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The Southern California Linux Expo (SCALE) is an annual Linux, open source and free software conference held in Los Angeles, California, since 2002. Despite having Linux in its name, SCALE covers all open source operating systems and software. It is a volunteer-run event.
The event features an expo floor with both commercial and non-profit exhibitors, as well as 4 days of seminars on the topic of Linux and Open Source software. Sessions and presentations cover a broad spectrum of topics and technical levels.
SCALE grew out of a series of LUGFests put on by the Simi Conejo Linux Users Group in the late 90s. There were four of them, held every 6 months at the Nortel development facility in Simi Valley, California. They ended when Nortel closed that facility in 2001. Subsequently, members from SCLUG, USCLUG and UCLALUG organized to create a more regional event, which they named the Southern California Linux Expo.
Companies, organizations and projects represented at SCALE include Linux-based projects such as Debian, Gentoo Linux, the Fedora Project, KDE and GNOME, other open-source operating systems including NetBSD and FreeBSD, software projects such as Django, open-source database systems such as MySQL and PostgreSQL, other open-source applications such as Drupal, Inkscape, MythTV and The Document Foundation, activist organizations such as Software Freedom Law Center and the Electronic Frontier Foundation, major technology companies such as IBM, HP and Sharp, web companies including Google, Facebook and eHarmony, and internet projects including OpenStreetMap.

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  1. K

    How Does Scale Factor Affect Objects in Expanding Universe?

    I will be writing my final exam tomorrow evening, and I am currently terribly stuck on the following practice problems. I have posted my thoughts below each problem. They look tricky to me. It would be very nice if someone could help me out and I will remain eternally grateful for your help...
  2. D

    Exploring Standing Sound Waves: Small Scale Patterns at Antinodes

    Homework Statement I just used the Kundt's tube to illustrate the effect of a standing sound wave in a glas tube. The characteristic nodes and antinodes were perfectly visible and some small scale striated vibration patterns at the antinodes were prominent. What is the physical explanation for...
  3. D

    General Relativity, form of scale factor

    We are given a form of Einstein's field equations: 3R'' = -pR R''R + 2((R')^2) = p(R^2) where p is a constant and R' = dR/dt Assuimg that R and R' are both positive, we are asked to show that the general solution is R(t) = A*[(t-ti)^(2/3)] I'm very confused about this. If we...
  4. George Jones

    Scale Factor Ratio: Z Value at End of Inflationary Era

    What is the ratio of the scale factor now to the scale factor at the end of the inflationary era? Edit: In other words, what is the z value of the end of the inflationary era?
  5. B

    The Universe's Scale: Galaxies, Stars, and Beyond

    If you look at the planets, they group into a star, which all form a galaxy. It just seems like everything groups together. Our observable universe with the Hubble isn't as enormous as the universe may be. If so, galaxys would form an even greater cluster and so on and so forth.
  6. D

    What happens with causality at the Planck scale? Can effects precede causes?

    What happens with causality at the Planck scale? Can effects "precede" causes? I would like to know what happens with causality at the Planck scale, explained in "educated layman" terms, if that's possible... :) Might effects "precede" causes in time? Do we have to redefine causality at the...
  7. K

    Age of Universe, Redshift & Scale Factor

    Homework Statement Assume that the current age of the universe is 13.4 billion years old, and that we live in a matter-dominated, omega_m = 1, critical universe, what is the age of the universe at redshift 0.6? HINT: use the current age of the universe to pin down the proportionality...
  8. M

    Can You Use Non-Pivot Rows to Scale a Matrix?

