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expanding Europe's Linux Presentation Day to the US
by Hauke Laging 06 Dec '16

06 Dec '16

Hello, in May 2015 Berlin's Linux user group (BeLUG) has started a new type of event which has spread quickly all over Europe: the Linux Presentation Day (LPD) 2015.1: Berlin only 2016.1 & 2016.2: 120+ cities in 15 countries 2017.1: first locations outside Europe (Canada, New Zealand, probably more) I contact you because we intend to expand the LPD beyond Europe next year. The aim of the LPD towards the general public is to provide biannual and comprehensive information events about Linux for private users who would like to get a first impression of Linux. The aim towards the media is to make the event so big (both nationally and internationally) that the nationwide non-IT media cover it regularly. The aim towards the Linux community is that an LPD event can be so small and easy to organize (even without costs) that really everyone can try to organize an event with good chances of success. The local organizers decide on their own what their event shall be like; we just make suggestions and offer support. You can find a longer description of the concept here: http://www.linux-presentation-day.org/idea/ Are you as an organization interested in participating in the LPD? If not: Are any of your members interested in helping us bring the LPD to the US? This event is very useful for finding new LUG members. Best regards, (Mr.) Hauke Laging -- http://www.linux-presentation-day.org/ International phone contact for the Linux Presentation Day: tel:+49-30-55579620 (13:00–23:00, German and English) XMPP (Chat with OTR): linux-presentation-day(a)jabber.ccc.de OTR: 91626899 1C06F2BD 75EC2441 35C696CE 38F75997

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Books, etc. for... (LUG mtg attendees)
by GoOSSBears 02 Dec '16

02 Dec '16

Michael Paoli (Michael.Paoli at cal.berkeley.edu) wrote at [1]: ~~~~~~~~~~~~ quoting ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I've got multiple titles (including several recently received) to give away to user groups. I'll do my more-or-less usual one title per each user group I typically go to - at least until each user group has had at least one opportunity to get a title. I may not schlep all physical titles to all meetings, so depending what relevant responses I see in email on the applicable user group list(s) (and emailing me and not to any relevant list doesn't count) before I head out the door from home directly or indirectly (e.g. via work) to those meetings, or if I see nothing relevant by then on list for group I'll be heading to, I'll randomly select ... anyway, based upon whichever, I'll typically bring at least two physical titles with me and up to a max of perhaps as many as 4, to each of those meetings. "Must be present to win" - I'm not going to hold books for people that don't make it to meetings - especially while denying said book(s) to those that do make it to meetings - so don't ask. So, if you want to get hold of one of these titles, from me, you need to actually make it to a meeting. Details, more information, etc., see:[2] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Am wondering HOW MANY copies are still available of each of the titles listed there[2] ?? E.g., only ONE copy of all book titles (n=1), title(s) of ONE copy available + title(s) of TWO or more copies available (n=1 + n=2 ...), even multiple copies of ALL titles ?? Am particularly interested in Wicked Cool Shell Scripts, 2nd Edition, but I see from [3] that someone is already keenly interested in this title for the Thursday 2016-12-01 mtg of that group. Any chance that a SECOND copy of this very title is available for another "user group [you] typically go to", e.g., BALUG ?? Doesn't hurt to ask... TY, -A Refs: ====== [1]http://buug.org/pipermail/buug/2016-November/004163.html [2]https://www.wiki.balug.org/wiki/doku.php?id=balug:books_and_publications [3]http://buug.org/pipermail/buug/2016-November/004164.html -- _____________________________________________________________ Get your FREE, LinuxWaves.com Email Now! --> http://www.LinuxWaves.com Join Linux Discussions! --> http://Community.LinuxWaves.com

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Linux Users' Group of Davis, Nov. 21: "Snapper - filesystem snapshot tool"
by nbs 17 Nov '16

