04:00 <toddc> #startmeeting AZLoCo meeting
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04:00 <toddc> Welcome to AZLoCo IRC Meeting Please sign in with a +1
04:00 <MajB> +1
04:00 <toddc> stardate -298165.46
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04:01 <toddc> Team Website is http://azloco.org/
04:01 <toddc> IRC stats http://www.azloco.com/~ircstats/
04:01 <toddc> Team membership http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=445980
04:01 <Stephenm> +1
04:01 <toddc> http://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-us-az
04:01 <toddc> Team events portal https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/upcoming-events-for-azloco/38466
04:01 <toddc> http://wiki.ubuntu.com/ArizonaTeam
04:01 <toddc> https://www.facebook.com/UbuntuAZTeam
04:02 <toddc> Discourse https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/events/38183
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/TeamProjects
04:02 <toddc> Feel free to make comments and add input to our meeting at anytime.
04:02 <toddc> Today is also National Banana Cream Pie 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?
04:04 <toddc> before I forget we were donated 12 used dell servers we still have 9 availibe for aynone that would like 1 or 2 or 3 or
04:04 <toddc> also  Linux get-together/picnic
04:04 <toddc> All members of the Ubuntu-Arizona Local Community Team, Cochise Linux User Group, or Phoenix Linux User Group are invited to attend a Linux users picnic/get-together
04:05 <toddc> at the home of Walter Mack, 5831 W. Kessler Street, Tempe AZ on Sunday, 16 March 2025 from 1300-1600 (1:00-4:00 pm). Enjoy meeting other Linux users in a social environment, sharing experiences and generally having some fun. Grilled hamburgers and hot dogs will be served. Please bring a covered side dish or dessert for others to enjoy.
04:05 <toddc> Please RSVP NLT 14 March 2025 to either
04:05 <toddc> Todd Cole, toddc@azloco.com
04:05 <toddc> or Rex Bouwense, majb@azloco.com
04:06 <toddc> lets start with the news
04:06 <toddc> stephenm will be bring us the news tonight!
04:06 <Stephenm> News is a mixed bag of things
04:06 <Stephenm> VLC Literally Reaches for the Moon to Mark its 20-Year Anniversary
04:06 <Stephenm> https://news.itsfoss.com/vlc-moon-expedition/
04:07 <Stephenm> This popular Android gaming handheld can now get better emulators, thanks to Linux
04:07 <Stephenm> https://www.androidauthority.com/ayn-odin-2-linux-support-3529916/
04:07 <Stephenm> How to play Pharaoh city-building game on HD screens in Linux
04:07 <Stephenm> https://www.dedoimedo.com/games/reviving/pharaoh-cleopatra-hd.html
04:07 <Stephenm> 8 Best Free and Open Source Linux Boot Utilities
04:07 <Stephenm> https://www.linuxlinks.com/bootutilities/
04:08 <Stephenm> 7 Best Free and Open Source Drum Machines
04:08 <Stephenm> https://www.linuxlinks.com/best-free-open-source-drum-machines/
04:08 <Stephenm> 6 Best Free and Open Source Syntax Highlighters
04:08 <Stephenm> https://www.linuxlinks.com/best-free-open-source-syntax-highlighters/
04:08 <Stephenm> Best Free and Open Source Software: February 2025 Updates
04:08 <Stephenm> https://www.linuxlinks.com/best-free-open-source-software-february-2025-updates/
04:08 <Stephenm> How to Use Wildcards to Match Filenames in Linux
04:08 <Stephenm> https://www.maketecheasier.com/use-wildcards-match-filenames-in-linux/
04:09 <Stephenm> 6 productivity apps you must install on Linux
04:09 <Stephenm> https://www.xda-developers.com/productivity-apps-you-need-on-linux/
04:09 <Stephenm> Stuck in the Linux Terminal? Do This Before You Google It
