Local Resources
From TWUUG
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Introduction
There are plenty of websites on the Internet with information about how to use Linux, how to install BSD, which printers to buy, how to program using Perl. But, this is the only one that targets LOCAL resources for TWUUG members.
Local Internet Service Providers
Here you can find a list of providers in Hampton Roads and:
- How to get it working with Linux/Unix
- What services they offer and at what typical price
- What technologies they use
- Reviews of their performance and service
IMPORTANT NOTICE about sudden slow broadband performance under Linux.
Local Places for Linux/Unix Friendly Hardware
Need to find a new compatible computer? Motherboard upgrade? Linux compatible printer? You might have luck at Best Buy or Circuit City, but if you are looking for a place with people that have a clue, try one of these links:
Training
Internet Relay Chat (IRC)
The IRC server is currently off-line and awaiting setup of an external server.
TWUUG runs an IRC server for use by our members and guests.
irc.twuug.org port 6667 or 7000 - main channel: #twuug
IRC Link Here
Java Chat Applet (Hosted by ODU ACM) requires Sun Java Runtime for best compatibility
757.org also runs a small IRC server for people in the local area. See The 757.org IRC Page for more info, as well as general information about IRC.
Links to Other Local Groups
ODU Association for Computing Machinery - Student chapter of the ACM at Old Dominion University, also open to alumni of the Computer Science program at ODU. Meetings are open to the general public, some presentation topics may be of interest to the TWUUG membership.
HRGeeks.com - Currently has calendar of other technology association meetings.
TarMac - Tidewater Area Macintosh User's Group. Group for people with Apple Mac's.
Linux/Unix Friendly HotSpots
Computer Equipment Recycling
ODU recycles used computer equipment for the local community. The drop off center is at 861 W. 45th St. in Norfolk. For more information visit ODU's Recycling Website or call (757) 451-3015 or e-mail here