17 Nov '16

The Linux Users' Group of Davis (LUGOD) will be holding the following meeting: Monday November 21, 2016 7:00pm - 9:00pm Presentation: "Snapper" Presented by: Will Marshall Description: Snapper (http://www.snapper.io/) is a tool for Linux filesystem snapshot management. Apart from the obvious creation and deletion of snapshots, it can compare snapshots and revert differences between snapshots. In simple terms, this allows root and non-root users to view older versions of files and revert changes. The demo will be focused on the command-line, though the graphical tool "snapper-gui" will also be covered. While Snapper prefers "btrfs" filesystems, it also works on "ext4", which will also be demonstrated. Use of "cron" to time regular snapshots (a la Apple's "Time Machine") will be discussed, as will use of Snapper to boot from, and revert to, a previous snapshot. This meeting will be held at: Explorit Nature Center 3141 Fifth Street Davis, CA 95618 For more details on this meeting, visit: http://www.lugod.org/meeting/upcoming/ For maps, directions, public transportation schedules, etc., visit: http://www.lugod.org/meeting/explorit/ ------------ About LUGOD: ------------ The Linux Users' Group of Davis is a 501(c)7 non-profit organization dedicated to the Linux computer operating system and other Open Source and Free Software. Since 1999, LUGOD has held regular meetings with guest speakers in Davis, California, as well as other events in Davis and the greater Sacramento region. Events are always free and open to the public. You can 'like' LUGOD on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/LinuxUsersGroupOfDavis join the LUGOD group on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lugod/ and find us on LinkedIn at: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=35879 Please visit our website for more details: http://www.lugod.org/ -- Bill Kendrick pr(a)lugod.org Public Relations Officer Linux Users' Group of Davis http://www.lugod.org/ (Your address: balug-talk-balug.org(a)lists.balug.org )

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Permanent job in Tokyo, Japan
by James Tobin 17 Nov '16

17 Nov '16

Hello, I’m working with an employer that is looking to hire someone to fulfil a permanent DevOps-type position at their office in Tokyo. Japanese language is not required; only English. Consequently I had hoped that some members of this LUG may like to discuss further; off-list. I can be reached using "JamesBTobin (at) Gmail (dot) Com". Kind regards, James

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@OpenLate 2016-11-01: An Advanced Introduction to GnuPG (& keysigning) - Neal H. Walfield
by Michael Paoli 14 Oct '16

14 Oct '16

@OpenLate 2016-11-01: An Advanced Introduction to GnuPG (& keysigning) - Neal H. Walfield Neal H. Walfield is visiting from New York, and will be giving a GnuPG talk at OpenLate on 2016-11-01, which will be followed by keysigning. https://www.meetup.com/OpenLate/events/234006159/ http://biglumber.com/x/web?ev=53103 http://biglumber.com/x/web?pk=8F17777118A33DDA9BA48E62AACB3243630052D9 He's given similar very well attended talk in New York: https://www.meetup.com/nylug-meetings/events/234083247/

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Linux Users' Group of Davis, Oct. 17: "Surveillance: self-defense and how you can push back" with the EFF
by nbs 21 Sep '16

