[meeting notes] CLUG Meeting 2025-11-25
5 messages · started by Devi Garcia on Nov 26, 2025
[meeting notes] CLUG Meeting 2025-11-25
From Devi Garcia · Nov 26, 2025
There were 11 attendees.
Upcoming CLUG events:
11 December, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzski’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd.
22 December, CLUG Meeting (Linux Workshop), 1700-1830, Warrior Healing Center main conference room, 1828 Paseo San Luis
08 January, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzsky’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd.
27 January, CLUG Meeting (Supper Meeting), 1700-1830, Native Grill and Wings, 3950 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy
Useful CLUG links:
CLUG website: https://cochiselinuxusergroup.org
CLUG FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1059259857477393/
CLUG Mailing List Archives: https://www.freelists.org/archive/cochiselinux
CLUG Discord channel: https://discord.com/invite/ym2hCH5FSk
Announcements:
To date we have donated 208 computers to individuals or groups. This year we have donated 59.
and conducted 328 installs on laptop and desktop computers. This year we have conducted 75.
We have 39 people on our mailing list, 52 members on our Facebook page, and 9 people on our Discord channel.
We have 7 desktop computers and 3 laptop computers ready for donation.
In addition we have 1 desktop computer and 1 laptop computer with Microsoft Windows 10 installed. Both have been reset if anyone wants them before we put a Linux OS on them.
Future Presentations:
24 February, “Using a Virtual Machine” by Rex Bouwense
TBD, “LaTex & Texstudio” by George Self
TBD, “Using Remmina” by Rex Bouwense
Presentation:
25 November, “Artificial Intelligence” by George Self
Discussion/Activities:
Discussed the use of computers during presentations to give the members a hands on capability.
Discussed the use of the 19 remaining computers that we received from the ASCU. They are all i5’s or i7’s with 8 or 16 Gbs of RAM. Hopefully we can take care of most of them at the next Linux Workshop.
Those not on the mailing list or Discord were urged to sign up for one or preferably both.
Aftermath:
Several of the members retired to Culver’s for a hamburger and fries and some additional Linux conversation.
Upcoming CLUG events:
11 December, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzski’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd.
22 December, CLUG Meeting (Linux Workshop), 1700-1830, Warrior Healing Center main conference room, 1828 Paseo San Luis
08 January, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzsky’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd.
27 January, CLUG Meeting (Supper Meeting), 1700-1830, Native Grill and Wings, 3950 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy
Useful CLUG links:
CLUG website: https://cochiselinuxusergroup.org
CLUG FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1059259857477393/
CLUG Mailing List Archives: https://www.freelists.org/archive/cochiselinux
CLUG Discord channel: https://discord.com/invite/ym2hCH5FSk
Announcements:
To date we have donated 208 computers to individuals or groups. This year we have donated 59.
and conducted 328 installs on laptop and desktop computers. This year we have conducted 75.
We have 39 people on our mailing list, 52 members on our Facebook page, and 9 people on our Discord channel.
We have 7 desktop computers and 3 laptop computers ready for donation.
In addition we have 1 desktop computer and 1 laptop computer with Microsoft Windows 10 installed. Both have been reset if anyone wants them before we put a Linux OS on them.
Future Presentations:
24 February, “Using a Virtual Machine” by Rex Bouwense
TBD, “LaTex & Texstudio” by George Self
TBD, “Using Remmina” by Rex Bouwense
Presentation:
25 November, “Artificial Intelligence” by George Self
Discussion/Activities:
Discussed the use of computers during presentations to give the members a hands on capability.
Discussed the use of the 19 remaining computers that we received from the ASCU. They are all i5’s or i7’s with 8 or 16 Gbs of RAM. Hopefully we can take care of most of them at the next Linux Workshop.
Those not on the mailing list or Discord were urged to sign up for one or preferably both.
Aftermath:
Several of the members retired to Culver’s for a hamburger and fries and some additional Linux conversation.
[meeting notes] CLUG Meeting 2025-11-25
From Devi Garcia · Nov 26, 2025
There were 11 attendees.
Upcoming CLUG events:
11 December, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzski’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd.
22 December, CLUG Meeting (Linux Workshop), 1700-1830, Warrior Healing Center main conference room, 1828 Paseo San Luis
08 January, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzsky’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd.
27 January, CLUG Meeting (Supper Meeting), 1700-1830, Native Grill and Wings, 3950 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy
Useful CLUG links:
CLUG website: https://cochiselinuxusergroup.org
CLUG FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1059259857477393/
CLUG Mailing List Archives: https://www.freelists.org/archive/cochiselinux
CLUG Discord channel: https://discord.com/invite/ym2hCH5FSk
Announcements:
To date we have donated 208 computers to individuals or groups. This year we have donated 59.
and conducted 328 installs on laptop and desktop computers. This year we have conducted 75.