    Hello, here's my problem : I was introduced the Gauss algorithm used to scale a matrix (to obtain a triangular matrix in order to solve a system of equations), but my teacher says that we can only use the pivot line to null the rest of the numbers of the column. The fact is I have done quite...
  9. H

    Solving a Pulley Problem: Finding the Scale Reading

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  10. V

    Earth has inner core surface property variations at 1km scale

    A Wikipedia article says: "The surface of the inner core exhibits rapid variations in properties at scales at least as small as 1 km. This is puzzling, since lateral temperature variations along the inner core boundary are known to be extremely small (this conclusion is confidently constrained...
  11. R

    Vijay's Reflex Time When Arvind Drops a Scale

    arvind drops a scale vertically which is grabbed by Vijay whose hand is just below the scale. In the mean time the scale slips by 20cm. What is the reflex time of Vijay?
  12. J

    Finding Mass without using any scale

    Hi,I had this problem which I cannot answer. I would appreciate if someone could help me out. Here's the problem - Homework Statement In the labaratory,you are asked to determine the mass of a meterstick without using a scale of any kind. In addition to the meterstick you may use ...
  13. A

    Kardashev Scale: Size vs Energy Output

    The Kardashev Scale is a scale (duh) that judges civilizations based on their energy output. There are Three Types: Type I: 1.74×1017 W Type II: 3.86×1026 W Type III: 10^36 W Now, its is said that civilizations will grow like this: Type I: Uses the energy output of One Planet...
  14. A

    Changing the time scale in the action

    I'm stuck, again, on a particular passage of a book (jean zinn justinf's QFT and critical phenomena). it says: We will find it convinient to t -> t/hbar , the action is then written as: S_{0} / \hbar=\int_{t'}^{t''} dt [\frac{m \dot {x}^2(t) }{2 \hbar^2} + V(t)] where t' and t'' are...
  15. B

    Izod Impact Scale Test: Determining High/Low Strength Values in Joules

    I'm supposed to determine if a bunch of materials have a high or low impact strength. I did the hard part and determined that the impact strength for each material, but I don't know a relative scale. What is a high value on the izod impact scale test(it's measured in joules). Any idea?
  16. F

    Help with PHYS12 Hw: Beam Hinged at One End, 0.8 kg Rod on Scale

    Hey! I'm new here.. and I desperately need help for some PHYS12 hw.. I hope I'm in the right place. My new teacher has a strong russian accent so I don't understand a single word he ever saids. A uniform 1.3 kg beam hinged at one end supports a 0.5 kg block. the bean is held level by a...
  17. B

    Force of 1.5kg Crate Falling onto Spring Scale

    A 1.5kg crate falls from a height of 2.0m onto an industrial spring scale with a spring constant of 1.5 X 10^5 N/m. At its greatest compression the reading on the scale is: My work: mgh= PE (1.5kg*9.81m/s*2.0m)= 30J The potential energy of the crate is 30J The Force of the crate is...
  18. H

    What is the role of phonons and electron gas in heat transport in micro scales?

    hi all! I am not a physics but enginereing major. I am confusing about what's going on with heat tranport in micro- scales. I encounter terms like phonon-electron interaction, electron gas, lattice etc.. What exactly is a phonon? does it posses mass? What is electron gas? Could anyone...
  19. P

    Solve Scale Drawing/Ratio Problem: 1:86

    I have a problem that shows a picture with an arrow in it. The arrow in the picture shows that is is 5 cm in length. The actual length of the arrow is given in the problem as 43 m. The question asks for me to determine the scale of the picture. So, I've set up a ratio: 1/x = 5/45 (1 cm...
  20. M

    Spring scale- confusing me help

    Hi firstly Thanks for the help... I am not very good at forces ... and spring balances etc... Q1 A 10N force is pulling up on the ring of spring scale that weighs 2N. If an 8N mass is attached to the bottom hook of the scale, what is the scale reading? I figure that the mass of the...
  21. R

    Confused about time on the quantum scale

    In the macro, non-relativistic world, let's say that the present is the interval that separates the future from the past. And that this is an analogy for the interval within which the probability waves in a region in space collapse into particulate matter resulting in a measurable event which...
  22. W

    Beaker with water on a weighing scale

    beaker with water on a weighing scale... A weighing scale has a beaker of water on one side and a balancing weight on the other side. You put your finger into the water carefully without touching the beaker. Will the balance be upset? Which side will appear heavier, if so? What will...
  23. C

    Cassimir effect on a grand scale

    Hello, I had a question about the Cassimir effect. As I understand it the force is created by an Electromagnetic radiation vacuum created in between two closely spaced metal plates and since only non-half integer wavelengths can exist in this spacing, the plates are drawn slightly closer...
  24. G

    Screw Gauge Pitch: Length of Main Scale Division?

