Linux Users Group
of Sacramento
Logo by Larry
Ewing
Installfest Location needed
We don't have a regular location for installfests. If you can
arrange a location, let me know. Basically we need a place with
tables, and power.
-brian
Meeting Information
Regular meetings set for the second wednesday of the month
at Calweb, 7-9pm. Map and
Directions available.
Upcoming Events:
- Wednesday, August 11, 1999 - Various
Distributions Demoed
Location: Calweb
7pm - 9pm
Various members have volunteered
to demonstrate the various Linux distributions. I figured this
would give us a chance to step back and cater to the beginning
users in the group. We will have individual tables with a distribution
at each table. Rather than have speakers lecture to the entire
group, small groups will gather around each table. We will rotate
every fifteen minutes. At each table I hope to have the demonstrators
give a brief explanation about the distribution he is showing,
and talk about some feature he likes about the distribution.
The demonstrators are all working on a volunteer basis. I have
several people who said they would volunteer to do this, but
I don't have any of their names written down. If you are one
of these people, let me know so I can put you down on a
list.
- -brian (brian@brie.com)
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- Wednesday, August 18, 1999 - Question and Answer Table
Location: Sacramento
Association of Realtors
7pm - 9pm
I will host a question and answer table at the regular Sacramento PC Users Group meeting.
SPCUG is the parent organization for the Linux Users Group of
Sacramento (LUGS). Hopefully, all the attendees at the the LUGS
meetings plan on becoming SPCUG members since they do support
us. If you would like to paricipate in the Q&A table, either
show up, or let me know and show up. You can then preach your
distribution of choice to newbies looking for direction. If I
have my way, everyone will be a Debian and Slackware expert.
:)
- -brian (brian@brie.com)
-
- Wednesday, September 8, 1999 - X Windows Demo
Location: Calweb
7pm - 9pm
Heather Stern who is a member of SVLUG
and runs starshine consulting
services has volunteered to give her X Windows demonstration.
I am still working on the details (transportation and lodging),
so this has not been confirmed.
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- Saturday, September 18, 1999 - Installfest / PC Jamboree
Location: Access Media School
4623 T Street
Sacramento, CA
12pm - 4pm
The September Installfest will be a part of the Sacramento
PC User Group's PC Jamboree. We have tables, chairs, and
a reported T1 line. Beth Camero was instrumental in organizing
the Installfest portion of the Jamoree. I created a web page
showing volunteers for the Installfest.
If you are interested in volunteering, let me know and I will
put you on the list.
- brian (brian@brie.com)
Regular meetings second wednesday at Calweb
Internet Services.
Papers
Mailing List implemented.
LUGS (Sacramento) now has a mailing list. Last meeting I announced
the list would be hosted at brie.com, but since Mike Machado offered
his expertise, I decided to take him up on his offer. Lug-nuts
at brie.com is online, but I plan on transferring the names to
Mikes list which he hosts at Majordomo@cheapnet.net. Until the
next meeting we will run the lists in parallel. Join and find
out the latest with LUGS. To subscribe send a message to Majordomo@cheapnet.net
with a blank subject line and in the body place:
To: Majordomo@cheapnet.net
Subject: <blank>
subscribe lug-nuts
Upcoming Events
Mike Machado informed me about the upcoming Linux
Demo day. From what I understand it is a week where LUGs around
the world are encouraged to find outlets for demonstrating Linux.
It sounds cool, but we need a chairperson to lead the organization
of the event. If you are interested in heading up a demo day,
let me know and I will replace this blurb with a link to your
page. On a second note, we also have the monthly SPCUG
meetings where we probably ought to have a linux box set up. I
have been thinking about taking my linux box out to the last two
meetings. With another volunteer, I would definitely be up to
it.
Basic Linux Info
You are invited to the Linux Users Group Sacramento (LUGS)
meeting. Linux is a UNIX type operating system. Among the heavyweights,
Linux has been adopted by Wells Fargo Bank, NASA, Cisco, PG&E,
and the United States Post Office for production applications.
Linus Torvalds began the original creation of Linux in 1991 which
is now supported by thousands of developers around the world.
The source to Linux is open, so it allows for complete customization.
Come to the meeting to learn more, or share your current knowledge.
Become a member
LUGS is a special interest group of the Sacramento
PC Users Group. They provide us with liability insurance,
non profit status, a monthly publication which we can submit reports
to, along with the status of being part of a recoginized organization.
I would like to encourage everyone to sign up and become a member.
You will help support the group that supports our SIG. Dues are
$35 per year. If you would like a membership application, please
email me and I will mail you one. You don't have to be a member
of SACPCUG to come to the meetings, but by being one, you will
help support the continued progress of LUGS.
Map to regular meeting
Map by mapblast
Where:
- Calweb Internet Services
1111 Howe Avenue, Suite 355
Sacramento, CA 95825
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Directions:
In Sacramento there is Business 80 and Interstate 80. Business
80 passes through downtown. Interstate 80 bypasses it. Make sure
you take Business 80.
- From Davis 80:
- Take Business 80 east. Exit at Arden (East). Right
on Howe. Cross street is Hurley
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- From 99 North:
- 99 north turns into Business 80 East. Arden East.
Right on Howe. Cross street is Hurely
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- From 5 North:
- 5 North intersects Business 80 East. Take that. Arden
East. Right on Howe. Cross street is Hurley.
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- From 5 South:
- 5 South intersects Business 80 East. Take that. Arden
east. Right on Howe. Cross srteet is Hurley.
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- From Reno 80:
- Take Business 80 toward downtown Sac. Arden East.
Right on Howe. Cross Street is Hurley.
Other Linux Groups
Volunteers needed.
Now that more people come to the meetings, we need volunteers.
You can make LUGS more like the way you want it by becoming a
volunteer. We could use volunteers in the following areas:
- Speakers (Got something you would like to show off at a LUGS
meeting. We are all ears.)
- Someone who can supply a PA system.
- Door prize procurer.
- Door prize donations. Got a copy of a distribution you want
to give away? bring it to the meeting
Contact:
Brian Lavender
PO Box 19184
Sacramento, CA 95819-0184
Email: brian@brie.com
Wk: (916) 557-6623
Hm: (916) 628-0726
