sudo-discuss July 2013

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Re: [sudo-discuss] DjNeonLeon's laptops were stolen

by Jake

The answer is http://preyproject.com you can install this free software on your laptop and it hides, amd just waits. You create a login on preyproject.com (also free) and if your laptop goes missing, you log in and tell it to start tracking it! that means that you can find out what your computer is doing, what network it's on, and even take pictures through the camera. If you get really close, and need to actually locate it, you can make it make a loud noise! this requires you making your computer usable without a password, which i recommend to everyone anyway. If your computer gets stolen and it's locked with a password, they will simply turn it off and sell it to a pro who will format the hard drive and sell it. If your computer is welcoming and without a password, the thief might keep it around and watch your movies, and connect to the internet at their house and things like that. Then you can track it down and get it back, along with all your precious data. Now you know. -jake Raymond Lai wrote: So sorry to hear, DJ Neon Leon. I don't know how to track a laptop, but keep me in the loop. Ray On Sat, Jul 27, 2013 at 9:22 AM, johanna faust <female.faust at gmail.com>wrote: > and although this did not occur at SR, sure could use help if anyone knows > how to track via mac address. > > needless to say, he is bumming. hard. > > details returned per private request. > > -- > *Be seeing you.*

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noisebridge sunday at its finest

by Romy Ilano

I came into Noisebridge today, and it's buzzing here. People are moving around, teaching and working. There is a very positive vibe. There were people at the library on the chairs who weren't sleeping there, they were talking about ideas with JC. It was cool. The bathrooms were sparkling clean. High feeling of excellence and cool things soon to happen. Telling people at SudoRoom and other organizations about the upcoming Noisebridge party. Turing is pleasant, quiet and nice to work in since I'm learning Python right now for fun. I'm able to concentrate, and then when I'm done I can go out and enjoy the vibe. This sure beats the past few Sundays I've had!

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the today i learned events are looking really great! how are they going?

by Romy Ilano

I love the topics in the latest today I learned series. how are they going? did anyone do anything after the event, make stuff?

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DjNeonLeon's laptops were stolen

by johanna faust

and although this did not occur at SR, sure could use help if anyone knows how to track via mac address. needless to say, he is bumming. hard. details returned per private request. -- *Be seeing you.*

12 years, 10 months

awesome comics about helping people learn computers

by Marina Kukso

hi all, thought you might enjoy these excellent comics with stories from "cybernavigators," librarians at chicago public libraries whose job entirely consists of helping people learn how to use computers. lots of lessons here for us as we teach and learn! http://echicago.illinois.edu/stories.html - marina

12 years, 10 months

elevator emergency alarm

by Jake

now that we've installed a big on/off switch for the elevator upstairs, which locks out calling it from downstairs, there is no more need to use the Emergency Stop to lock the elevator. In order to help with safety and comply with elevator laws, we should install a loud alarm bell that rings continuously if the emergency stop is activated. Since the only time the emergency stop will be used will be emergencies, this will help save lives by alerting people to the fact that there is an emergency. we should also post a sign in the elevator, warning that use of the emergency stop button for non-emergencies is against elevator law and can be punished as a misdemeanor with up to one year in Real jail. the first time someone decides to do it anyway, they will wake up all the sleeping tenants and get a stern talking-to its not george anymore is it? the alterative is, we add a relay to bypass the stop switch long enough to get the elevator down and open.. problem solved. come on people, we are hackers! lets hack our problems!

