A few years ago I used SSB and Manyverse to chat with cool people
interested in new ways of looking at how humans communicate.
All my social links (it’s a “social network”, you can’t use it if you don’t
know anyone on it) have gone stale and I’m no longer on the network.
If anyone here is active, I’d like to reconnect
Hi Sudoers:
See below: can someone help Diana as below with her Linux box? Feel
free to email her directly.
If I invite her to come to sudoroom Tuesday night: will you be there? (I
think she lives near SF Chinatown.)
Many thanks for any reply, -Peter
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Subject: can someone update Google Chrome on a Linux box?
Date: Sat, 21 Oct 2023 23:46:43 +0000
From: Diana Greer <Diana.Greer(a)protonmail.com>
To: Fixit Clinic <fixitclinic(a)gmail.com>
can someone update Google Chrome on a Linux box?
Hello FixIt Clinic Community,
It seems simple but when I do the steps (listed below) nothing happens.
Aside from the constant notification that Google Chrome needs updating,
the pc continues to work fine.
I will bring the pc to you. I am not very interested in doing this
remotely but you can try to convince me if you want to - I am open to
change my mind.
update Google Chrome on Ubuntu 20.04 when the installation is done
through the .deb file:
1.
Open Software Updater. Select and install the available Google
Chrome update.
2.
Through Terminal. Type sudo apt-get update and then sudo apt-get
--only-upgrade install google-chrome-stable.
Warmly,
Diana Greer
Hi Sudo Room,
This is a collective statement addressing the CLP boycott, written today
after discussion in this last Thursday delegates meeting. If you are
interested in reading the many previous drafts over the last few weeks, I
can point you where those are, and encourage you to join the omni consensus
email where there is more discussion. We hope to make this public Tuesday
morning (we've talked about sending it to people who rent Omni, but also
may be put on the website? I'm not sure).
Dear neighbors,
We've been accused of racism - sadly, this has some merit. For nine years
omni has tried to include, support and empower communities of color - and
often failed. This has led to continued white dominance. We want nothing
more than to end this feedback loop, repair this harm, and be a project
where all people can take collective ownership of this building and its
resources. We are actively seeking accountability processes with those
who've been directly harmed at omni.
Nonetheless, there are still QTBIPOC and mutual aid groups doing important
work at omni, as there always have been. This is the core of what we want
omni to be, and the movement to improve omni should be led by people who’ve
been doing it all along. We urge the community to stand behind our most
vulnerable members. We are determined for this to be a safe space, so that
QTBIPOC-centered projects can grow and thrive here.
We're also accused of zionism - this we strongly deny. Try to find anybody
here to say anything nice about Israel - you'll have a hard time. While
some of us may have been complicit with apartheid in the past - because its
institutions prey on young Jews especially - all our feelings today range
from deeply critical to abolitionist. We want to embrace and center
Palestinian community, and welcome accountability to that end. We're now
collectively studying the steps to formally comply with BDS and become an
"apartheid free zone".
Some of these accusations were made by a former member collective. We
removed them because their behaviors were causing great harm, actively
driving away members of color. Their public "boycott" was a campaign of
retaliation, harassment, doxxing and lies. Even so, it has brought
attention to our very real mistakes. We wish to focus on those, and center
the majority of our community's concerns - without engaging directly with
this former group, because the harm is just too fresh.
We've taken this opportunity to give long time volunteers a break. Almost
all our groups have new delegates. None of the people mentioned in the call
outs have any formal power, and all of them are stepping back from decision
making roles, to focus on passing institutional memory to new people.
Meanwhile, we have a few vacant rooms - we'd love to share ownership with
more queer, trans, Black and indigenous led groups! Please contact us if
you'd like to help build an anti racist, anti zionist future at Omni
Commons.
happening nowish (1pm) if anyone wants to join
(text copied from omni slack message from natalie/ sketchboard collective
delegate)
we are constructing + finalizing the accountability statement (virtually)
thru the meeting link at 1pm tomorrow: it will take about a few hours, 2-3
at least. @yar + @Paige + myself will be there, and we welcome anyone else
who would like to help finish it in an intentional setting.
https://meet.google.com/qvr-oeqe-uqa
Hi Sudoers,
I hang out at Sudo Room, and I also volunteer with Berkeley NEED, a harm
reduction program. Through NEED, someone heard that we have free laptops
and requested one. Do we have laptops that are ready to hand out?
