[ubuntu-arizona] AzLoCo Meeting 02 January 2025
Todd Cole
toddc at azloco.com
Mon Jan 6 04:25:08 UTC 2025
== Meeting information ==
* #Ubuntu-US-AZ: AZLoCo meeting, started by toddc, 06 Jan at 04:00
— 04:19 UTC.
* Full logs at
https://ubottu.com/meetingology/logs/ubuntu-us-az/2025/ubuntu-us-az.2025-01-06-04.00.log.html
== Meeting summary ==
* ''LINK:'' http://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-us-az
(toddc, 04:01)
* ''LINK:'' http://wiki.ubuntu.com/ArizonaTeamY (toddc, 04:01)
* ''LINK:'' https://www.facebook.com/UbuntuAZTeam (toddc, 04:02)
* ''LINK:'' https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ArizonaTeam/TeamProjectsnp (toddc, 04:02)
* ''LINK:'' https://docs.google.com/document/d/19ti1e1VXnEle3-wZQDhADbJJIOlwG6acyrF3IiBewqc/edit?
(toddc, 04:03)
* ''LINK:'' https://ostechnix.com/keep-your-linux-system-awake-with-keep-alive/
(stephen_laptop__, 04:05)
* ''LINK:'' https://www.zdnet.com/article/if-youre-ready-for-something-different-i-recommend-this-linux-distro-to-newbies-and-experts-alike/
(stephen_laptop__, 04:05)
* ''LINK:'' https://linuxlinks.com/best-free-open-source-text-based-spotify-clients/
(stephen_laptop__, 04:06)
* ''LINK:'' https://www.zdnet.com/article/the-latest-mx-linux-turns-xfce-into-a-desktop-anyone-can-use/
(stephen_laptop__, 04:06)
* ''LINK:'' https://www.xda-developers.com/reasons-linux-best-alternative-windows-gamers/
(stephen_laptop__, 04:06)
* ''LINK:'' https://www.rosehosting.com/blog/web-hosting-for-small-business/
(stephen_laptop__, 04:07)
* ''LINK:'' https://linuxiac.com/arch-based-distros-dominate-the-linux-gaming-scene/
(stephen_laptop__, 04:07)
* ''LINK:'' https://www.zdnet.com/article/5-lightweight-linux-distributions-with-very-low-system-requirements/
(stephen_laptop__, 04:07)
* ''LINK:'' https://www.phoronix.com/news/Mesa-25-Better-UVD-VCE-Radeon
(stephen_laptop__, 04:07)
* ''LINK:'' https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/03/reevaluating_basics_legacy/
(stephen_laptop__, 04:07)
* ''LINK:'' https://www.zdnet.com/article/6-reasons-why-google-should-switch-chromebooks-from-android-to-linux/
(stephen_laptop__, 04:08)
* ''LINK:'' https://www.phoronix.com/news/systemd-Git-Stats-EOY-2024
(stephen_laptop__, 04:08)
* ''LINK:'' https://www.xda-developers.com/install-adb-windows-macos-linux/
(stephen_laptop__, 04:08)
* ''LINK:'' https://www.linuxlinks.com/nerdfetch-fetch-script-nerdfonts/
(stephen_laptop__, 04:08)
* ''LINK:'' https://www.linuxlinks.com/best-free-open-source-alternatives-cisco-packet-tracer/
(stephen_laptop__, 04:08)
* ''LINK:'' https://www.neowin.net/news/eset-recommends-installing-linux-if-your-unsupported-windows-11-pc-cant-update-from-10/
(stephen_laptop__, 04:09)
* ''LINK:'' https://www.linuxlinks.com/best-free-open-source-alternatives-microsoft-disk-cleanup/
(stephen_laptop__, 04:09)
* ''LINK:'' https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-set-change-recover-mysql-root-password/
(stephen_laptop__, 04:09)
* ''LINK:'' https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/01/refine-advanced-tweak-tool-for-gnome
(stephen_laptop__, 04:09)
* ''LINK:'' https://www.linuxlinks.com/alternatives-popular-cli-tools-history/
(stephen_laptop__, 04:09)
* ''LINK:'' https://fedoramagazine.org/system-insights-command-line-lslogins-lsmod/
(stephen_laptop__, 04:10)
* ''LINK:'' https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-secure-copy-with-ssh-key-authentication/
(stephen_laptop__, 04:10)
* ''LINK:'' https://maketecheasier.com/best-system-monitors-linux/
(stephen_laptop__, 04:10)
* ''LINK:'' https://canonical.com/careers/all (toddc, 04:13)
* ''LINK:'' 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®ion=Arizona&county=
(toddc, 04:14)
* ''LINK:'' https://linuxiac.com/home-assistant-launches-new-voice-assistant-hardware/
(toddc, 04:14)
* ''LINK:'' https://obsproject.com/Y (toddc, 04:15)
* ''LINK:'' 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. (MajB, 04:17)
== People present (lines said) ==
* toddc (60)
* stephen_laptop__ (53)
* MajB (29)
* meetingology (2)
* stephen_laptop_ (2)
== Full log ==
04:00 <toddc> #startmeeting AZLoCo meeting
04:00 <meetingology> Meeting started at 04:00:20 UTC. The chair is
toddc. Information about MeetBot at
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04:00 <toddc> +1
04:00 <toddc> Welcome to AZLoCo IRC Meeting Please sign in with a +1
04:00 <MajB> +1
04:00 <toddc> stardate -21319010.27397
04:00 <toddc> please sign in in a with a +1
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 <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/ArizonaTeamY
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 <stephen_laptop_> sorry about that, Internet went down
04:02 <stephen_laptop_> +1
04:02 <toddc> Team Projects Page
04:02 <toddc> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ArizonaTeam/TeamProjectsnp
04:02 <toddc> np
04:03 <toddc> Feel free to make comments and add input to our meeting
at anytime.