21 Sep '16

The Linux Users' Group of Davis (LUGOD) will be holding the following meeting: Monday October 17, 2016 7:00pm - 9:00pm Presentation: "Surveillance: self-defense and how you can push back" Presented by: The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF): Shahid Buttar, Director of Grassroots Advocacy; Amul Kalia, Intake Coordinator; and Camille Ochoa, Operations Assistant Description: Law-abiding Americans are increasingly subject to routine surveillance, not only by federal intelligence agencies -- which will confront a critical legislative deadline in 2017 -- but also by local law enforcement agencies like police departments, and sheriff's offices, as well as private sector sources such as social media networks, employers, and ISPs. Learn how to use a few simple-yet-powerful tools to defend your privacy from electronic monitoring, while also exploring how policy reform opportunities present a chance for your community to increase transparency and introduce long overdue checks & balances. Participants need not wield technical expertise to attend this session, which is geared towards regular smartphone and laptop users. It will include a teach-in and skill-share on surveillance, some immediate and practical steps you can take to protect your communications, and how to work with neighbors to inform surveillance policy at the state and local level. About the Speakers: Shahid Buttar leads EFF's grassroots and student outreach efforts. He's a constitutional lawyer focused on the intersection of community organizing and policy reform as a lever to shift legal norms, with roots in communities across the country resisting mass surveillance. Amul Kalia helps EFF staff spot opportunities where it would be helpful for the organization to add its voice. He mostly works with EFF's attorneys in keeping a pulse on emerging legal digital rights issues, and finding opportunities for the EFF to get involved. Camille Ochoa provides general operational support to the heroes of EFF. She has her BA in Societal Communication. About the Electronic Frontier Foundation: EFF is the leading nonprofit organization defending civil liberties in the digital world. Founded in 1990, it champions user privacy, free expression, and innovation through impact litigation, policy analysis, grassroots activism, and technology development. They work to ensure that rights and freedoms are enhanced and protected as our use of technology grows. https://www.eff.org/ RSVP: This event is free and open to the public. While not necessary, you can RSVP for this event on EFF's website: https://eff.org/10-17-16-DVS Flyer: A flyer, in PDF format, is available for this event; please consider printing and posting it where appropriate: http://lugod.org/documents/flyers/ This meeting will be held at: Explorit Nature Center 3141 Fifth Street Davis, CA 95618 For more details on this meeting, visit: http://www.lugod.org/meeting/upcoming/ For maps, directions, public transportation schedules, etc., visit: http://www.lugod.org/meeting/explorit/on.php ------------ About LUGOD: ------------ The Linux Users' Group of Davis is a 501(c)7 non-profit organization dedicated to the Linux computer operating system and other Open Source and Free Software. Since 1999, LUGOD has held regular meetings with guest speakers in Davis, California, as well as other events in Davis and the greater Sacramento region. Events are always free and open to the public. You can 'like' LUGOD on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/LinuxUsersGroupOfDavis join the LUGOD group on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lugod/ and find us on LinkedIn at: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=35879 Please visit our website for more details: http://www.lugod.org/ -- Bill Kendrick pr(a)lugod.org Public Relations Officer Linux Users' Group of Davis http://www.lugod.org/ (Your address: balug-talk-balug.org(a)lists.balug.org )

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Linux Users' Group of Davis, Sept. 19: "Get out of your own way: build the open source career you want!"
by nbs 26 Aug '16

26 Aug '16

The Linux Users' Group of Davis (LUGOD) will be holding the following meeting: Monday September 19, 2016 7:00pm - 9:00pm Presentation: Get out of your own way: build the open source career you want! presented by Emily Kurze, Marketing Programs Manager, The Linux Foundation According to Dice.com, 59% of hiring managers say their hiring of open source talent will increase over the next six months. As the pressure to fill these IT job roles increases to keep pace with demand, so too does the competition to land one of these lucrative opportunities. Having strong open source and career navigation skills has never been more important. But it can be overwhelming when you are trying to figure out how to get started. Come find out about open source career trends and how to leverage them, how to start getting involved in open source projects even if you aren't a coder, why networking isn't as scary as it seems and other tricks to help you achieve your career goals in open source. About the Speaker: Emily Kurze is currently the Marketing Programs Manager at The Linux Foundation. Prior to joining, she worked in the Linux certification, consumer electronics, educational robotics and SCADA software industries. Prior to her work in technology marketing, Emily was a wildlife biologist researching the effects of ultraviolet radiation. Since that time, she's also been a technical writer, software configuration trainer, and advanced technical support analyst, so she's learned a thing or two about reinventing one's career. This meeting will be held at: Yolo County Public Library, Mary L Stephens Davis Branch 315 East 14th Street Davis, CA 95616 For more details on this meeting, visit: http://www.lugod.org/meeting/upcoming/ For maps, directions, public transportation schedules, etc., visit: http://www.lugod.org/meeting/library/ ------------ About LUGOD: ------------ The Linux Users' Group of Davis is a 501(c)7 non-profit organization dedicated to the Linux computer operating system and other Open Source and Free Software. Since 1999, LUGOD has held regular meetings with guest speakers in Davis, California, as well as other events in Davis and the greater Sacramento region. Events are always free and open to the public. You can 'like' LUGOD on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/LinuxUsersGroupOfDavis join the LUGOD group on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lugod/ and find us on LinkedIn at: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=35879 Please visit our website for more details: http://www.lugod.org/ -- Bill Kendrick pr(a)lugod.org Public Relations Officer Linux Users' Group of Davis http://www.lugod.org/ (Your address: balug-talk-balug.org(a)lists.balug.org )