Thanks,
--Elaine
This member collective wants to join omni. I have worked a bit with Natalie
and trust them and Sketchboard is a great event
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Natalie G. <admin(a)sketchboardco.art>
Date: Fri, Sep 22, 2023 at 3:06 PM
Subject: [omni-discuss] Delegate Application: Sketchboard Co.
To: <consensus(a)omnicommons.org>, <discuss(a)omnicommons.org>
Hello!
- *What do you do that makes a difference in the world?*
At Sketchboard, our mission is to actively resist cultural homogenization
in San Francisco during times of economic uncertainty by fostering an
anticapitalist, intergenerational, and accessible artistic community. We
strive to create a space where diverse voices, perspectives, and artistic
expressions flourish, challenging the dominant narratives and structures
that threaten the vitality and diversity of our city.
We believe that during a recession, cultural preservation becomes even more
crucial as economic pressures often prioritize profit-driven ventures that
erode the unique fabric of San Francisco. Through our initiatives, we aim
to combat the forces of gentrification and commercialization that
contribute to cultural homogeneity.
We are dedicated to promoting an anticapitalist ethos, rejecting the
commodification of art and artists. By prioritizing artistic integrity over
financial gain, we foster an environment where creativity and personal
expression are valued above market demands. Our goal is to provide artists
with a platform to freely explore their artistic visions without
compromising their artistic integrity or conforming to mainstream
expectations.
Intergenerational collaboration lies at the heart of our community. We
believe in the power of bridging generational gaps and fostering meaningful
connections between emerging artists, seasoned practitioners, and
established figures. By encouraging dialogue, mentorship, and knowledge
sharing across age groups, we foster a rich tapestry of artistic
experiences and perspectives, ensuring the preservation of traditional
practices while embracing innovative approaches.
Accessibility is a cornerstone of our organization. We are committed to
breaking down barriers that prevent marginalized communities from accessing
and participating in the arts. By creating inclusive spaces, providing
affordable or free opportunities, and actively seeking out diverse voices,
we ensure that everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status, race, gender,
or ability, can engage with and contribute to our community.
Through these core principles of anticapitalism, intergenerational
collaboration, and accessibility, Sketchboard serves as a beacon of hope
and resistance against cultural homogenization. We strive to be a catalyst
for change, fostering a vibrant and diverse artistic landscape that
celebrates the unique identity and cultural heritage of San Francisco.
- *Briefly recap your history as an organization.*
Started in 2013 between 2 femme identifying individuals, and later, the
baton was passed onto Natalie and Alida. 2023 is the first year with more
than 2 organizers on the team.
- *How do you make decisions? How many people are involved?*
We make decisions democratically, between 3 organizers: Natalie, Alida, and
Ben.
- *Please include links to any organizing documents you may have:
bylaws, mission statement, etc.*
Our mission statement: Sketchboard serves as a creative act of resistance
against cultural homogenization. Born from a shared, community-driven
interest in creating art with both friends and strangers, creating
community and supporting the artistic culture of San Francisco, Sketchboard
is the only known workshop series in the Bay Area reflecting the full
vibrancy of San Francisco, featuring the bodies of people existing at the
intersection of multiple identities, including those who are BIPOC, Queer,
Trans, Intersex, and Disabled. Celebrating diversity and offering
living-wage rates, Sketchboard seeks to honor, uplift, and increase
visibility for people from traditionally marginalized communities. (currently
working on bylaws as we transition to a 501c3/c7)
- *State your goals for becoming an Omni member collective. How would
your presence in the Omni contribute to its purpose and Statement of
Solidarity?*
Our goals as an Omni member collective is to spearhead more visual arts
workshops and classes within the space, and join BOGGS to ensure diversity
within Omni. Our presence contributes to the purpose and statement of Omni,
as we center the perspectives and experiences of poor, BIPOC, women, and
transgender individuals - who have been marginalized from capitalism's
chokehold.
- *What dedicated space do you need? What will you do in it? (For
example: office, work space, etc)*
We would just need space to store our art supplies, which would include 1-2
portable platforms for our models, which would be made and manageable on
wheels. It would be used once a month (said DIY platform). And to have a
plastic storage full of our art supplies, which wouldn't be any bigger than
a 20 quart flat bin. Possibly some horse chairs included, no more than 4.
- *What shared space do you need? What will you do with it?*
N/A
- *Will you need to modify the building? (Include floor plans if that
makes your proposal clearer.)*
N/A
- *How much are you able to pay?*
From our conversation with Silver, we are able to pay $465 for weekly use
of the disco room, and monthly use of the ballroom. We would use the space
every First Sundays from 2-5pm, and Second to Last Thursdays of every
month, between 630-830pm. Each event requires 30 minutes of set up before
and clean up after.
