Michael King\, Joe Muller\, and Dylan Field will be presenting on the subject of encryption as it applies to e-mail security.
Do you ever wonder how the messages you send over the internet are secure? Speakers will give a brief introduction to cryptography using RSA\; an overview of PGP and how it is used to secure communication over the internet\; and an overview of hash functions (with MD5 algorithm as an example) used for password protection and message integrity. This is a student project from the Fall 2007 Math 485 class (Introduction to Cryptography).
The presentation will be at Wednesday November 5 at 4\:00 PM in Darwin 103. Come early (3\:45) for coffee and cookies. Pizza will be provided after the talk.
Visit the Math Colloquium page for more information about the weekly Math colloquiums.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T161707Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081106T200000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081106T210000Z UID:http://segfault.cs.sonoma.edu/node/199 URL;VALUE=URI:http://segfault.cs.sonoma.edu/node/199 SUMMARY:CS Colloquium - Jason Shankel on simulating planetary environments DESCRIPTION:Simulating Planetary Environments - a presentation by Jason Shankel of Maxis\, likely to include discussion of these techniques in the game Spore.
This talk will describe some of the techniques used to simulate realistic dynamic planetary environments for computer games\, including geology\, water flow\, weather\, and life.
The presentation will be at noon in Salazar 2016. Pizza will be provided after the talk.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T161707Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081107T090000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://segfault.cs.sonoma.edu/node/219 URL;VALUE=URI:http://segfault.cs.sonoma.edu/node/219 SUMMARY:MESA Student Leadership Conference DESCRIPTION:From Dr. Stauffer\:
MESA Northern California Student Leadership Conference - Friday-Saturday\,
November 7 and 8
This conference is in its 5th year and is sponsored by PG&\;E. Students are provided housing (1 person per room)\, meals\, and workshops. Students network with each other and with leaders in the state.
Departure time and where to meet are not yet determined. Contact Dr. Stauffer for details.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T161707Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081108T040000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081108T075900Z UID:http://segfault.cs.sonoma.edu/node/205 URL;VALUE=URI:http://segfault.cs.sonoma.edu/node/205 SUMMARY:Movie Night - Rescheduled DESCRIPTION:Update\: This movie night has been rescheduled for 8\:00 PM. The date and location remain the same.
A movie night is scheduled for Friday\, November 7. The location is 833 Loadstone Ct in the 'L' section of Rohnert Park.
Directions from the SSU campus\:
Since we actually made a profit off the LAN party\, we plan to have food at this event. You are still welcome to bring something\, especially to share.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T161707Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081111T013000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081111T075900Z UID:http://segfault.cs.sonoma.edu/node/278 URL;VALUE=URI:http://segfault.cs.sonoma.edu/node/278 SUMMARY:SSU Nerdathon\: Mario Kart and Ping Pong DESCRIPTION:The SSU Nerd-A-Thon continues with Mario Kart in Darwin 128 at 5\:30 PM\, followed by ping-pong at Ryan's house (where we have been holding the Movie Nights).
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T161707Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081112T033000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081112T050000Z UID:http://segfault.cs.sonoma.edu/node/274 URL;VALUE=URI:http://segfault.cs.sonoma.edu/node/274 SUMMARY:NBLUG\: Kyle Rankin on Ubuntu DESCRIPTION:Kyle Rankin will be giving a talk at the November North Bay Linux Users' Group meeting on the differences between Ubuntu and earlier Linux distributions. The talk is titled \\"Where'd my Files Go? A guide to the Modern Ubuntu Distribution\\".
While you might not be able to tell at a cursory glance\, a lot has changed behind the scenes on a modern Ubuntu system from what you might be used to if you have used Linux for years. For example\, did you know Ubuntu is phasing out System V init? That you can't loopback-mount the initrd? In this talk I would discuss the current changes Ubuntu is making to what we might consider the traditional Linux system. There's a little something for everyone on the talk\: For Linux newbies who are curious about what's under the hood I will cover the traditional and modern boot process including how init works and follow up with a guide to where important files are in Ubuntu. For the experienced Linux user I'll show you how (and why) things have changed and where you can look now when you want to\, for instance\, change the default runlevel on an Ubuntu system.
The meeting is at O'Reilly and Associates in Sebastopol on Tuesday\, November 11 at 7\:30 PM.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T161707Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081113T200000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081113T210000Z UID:http://segfault.cs.sonoma.edu/node/204 URL;VALUE=URI:http://segfault.cs.sonoma.edu/node/204 SUMMARY:CS Colloquium - Jim Horning on information infrastructure maintenance DESCRIPTION:The Case For Infrastructure Maintenance - a presentation by Jim Horning of SPARTA.
