Re: SIU School of Medicine

[Allan Peretz <pretzl@tempest.pdnt.net>]

Great Job, Guys!  I'm impressed...

-Allan


On Tue, 7 Jul 1998, Richard H. Fifarek wrote:

> 
> 	I'm forwarding some notes that last night's meeting spawned from
> Gi to our higher ups.
> 
> __________________________Note from Gi Vania ____________________________
> 
> I had an interesting evening with Richard and the Southern Illinois Linux
> Users Group. We built a Beowulf cluster out of four Pentium II machines..
> The particular Linux distribution comes with Povray for rendering
> graphics. We copied the distribution in case anyone is interested. It was
> not too difficult a task, although I am glad I received the experience.
> Now where is that technology bus?
> 
> tnx very much Rich!
> 
> I have tentatively offered subject to your approval to host the next
> meeting here at SOMC. There were less than ten people at the meeting.
> It was a good technology transfer but it could be much better with our
> support. whatcha think?
> 
> ------------------------ Response from Joe Deken ---------------------
> 
> I think hosting a Linux meeting is a good idea, but the details must
> be worked out well in advance.  It's also wise to plan for a contingency
> that 50 people, rather than 10, show up because it is on campus, and
> not during July, etc. etc.
> 
> Please keep me posted and I will approve it, but only when/if these
> logistical details are squared away.  (If IR can make a small contribution
> for refreshments, etc. I think I can help with that as well.)
> 
> We might even think about "sponsoring" this Linux Users Group in some
> more substantial way.  Attention to detail is very important here, as
> in all "first steps" efforts.
> _____________________________________________________________________
> 
> 	Promising, eh?	
> 
> _____________________________________________________
> Richard H. Fifarek	SIU School of Medicine
> rfifarek@som.siu.edu	Information Resources
> "Lead me not into temptation, I can find it myself."
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