-
*(Budget, balance sheet, P & L), size, incorporation status, space needs,
and reach an agreement with you about your financial contribution and legal
relationship to Omni Commons. *
Our incorporation status is currently an LLC, S-Corp, with Natalie Gvidia
as the sole owner. We are willing to be fiscally sponsored by Omni, as it
would help us reach our goal to become a nonprofit within the next 2 years.
Willing to discuss further about the legal relationship to Omni and
Sketchboard.
- *If you need to make modifications to the building, Finance may ask
you to get preliminary inspections, consult with the Building Working
Group, or provide other information to determine if the changes are
possible and advisable.*
N/A
Looking forward to the next delegation meeting and securing ourselves with
y'all.
*Warmly*;
Sketchboard Co.
@sketchboard.co | www.sketchboardco.art
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Hi, it seems like the omni president title I took continues to be mistaken
for a point of power in decision making. Also this is a lot to take on
right now for me, and ideally we would be rotating delegates. Could someone
else volunteer as the SR delegate next meeting? I can help as best I can
and by getting input from other members on how we should vote. I also plan
to attend the meeting. The meeting will be on Thursday, in person with a
remote option, at 7PM.
Thanks,
Paige
I have a proposal to make meetings weekly at Sudo Room (rather than 1x a
month). My idea is 2 of these are structured with agendas, votes, and notes
(maybe the first and third Wednesdays, so we have time to review proposals
that will be voted on in delegates meeting), and other ones would be
informal, but at least focused on some cooperative project (i.e. building
out/fixing up work stations, working on wiki documentation, laptop program
work, or doing some outreach). Hopefully we could pool together some food
for these too for community building.
Context: Last night there was discussion about ways Omni isn't working
right now. One of the complaints that resonated with me is that delegates
aren't really acting like delegates right now (in the horizontal
organizing/anarchist sense), and do have power. Yea by some it was getting
framed that they are power hungry white supremacists who won't step down,
but my perspective is that they reluctantly have power because there is not
an engaged membership that they can represent - they have to do a lot of
the decision making work on their own (not good). At the least, I think
that's true of sudo room right now, and I hope this Wednesday idea could
help foster community and consensus building efforts. Yes I know some of
this happens Tuesday and Mondays night, but for the most part those are
focused on personal project hacking (which is well and good, just
different).
Paige
A couple Hardware Hack nights ago I brought a dual 10Gbe card (10Gb over
copper)
Hp 561FLR-T It has what looks like an offset pcie connector.
Jake thought it wasn't real pcie and he was right. Plug it in and
nothing. lspci shows nothing.
The connector is actually "Flexible-LOM" But someone has reverse
engineered it and designed an adapter:
https://github.com/TobleMiner/HPE-FlexibleLOM-adapter I got an adapter on
Ebay
which was probably copied from that github. And it works. Getting 8Gb up
and down on Sonic Fiber.
These cards are scavenged from old HP servers and you can get them cheap.
Like $20 for 2.
But I found a regular pcie card: Supermicro AOC-STG-i2T which can be found
for about $25 and
doesn't need an adapter.
Thomas
So the new Raspberry Pi (5) computer as been announced and will be
available to order soon. I applied to the Raspberry Pi Foundation to host
a community demo event and was accepted.
I have just received 2 Pi 5 8GB kits.
So I am hoping to have the event on Saturday the 21st from noon to 3 at
Sudoroom. I don't see anything on the calendar that conflicts
Also I have been doing a low key "Pi meeting" on third Sundays of the
month. This group is an offshoot of the Berkeley Linux Users Group. It's
been just me and one or two others and more of "Hardware Hack - day
edition" then Raspberry pi.
Next one is this Sunday and all are welcome. Check out the new Pi 5 or
just stop by.
Below see the BerkeleyLUG announcement with details
Thomas
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: tom r lopes <tomrlopes(a)gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Oct 13, 2023 at 2:06 AM
Subject: Pi.BerkeleyLUG: Meeting this Sunday 15.10.2023 Now with Pi 5!!