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by Yardena Cohen

There is now a large paper chart in Sudoroom, on the door between the sudo sink and the buzzer phone. It breaks up the next month or so into 3-hour blocks, and you can pen yourself in for any blocks you like. The idea is for people to commit to being at Sudoroom at certain hours, and to identify empty slots, in an effort to help keep Sudoroom open as often as possible! Already I am signed up for tomorrow 9-3pm, and another sudoer has signed up for 9-2 on Friday. More hi-tech solutions are welcome, but we are starting simple in the interest of it actually happening. :)

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Cryptoparties: Now Coming Monthly to a Sudo Near You!

by Jenny Ryan

Due to incredible enthusiasm and demand, Sudo Room will now be hosting monthly Cryptoparties! Join us from 2-5pm every Third Sunday to learn about digital security and get up and running with basic tools for privacy and anonymity. * * *What's a Cryptoparty?* A Cryptoparty is a safe space for learning about digital security, privacy and anonymity. In the wake of Snowden's leak of the NSA's PRISM project, digital security has become a widespread concern. What most people don't know enough about is the advantages and disadvantages of various tools such as TOR, GPG, and OTR. *That's a lot of acronyms! * No worries! Friendly geeks will be giving presentations, answering any questions, and leading hands-on workshops to get you comfortable using the right tools for you. By the end of the day, you'll have learned security techniques & software, understand why responsible security is important, and have made friends with other proactive residents! Bring your phone and your laptop. *All* skill levels are welcome! Spread to your networks. Fliers to come! Calendar Event: https://sudoroom.org/ai1ec_event/cryptoparty-a-digital-security-privacy-wor… -------- Jenny http://jennyryan.net http://thepyre.org http://thevirtualcampfire.org http://technomadic.tumblr.com `~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~` "Technology is the campfire around which we tell our stories." -Laurie Anderson "Storytelling reveals meaning without committing the error of defining it." -Hannah Arendt "To define is to kill. To suggest is to create." -Stéphane Mallarmé ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`

