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JamesNT
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 Posted - 08/29/2006 : 09:15:56 AM
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Hello Everyone,
I'd like to update everyone on the current standing of the Minasi Group Meeting. People who already live in the area are not included. If you are a maybe who is now a definite please inform me. Same goes for definites who are now maybes. I don't mean to nit-pick, but when you email me just say "Maybe" or "definite." I got a real kick out of the high number of "definitly maybe" and "maybe definite" mails I recieved. Let us keep the confusion down, please.
Definites (those who know they are coming)
DennisMCSE - Dennis Olidis
jadgate - James Adgate
Polymath - Jim Vigotty
Jwelsh - Jerrod
Clarnathan - Nathan
rogerd2u - Roger D.
erux - Eric Rux
Curt - Curt Spanburgh
JamesNT - James Summerlin
Maybe's (those who are planning to come but may not be able to get the time off or obtain spousal approval)
wim - Wim Verveen
JSCLEMEDAVE
Joe McGlynn
gfreeman - Greg
Dave Sweatt
Xenophane - claustn
cbarns - Cindy Barns
Jaxdave - David Bisson
Arek - Arek Iskra
Aidan Finn
I'm going to assume that at least half the maybe's will become definites. Therefore, I'm going to instruct the hotel room today to set aside the block for us.
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So far, we have the following for presentations:
Mark Minasi
What's New and Great in Longhorn Server 2007
Windows Vista/Server 2007 Security - The Hidden Truth
Vista Drilldown: Some of the coolest stuff you're not using yet
Curt Spanburgh
Kerberos: Confucious say dog with three heads means owner with three leashes
James Summerlin
The Accidental Developer: Using Microsoft's free stuff for scripting and writing applications
Digital Rights Management: Protecting IP in a world of pirates and children who don't give a damn
Rhonda
Ethereal and Netmon: Where in the hell did that packet come from and what is it doing on my network?
Distributed File System: High availability for Word and Excel
Nathan
Exchange 2007: Just when you thought Microsoft couldn't make a new way for us to communicate. . .
Virtualization: How to prove that 2 servers really equals 10 and other funny math.
Jim Adgate
Bitlocker: How to make certain a stolen laptop only costs you the price of the laptop.
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If anyone else would like to do a talk, please email me with your name and proposed topic. If you have decided not to do a talk, let me know that as well.
Remember, official dates are MAY 3 - 6 IN THE YEAR 2007.
Thank You All,
JamesNT
jamesnt@hotmail.com
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Polymath5
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Posted - 08/29/2006 : 09:23:50 AM
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| Great Job James. I hope everyone on the Maybe's can make it! |
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Playwell
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Posted - 08/29/2006 : 11:11:05 AM
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I got a real kick out of the high number of "definitly maybe" and "maybe definite" mails I recieved. Let us keep the confusion down, please.
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'People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do. '
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Polymath5
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Posted - 08/29/2006 : 12:07:24 PM
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I don't know if there would be.
What do you think fellow's? Anyone interested in a Group Policy talk from Darren? 
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joe_elway
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JamesNT
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Posted - 08/29/2006 : 12:32:36 PM
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No problem everyone. It is my pleasure!!!
JamesNT |
James Summerlin
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jadgate
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Posted - 08/29/2006 : 2:02:36 PM
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I'd like to do a presentation that is a more in-depth look at the disk encryption in Vista (Bitlocker) and how it stacks up against the 3rd party disk encryption products like Pointsec. With all the data theft from laptops these days, this ought to interest someone....
Jim A. |
James Adgate, CISSP
IT Auditor and Compliance Specialist
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
IT Security Policy and Risk Mitigation for Enterprises
http://linkedin.com/in/jamesadgatech
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JamesNT
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Posted - 08/29/2006 : 2:06:34 PM
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Darren,
Let me know about the group policy talk when you can. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say we would love to have you there with us.