To: BerkeleyLUG <berkeleylug(a)googlegroups.com>
Yes now we have a couple sets of the new Raspberry Pi 5 courtesy of the
Raspberry Pi Foundation.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/AYSi99pVMXtsf42y7
Meeting this Sunday the 15th from 11 am to 2pm or so
In person at Sudoroom 4799 Shattuck, Oakland, CA 94609
Virtually at meet.jit.si/Pi.BerkeleyLUG
My agenda will be working up a demo or presentation of the Pi 5
I want to create a Pi 5 demo event for the next week. I'm thinking
Saturday the 21st from noon til 3pm (so as not to conflict with the
Berkeley LUG
meeting on Oct 22)
My thoughts:
Run the 5 and the 4 side by side comparing (I have a pi 4 but I don't think
8GB)
Demo 2 cameras (the connector uses the small fpc like the one on the Zero)
Demo the USB3 -- maybe run a couple external ssds
Explore the pcie connector?! How? Connector is .5mm 16 pin FPC. I would
have to
solder such a cable to a pcie riser. I may have an M.2 extender so that
could get an
nvme drive on the Pi?
Anyways the Saturday event would be put out on the Sudoroom announce and
probably Meetup
via Peter Mui.
Thomas
As you may have heard, CLP was not happy with being ejected from the Omni
Commons by the rest of the delegates on 9/28 after it became clear that their
goals were in opposition to Omni's mission and continued survival.
CLP (primarily Rafiq) have been waging a smear campaign/boycott on instagram
and by other public messaging, and so Omni has called a public meeting at 7PM
tonight (thursday) at Omni. In person.
If you care about Omni, and defending us against this boycott campaign and
people who will be showing up to discuss it (and ask questions) you should
show up.
Instagram post @omni.commons:
"We will host an in-person meeting Thursday 7-9pm at Omni, 4799 Shattuck. All
neighbors and community members are encouraged to join.
We will not hold an online meeting. Please disregard the google meet link.
We're sorry for the short notice"
https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPp7OMOaMW/
-jake
We got a really nice 3D printer donation from someone I hope will start coming
around and join us! Welcome Scott
-jake
---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2023 21:39:31 -0700
From: Scott Griffitts
Subject: Re: [sudo-info] 3D printer donation
Hey, Dropped off the printer with Toby and met a few folks who were excited,
skeptical, and questioning the printer. I figured I would share some info on
it.
Here is the page on the upgraded Z mod I did: https://seckit3dp.design/kit/triple-z
Here is the page for the main printer build: https://github.com/SecKit/SK-Go_SK-Mini
Here is some info on the firmware it can run: https://www.klipper3d.org/
(I think if you do some digging, you can find examples for the kinematic bed)
Here is the bed probe I used: https://coex3d.com/products/bltouch-v3-1-automatic-bed-leveling-probe
The stepper motor board used is big tree tech octopus v1.0 with TMC2209 drivers
If you have any other questions let me know :)
Also,
If you guys need volunteers or anything, let me know. I’d love to help out with really cool people like you guys.
Regards
Scott Griffitts
On Sat, 22 Jul 2023, Scott Griffitts wrote:
> Hi,
> My name is Scott. I've been in the middle of
> upgrading a Seckit SK-GO² core-XY 3D printer. I'm
> about 90% done, but have lost interest in it. The
> machine has been an absolute workhorse with its
> large build volume, but I think it is time for Oppy
> (named after the rover) to move on to a new owner
> who can utilize and attend it properly. It needs
> about 3-5 hours of work to get it running, and maybe
> 3hrs of tuning. Worst case, it is loaded with
> aluminum extrusions, hardware, stepper motors,
> linear rails, and a Pi!
> Let me know if I can donate the printer to your
> space :)
> Regards,
> Scott Griffitts
Hi all:
RU going to Omni today or sometime soon? Can you check if there's an
umbrella at Sudoroom, perhaps near the table on the floor?
Phil Chin texted me early this morning: "Peter, I just realized that I
left my umbrella at Sudo Room. It should be on the floor where I was
sitting..."
TIA, -Peter
we have really stale information - I know from talking to people that we
have a lot of new 3D printers.
https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Printing#Overview
I'll try to update the wiki and figure out the manuals for the new printers
we have
=============================
Romy Ilano
romy(a)snowyla.com
Just checking - I'm guessing we don't but we might right?
https://sudoroom.org/wiki/Airbrush
=============================
Romy Ilano
romy(a)snowyla.com
I propose that Sudoroom and Sudomesh take over the three (of four) basement
rooms being vacated by Village of Love, paying a combined $1500 for them.
In the past decade, Sudoroom has failed to scale its community to the size
required to pay for its current space. It's been perpetually in debt ever
since, never had any budget left over to invest in hacking, and had to ask
forgiveness from Omni many times, putting the building in greater jeopardy.
Besides its size, one of the nicest features of the current spot is natural
sunlight - but virtually all Sudo gatherings happen after dark. We are
paying for something we don't use.
