Local company needs help with a new Thing-O-Matic

[Timjusttim]

A very large insurance local insurance company purchased fully
assembled ThingOMatic and wants someone to teach them how to use it.
They are willing to make a contribution to LVL1 in exchange for help.

I am assuming that they would prefer someone that could available
during normal daytime work hours.

This could be a good way to spread the news about LVL1. Please help.

Tim Hardin

[Cox, Taylor A]

I've owned, assembled, and fine tuned 7 Thing-O-Matics, so you might say I know a thing or two. I can't help locally, but somehow over the web would work. But I'm sure someone else local has the same knowledge. Let me know if not.
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Subject: {LVL1} Local company needs help with a new Thing-O-Matic

[Timjusttim]

Mr. Cox, thanks for your quick response. If someone local doesn't pop
up, I will offer internet help. (Unless I miss my guess, I think face-
to-face might be needed in this case.)

[Cox, Taylor A]

That works for me. I'll be in touch.

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Subject: Re: {LVL1} Local company needs help with a new Thing-O-Matic

[Pat McCarthy]

If the company is Humana..... I shall be amused

Patrick McCarthy

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[crei...@sdf.lonestar.org]

http://wiki.daviddarts.com/PirateBox_DIY_OpenWrt#Tutorial_A:_TP-Link_MR3020

I've successfully built a piratebox from a TP-Link MR3020. Works like a
usb 'deaddrop', only wireless. I thought it might work out well to have
one at the workshop, to keep the questionable data out of reach of the
Internet as well as a measure of plausible deniability. Perhaps one that
can be reached from the front sidewalk, with a sizable USB drive, and
plugged into a night sensor so that it won't be available during regular
business hours.

Creighton

[Philip]

I believe that plausible deniability is no more now that you've posted
it on a google group. ;)

On Feb 29, 3:27 pm, creig...@sdf.lonestar.org wrote:
> http://wiki.daviddarts.com/PirateBox_DIY_OpenWrt#Tutorial_A:_TP-Link_...

[Everseeker]

Ok, followed Links, got lost.
Can you tl;dr what is it, how do we use it?

[Raj]

It allows for anonymous file sharing.  It's basically a wireless router and plug-type linux box that sets up a small wireless network.  Anyone can log into it and use a web interface to store and share files with others.

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Subject: Re: {LVL1} Re: Piratebox from a TP-Link MR3020

[crei...@sdf.lonestar.org]

> I believe that plausible deniability is no more now that you've posted
> it on a google group. ;)
>
> >

Yeah, well...

[crei...@sdf.lonestar.org]

> Ok, followed Links, got lost.
> Can you tl;dr what is it, how do we use it?

the piratebox is a wifi device that acts as a disconnected Internet. Wifi
devices can connect to it, upload and download files via a web browser,
and talk to each other (if the settings are right & devices use apps
intended to do so) by using the piratebox as a kind of repeater. Ad hoc
without rooting devices. The piratebox does not log connections or bridge
to the Internet, intentionally. It's like the usb deaddrops project, only
via wifi.

[Pat McCarthy]

Why not just leave your net open, and paint a W in a circle on the sidewalk...
No one can say WHO was on, or WHEN...
(specially if we have all logging turned off.....)

Patrick McCarthy

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[Jeff Johnson]

How do you keep the kiddie porn off the thing?

Seems like sharing a tube of chapstick to me.

[crei...@sdf.lonestar.org]

> Why not just leave your net open, and paint a W in a circle on the
> sidewalk...
> No one can say WHO was on, or WHEN...
> (specially if we have all logging turned off.....)
>

1) Portablity

2) security from wan side observation

3) lack of Internet service costs.

[crei...@sdf.lonestar.org]

> How do you keep the kiddie porn off the thing?
>

I don't really have a reasonable answer to that question.

> Seems like sharing a tube of chapstick to me.
>

Interesting analogy. After pointing out the kiddie porn thing, and then
the chapstick analogy; my childhood memories or sharing chapstick with my
older sister feel a bit icky.

[crei...@sdf.lonestar.org]

> How do you keep the kiddie porn off the thing?
>

The only respectable answer to that question would be to grant everyone
delete rights, but I don't really know how to do that.

[Timjusttim]

Still looking for help for a major insurance company that bought a
Thing-O-Matic. Anyone willing to volunteer, maybe even for a
consulting fee? And yes, Pat, you will be amused.

[Nick Sturtzel]

Yeah, one of my teachers works for humana and asked me about finding some one as well... Probably the same person.

[Pat McCarthy]

OK, I presume this is at the innovation station at Humana... do you have a contact I can im?

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Subject: Re: {LVL1} Local company needs help with a new Thing-O-Matic

[Brian Wagner]

I think they are using it to make artificial knees so they can save
money on the titanium ones.

[Pat McCarthy]

I have a feeling that is NOT the case..... (heh)

[Joe LaGreek]

I work for Humana as well. Have no clue what they would use this for

Joe LaGreek

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[Jason Dodd]

As do I. Check with Enterprise Innovation. Maybe the know.

[Jason Dodd]

Maybe they're going to make parts to fix all of those blasted conference
room chairs that a failing at an alarming rate.

[Everseeker]

Saw 2 more in the dumpster today...
I will contact the innovation center tomorrow.

[Nick Sturtzel]

Pat, Brian Carter is the guy to talk to.

[Timjusttim]

It always interesting to note how many people want to comment on how/
why/who, none of which add to the sincere request for assistance, but
no one wants to step up and offer to "do".

I shall pass the word along that I could not find anyone in our group
that would be willing to help.

[Everseeker]

That would probably confuse them GREATLY
Since I talk to them today, and have a meeting planned for Next Wed...
(Between now and then, I need a primer on the Makerbot... but that's for another thread)
But, suffice to say, I am on it...