03:59 <toddc> #startmeeting AZLoCo meeting
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04:00 <toddc> Welcome to AZLoCo IRC Meeting Please sign in with a +1
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04:01 <toddc> stardate -296740.29563039064
04:01 <toddc> Team Website is http://azloco.org/
04:01 <toddc> IRC stats http://www.azloco.com/~ircstats/Y
04:01 <toddc> YTeam membership http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=445980
04:01 <toddc> http://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-us-az
04:02 <toddc> Team events portal https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/upcoming-events-for-azloco/38466
04:02 <toddc> http://wiki.ubuntu.com/ArizonaTeam
04:02 <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> Feel free to make comments and add input to our meeting at anytime.
04:03 <toddc> Today is also NATIONAL FLASH DRIVE 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> Random news with several Linux examples.
04:05 <Stephenm> Meet Flow, a Fresh New Browser for Linux
04:05 <Stephenm> https://fossforce.com/2026/03/meet-flow-a-fresh-new-browser-for-linux/
04:05 <Stephenm> GRUB Bootloader Development Moves To FreeDesktop.org
04:05 <Stephenm> vhttps://www.phoronix.com/news/GNU-GRUB-To-FreeDesktop
04:05 <Stephenm> GNOME 50 Desktop Environment Released, This Is What’s New
04:05 <Stephenm> https://linuxiac.com/gnome-50-desktop-environment-released/
04:05 <Stephenm> Nanny state discovers Linux, demands it check kids' IDs before booting
04:05 <Stephenm> https://www.theregister.com/2026/03/13/opinion_os_verification/
04:05 <Stephenm> Ubuntu's Snap Affected By Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
04:06 <Stephenm> https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-Snapd-High-Vulnerability
04:06 <Stephenm> Beginners Guide for Readlink Command on Linux
04:06 <Stephenm> https://linuxtldr.com/readlink-command/
04:06 <Stephenm> The Easiest Way to Manage Dotfiles Using GNU Stow
04:06 <Stephenm> https://www.maketecheasier.com/dotfile-management-with-gnu-stow/
04:06 <Stephenm> Understanding Linux and Unix Environmental Variables
04:06 <Stephenm> https://donniet4.github.io/BeginLinux_Guru/shellscriptingvariables
04:06 <Stephenm> Keep Your Linux Notes Encrypted with Lockbook
04:06 <Stephenm> https://fossforce.com/2026/03/keep-your-linux-notes-encrypted-with-lockbook/
04:06 <Stephenm> Systemd Introduces Birth Date Support for Upcoming Linux Desktop Age Controls
04:06 <Stephenm> https://linuxiac.com/systemd-introduces-birth-date-support-for-upcoming-linux-desktop-age-controls/
04:07 <Stephenm> Age checks creep into Linux as systemd gets a DOB field
04:07 <Stephenm> https://www.theregister.com/2026/03/24/foss_age_verification/
04:07 <Stephenm> Beginners Guide for Getent Command on Linux
04:07 <Stephenm> https://linuxtldr.com/getent-command/
04:07 <Stephenm> The Myth of Linux Optimization Tools, and Why You Really Don’t Need Them At All
04:07 <Stephenm> https://www.maketecheasier.com/myth-of-linux-optimization-tools/
04:07 <Stephenm> Beginners Guide for Eval Command on Linux
04:07 <Stephenm> https://linuxtldr.com/eval-command/
04:07 <Stephenm> Beginners Guide for Logname Command on Linux
04:07 <Stephenm> https://linuxtldr.com/logname-command/
04:08 <Stephenm> Beginners Guide for Gpasswd Command on Linux
04:08 <Stephenm> https://linuxtldr.com/gpasswd-command/
04:08 <Stephenm> What is Chroot Jail and its Usecase on Linux
04:08 <Stephenm> https://linuxtldr.com/chroot-jail/
04:08 <Stephenm> Beginners Guide for AWK Command on Linux
04:08 <Stephenm> https://linuxtldr.com/awk-command/
04:08 <Stephenm> Beginners Guide for Stat Command on Linux
04:08 <Stephenm> http://linuxtldr.com/stat-command/
04:08 <Stephenm> Beginners Guide for Printenv Command on Linux
04:08 <Stephenm> https://linuxtldr.com/printenv-command/
04:08 <Stephenm> Beginners Guide for Whatis Command on Linux
04:08 <Stephenm> https://linuxtldr.com/whatis-command/
04:09 <Stephenm> ShellGPT: Turn Your Words into Terminal Commands
04:09 <Stephenm> https://www.maketecheasier.com/shellgpt-ai-terminal-commands/
04:09 <Stephenm> Alright, that's all the news for tonight.
