03:59 #startmeeting 03:59 Meeting started at 03:59:26 UTC. The chair is toddc. Information about MeetBot at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/meetingology 03:59 Available commands: action, commands, idea, info, link, nick 04:00 Welcome to AZLoCo IRC Meeting Please sign in with a +1 04:00 +1 04:00 +1 04:00 +1 04:00 Stardate -299018.32 04:00 Some of us are in http://bbb.azloco.net if you want to see us or talk to us 04:01 Team Website is http://azloco.org/ 04:01 IRC stats http://www.azloco.com/~ircstats/ 04:01 Team membership http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=445980 04:01 http://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-us-az 04:01 Team events portal https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/upcoming-events-for-azloco/38466 04:01 http://wiki.ubuntu.com/ArizonaTeam 04:01 https://www.facebook.com/UbuntuAZTeam 04:01 Discourse https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/events/38183 04:02 Team swag can be got at 04:02 https://www.cafepress.com/azloco 04:02 We have a team projects if anyone would like to take on a project 04:02 Team Projects Page 04:02 https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ArizonaTeam/TeamProjectsY 04:02 Feel free to make comments and add input to our meeting at anytime. 04:03 Today is also NATIONAL BOBBLEHEAD DAY 04:03 Anyone that would like to contribute to the weekly news items may add them to this list 04:03 https://docs.google.com/document/d/19ti1e1VXnEle3-wZQDhADbJJIOlwG6acyrF3IiBewqc/edit? 04:03 lets start with the news 04:03 stephenm will be bring us the news tonight! 04:04 News is same old, mostly Linux stuff but some specific 04:04 The Best Linux Distribution of 2023 was… The Linux Desktop 04:04 https://fosspost.org/best-linux-distribution-of-2023-linux-desktop/ 04:04 6 Predictions for Linux and Open-Source in 2024 04:04 https://news.itsfoss.com/predictions-linux-open-source-2024/ 04:04 HandBrake 1.7.2 Improves Automatic Selection of Dolby Vision Level and Linux Performance 04:04 https://9to5linux.com/handbrake-1-7-2-improves-automatic-selection-of-dolby-vision-level 04:04 Best Free and Open-Source Alternatives to Apple News 04:04 https://www.linuxlinks.com/best-free-open-source-alternatives-apple-news/ 04:04 Open source PostgreSQL named DBMS of the year by DB-Engines 04:04 https://www.theregister.com/2024/01/03/opensource_postgresql_named_dbms_of/ 04:04 Master VLC with These 10+ Expert Tips and Tricks 04:04 https://linuxtldr.com/tips-and-tricks-for-vlc/ 04:05 IPFire Linux Firewall Distro Kicks Off 2024 by Blocking Email Spammers by Default 04:05 https://9to5linux.com/ipfire-linux-firewall-distro-kicks-off-2024-by-blocking-email-spammers-by-default 04:05 Vim 9.1 Adds Virtual Text, Smooth Scrolling, and More 04:05 https://linuxiac.com/vim-9-1-terminal-text-editor-released/ 04:05 Mozilla Planning for MemoryCache Local AI Bot in Firefox 04:05 https://debugpointnews.com/memorycache-firefox/ 04:05 7 Small (Lesser Known) Distros that Emerged Winner in 2023 04:05 https://news.itsfoss.com/lesser-known-distros-2023/ 04:05 Linux Mint 21.3 EDGE ISO to Ship with Linux 6.5, Addressing Hardware Issues 04:05 https://9to5linux.com/linux-mint-21-3-edge-iso-to-ship-with-linux-6-5-addressing-hardware-issues 04:06 Writing Docs with Kate 04:06 https://fedoramagazine.org/writing-docs-with-kate-and-git/ 04:06 What to Expect from Vanilla OS 2 Orchid 04:06 https://linuxiac.com/what-to-expect-from-vanilla-os-2-orchid/ 04:06 Easily Convert TS Videos to MP4 File Format via CLI or GUI 04:06 https://linuxtldr.com/convert-ts-file-to-mp4-format/ 04:06 Chromium’s Accelerated Video Decoding Comes to Wayland 04:06 https://linuxiac.com/chromium-vaapi-comes-to-wayland/ 