04:09 <Stephenm> https://www.howtogeek.com/stuck-in-the-linux-terminal-do-this-before-you-google-it/
04:09 <Stephenm> Bash Script to Convert JSON to CSV
04:09 <Stephenm> https://bashscript.net/bash-script-to-convert-json-to-csv/
04:09 <Stephenm> Machine Learning in Linux: Fooocus – image generating software
04:09 <Stephenm> http://linuxlinks.com/machine-learning-linux-fooocus-image-generating-software/
04:10 <Stephenm> How To Check And Secure Open Ports In Linux
04:10 <Stephenm> https://ostechnix.com/check-and-secure-open-ports-in-linux/
04:10 <Stephenm> Linux's New Way Of Informing User-Space Over Hung GPUs May Become More Useful
04:10 <Stephenm> https://www.phoronix.com/news/Extending-Linux-GPU-Wedge-Event
04:10 <Stephenm> Motion Control Subsystem Proposed For The Linux Kernel
04:10 <Stephenm> https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Motion-Control-Subsystem
04:10 <Stephenm> Implementing Bluetooth on embedded Linux: Open source BlueZ vs proprietary stacks
04:10 <Stephenm> https://www.collabora.com/news-and-blog/blog/2025/02/27/implementing-bluetooth-on-embedded-linux-with-open-source-bluez-vs-proprietary-stacks/
04:11 <Stephenm> How to Install ZFS on Debian/Ubuntu
04:11 <Stephenm> https://linuxconfig.org/how-to-install-zfs-on-debian-ubuntu
04:11 <Stephenm> Linux Candy: lifecycler – terminal aquarium
04:11 <Stephenm> https://www.linuxlinks.com/linux-candy-lifecycler-terminal-aquarium/
04:11 <Stephenm> Understanding Common Port Numbers: A Beginner’s Guide to Networking
04:11 <Stephenm> https://ostechnix.com/understanding-common-port-numbers/
04:11 <Stephenm> NetworkManager 1.52 Released with IPvlan Interface Support, ethtool FEC Mode
04:11 <Stephenm> https://9to5linux.com/networkmanager-1-52-released-with-ipvlan-interface-support-ethtool-fec-mode
04:12 <Stephenm> Linux Fu: USB Everywhere
04:12 <Stephenm> https://hackaday.com/2025/02/27/linux-fu-usb-everywhere/
04:12 <Stephenm> Docker Engine 28 Strengthens Container Security
04:12 <Stephenm> https://linuxiac.com/docker-engine-28-strengthens-container-security/
04:12 <Stephenm> Bash Script to Suspend the System after User Inactivity
04:12 <Stephenm> https://bashscript.net/bash-script-to-suspend-the-system-after-user-inactivity/
04:13 <Stephenm> Top 5 Linux Security Best Practices Every Admin Must Know
04:13 <Stephenm> https://www.itprotoday.com/linux-os/top-5-linux-security-best-practices-every-admin-must-know
04:13 <Stephenm> Stay Ahead of the Game: Essential Tools and Techniques for Linux Server Monitoring
04:13 <Stephenm> https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/stay-ahead-game-essential-tools-and-techniques-linux-server-monitoring
04:13 <Stephenm> That's all the news I have for tonight, back to toddc
04:13 <toddc> Great job stephenm! Thank You
04:13 <MajB> Thank you stephenm
04:13 <Stephenm> Welcome
04:14 <toddc> MaB has some Canceled meetings and events
04:14 <MajB> Upcoming Events
04:14 <MajB> AZLOCO Events and Activities:   Many events are still being held virtually on Big Blue Button, https://bbb.azloco.net .
04:14 <MajB> Detailed information with map locations can be found on our web site  https://www.azloco.org/az-team-calendar/.
04:15 <MajB> 06 March,  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.
04:15 <MajB> 13 March, 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> 13 March, 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.
04:15 <MajB> 15 March,  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 yo
04:15 <MajB> ur personal projects, help others with theirs, spend time assisting with installations or problem solving, or spend some time talking about Linux.