Jim,
If you are serious about doing a presentation, then please email me. Scanning email looking for stuff is faster than traversing the linked list that is this forum.
James |
James Summerlin
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clarinathan
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Posted - 08/30/2006 : 1:17:19 PM
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Darren GP talks would be great!
James, again thanks for sorting this, and I love your talk names! |
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JamesNT
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Posted - 08/30/2006 : 2:00:47 PM
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Original post updated with presentation for Jim Adgate.
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ledson
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Posted - 08/31/2006 : 3:44:06 PM
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The date is a bit too far off for me to be able to commit, but I'd love to come.
I can give a real cool hack/defend presentation!
(We'll hack a Unix & Mac box protected through regular defenses, such as firewalls, & then show how IPS systems are invaluable by looking at the packets themselves with Observer (I use that, instead of Sniffer/Ethereal)!)
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clarinathan
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Posted - 08/31/2006 : 4:49:16 PM
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Hey Luke,
That sounds fascinating. It would be great if you could come I have been hoping to meet you for a while.
Cheers
Nathan |
Nathan Winters - [MSFT] - Exchange Technical Specialist
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JamesNT
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Posted - 08/31/2006 : 6:40:49 PM
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[sarcasm]
According to everything I hear around the net, Mac and Unix are completely secure and unhackable. Do you really want to waste your time and furthermore bring the wrath of the entire slashdot and Mac community down upon our fair forum?
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James Summerlin
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Mark Minasi
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Posted - 08/31/2006 : 7:03:36 PM
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| Sounds like Luke's talk would be great! Lammle tells me he'll be there too, so leave a spot for him! |
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Curt
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Posted - 08/31/2006 : 8:14:52 PM
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W0W, What a treat.
This is fantastic.
FYI: Anne Grub from Windows IT Pro emailed me and told me the Editing staff is considering the write up I did about the first meeting.
I have been in touch with Jim V about the photos.
So there is some buzz that will the meeting a nice status.
I will keep you posted on that, because I am pretty sure it will require the permission of anyone's photo in the piece.
Hope this goes through.
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Originally posted by MarkMinasi
Sounds like Luke's talk would be great! Lammle tells me he'll be there too, so leave a spot for him!
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Curt Spanburgh
Microsoft Certified Business Solution Specialist.
Dynamics CRM MVP
Contributing Editor, Windows IT Pro
He that is walking with wise persons will become wise, but he that is having dealings with the stupid ones will fare badly.
Proverbs 13:20
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Polymath5
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Posted - 08/31/2006 : 8:29:25 PM
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Xenophane
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Posted - 09/01/2006 : 4:59:54 PM
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Is any one considering bringing their "better halves" to Virgina ??
I am thinking a least on my end, it will be a lot easier to get spousal approval if she can come, and we can combine it with some kind of holiday activities... But unfortunately she is wildly unimpressed by technology, so it would be nice, if there were someone she could go shopping with (or whatever it is "Virgina Beacheans" do in their spare time)
But James I am working really hard to find the time/money to travel across for the meeting, I will e-mail you as soon as there is anything final... |
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Curt
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Posted - 09/01/2006 : 5:01:40 PM
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My lovely wife was there with me.
Worked out ok.
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Originally posted by Xenophane
Is any one considering bringing their "better halves" to Virgina ??
I am thinking a least on my end, it will be a lot easier to get spousal approval if she can come, and we can combine it with some kind of holiday activities... But unfortunately she is wildly unimpressed by technology, so it would be nice, if there were someone she could go shopping with (or whatever it is "Virgina Beacheans" do in their spare time)
But James I am working really hard to find the time/money to travel across for the meeting, I will e-mail you as soon as there is anything final...
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Microsoft Certified Business Solution Specialist.
Dynamics CRM MVP
Contributing Editor, Windows IT Pro
He that is walking with wise persons will become wise, but he that is having dealings with the stupid ones will fare badly.
