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== VTLUUG Announcements ==
 
== VTLUUG Announcements ==
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* [[User:telnoratti | telnoratti]] has an announcement!
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* [[User:angelicstrike | angelicstrike]] is finally getting access to our bank account....sort of.
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== pingas ==
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that is all
  
 
== iPad Mini vs. Nexus 7 Faceoff ==
 
== iPad Mini vs. Nexus 7 Faceoff ==
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* Ability to take pictures when no other(/better) device is around.
 
* Ability to take pictures when no other(/better) device is around.
 
* Mobility
 
* Mobility
* Coreboot (LinuxBIOS)
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* Ability to boot with Coreboot (LinuxBIOS)
 
* Ease of use with Linux / BSD.
 
* Ease of use with Linux / BSD.
 
* Ease of programming.
 
* Ease of programming.
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* Consistent, stable OS
 
* Consistent, stable OS
 
* Fits in pocket
 
* Fits in pocket
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* Makes my nerd boner rage
  
 
== Technical Talks & General Discussion ==
 
== Technical Talks & General Discussion ==

Latest revision as of 01:43, 7 December 2012

Date, Time and Location

  • Thursday, December 6, 2012
  • 20:30 - 22:30
  • 261 Durham Hall

Open Source News

VTLUUG Announcements

pingas

that is all

iPad Mini vs. Nexus 7 Faceoff

What do you expect from a 7" tablet? (Actions vs. Proper names)

When you add one, think of how to measure/compare.

  • Web browsing
  • Emails
  • ssh
  • Ability to take pictures when no other(/better) device is around.
  • Mobility
  • Ability to boot with Coreboot (LinuxBIOS)
  • Ease of use with Linux / BSD.
  • Ease of programming.
  • Photo display
  • Video playback
  • Music playback
  • High DPI
  • Battery life
  • RSS reading
  • Smooth/Fluid UI
  • Good periphreal support
  • Solid integration with current environment/services
  • Quality apps
  • VNC
  • Fast switching between apps
  • Solid SSH client (because 'ssh' is ambiguous)
  • PDF/Document reading
  • Consistent, stable OS
  • Fits in pocket
  • Makes my nerd boner rage

Technical Talks & General Discussion

  • PAM - ubervert

Hacking & Projects