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Needed: 64-bit machines, monitors, USB keyboards, USB optical mice
by Christian Einfeldt 21 Aug '16

21 Aug '16

Hi, Partimus is placing Lubuntu machines in low income shelters in San Francisco. We are looking for 64-bit machines for this purpose. They will just be desktops, but we know that the end of 32-bit is coming, and so we want to deploy all of our remaining 32-bit machines and then start transitioning to 64-bit only. We also need USB keyboards (only) and USB optical mice only. Also, any flat screen monitors would be welcome. We would like to pick up lots of at least 5, as opposed to onesies and twosies. Thanks so much in advance! -- Christian Einfeldt

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Re: [BALUG-Talk] [BALUG-Announce] BALUG: TOMORROW: Tu 2016-07-19 Elizabeth K. Joseph on: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS "Xenial Xerus"; & other BALUG News
by Elizabeth K. Joseph 20 Jul '16

20 Jul '16

On Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 8:31 AM, Michael Paoli <Michael.Paoli(a)cal.berkeley.edu> wrote: > For our 2016-07-19 meeting, we're proud to present: > Elizabeth K. Joseph[1] on: Ubuntu[2] 16.04 LTS "Xenial Xerus"[3] Thanks to everyone who came out tonight! Slides are available for download from my website, you're welcome to use them yourself if you'd like: http://princessleia.com/presentations/2016/balug_ubuntu_1604.pdf (6M) http://princessleia.com/presentations/2016/balug_ubuntu_1604.odp (5.4M) These files are big because there are a lot of screenshots, contact me if you want a screenshot-free smaller version of the slides. > San Francisco Ubuntu 16.04 Release Party 2016-07-28 > http://loco.ubuntu.com/events/ubuntu-california/3398-san-francisco-ubuntu-1… Thanks to Michael for sharing this, it is coming up next week! If you missed the BALUG presentation tonight, you have a final chance to catch it at this event. Plus a pile of Ubuntu goodies and free pizza and refreshments over at the OpenDNS office near the SF Caltrain station. If you can't RSVP through the link above, drop me an email to RSVP or use meetup instead: http://www.meetup.com/Ubuntu-California/events/231970711/ -- Elizabeth Krumbach Joseph || Lyz || pleia2

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archives may be working again now: Re: BALUG list archives broken by DreamHost.com yet again
by Michael Paoli 20 Jul '16

20 Jul '16

And ... at present, looks like the list archives may be working again. Not sure if any messages might've gone missing from the archives, but at least the main archive pages seem to at least load now - whereas before they were (double) erroring out. > From: "Michael Paoli" <Michael.Paoli(a)cal.berkeley.edu> > Subject: BALUG list archives broken by DreamHost.com yet again > Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2016 01:11:44 -0700 > Once again the BALUG list archives hosted by DreamHost are broken. > Hopefully they'll fix 'em soon. They've been broken since at least sometime > yesterday (Monday) A.M., and were last known working > Wed, 13 Jul 2016 06:06:05 -0700 > The lists themselves otherwise seem thus far to still be working. > And yes, DreamHost has been informed of the problem - as of yesterday > A.M. > > And yes, we are still planning to migrate the lists. > But alas, I'm buried up to about my eyeballs, and don't expect that I'll > be able to resume work on migrations until sometime in August.

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