04:03 <toddc> Today is also NATIONAL WHIPPED CREAM DAY
04:03 <toddc> I had mine today
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>
04:04 <toddc> lets start with the news
04:04 <toddc> stephenm will be bring us the news tonight!
04:04 <toddc> maybe
04:04 <stephen_laptop__> OK should be fine now, damn weather
04:04 <MajB> your up stephenm
04:05 <stephen_laptop__> OK so news is sparatic today so pick and
choose what looks interesting
04:05 <stephen_laptop__> How To Keep Your Linux System Awake With Keep-Alive
04:05 <stephen_laptop__>
https://ostechnix.com/keep-your-linux-system-awake-with-keep-alive/
04:05 <stephen_laptop__> If you're ready for something different, I
recommend this Linux distro to newbies and experts alike
04:05 <stephen_laptop__>
https://www.zdnet.com/article/if-youre-ready-for-something-different-i-recommend-this-linux-distro-to-newbies-and-experts-alike/
04:05 <toddc> weather all we have here is dry cool dry
04:06 <stephen_laptop__> 7 Best Free and Open Source Text-Based Spotify Clients
04:06 <stephen_laptop__>
https://linuxlinks.com/best-free-open-source-text-based-spotify-clients/
04:06 <stephen_laptop__> is it in the 30s or lower, and windy
04:06 <stephen_laptop__> The latest MX Linux turns Xfce into a
desktop anyone can use
04:06 <stephen_laptop__>
https://www.zdnet.com/article/the-latest-mx-linux-turns-xfce-into-a-desktop-anyone-can-use/
04:06 <toddc> 80 yesterday
04:06 <stephen_laptop__> 3 reasons Linux is the best alternative to
Windows for gamers
04:06 <stephen_laptop__>
https://www.xda-developers.com/reasons-linux-best-alternative-windows-gamers/
04:07 <stephen_laptop__> Best Web Hosting for Small Business
04:07 <stephen_laptop__>
https://www.rosehosting.com/blog/web-hosting-for-small-business/
04:07 <stephen_laptop__> Arch-Based Distros Dominate the Linux Gaming Scene
04:07 <stephen_laptop__>
https://linuxiac.com/arch-based-distros-dominate-the-linux-gaming-scene/
04:07 <toddc> nights get down to lower 40's
04:07 <stephen_laptop__> 5 lightweight Linux distributions with very
low system requirements
04:07 <stephen_laptop__>
https://www.zdnet.com/article/5-lightweight-linux-distributions-with-very-low-system-requirements/
04:07 <stephen_laptop__> New Linux Patches Enhance AMD Radeon Video
Encode/Decode For Older GPUs
04:07 <stephen_laptop__>
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Mesa-25-Better-UVD-VCE-Radeon
04:07 <stephen_laptop__> How a good business deal made us underestimate BASIC
04:07 <stephen_laptop__>
https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/03/reevaluating_basics_legacy/
04:08 <stephen_laptop__> 6 reasons why Google should switch
Chromebooks from Android to Linux
04:08 <stephen_laptop__>
https://www.zdnet.com/article/6-reasons-why-google-should-switch-chromebooks-from-android-to-linux/
04:08 <stephen_laptop__> systemd Saw A Record Number Of Commits In 2024
04:08 <stephen_laptop__>
https://www.phoronix.com/news/systemd-Git-Stats-EOY-2024
04:08 <stephen_laptop__> How to install ADB on Windows, macOS, and Linux
04:08 <stephen_laptop__>
https://www.xda-developers.com/install-adb-windows-macos-linux/
04:08 <stephen_laptop__> NerdFetch – fetch script using Nerdfonts
04:08 <stephen_laptop__>
https://www.linuxlinks.com/nerdfetch-fetch-script-nerdfonts/
04:08 <stephen_laptop__> Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to
Cisco Packet Tracer
04:08 <stephen_laptop__>
https://www.linuxlinks.com/best-free-open-source-alternatives-cisco-packet-tracer/
04:08 <stephen_laptop__> ESET recommends installing Linux if your
unsupported Windows 11 PC can't update from 10
04:09 <stephen_laptop__>
https://www.neowin.net/news/eset-recommends-installing-linux-if-your-unsupported-windows-11-pc-cant-update-from-10/
04:09 <stephen_laptop__> Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to
Microsoft Disk Cleanup
04:09 <stephen_laptop__>
https://www.linuxlinks.com/best-free-open-source-alternatives-microsoft-disk-cleanup/
04:09 <stephen_laptop__> How To Set, Change, and Recover Your MySQL
Root Password
04:09 <stephen_laptop__>
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-set-change-recover-mysql-root-password/
04:09 <stephen_laptop__> Want to Tweak Advanced Settings in GNOME? Try Refine
04:09 <stephen_laptop__>
