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04:00 <toddc> Stardate   -299018.32
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04:01 <toddc> https://www.facebook.com/UbuntuAZTeam
04:01 <toddc> Discourse https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/events/38183
04:02 <toddc> Team swag can be got at
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04:02 <toddc> We have a team projects if anyone would like to take on a project
04:02 <toddc> Team Projects Page
04:02 <toddc> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ArizonaTeam/TeamProjectsY
04:02 <toddc> Feel free to make comments and add input to our meeting at anytime.
04:03 <toddc> Today is also NATIONAL BOBBLEHEAD DAY
04:03 <toddc> Anyone that would like to contribute to the weekly news items may add them to this list
04:03 <toddc> https://docs.google.com/document/d/19ti1e1VXnEle3-wZQDhADbJJIOlwG6acyrF3IiBewqc/edit?
04:03 <toddc> lets start with the news
04:03 <toddc> stephenm will be bring us the news tonight!
04:04 <stephenm> News is same old, mostly Linux stuff but some specific
04:04 <stephenm> The Best Linux Distribution of 2023 was… The Linux Desktop
04:04 <stephenm> https://fosspost.org/best-linux-distribution-of-2023-linux-desktop/
04:04 <stephenm> 6 Predictions for Linux and Open-Source in 2024
04:04 <stephenm> https://news.itsfoss.com/predictions-linux-open-source-2024/
04:04 <stephenm> HandBrake 1.7.2 Improves Automatic Selection of Dolby Vision Level and Linux Performance
04:04 <stephenm> https://9to5linux.com/handbrake-1-7-2-improves-automatic-selection-of-dolby-vision-level
04:04 <stephenm> Best Free and Open-Source Alternatives to Apple News
04:04 <stephenm> https://www.linuxlinks.com/best-free-open-source-alternatives-apple-news/
04:04 <stephenm> Open source PostgreSQL named DBMS of the year by DB-Engines
04:04 <stephenm> https://www.theregister.com/2024/01/03/opensource_postgresql_named_dbms_of/
04:04 <stephenm> Master VLC with These 10+ Expert Tips and Tricks
04:04 <stephenm> https://linuxtldr.com/tips-and-tricks-for-vlc/
04:05 <stephenm> IPFire Linux Firewall Distro Kicks Off 2024 by Blocking Email Spammers by Default
04:05 <stephenm> https://9to5linux.com/ipfire-linux-firewall-distro-kicks-off-2024-by-blocking-email-spammers-by-default
04:05 <stephenm> Vim 9.1 Adds Virtual Text, Smooth Scrolling, and More
04:05 <stephenm> https://linuxiac.com/vim-9-1-terminal-text-editor-released/
04:05 <stephenm> Mozilla Planning for MemoryCache Local AI Bot in Firefox
04:05 <stephenm> https://debugpointnews.com/memorycache-firefox/
04:05 <stephenm> 7 Small (Lesser Known) Distros that Emerged Winner in 2023
04:05 <stephenm> https://news.itsfoss.com/lesser-known-distros-2023/
04:05 <stephenm> Linux Mint 21.3 EDGE ISO to Ship with Linux 6.5, Addressing Hardware Issues
04:05 <stephenm> https://9to5linux.com/linux-mint-21-3-edge-iso-to-ship-with-linux-6-5-addressing-hardware-issues
04:06 <stephenm> Writing Docs with Kate
04:06 <stephenm> https://fedoramagazine.org/writing-docs-with-kate-and-git/
04:06 <stephenm> What to Expect from Vanilla OS 2 Orchid
04:06 <stephenm> https://linuxiac.com/what-to-expect-from-vanilla-os-2-orchid/
04:06 <stephenm> Easily Convert TS Videos to MP4 File Format via CLI or GUI
04:06 <stephenm> https://linuxtldr.com/convert-ts-file-to-mp4-format/
04:06 <stephenm> Chromium’s Accelerated Video Decoding Comes to Wayland
04:06 <stephenm> https://linuxiac.com/chromium-vaapi-comes-to-wayland/
04:06 <stephenm> How to Check Whether a Particular Package Is Installed on Linux
04:06 <stephenm> https://www.tecmint.com/check-package-installed-linux/
04:06 <stephenm> Gentoo Linux Takes a Big Leap: Official Binary Packages
04:06 <stephenm> https://debugpointnews.com/gentoo-linux-binary/
04:07 <stephenm> Bored With Bash? Change the Default Shell in Linux
04:07 <stephenm> https://itsfoss.com/linux-change-default-shell/
04:07 <stephenm> How to Count Lines, Words, and More in Linux
04:07 <stephenm> https://www.maketecheasier.com/count-lines-linux/
04:07 <stephenm> GuardRail: An Open-Source Project to Help Promote Responsible AI Development
04:07 <stephenm> https://news.itsfoss.com/guardrail/
04:07 <stephenm> What is Login Shell in Linux?