04:15 <MajB> 27 March,  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.
04:15 <MajB> 03 April, AZLOCO Team meeting, 2100-2130, On line on IRC channel #ubuntu-us-az
04:15 <MajB> 05 April,  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 yo
04:15 <MajB> ur personal projects, help others with theirs, spend time assisting with installations or problem solving, or spend some time talking about Linux.
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.
04:16 <MajB> Phoenix Linux User Group  https://phxlinux.org
04:16 <MajB> Until further notice all PLUG events are being conducted on line.  See the PLUG website.
04:16 <MajB> Monthly Meeting 13 March, 1900-2200 (second Thursday of each month)
04:16 <MajB> Free Software Stammtisch 18 March, 1900-2200 (third Tuesday of each month)
04:16 <MajB> Sunland Linux User Group https://svecc.com/locations/computer-lab/
04:16 <MajB> Monthly Meeting 12 March, 1800-1900 (second Wednesday of each month)
04:16 <MajB> Location:  Computer Lab, 2145 S Farnsworth, Mesa and Zoom (See website)
04:16 <MajB> Cochise Linux User Group https://cochiselinuxusergroup.org/calendar
04:16 <MajB> Monthly Meeting 25 March, 1700-1830 (fourth Tuesday of each month),
04:16 <MajB> Location:  Warrior Healing Center (main conference room), 1838 Paseo San Luis, Sierra Vista
04:17 <MajB> There are no canceled events this month
04:17 <MajB> Back to you toddc
04:17 <toddc> We are still getting lots of hits on azloco.org since we started posting articles and would like to continue to add articles.
04:17 <toddc> See any administrator for access to the blogs and any that should be moved to the front page let us know about it.
04:17 <toddc> LINUX QUOTES/JOKES
04:17 <toddc> Linux users think they???re the best??? are they right?
04:18 <MajB> Perhaps
04:18 <toddc> In 2025 Humans populated the earth then they all moved to the cloud
04:18 <toddc> REDHAT = Hatred
04:18 <toddc> Why do programmers prefer dark mode? Because the light attracts bugs.
04:18 <toddc> Why do programmers hate nature???It has too many bugs.
04:19 <toddc> What???s a programmers favorite way to get around town?
04:19 <toddc> By riding an array
04:20 <toddc> Why do Java developers wear glasses?
04:20 <toddc> Because they can???t C#.
04:20 <toddc> Local linux Jobs
04:20 <toddc> UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator - Mid Level (3-5 Yrs) remote
04:20 <toddc> https://mindlance.com/job-board/Embedded Linux Developer Phoenix
04:20 <toddc> https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/XceedSearchcom/
04:21 <toddc> IT Systems Administrator
04:21 <toddc> https://careers.masterelectronics.com/master-electronics/jobs?page=1
04:21 <toddc> Canonical Jobs 258
04:21 <toddc> https://canonical.com/careers/all
04:21 <toddc> AWS Arizona jobs 36 local open jobs IT many other remote also
04:21 <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=
04:21 <toddc> &query_options=&
04:21 <toddc> Runs linux
04:22 <toddc> Framework Announces Ryzen AI Max Powered Desktop, Framework Laptop 12
04:22 <toddc> https://www.phoronix.com/news/Framework-2nd-Gen-Announcements
04:22 <toddc> Spot Light
04:22 <toddc> 25+ Essential Linux Security Tools: Key Features, Uses & More
04:22 <toddc> https://tuxcare.com/blog/essential-linux-security-tools-a-comprehensive-overview-for-security-professionals/
04:23 <toddc> FUTURE EVENTS  planning?
04:23 <toddc> Any thoughts on other events or projects Questions ?
04:23 <toddc> great meeting tonight that is all I have anyone have anything else?
04:23 <MajB> Just get your RSVPs in
04:23 <toddc> Thanks for coming here tonight I will be here for a while if you have any questions
04:23 <toddc> #endmeeting