04:09 <Stephenm> Back to toddc
04:09 <toddc> Great job Stephenm! Thank You
04:09 <MajB> Thank you stephenm
04:10 <Stephenm> welcome
04:10 <toddc> Is there any other news we missed?
04:10 <toddc> We are still getting lots of hits on azloco.org since we started posting articles and would like to continue to add articles.
04:10 <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> People disagree with me. I just ignore them.
04:11 <toddc> It's a bird.. It's a plane.. No, it's KernelMan, faster than a speeding bullet, to your rescue. Doing new kernel versions in under 5 seconds flat.. (Linus, in the announcement for 1.3.27)
04:11 <toddc> being a Linux user is sort of like living in a house inhabited by a large family of carpenters and architects. Every morning when you wake up, the house is a little different. Maybe there is a new turret, or some walls have moved. Or perhaps someone has temporarily removed the floor under your bed."
04:11 <toddc> "Not me, guys. I read the Bash man page each day like a Jehovah's Witness reads the Bible. No wait, the Bash man page IS the bible. Excuse me..."
04:12 <toddc> Local linux Jobs
04:12 <toddc> System Engineer: Any Level
04:12 <toddc> https://www.uhost.com/company-careers.php
04:12 <toddc> Junior IT Operations Engineer
04:12 <toddc> https://divihn.com/find-a-job/
04:12 <toddc> Senior Systems Security Administrator
04:12 <toddc> ??? Iridium Satellite, LLC
04:13 <toddc> ??? Chandler, ArizonaY
04:13 <toddc> Canonical Jobs 282 most are remote
04:13 <toddc> https://canonical.com/careers/all
04:13 <toddc> AWS Arizona jobs 86 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=&
04:13 <toddc> Runs linux
04:14 <toddc> AMD Ryzen AI Max "Strix Halo" Enjoys Great Performance Gains With Latest Linux Software
04:14 <toddc> https://www.phoronix.com/review/ubuntu-2604-strix-halo
04:14 <toddc> Spot Light
04:14 <toddc> GIMP 3.2.2 Released with Various Improvements and UI/UX Updates
04:14 <toddc> https://9to5linux.com/gimp-3-2-2-released-with-various-improvements-and-ui-ux-updates
04:15 <toddc> UP COMING EVENTS is brought to us by MajB tonight!
04:15 <MajB> AZLOCO Events and Activities:   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> 09 April, 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> 09 April, 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> 18 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.
04:15 <MajB> 23 April,  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> 02 May,  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 your
04:16 <MajB> personal projects, help others with theirs, spend time assisting with installations or problem solving, or spend some time talking about Linux.
04:16 <MajB> 03 May. Team Meeting, 2100-2130, On line on IRC channel #ubuntu-us-az.
04:16 <MajB> AZ LUG Events and Activities:
04:16 <MajB> Detailed information for LUG events and activities with map locations can be found on their websites.  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.
04:16 <MajB> Phoenix Linux User Group  https://phxlinux.org
04:16 <MajB> 09 April, PLUG East meeting, 1900-2200, 1702 E. Highland Ave. (3rd floor), Phoenix, AZ (2nd Thursday of each month)
04:16 <MajB> 21 April, Free Software Stammtisch, 1900-2200, BOULDERS ON SOUTHERN, 1010 W Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ (3rd Tuesday of each month)
04:16 <MajB> Cochise Linux User Group https://cochiselinuxusergroup.org/calendar/
04:16 <MajB> 28 April, monthly meeting, 1700-1830, Vinny's New York Pizza, 1977 S. Frontage Road, Sierra Vista, AZ (4th Tuesday of each month)
04:17 <MajB> That is all I have
04:17 <toddc> FUTURE EVENTS  planning?
04:17 <toddc> Any thoughts on other events or projects Questions ???
04:17 <toddc> great meeting tonight that is all I have anyone have anything else?
04:18 <Stephenm> night all
04:18 <toddc> Thanks for coming here tonight I will be here for a while if you have any questions
04:18 <toddc> #endmeeting