04:07 <stephenm> https://linuxtldr.com/login-shell/
04:07 <stephenm> How To Manage Clipboard Contents With CopyQ In Linux
04:07 <stephenm> https://ostechnix.com/copyq-clipboard-manager/
04:07 <stephenm> Open Networking Foundation Merges Open-Source Networking Portfolio Into Linux Foundation
04:07 <stephenm> https://www.sdxcentral.com/articles/news/open-networking-foundation-merges-open-source-networking-portfolio-into-linux-foundation/2023/12/
04:08 <stephenm> How to Set Up SSH to Use Two-Factor Authentication
04:08 <stephenm> https://linuxiac.com/how-to-set-up-ssh-to-use-two-factor-authentication/
04:08 <stephenm> How to Change a Password in Linux
04:08 <stephenm> https://www.linuxcapable.com/how-to-change-user-password-in-linux/
04:08 <stephenm> How to Install Fedora 39 on VMware [Step-by-Step with Screenshot Attached]
04:08 <stephenm> https://trendoceans.com/install-fedora/
04:08 <stephenm> How to increase the security of systemd services
04:08 <stephenm> https://linuxconfig.org/how-to-increase-the-security-of-systemd-services
04:08 <stephenm> What is immutable Linux? Here's why you'd run an immutable Linux distro
04:08 <stephenm> https://www.zdnet.com/article/what-is-immutable-linux-heres-why-youd-run-an-immutable-linux-distro/#ftag=RSSbaffb68
04:08 <stephenm> That's all the news I have for this week, back to toddc
04:09 <toddc> Great job stephenm! Thank You
04:09 <MajB> thanks stephenm
04:09 <stephenm> welcome
04:09 <toddc> Is there any other news we missed?
04:09 <toddc> 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 <toddc> 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 <toddc> LINUX QUOTES/JOKES
04:10 <toddc> Why do Linux users prefer to use the command line?
04:10 <toddc> Because it's the "root" of all humor!
04:10 <toddc> If penguins live in places with cold temperatures, that proves climage change is being caused by gnomes
04:11 <toddc> Why is Ubuntu the most commonly used Linux distro?
04:12 <toddc> Because Ubunone is too small and Ubunthree is too big
04:12 <toddc> Ubuntu is an ancient African word, meaning "I can't configure Debian"
04:12 <toddc> Local linux Jobs
04:13 <toddc> Linux Administrator
04:13 <toddc> https://us.bebee.com/job/20231105-504a8ead000a1280bfb3105d6eb94ac3?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic
04:13 <toddc> Canonical Jobs 220
04:13 <toddc> https://canonical.com/careers/all
04:13 <toddc> AWS Arizona jobs 21 local open jobs IT many other remote also
04:13 <toddc> 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&region=Arizona&county=
04:13 <toddc> &query_options=&Y
04:13 <toddc> Runs linux
04:14 <toddc> Mainline Linux Support Is Being Worked On For A $100~200 ARM Handheld Gaming Console
04:14 <toddc> https://www.phoronix.com/news/ARM-Linux-Powkiddy-X55-Console
04:14 <toddc> Spot Light
04:14 <toddc> IPFire Linux Firewall Distro Kicks Off 2024 by Blocking Email Spammers by Default
04:14 <toddc> https://9to5linux.com/ipfire-linux-firewall-distro-kicks-off-2024-by-blocking-email-spammers-by-default
04:15 <toddc> are there any cancelled events?
04:15 <MajB> none
04:15 <toddc> UP COMING EVENTS is brought to us by MajB tonight!
04:15 <MajB> Upcoming Events
04:15 <MajB> 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 <MajB> Detailed information with map locations can be found on our web site  https://www.azloco.org/az-team-calendar/.
04:15 <MajB> 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 <MajB> 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 <MajB> 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 <MajB> your personal projects, help others with theirs, spend time assisting with installations or problem solving, or spend some time talking about Linux.
04:16 <MajB> 21 January, AZLOCO Team meeting, 2100-2130, On line on IRC channel #ubuntu-us-az
04:16 <MajB> 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 <MajB> AZ LUG Events and Activities:
04:16 <MajB> Detailed information for each LUG activity with map locations can be found at
04:16 <MajB> 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 <MajB> Some of the events are still being held on line.
04:17 <MajB> Phoenix Linux User Group  https://phxlinux.org
04:17 <MajB> Until further notice all PLUG events are being conducted on line.  See the PLUG website.
04:17 <MajB> Monthly Meeting 11 January, 1900-2200 (second Thursday of each month)
04:17 <MajB> Free Software Stammtisch 16 January, 1900-2200 (third Tuesday of each month)
04:17 <MajB> Sunland Linux User Group https://svecc.com/events/sunland-village-east-linux-users-group-meeting-4/
04:17 <MajB> Monthly meeting 10 January, 1800-1900 (second Wednesday of each month),
04:17 <MajB> Location:  Training Room, Sunland Village East Computer Training Room, 2145 S Farnsworth, Mesa
04:17 <MajB> 
04:17 <MajB> Cochise Linux User Group https://cochiselinuxusergroup.org/calendar
04:17 <MajB> Monthly Meeting 23 January, 1700-1830 (fourth Tuesday of each month),
04:17 <MajB> Location:  Warrior Healing Center (main conference room), 1838 Paseo San Luis, Sierra Vista
04:17 <MajB> In addition there are a couple of conferences coming up
04:18 <MajB> CactusCon  16-17 February 2024
04:18 <MajB> Mesa Convention Center
04:18 <MajB> http://www.cactuscon.com/
04:18 <MajB> SCaLE  14-17 March 2024
04:18 <MajB> Pasadena Convention Center
04:18 <MajB> https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/21X
04:18 <MajB> That's all I have
04:18 <toddc> FUTURE EVENTS  planning?
04:18 <toddc> Any thoughts on other events or projects Questions ???
04:18 <toddc> Thanks for coming here tonight I will be here for a while if you have any questions
04:19 <toddc> #endmeeting