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Meeting Minutes 7/24

by Jenny Ryan

Check out the Meeting archives here: https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Meeting_Minutes https://pad.riseup.net/p/sudoroommaintenance =Attending= *Ed Biow, Nate, Kerrie, Jordan, Timon, Troy, Jenny, Marc, Ed, Matt, Matt, Deborah, Rachel =Introductions= Brief personal intros (< 20 sec per person) Icebreaker: Sudo in one year from now: *More space *More somatic awareness *Sudo triathalon crew! *System for supporting individuals *Fill up standing funds *Lots of sweet hacks on our belt *3D printed visitor heads *Being a host for international community of hackers *More cryptoparties! *Access for underserved communities *More open and welcoming to new folks *We help start another hackerspace in Oakland =Announcements (Consent Agenda)= *Every Monday 7pm: LOL / Oakland Makerspace Open Hack Night (1234 23rd Avenue) *Every Thurs. at 7PM: Oakland Wiki meetup! http://www.oaklandwiki.org **ALSO: Take the 2014 Mayor Key Issues Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cGV6N9pmpmJmHiKS8VmQAGlwJQ4mioShXyyxmrD-Ka… *Every Thurs. at 8:30pm: Mesh Networking meetup: http://sudoroom.org/wiki/Mesh *RADIO!!!! https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Sudo_Radio **Sign-ups: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ApmrUsz7z5DodDVaZnJ4TW1ndC1jd1… *Regular check-in between The Public School and Sudo Room - Thursday evening Supper Club potlucks starting at 6 *We now have a shared calendar for the common space! http://2141broadway.wordpress.com/calendar/ *Sudo Room Inventory / Cleanup weekend - take the poll to find the best date! http://www.doodle.com/e8vwvvs6e24wkwy4 ==Other announcements== *Troy has resources on giving gift as a living trust. *Timon is interested in doing a coworking space of sorts in the front room [$70/day] *Domain Awareness Center - Occupy Oakland organizing to protest, 6pm tomorrow - http://occupyoakland.org/2013/07/stop-the-oakland-dac-surveillance-city-spe… *Sign up to speak on Tuesday at Oakland City Hall: http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/CityClerk/s/SpeakerCard/SpeakerCard… *Open Knowledge Meetup tomorrow, here! 7pm - https://sudoroom.org/ai1ec_event/hackyourphd-open-knowledge-meetup/?instanc… *Mesh fundraising - 6 days left! Contribute and/or spread/share widely- https://www.wepay.com/donations/oakland-community-mesh-network =Notes= *Tax Status and Organizational Structure **Bill spoke with Danny (NB) about 501c3 umbrella-ing and Jenny spoke with James (SchoolFactory)om **Non-profit benefits include matching donations (employees & **Getting an LLC is cheap and easy to do, ~700/year for taxes in California **Liz Henry is doing a lot of research on 501c3 status for the feminist hackerspace starting in SF *http://jeremychenlaw.com/what-is-a-california-benefit-corporation/ = ACTION ITEMS = ==Old Action Items== *Ongoing: Add to the Sudo Room Neighborhood Outreach spreadsheet and take on a few to reach out to: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ao_Q7DQvNFT-dEdhZUJaQ3dDY2plMj… *Done allow comments in tamale secrets file (jordan) ==New Action Items== *Research tax structures [https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Tax_Structure_Research] 2. [...] 3. Profit! *Auto-reminder for weekly meetings [Bill] *Make a flier, talking points [Jenny & Juul] *Set up date for label-printing organizing of stuff event - Marina & Jenny *Move more books inside Sudoroom *Get rid of all the broken printers... *"Who the fuck are we?" Assessing folks who've signed up to be members [in final tab on the fiscal solvency sheet] *Talk to JC re: sudomate funds [Matt] ==Postponed== *Add robots.txt for sudo room (open item for anyone to take on) MATT (out of town) *[Postponed until necessary] Eddan - Reference letter from George *git-ify & flow-diagram-ify our articles *Add calendar 2141broadway.wordpress.com to Infobot's screensaver [Max] *Library - until RPS **Catalog - Max *Push Articles to Github =Fiscal Solvency= ''In this section we review our current financial situation and budget, approve monthly budgets, and discuss any other finance-related issues.'' Exchequer: Marina / Jenny Co-Facilitator: *$1921.61 - way below our minimum! *Pay your dues!! *We now have lockers, part of fundraising * Pay your dues :) * Review and consensus process: ** Fiscal Solvency Spreadsheet - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlKk2X9KKqlFdFZJUy12x3ZUhDUmx2… ** Rent: $1500; Utilities: $220; Services: $50 **Target membership contribution: $88 per member (based on approx. 30 people) =Amendments to the Articles of Association= https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Articles_of_Association *Threshold to become a card-carrying member [symbolic and/or access] **RFID Access =Conflict Resolution= =Discussion Spillover= *hours/shifts to keep sudoroom open! *access status: **door.sudoroom.org? **buzzer? **RFID? **is the elevator continuing to be locked? *help with TIL: needs to be better promoted. **reach out to public school & free skool to post on calendars =Post-Meeting Groups= *help Rachel fix her laptop *lockers / fundraising *sudo room shifts / keeping space open *access issues [door, rfid, elevator] -------- Jenny http://jennyryan.net http://thepyre.org http://thevirtualcampfire.org http://technomadic.tumblr.com `~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~` "Technology is the campfire around which we tell our stories." -Laurie Anderson "Storytelling reveals meaning without committing the error of defining it." -Hannah Arendt "To define is to kill. To suggest is to create." -Stéphane Mallarmé ~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`~`

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TIP - > learning programming through SF Public Library ebooks! <3 <== helpful for TIL teachers

by Romy Ilano

Hey folks, If you have a TIL for things like programming, online books offer a more structured way for people to follow up than simply plowing through blogs. *If someone has a San Francisco public library card they are able to read many of these books online [for free]* For example here are a bunch of O'Reilly etc ebooks for Python: http://sflib1.sfpl.org/search/X?SEARCH=python&x=48&y=10&searchscope=1&p=&m=… This might be a nice thing to put on a TIL page or to email people if they are part of the python meetup

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