We have 39 people on our mailing list, 52 members on our Facebook page, and 9 people on our Discord channel.
We have 7 desktop computers and 3 laptop computers ready for donation.
In addition we have 1 desktop computer and 1 laptop computer with Microsoft Windows 10 installed. Both have been reset if anyone wants them before we put a Linux OS on them.
Future Presentations:
24 February, “Using a Virtual Machine” by Rex Bouwense
TBD, “LaTex & Texstudio” by George Self
TBD, “Using Remmina” by Rex Bouwense
Presentation:
25 November, “Artificial Intelligence” by George Self
Discussion/Activities:
Discussed the use of computers during presentations to give the members a hands on capability.
Discussed the use of the 19 remaining computers that we received from the ASCU. They are all i5’s or i7’s with 8 or 16 Gbs of RAM. Hopefully we can take care of most of them at the next Linux Workshop.
Those not on the mailing list or Discord were urged to sign up for one or preferably both.
Aftermath:
Several of the members retired to Culver’s for a hamburger and fries and some additional Linux conversation.
Upcoming CLUG events:
11 December, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzski’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd.
22 December, CLUG Meeting (Linux Workshop), 1700-1830, Warrior Healing Center main conference room, 1828 Paseo San Luis
08 January, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzsky’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd.
27 January, CLUG Meeting (Supper Meeting), 1700-1830, Native Grill and Wings, 3950 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy
Useful CLUG links:
CLUG website: https://cochiselinuxusergroup.org
CLUG FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1059259857477393/
CLUG Mailing List Archives: https://www.freelists.org/archive/cochiselinux
CLUG Discord channel: https://discord.com/invite/ym2hCH5FSk
Announcements:
To date we have donated 208 computers to individuals or groups. This year we have donated 59.
and conducted 328 installs on laptop and desktop computers. This year we have conducted 75.
We have 39 people on our mailing list, 52 members on our Facebook page, and 9 people on our Discord channel.
We have 7 desktop computers and 3 laptop computers ready for donation.
In addition we have 1 desktop computer and 1 laptop computer with Microsoft Windows 10 installed. Both have been reset if anyone wants them before we put a Linux OS on them.
Future Presentations:
24 February, “Using a Virtual Machine” by Rex Bouwense
TBD, “LaTex & Texstudio” by George Self
TBD, “Using Remmina” by Rex Bouwense
Presentation:
25 November, “Artificial Intelligence” by George Self
Discussion/Activities:
Discussed the use of computers during presentations to give the members a hands on capability.
Discussed the use of the 19 remaining computers that we received from the ASCU. They are all i5’s or i7’s with 8 or 16 Gbs of RAM. Hopefully we can take care of most of them at the next Linux Workshop.
Those not on the mailing list or Discord were urged to sign up for one or preferably both.
Aftermath:
Several of the members retired to Culver’s for a hamburger and fries and some additional Linux conversation.
Re: [meeting notes] CLUG Meeting 2025-11-25
From George Praggastis · Nov 26, 2025
I enjoyed george's chatgpt brief a lot but because of my hearng issue I did not get the "help to linux users" from george's cell phone at end of briefing. Will someone please summarize what the cell phone advice was.
On Wed, Nov 26, 2025 at 7:31 AM Devi Garcia <dmarc-noreply@freelists.org> wrote:
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There were 11 attendees. Upcoming CLUG events: 11 December, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzski’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd. 22 December, CLUG Meeting (Linux Workshop), 1700-1830, Warrior Healing Center main conference room, 1828 Paseo San Luis 08 January, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzsky’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd. 27 January, CLUG Meeting (Supper Meeting), 1700-1830, Native Grill and Wings, 3950 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy Useful CLUG links: CLUG website: https://cochiselinuxusergroup.org CLUG FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1059259857477393/ CLUG Mailing List Archives: https://www.freelists.org/archive/cochiselinux CLUG Discord channel: https://discord.com/invite/ym2hCH5FSk Announcements: To date we have donated 208 computers to individuals or groups. This year we have donated 59. and conducted 328 installs on laptop and desktop computers. This year we have conducted 75. We have 39 people on our mailing list, 52 members on our Facebook page, and 9 people on our Discord channel. We have 7 desktop computers and 3 laptop computers ready for donation. In addition we have 1 desktop computer and 1 laptop computer with Microsoft Windows 10 installed. Both have been reset if anyone wants them before we put a Linux OS on them. Future Presentations: 24 February, “Using a Virtual Machine” by Rex Bouwense TBD, “LaTex & Texstudio” by George Self TBD, “Using Remmina” by Rex Bouwense Presentation: 25 November, “Artificial Intelligence” by George Self Discussion/Activities: Discussed the use of computers during presentations to give the members a hands on capability. Discussed the use of the 19 remaining computers that we received from the ASCU. They are all i5’s or i7’s with 8 or 16 Gbs of RAM. Hopefully we can take care of most of them at the next Linux Workshop. Those not on the mailing list or Discord were urged to sign up for one or preferably both. Aftermath: Several of the members retired to Culver’s for a hamburger and fries and some additional Linux conversation. https://cochiselinuxusergroup.org/meeting/2025/11/25/CLUG-Meeting.html
There were 11 attendees.