    In a screw gauge, the pitch is defined as the distance traveled in one rotation. Is it also equal to the length of one main scale division? If the length of one main scale division is not given, then can we take it to be equal to the pitch? Or do we take it as equal to some other default value.
  25. P

    How do I change the scale of the x axis in excel

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  26. S

    Finding the K Value for AL Project Scale

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  27. Pengwuino

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    I basically am having a problem understanding the units used on the atomic level such as MeV/c and MeV/c^2. I have a problem where I have a given energy of 370 MeV for a photon. This means the wavelength is \lambda = \frac{{(6.6261*10^{ - 34} )c}}{{(3.7*10^8 eV*\frac{{1.6022*10^{ - 19}...
  28. J

    Find Equilibrium Readings of Scale: Beaker & Oil + Iron Block

    A 1-kg beaker containing 2 kg of oil(density = 916 kg/m^3) rests on a scale. A 2kg block of iron is suspended from a spring scale and completely submerged in the oil. Find the equilibruim readings of both scales. For the bottom scale, I can find the weight, 29.4 N of the beaker and oil, but...
  29. A

    Is observability restricted by scale ?

    I read somewhere something about observability, and things which are infinitely big, or infinitesimally small. Basically, the question is whether it would be possible to make an observation of an infinitely long yardstick. If it existed, could you observe it in it's entirety ? is it possible ...
  30. L

    What is the issue with log scales and plotting values less than 1?

    I am working on a homework for a programming class. We have to create a Logarithmic plot and add to it a marker when the program is running on the click of the mouse. That is NOT the problem :) , in fact, that's very simple! My problem, however, is with the scale. When my plot is in linear...
  31. P

    What is the pH of NaOH & H2SO4 Mixture?

    Hi everyone i have comed across a fairly difficult question in chemisty that's been baffling me. A 51.1 mL of 0.153M NaOH was mixed with 27.5mL of 0.0147M H2SO4. What is the pH of the resulting solution. What I want to ask is shouldn't the resulting solution, water, be neutral with pH of 7...
  32. Integral

    Ultimate nerd back pack or a Small scale enegry source

    http://www.lightningpacks.com/" to recharge your dig cam batteries on a wilderness hike. "Carrying weights of between 44 and 84 lbs, testers generated up to 7.4W,..."
  33. G

    What Is the Full Significance of the pH Scale?

    I am asked to prepare some information on ph scale. I know what pH is, I know how to calculate it in some cases, I know it is lower than 7 for acid and higher then 7 for base - is there anything more important? G
  34. N

    Solving Scale in an Elevator: N-W=ma?

    you are standing on a scale in an elevator. the scale reads 176lb when the elevator is at rest. the elevator begins to accelerate upward at 12ft/s^2. what is the reading of the scale? i converted 176lb to 80kg. i know the sum of all forces equals mass*acceleration but i don't know what...
  35. I

    Solve the Puzzle: Find the Scale Readings for a Mass Distribution

    formula Help! i got this question but i don;t know which formula to use Q - A 1m plank of Mass 1.0kg is placed on two scales which are at either end of the plank. Masses are hung underneath the plank. Mass A = 5.0kg at a distance of 0.30m from the left of the plank Mass B = 5.0kg at a...
  36. A

    What Does a Scale Read for a Person in an Elevator Under Various Conditions?