Proverbs 13:20
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joe_elway
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Posted - 09/01/2006 : 5:25:57 PM
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A few spouses made the trip this year. Everyone was welcome! I spent a week there and there is LOADS to see and do. Theres a grat long beach, lots of history and Washington might be a good day trip (if you like cities).
I'm really hoping I can make it next May. I've got something I'd really love to present but I need permission from the bosses. It's pretty cool and I'd love to get feedback and ideas on it from others but I can't do or say anything until I get the go ahead. Arrgh!!!! Frustration but I understand how my boss feels. |
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JamesNT
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Posted - 09/01/2006 : 5:48:47 PM
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Hey wait a second, did I not see Curt say something about a WRITE UP IN WINDOWS IT MAGAZINE???
COOL!!!
You have my permission to use my picture!
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smeogul
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Posted - 09/01/2006 : 7:24:59 PM
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Originally posted by Curt
Worked out ok.
snicker
sorry, I had to
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Mark Minasi
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Posted - 09/02/2006 : 6:11:04 PM
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| Well, it might not be a bad idea to consider a "spouses activities" discussion. Can we get 'em on the forum? We can create a subforum for them to chat? |
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Xenophane
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Posted - 09/02/2006 : 6:24:15 PM
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It sounds like a good idea... I will see if I can convince mine..
She is not what you can call a "computer super user", but I am trying to get her more acquainted with it, and she does more and more things online... Maybe she will even to a forum post one day |
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Polymath5
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Posted - 09/02/2006 : 7:57:13 PM
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Originally posted by Xenophane
She is not what you can call a "computer super user", but I am trying to get her more acquainted with it, and she does more and more things online... Maybe she will even to a forum post one day
Warning Will Robinson!! Warning!! Soon you will be enter the "Realm of Spousal Support" |
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Mark Minasi
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Posted - 09/02/2006 : 8:43:58 PM
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Sounds like the creation of a common interest.<g>
Now, how can THAT be bad for a relationship? |
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clarinathan
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Posted - 09/03/2006 : 02:01:38 AM
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Is any one considering bringing their "better halves" to Virgina ??
I didn't bring mine last year, but am definitely considering it this year so long as I can fund it or maybe get my boss to fund me so I can fund her!
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Well, it might not be a bad idea to consider a "spouses activities" discussion. Can we get 'em on the forum? We can create a subforum for them to chat?
Sounds like a good idea! |
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Curt
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Posted - 09/03/2006 : 02:30:14 AM
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I see we are both up late. Well, it's late for me.
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Originally posted by clarinathan
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Is any one considering bringing their "better halves" to Virgina ??
I didn't bring mine last year, but am definitely considering it this year so long as I can fund it or maybe get my boss to fund me so I can fund her!
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Well, it might not be a bad idea to consider a "spouses activities" discussion. Can we get 'em on the forum? We can create a subforum for them to chat?
Sounds like a good idea!
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Curt Spanburgh
Microsoft Certified Business Solution Specialist.
Dynamics CRM MVP
Contributing Editor, Windows IT Pro
He that is walking with wise persons will become wise, but he that is having dealings with the stupid ones will fare badly.
Proverbs 13:20
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clarinathan
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Posted - 09/03/2006 : 04:24:03 AM
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| And for me it was really early in the morning! |
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Mark Minasi
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Posted - 09/03/2006 : 05:42:00 AM
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| Heck, I was just happy that the connection's still up.<g> |
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Polymath5
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Posted - 09/03/2006 : 09:03:51 AM
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Originally posted by MarkMinasi
Sounds like the creation of a common interest.<g>
Now, how can THAT be bad for a relationship?
Wife insists on own super computer for online games and chatting with new online friends
Wife asks "How do I get on Ebay"
Even worse, Wife asks "What's PayPal"
Wife sets up own office in spare bedroom.
Wife communicates with you via text messages instead of talking, except when her system is down. Then you are on call for 25/8 support. (24/7 is for the rest of the world)
Dinner done via online delivery services.
More...?
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