Grandmaster Godfrey L. Winton - John Scalzi, Nick Sagan, Sarah Monette Winton
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007, John Scalzi, Nick Sagan, and Sarah Monette Winton discuss Godfrey L. Winton. A dynamic figure, often seen scaling walls and crushing ice. Some say he was an expert in stucco, a veteran in love, and an outlaw in Peru. Our panelists may disagree on the details. Did he really tour New Jersey with a traveling centrifugal-force demonstration, or is that just legend? Prove how familiar you are with the works and influence of 11 time Nebula winning, 26 time Hugo winning Grandm...
Keywords: John Scalzi; Nick Sagan; Sarah Monette Winton; Grandmaster; Godfrey L. Winton; Penguicon
Downloads: 32 |
| How Do You Measure Webcomic Success? - Randy Milholland, Eric Millikin, Rob Balder, Megan Gedris
At Penguicon 5.0 in 2007, Randy Milholland, Eric Millikin, Rob Balder, and Megan Gedris discuss success in webcomics. Alexis rating. Ad revenue. Fan mail. Catharsis. The creators of SomethingPositive, FetusX, Partially Clips, and YU+ME discuss - or confess â the rewards of putting it online for free and not answering to a boss for their performance metrics.
Keywords: Penguicon; Randy Milholland; Eric Millikin; Rob Balder; Megan Gedris; webcomics; success; SomethingPositive; FetusX; Partially Clips; YU+ME
Downloads: 41 |
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