    Hi, this problem gave me some trouble and I'm not sure if I did this correctly. The problem reads: A 75-kg person steps onto an elevator with a scale. What does the scale read when the elevator (a) is at rest, (b) climbing at 3.0m/s, (c) falling at 3.0m/s, (d) accelerating upward at 3.0m/s^2...
  37. C

    Calculate Elevator's Acceleration with Person on Bathroom Scale

    A person stands on a bathroom scale in a motionless elevator. When the elevator begins to move, the scale briefly reads only 0.67 of the person's regular weight. Calculate the acceleration of the elevator. how do i start this problem? help please!
  38. turbo

    Horizon scale at the onset of cosmic acceleration

    http://www.arxiv.org/PS_cache/astro-ph/pdf/0508/0508047.pdf
  39. N

    Need a clie on how to build a Laboratory scale using strain gages

    Need a help on how to go about building a Laboratory scale using strain gages I need to build a scale with a working range of 2 to 200 gm, an accuracy of at least 2 gm, footprint of no more that 16 in sq, and use no more that 6 strain gages. I believe I need to set up the strain gages in...
  40. K

    Accurately Reading a Vernier Scale

    During a physics prac today, we were using a traveling microscope with a vernier scale. My demonstrator told me I was reading the scale wrong, and as much as I tried to convince him otherwise he insisted he was right. Can anyone here tell me what the correct value to be read from the vernier...
  41. F

    Exploring Weight Measurement: Understanding a Spring Scale Question

    If two 100-N weights were attached to a horizontal spring scale would the scale read 0, 100, or 200 N, or would it give some other reading?
  42. DaTario

    Inductive reasoning in small space-time scale

    Hi All, I would like to hear opinions about an explanation I gave some time ago to provide physical fundamentation to the concept of instantaneous velocity. I started showing a typical situation where one calculates average velocity between events separated in time by one second. Along the...
  43. S

    Finding Mass of Object without Scale

    I need to find the mass of an aluminum rod without the use of a scale. I have all the dimensions of the rod but I just don't know the right equations etc. Thanks for the help!
  44. W

    Understanding the Scale of Things in Our Body

    Hi All, I was wondering if someone could help me with a basic understanding of the scale of things in our body. I love this little animation that Brian Greene has out there http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/elegant/scale.html I know very little about biology, so you’ll need to humor me if...
  45. M

    What is the Meaning of Scale Radius in Spiral Galaxies?

    What is "scale radius" I've tried posting this on the Cosmolgy and astronomy forum but got no reponses yet.* Of course it only been a few days but I'm impatient... *I've been researching dark matter lately.* Evidence for it in spiral galaxies is the fact that the stars revolve about the...
  46. M

    Using monkeys as workers on an industrial scale - ethical questions

    Hello, I'm writing a bit of an absurd business plan, and I'm faced with ethical considerations. I'd like your advice. The plan consists of using certain species of monkeys as laborers, on a massive scale. The monkeys will be bred, trained and employed to carry out specific tasks, which can't...
  47. M

    Likelihood of M-theory: 1-10 Scale

    ok on a scale from one to ten exactly how likely is it for M-theorie to be true?
  48. C

    Gravity and the scale of matter.

    After a spectacularly unsuccessful first post--the silence of the replies was deafening--I would like to again beg the simplest of answers. I am aware that most forums of this kind do not allow unqualified pontificating, yet I'm seeing quite a few ‘ideas' being put forward, and they often...
  49. W

    Gain an Awesome Perspective on the Scale of Things

    Wow, just found this great little link that gives an awesome perspective on the scale of things. Just thought I would share: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/elegant/scale.html
  50. Math Is Hard

    HS students: what's a 'C' on your grade scale?

    My sister's having kind of a rough time in high school this year. I was talking to her about it and I was really surprised to find out what her school's grade scale is: Numeric Average | Letter Grade | Description 90-100 | A | Excellent Progress 80-90 | B | Good Progress 75-79...
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