Civilization and infrastructure are intimately intertwined. Rising civilizations build and benefit from their infrastructures in a virtuous cycle. As civilizations decline\, their infrastructures decay. Dependence on critical infrastructures is increasing worldwide. This is true not only of information systems and network services\, but also of energy\, water\, sanitation\, transportation\, and others that we rely on for our livelihood and well-being. These critical infrastructures are becoming more interrelated\, and more heavily dependent on information technology. People demand ever more and better services\, but understand ever less about what it takes to provide those services. Engineers know that physical infrastructures decay without regular maintenance\, and prepare for aging (e.g.\, corrosion and erosion) that requires inspections and repairs. Proper maintenance is generally the cheapest form of insurance against failures. However\, it has a definite present cost that must be balanced against the unknown future cost of possible failures. Although computer software does not rust\, it is subject to incompatibilities and failures caused by evolving requirements\, changing environments\, changes in underlying hardware and software\, changing user practices\, and malicious exploitation of discovered vulnerabilities. Therefore\, it requires maintenance. Yet the costs of maintenance are often ignored in the planning\, design\, construction\, and operation of critical systems. Incremental upgrades to software are error-prone. Software engineers receive little training in preparing for software aging\, in supporting legacy software\, or in knowing when and how to terminate decrepit legacy systems.
The presentation will be at noon in Salazar 2016.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T161707Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081115T030000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081115T075900Z UID:http://segfault.cs.sonoma.edu/node/270 URL;VALUE=URI:http://segfault.cs.sonoma.edu/node/270 SUMMARY:LAN Party DESCRIPTION:LAN PARTY! It's gonna be good. Pay $5 ahead of time to Travis or Ryan and make sure to get your name on a list so we know how much FOOD to get\, or RSVP with them by email and pay when you get here.
The party will be in Darwin 25 and 28 as usual. The fun starts at 7\:00 PM as usual\, and as usual there will probably be several people there early. We'll probably start with Babo and go to TF once more people show up\, and there will most likely be console gaming in one of the other rooms.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T161707Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081115T090000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://segfault.cs.sonoma.edu/node/242 URL;VALUE=URI:http://segfault.cs.sonoma.edu/node/242 SUMMARY:ACM Programming Contest DESCRIPTION:The ACM Programming Contest for the Northwest Pacific region. Location is to be determined\, but last year's was at Stanford. More information to come.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T161707Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081120T200000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081120T210000Z UID:http://segfault.cs.sonoma.edu/node/200 URL;VALUE=URI:http://segfault.cs.sonoma.edu/node/200 SUMMARY:CS Colloquium - Chris Ramstad\, Joe Miguel\, and Stephen West on embedded Python DESCRIPTION:Using Python In Embedded Applications - a presentation by Chris Ramstad\, Joe Miguel\, and Stephen West of CyanOptic.
Python is a high level dynamic programming language with a large selection of built-in and third party libraries. It has become a mature and well tested language over the last 17 years. Traditionally\, Python has not been considered as a primary tool for implementation of core functionality on an embedded product. It is often either not considered because it is a 'scripting language' or rejected due to concern about poor performance. However\, given the ever growing complexity of software requirements\, pressure to shorten time to market\, and the continual drop of cost in computing power\, leveraging Python makes more sense. Python can now be considered as a viable alternative to C/C++/java in many high performance embedded applications.
The presentation will be at noon in Salazar 2016.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T161707Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081121T090000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://segfault.cs.sonoma.edu/node/285 URL;VALUE=URI:http://segfault.cs.sonoma.edu/node/285 SUMMARY:Spring 2009 - Class Schedule Posted DESCRIPTION:The class schedule for Spring 2009 will be published on November 21 so you can plot out your schedule for the next semester. They will probably post it to the class schedule page.
Registration itself is the week of December 1-5. Check your CMS-HSRA for your personal registration time.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T161707Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081122T080000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081123T075900Z UID:http://segfault.cs.sonoma.edu/node/271 URL;VALUE=URI:http://segfault.cs.sonoma.edu/node/271 SUMMARY:Thankgiving Potluck DESCRIPTION:WICS is hosting a Thanksgiving potluck on Saturday\, November 22. Bring something to share and enjoy.
Exact time and location to be determined.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T161707Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081125T010000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081125T010000Z UID:http://segfault.cs.sonoma.edu/node/248 URL;VALUE=URI:http://segfault.cs.sonoma.edu/node/248 SUMMARY:Alice Virtual Challenge - Last day to register DESCRIPTION:November 24 is the last day to register for the Alice Virtual Challenge. If you want to participate\, you should register earlier than this day. Registration ends at 5\:00 PM.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090108T161707Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081125T080000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081125T210000Z UID:http://segfault.cs.sonoma.edu/node/289 URL;VALUE=URI:http://segfault.cs.sonoma.edu/node/289 SUMMARY:CS Club Meeting DESCRIPTION:It's time for another club meeting. It will be in Darwin 29 at noon. We'll probably talk about the SSB tournament and the upcoming movie night.
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