04:06 How to Check Whether a Particular Package Is Installed on Linux 04:06 https://www.tecmint.com/check-package-installed-linux/ 04:06 Gentoo Linux Takes a Big Leap: Official Binary Packages 04:06 https://debugpointnews.com/gentoo-linux-binary/ 04:07 Bored With Bash? Change the Default Shell in Linux 04:07 https://itsfoss.com/linux-change-default-shell/ 04:07 How to Count Lines, Words, and More in Linux 04:07 https://www.maketecheasier.com/count-lines-linux/ 04:07 GuardRail: An Open-Source Project to Help Promote Responsible AI Development 04:07 https://news.itsfoss.com/guardrail/ 04:07 What is Login Shell in Linux? 04:07 https://linuxtldr.com/login-shell/ 04:07 How To Manage Clipboard Contents With CopyQ In Linux 04:07 https://ostechnix.com/copyq-clipboard-manager/ 04:07 Open Networking Foundation Merges Open-Source Networking Portfolio Into Linux Foundation 04:07 https://www.sdxcentral.com/articles/news/open-networking-foundation-merges-open-source-networking-portfolio-into-linux-foundation/2023/12/ 04:08 How to Set Up SSH to Use Two-Factor Authentication 04:08 https://linuxiac.com/how-to-set-up-ssh-to-use-two-factor-authentication/ 04:08 How to Change a Password in Linux 04:08 https://www.linuxcapable.com/how-to-change-user-password-in-linux/ 04:08 How to Install Fedora 39 on VMware [Step-by-Step with Screenshot Attached] 04:08 https://trendoceans.com/install-fedora/ 04:08 How to increase the security of systemd services 04:08 https://linuxconfig.org/how-to-increase-the-security-of-systemd-services 04:08 What is immutable Linux? Here's why you'd run an immutable Linux distro 04:08 https://www.zdnet.com/article/what-is-immutable-linux-heres-why-youd-run-an-immutable-linux-distro/#ftag=RSSbaffb68 04:08 That's all the news I have for this week, back to toddc 04:09 Great job stephenm! Thank You 04:09 thanks stephenm 04:09 welcome 04:09 Is there any other news we missed? 04:09 We are still getting lots of hits on azloco.org since we started posting articles and would like to continue to add articles. 04:09 See any administrator for access to the blogs and any that should be moved to the front page let us know about it. 04:10 LINUX QUOTES/JOKES 04:10 Why do Linux users prefer to use the command line? 04:10 Because it's the "root" of all humor! 04:10 If penguins live in places with cold temperatures, that proves climage change is being caused by gnomes 04:11 Why is Ubuntu the most commonly used Linux distro? 04:12 Because Ubunone is too small and Ubunthree is too big 04:12 Ubuntu is an ancient African word, meaning "I can't configure Debian" 04:12 Local linux Jobs 04:13 Linux Administrator 04:13 https://us.bebee.com/job/20231105-504a8ead000a1280bfb3105d6eb94ac3?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic 04:13 Canonical Jobs 220 04:13 https://canonical.com/careers/all 04:13 AWS Arizona jobs 21 local open jobs IT many other remote also 04:13 https://www.amazon.jobs/en/search?offset=0&result_limit=10&sort=relevant&category%5B%5D=operations-it-support-engineering&category%5B%5D=data-science&category%5B%5D=solutions-architect&category%5B%5D=software-development&state%5B%5D=Arizona&distanceType=Mi&radius=24km&latitude=&longitude=&loc_group_id=&loc_query=Arizona%2C%20United%20States&base_query=&city=&country=USA®ion=Arizona&county= 04:13 &query_options=&Y 04:13 Runs linux 04:14 Mainline Linux Support Is Being Worked On For A $100~200 ARM Handheld Gaming Console 04:14 https://www.phoronix.com/news/ARM-Linux-Powkiddy-X55-Console 04:14 Spot Light 04:14 IPFire Linux Firewall Distro Kicks Off 2024 by Blocking Email Spammers by Default 04:14 https://9to5linux.com/ipfire-linux-firewall-distro-kicks-off-2024-by-blocking-email-spammers-by-default 04:15 are there any cancelled events? 