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= K-LUG - Rochester, MN Area Linux Users Group =


K-LUG - Linux Users Group.
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We can use presentations for upcoming meetings, please see [http://www.k-lug.org/Meetings a list of ideas] if you're willing but lacking a topic.




== LUG News ==
== LUG News ==


=== OpenSourceHowTo.org:  ===
We generally meet monthly for technical presentations (2nd Thursday of the month, 6 pm, virtual), and monthly for socializing (varies). We no longer meet monthly for lunches, if you are interested in reviving this tradition please [http://k-lug.org/About contact an officer].
[[OpenSourceHowTo.org]] OpenSourceHowto.org is a place that users of open source server side software can come and look at instructional guides, how-to's, forums, wiki's and all sorts of other information about setting up software on Linux for both windows and Linux based networks.[http:///www.opensourcehowto.org]


=== Logo Contest:  Preparation and voting on finalists ===
[[LogoPage]] Finalists are Anon #1's state shaped logos (some possible tweaks requested), and Anon #3's license plate.  Send your votes to Tina by noon on Thursday March 8th.  The winning logo will be announced at the March meeting.






=== Technical Meeting:  Thursday March 8th ===
=== Geocaching in-person social (outside), Friday May 3rd ===
Second Life by Tim Massaro, with PCIG.  Part of the presentation will be virtual, if you can't attend because you're home with the kids maybe you'd still want to tune in for that portion.
6 pm


Park and walk in a neighborhood in NE Rochester.


=== Planned SocialBowling, date TBD ===
Park near [https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC3WQ84 1 - Odin] on Whiting Lane NE's cul de sac. We'll walk from there to a couple of other geocaches ([https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC57FGC 2], [https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC4RPZ2 3]), then back to #1, and then decide if we're walking or driving to [https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC8M3FP 4].
We will be bowling somewhere smoke free, on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Given how late into February we are at the time of this posting, bowling will probably be our March social. More details to follow.




=== Planned Lunch: Thursday March 15th ===
=== Virtual Social: Thursday May 9th ===
11:30 am, in the Galleria if it still exists, or at the Apache Mall food court somewhere if it doesn't.  More updates later.
6 pm


[https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71107225798?pwd=duL4JavI8eklmAgVNaDch8kBllLxUf.1 Meeting link]
Anything else you want to see on the agenda? Let us know.
=== Pending potential presentations  ===
Jon Gullixson:  gnucash or www :: Mechanize
=== Socials brainstorming: Fall or winter ===
-Murder mystery.  The host needs to buy a kit at a gaming store to get the event started.
-Jim Henderson, "Silicon Valley" documentary
-Bowlocity laser tag.  5-6 people minimum needed.
-Liquid nitrogen ice cream.  This needs a non-Tina organizer.  Dennis DeLorme has 2 recipes.  We need safety equipment and someone trained enough to keep us from freezing ourselves.


=== Planned Technical Meeting:  Tuesday April 10th ===
No presentor or topic yet, volunteers are needed.




=== Old News Items ===
=== Old News Items ===
See the [[OldNews]] page.
See the [[OldNews]] page.
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K-LUG - Rochester, MN Area Linux Users Group

Note: To request a wiki account, please join the mailing list and post a message.

We can use presentations for upcoming meetings, please see a list of ideas if you're willing but lacking a topic.


LUG News

We generally meet monthly for technical presentations (2nd Thursday of the month, 6 pm, virtual), and monthly for socializing (varies). We no longer meet monthly for lunches, if you are interested in reviving this tradition please contact an officer.



Geocaching in-person social (outside), Friday May 3rd

6 pm

Park and walk in a neighborhood in NE Rochester.

Park near 1 - Odin on Whiting Lane NE's cul de sac. We'll walk from there to a couple of other geocaches (2, 3), then back to #1, and then decide if we're walking or driving to 4.


Virtual Social: Thursday May 9th

6 pm

Meeting link

Anything else you want to see on the agenda? Let us know.


Pending potential presentations

Jon Gullixson: gnucash or www :: Mechanize


Socials brainstorming: Fall or winter

-Murder mystery. The host needs to buy a kit at a gaming store to get the event started.

-Jim Henderson, "Silicon Valley" documentary

-Bowlocity laser tag. 5-6 people minimum needed.

-Liquid nitrogen ice cream. This needs a non-Tina organizer. Dennis DeLorme has 2 recipes. We need safety equipment and someone trained enough to keep us from freezing ourselves.


Old News Items

See the OldNews page.



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