Omni is coming under increasing community pressure over the fact that
majority-white collectives underpay for the biggest nicest spaces in the
building, while pushing more diverse collectives into less desirable
corners. This will be one way to make right.
Downsizing is good for us, good for omni, and good for the newer BIPOC-led
collectives that omni is trying to recruit.
If sudoers agree, maybe a good timeline would be to announce intention to
complete the move by February 1.
This artist is visiting town and wanted to know if he could speak at Sudo
Room or give away any art. I told him that we don't have anyone dedicated
to organizing this kind of event, but that I'd ask if anyone wants to.
If you'd like to host him during November, put it on the calendar and go
for it.
*Andrew R Gross, (he/him)*
412.657.5332 - shrad.org <http://www.shrad.org>
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Jared Sofoifa <j.a.sofoifa(a)gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Oct 6, 2023 at 10:44 AM
Subject: [sudo-info] An idea
To: <info(a)sudoroom.org>
Good Morning,
I am a Guatemalan Artist in Canada. I am wondering if your space would want
to be part of a project I've been Working on.
https://jaredarmandosofoifa.com/the-ocean-gives/
This is my largest painting to date. It spans roughly four feet by five
feet. I want to give it away in a raffle to anyone that shares a smile.
This year being in a position of comfort, it pained me greatly to see
everyone around me struggling with the rising costs of everything. Being
from Guatemala I have a deep knowledge of plants and how to cultivate them.
I volunteered my time at a giant garden in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,
operated by the local food bank. I realized that I was focusing on the
wrong things, while it was great to feed people, as a painter I couldn't
stand by and not feed their souls. Given that fine Art is mostly out of
reach from the working class, I decided that I would rather "sell" my
painting for smiles. I want to provide people struggling for survival, to
have some kind of hope.
In our politicized world it is hard to be kind to others and not guarded.
What we need is community and unity. I feel like this project gets at the
core of what future artists will provide the world. If you would like I can
provide files for ready-to-print media including a poster with a QR code
and printable raffle tickets from anyone that does not have a 'smart'
telephone. As well as the poem about the painting.
I will be in the Bay Area during Nov.8th-Nov.23rd promoting my Art and the
seven works of writing I completed during COVID lockdowns in Canada, while
also working on my stand-up comedy and music at any open mics I can get
into.
I would be happy to give a brief Artists talk outlining the project and the
future role of Artists as we fight to stay relevant in a world where AI
threatens all our livelihoods.
Attached are some media provided to me from the Saskatoon food bank while
my painting was in their space.
It's not required, but as a working Artist I would greatly appreciate any
honorarium (if your organization can afford it) to help me with my travel
expenses and shipping cost for the painting.
Let me know your thoughts,
Sincerely,
Jared Armando Sofoifa
ps I'm the one in the pink hat. Also attached some additional paintings of
mine.
The Ocean Gives Promo 2.JPG
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NgnL99us5n177f1hw0iRpcO6htjGowsC/view?usp=…>
The Ocean Gives promo 3.JPG
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uourVkx_kbk6BbkOtQfPMZFSEJx8wIND/view?usp=…>
The Ocean Gives Promo.JPG
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hC_1IlgtTLOuxK1DCyVMHUEnneJePUMp/view?usp=…>
TheOceanGives-Testimonial.docx
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EkL-JIBLIpL9BuicgypxjTTw_-TXNwVR/view?usp=…>
Construct Deconstruct Adjust Readjust.png
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1comztlfaDInSj4Z-xMfLN8LRYk6yLQry/view?usp=…>
Covid and the Seven Deadly Sins.JPG
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k-l_od_QFX20yZSEO91Q_jRD30CCh7fa/view?usp=…>
Our Tree of Life and Death.jpg
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/11ZkaeA3XiO96fqsHF-vU8tnSXrCL5Ig7/view?usp=…>
PXL_20221106_164346113.jpg
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xCcsE9kVE-Q4sN8cV0nJLQ7XBvAGZFt_/view?usp=…>
The birds, the lady, and the caterpillar.jpg
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z-lWY91fz3M4Nl1f1Wx-xghCDk_8OA24/view?usp=…>
The Illusive Raven.JPG
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QkI8GaT4Sh5qkacd7NThJSQwSsPsURc3/view?usp=…>
The Moon and the Sun.JPG
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tLOvcNh0YR9g9PlDEt2ZBTauxXX96G5B/view?usp=…>
The Sunken Afterlife.jpg
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qUkfk34C5V-z03fiYcBwIFxeZOgUsdwf/view?usp=…>
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