04:15 none 04:15 UP COMING EVENTS is brought to us by MajB tonight! 04:15 Upcoming Events 04:15 AZLOCO Events and Activities: Because of the Covid-19 virus, many events are still being held virtually on Big Blue Button, https://bbb.azloco.net . 04:15 Detailed information with map locations can be found on our web site https://www.azloco.org/az-team-calendar/. 04:15 11 January, Sierra Vista Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzsky's Cafe, 3900 Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista. An hour to take time out of your busy schedule to relax, have a cup of coffee, talk about Ubuntu, Linux, and FOSS, and perhaps discover a different operating system for your personal computer that is free to download, free to install, free to use, and free to change to meet your own personal desires. 04:15 11 January, Virtual Phoenix Ubuntu Hour, 1900-2000, On line on Big Blue Button https://bbb.azloco.net Learn about Linux operating systems or discuss your problems and questions with Linux users. Everyone is welcome. 04:16 20 January, Virtual AZLOCO/PLUG Installfest/Linux Workshop, 1000-1600, On line on Big Blue Button, https://bbb.azloco.net Anyone can attend. All are welcome. We can install most Linux distributions on personal computers, servers, routers, Raspberry Pi's or almost anything that Linux can run on. We are also happy to guide you through fixing problems, answer your questions or simply discuss Free and Open Source Software. Bring 04:16 your personal projects, help others with theirs, spend time assisting with installations or problem solving, or spend some time talking about Linux. 04:16 21 January, AZLOCO Team meeting, 2100-2130, On line on IRC channel #ubuntu-us-az 04:16 25 January, Virtual Tempe Ubuntu Hour, 1900-2000, On line on Big Blue Button, https://bbb.azloco.net, Come out and meet us or ask questions and learn Linux open source or just hang for a bit with other users. 04:16 AZ LUG Events and Activities: 04:16 Detailed information for each LUG activity with map locations can be found at 04:16 https://www.azloco.org/arizona-lugs/. Recommend that you go to the individual LUG’s web site and or contact them for the latest up to date information on their activities because of the Covid-19 situation. 04:16 Some of the events are still being held on line. 04:17 Phoenix Linux User Group https://phxlinux.org 04:17 Until further notice all PLUG events are being conducted on line. See the PLUG website. 04:17 Monthly Meeting 11 January, 1900-2200 (second Thursday of each month) 04:17 Free Software Stammtisch 16 January, 1900-2200 (third Tuesday of each month) 04:17 Sunland Linux User Group https://svecc.com/events/sunland-village-east-linux-users-group-meeting-4/ 04:17 Monthly meeting 10 January, 1800-1900 (second Wednesday of each month), 04:17 Location: Training Room, Sunland Village East Computer Training Room, 2145 S Farnsworth, Mesa 04:17 04:17 Cochise Linux User Group https://cochiselinuxusergroup.org/calendar 04:17 Monthly Meeting 23 January, 1700-1830 (fourth Tuesday of each month), 04:17 Location: Warrior Healing Center (main conference room), 1838 Paseo San Luis, Sierra Vista 04:17 In addition there are a couple of conferences coming up 04:18 CactusCon 16-17 February 2024 04:18 Mesa Convention Center 04:18 http://www.cactuscon.com/ 04:18 SCaLE 14-17 March 2024 04:18 Pasadena Convention Center 04:18 https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/21X 04:18 That's all I have 04:18 FUTURE EVENTS planning? 04:18 Any thoughts on other events or projects Questions ??? 04:18 Thanks for coming here tonight I will be here for a while if you have any questions 04:19 #endmeeting