[nylug-talk] RE: nylug-talk Digest, Vol 34, Issue 27
Joshua Freeman
Mon May 29 22:53:18 EDT 2006
Hi Mr. Wolsky,
I am not sure whether NYLUG has completed the paperwork required to establish their 501(c)3 status. Hopefully that shouldn't be a barrier to people here providing you some guidance on what you're attempting to accomplish...
I just checked out the moodle site and, best as I can tell after about 2 minutes looking around is that it's a LAMP (linux, apache, mysql php) based web-content management system specifically designed to meet the requirements for a course management system...
All you need to get this thing going is:
1) a server... this could be your own server connected to the Internet via an ISP that allows you to run a server (such as Speakeasy), a shared server at a hosting company like GoDaddy, a hosted server at someplace like RackSpace, a server at your school's data center, or even a co-located server at Pilosoft or another colo facility.
Depending on how much action you expect your site to get you'll want to provision the hardware and the bandwidth appropriately so the site performs with reasonable speed...
Basically, moodle is a highly active, well supported free, open source software project based on LAMP. I could run it on my laptop here and probably provide service for my daughter's entire middle school here in Irvington, NY... but if some component on my laptop failed then there'd be some downtime...
most likely, for a serious project I'd recommend specifying hosting it on a server (owned, colocoated, hosted, etc..) that has multiple points of failure (dual power supplies, several drives, in a RAID configuration with hardware RAID... and make sure it's backed up regularly)...
If you really want help specifying this all I guess I'll be happy to help you out.. just send me the particulars of the project you're planning and I'll help with the more technical bits...
Of course, you'll want to make sure you have access to SOME tech-savvy person to worry about the hosting environment for moodle (unless that comes with the hosting package) and you'll want someone to spend time committed to becoming the application administrator for the moodle implementation itself...
I should add.. NYLUG is a wonderful organization... unfortunately, having posted just this evening you're getting rather short notice about tomorrow's meeting.. of course, if you can come, you should, but don't consider that a condition of getting assistance or advice on your project from the people here.
:-)
Cheers,
Joshua
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Subject: [nylug-talk] RE: nylug-talk Digest, Vol 34, Issue 27
I am a NYC High School teacher. I write grants for my school and I am
currently putting together the idea for a technology grant that includes
Linux.
I would like to set up a web server using Linux OS and running MOODLE.
MOODLE is a program that allows teachers to put up interactive online class
projects (see moodle.org for more information).
I was wondering if anyone belonging to this listserv would like to help me
put this project together. I must figure out what I will need in terms of
equipment, software, technical support etc.
Does NYLUG have 501{c3} status as a non-profit?
Ron
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Subject: [nylug-talk] TOMORROW! NYLUG May Volunteer Mtg (5/25 & 5/30):
NYLUG on The NY Linux Users Group
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Thursday May 25th, 2006 &
Tuesday May 30th, 2006
6:30pm-7:30pm (dinner starting around 8pm)
Winter Garden
World Financial Center
New York, NY
Please note: These meetings are not at IBM, our regular meeting space,
and there is no RSVP list for these meetings.
N Y L U G
-on-
The New York Linux Uses Group
(volunteer meeting)
This month, instead of reaching out to the world, we're going to
turn our focus inward. Not since November 2000, has there been a
gathering of NYLUG about NYLUG. This month we're going to do it
twice! Last held in November 2000, these meetings will be an
opportunity to give your input, creativity, and effort to the
group, and help shape its future direction.
* Kind of meetings/events NYLUG holds
* Events NYLUG attends
* Updating the NYLUG logo
* The new NYLUG web site
* RSVP software
* Job listings software
* Any other ideas
Our first word in January 1999 was fittingly, "Hello" and we've
gotten together at least once in each of the last eighty-eight
months. Your help will make the next eighty-eight even better than
the first eighty-eight.
First, please join us this month at 6:30pm at the Winter Garden at
the World Financial Center, to discuss various projects and ideas
about NYLUG. We'll be meeting directly at the tables in the Winter
Garden, or outside at the corner of Park Place and Broadway at
6:20pm.
We are also seeking volunteers for three new coordinator teams:
* Web team (graphics, content, coding)
* Publicity team (announcements, flyers, etc.)
* Media team (meeting videos, photos, audio, streaming)
Afterward, around 7:30pm, we will migrate somewhere for dinner.
(suggestions to info at nylug.org )
Meeting Dates: May 25, 2006 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
May 30, 2006 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
"Hello":
http://nylug.org/mlist/nylug-talk_mhonarc/1999/msg01728.html
Last Volunteer Meeting:
http://www.nylug.org/archive/nylug-talk/2000-11/msg00234.html
Time and Place:
We will meet outside for those unfamiliar with the Winter Garden at
6:20pm at the corner of Broadway and Park Place, then will go
inside to meet up at 6:30pm at the Winter Garden.
Maps:
Broadway & Park Place:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=Broadway+and+Park+Place,+NY&om=1
(or http://tighturl.com/af )
The World Financial Center & Winter Garden:
http://www.worldfinancialcenter.com/maps/?id=34
Helpful photos of the Winter Garden:
http://nylug.org/images/wgthumb1.jpg
http://nylug.org/images/wgthumb2.jpg
Directions:
Trains: A, C, E, N, R, J, M, Z, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Buses: M1, M6, M9, M15, M22, M103, B51, X25
A & C trains: Take the train to Chambers street. Once you exit,
you will need to walk one block East towards Broadway. Once you
hit Broadway, simply walk 1 or 2 blocks south.
E trains: Take the train to the World Trade Center, exit onto
Church Street and walk north to Vesey St.; turn left and continue
across West St. to the WFC.
N & R trains: Take the train to City Hall. Once you exit, you will
simply need to 1 block south.
1 train: Take the train to Rector St., exit onto Greenwich Street
and walk north to Liberty St.; turn left and continue to the WFC.
PATH trains: Take to the World Trade Center, exit onto Church
Street and walk north to Vesey St.; turn left and walk across West
St. to the WFC.
2 & 3 trains: Take the train to Park Place. Once you exit, you need
to walk 1 or 2 blocks toward Broadway.
4, 5, 6, J, M, & Z trains: Take the train to Brooklyn Bridge City
Hall (or Chambers street for J, M & Z). You will need to walk East
along Chambers St. Once you reach Broadway just walk 3 blocks down
to Park Place.
M1 & M6 Buses (UPTOWN DIRECTION): Try to get off as near as
possible to Park Place. and simply walk one block east to Broadway.
M1 & M6 Buses (DOWNTOWN DIRECTION): Try to get of as near as
possible to Park Place.
M15, M22, M103, B51, X25 (All directions): Get off at Park Row, and
simply walk west till you hit Broadway, and 1 block north to Park
Place.
M9: to South End Avenue
M20 or M22: to North End Avenue
About The New York Linux Users Group:
Founded in December 1998 by Jim Gleason and Eric Berg, the New
York Linux Users Group (NYLUG.org), supports all things Linux,
Free Software, and Open Source in the greater New York area.
Members are Linux enthusiasts who come to the meetings and
installfests, subscribe to a mailing list, and/or participate
in other NYLUG events. Its events have included an annual holiday
party, a sponsored meeting in a restaurant, appearances at trade
shows, dinners, and movie outings. Membership is free and open
to the public.
Dinner:
After the meeting ... Join us around 8pm or so for a post meeting
meal at a location yet to be determined.
Please see our home page at http://www.nylug.org for the HTMLized
version of this announcement, our archives, and a lot of other good
stuff.
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