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/01/refine-advanced-tweak-tool-for-gnome
04:09 <stephen_laptop__> Alternatives to popular CLI tools: history
04:09 <stephen_laptop__>
https://www.linuxlinks.com/alternatives-popular-cli-tools-history/
04:10 <stephen_laptop__> System insights with command-line tools:
lslogins and lsmod
04:10 <stephen_laptop__>
https://fedoramagazine.org/system-insights-command-line-lslogins-lsmod/
04:10 <stephen_laptop__> How To Use SCP (Secure Copy) With SSH Key
Authentication
04:10 <stephen_laptop__>
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-secure-copy-with-ssh-key-authentication/
04:10 <stephen_laptop__> 5 of the Best System Monitoring Tools in Linux
04:10 <stephen_laptop__> https://maketecheasier.com/best-system-monitors-linux/
04:10 <stephen_laptop__> Alright, that's all the news I have for tonight.
04:10 <stephen_laptop__> back to MajB
04:10 <MajB> thanks
04:10 <stephen_laptop__> welcome
04:10 <toddc> Great job stephenm! Thank You
04:11 <toddc> We are still getting lots of hits on azloco.org since
we started posting articles and would like to continue to add
articles.
04:11 <toddc> See any administrator for access to the blogs and any
that should be moved to the front page let us know about it.
04:11 <toddc> LINUX QUOTES/JOKES
04:11 <stephen_laptop__> welcome toddc
04:11 <toddc> Why was the mobile phone wearing glasses?... Because it
lost its contacts.
04:12 <toddc> What was the spider doing on the computer?... He was
making a web-site!
04:12 <toddc> What shoes do computers love the most?... Re-boots!
04:12 <toddc> Why did the computer go to the dentist?... To get his
Bluetooth checked.
04:12 <toddc> What is the biggest lie anyone can tell?... "I have
read and agreed to all the terms and conditions.??
04:13 <toddc> Local linux Jobs
04:13 <toddc> Desktop Support Linux Technician in Tucson, Arizona
04:13 <toddc> VSO Tucson
04:13 <toddc> Linux Engineer
04:13 <toddc> Sira Consulting Phoenix az
04:13 <toddc> Canonical Jobs 257
04:13 <toddc> https://canonical.com/careers/all
04:14 <toddc> AWS Arizona jobs 62 local open jobs IT many other remote also
04:14 <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®ion=Arizona&county=
04:14 <toddc> &query_options=&
04:14 <toddc> Runs linux
04:14 <toddc> Home Assistant Launches New Voice Assistant Hardware
04:14 <toddc> https://linuxiac.com/home-assistant-launches-new-voice-assistant-hardware/
04:14 <toddc> Spot Light
04:15 <toddc> Free and open source software for video recording and
live streaming.
04:15 <toddc> https://obsproject.com/Y
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> 09 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> 09 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> 18 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> 23 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> 01 February, 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> 02 February, AZLOCO 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 each LUG activity with map
locations can be found at
04:17 <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.
04:17 <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 09 January, 1900-2200 (second Thursday
of each month)
04:17 <MajB> Free Software Stammtisch 21 January, 1900-2200 (third
Tuesday of each month)
04:17 <MajB> Sunland Linux User Group https://svecc.com/locations/computer-lab/
04:17 <MajB> Monthly Meeting 08 January, 1800-1900 (second Wednesday
of each month)
04:17 <MajB> Location: Computer Lab, 2145 S Farnsworth, Mesa and
Zoom (See website)
04:17 <MajB> Cochise Linux User Group
https://cochiselinuxusergroup.org/calendar
04:17 <MajB> Monthly Meeting 28 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> That is all I have
04:17 <toddc> FUTURE EVENTS planning?
04:18 <toddc> Any thoughts on other events or projects Questions ???
04:18 <toddc> great meeting tonight that is all I have anyone have
anything else?
04:18 <toddc> Thanks for coming here tonight I will be here for a
while if you have any questions
04:19 <toddc> #endmeeting
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--
Todd Cole
Ubuntu Arizona Team
2928 W El Caminito
Phoenix AZ 85051-3957
toddc at azloco.com
602-677-9402
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