Upcoming CLUG events:
11 December, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzski’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd.
22 December, CLUG Meeting (Linux Workshop), 1700-1830, Warrior Healing Center main conference room, 1828 Paseo San Luis
08 January, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzsky’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd.
27 January, CLUG Meeting (Supper Meeting), 1700-1830, Native Grill and Wings, 3950 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy
Useful CLUG links:
CLUG website: https://cochiselinuxusergroup.org
CLUG FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1059259857477393/
CLUG Mailing List Archives: https://www.freelists.org/archive/cochiselinux
CLUG Discord channel: https://discord.com/invite/ym2hCH5FSk
Announcements:
To date we have donated 208 computers to individuals or groups. This year we have donated 59.
and conducted 328 installs on laptop and desktop computers. This year we have conducted 75.
We have 39 people on our mailing list, 52 members on our Facebook page, and 9 people on our Discord channel.
We have 7 desktop computers and 3 laptop computers ready for donation.
In addition we have 1 desktop computer and 1 laptop computer with Microsoft Windows 10 installed. Both have been reset if anyone wants them before we put a Linux OS on them.
Future Presentations:
24 February, “Using a Virtual Machine” by Rex Bouwense
TBD, “LaTex & Texstudio” by George Self
TBD, “Using Remmina” by Rex Bouwense
Presentation:
25 November, “Artificial Intelligence” by George Self
Discussion/Activities:
Discussed the use of computers during presentations to give the members a hands on capability.
Discussed the use of the 19 remaining computers that we received from the ASCU. They are all i5’s or i7’s with 8 or 16 Gbs of RAM. Hopefully we can take care of most of them at the next Linux Workshop.
Those not on the mailing list or Discord were urged to sign up for one or preferably both.
Aftermath:
Several of the members retired to Culver’s for a hamburger and fries and some additional Linux conversation.
--
Have a good day...George
Re: [meeting notes] CLUG Meeting 2025-11-25
From George Self · Nov 26, 2025
George Praggastis asked about the voice exchange during my presentation. Here is a verbatim transcript of that exchange:
Oh, nice! Chatting with some Linux pros is always fun. Honestly, for folks who are already really good with Linux, I'd say dive into some of the more advanced customization and automation tools if they haven't already. Something like really fine-tuning Conky for their desktop or scripting more complex tasks with Bash or Python to streamline their workflows could be a fun challenge. Basically, just encourage them to explore those little corners of customization that can make their system super unique and even more efficient.
Thank you,
George Self
Educator |
Traveler | Desert Dweller
📧 george@gself.com
📞 (520) 678-7788
"The secret of getting ahead is getting started."
—
Mark Twain
Updated: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
On 11/26/25 07:31, Devi Garcia wrote:
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There were 11 attendees.
There were 11 attendees.
Upcoming CLUG events:
11 December, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzski’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd.
22 December, CLUG Meeting (Linux Workshop), 1700-1830, Warrior Healing Center main conference room, 1828 Paseo San Luis
08 January, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzsky’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd.
27 January, CLUG Meeting (Supper Meeting), 1700-1830, Native Grill and Wings, 3950 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy
Useful CLUG links:
CLUG website: https://cochiselinuxusergroup.org
CLUG FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1059259857477393/
CLUG Mailing List Archives: https://www.freelists.org/archive/cochiselinux
CLUG Discord channel: https://discord.com/invite/ym2hCH5FSk
Announcements:
To date we have donated 208 computers to individuals or groups. This year we have donated 59.
and conducted 328 installs on laptop and desktop computers. This year we have conducted 75.
We have 39 people on our mailing list, 52 members on our Facebook page, and 9 people on our Discord channel.
We have 7 desktop computers and 3 laptop computers ready for donation.
In addition we have 1 desktop computer and 1 laptop computer with Microsoft Windows 10 installed. Both have been reset if anyone wants them before we put a Linux OS on them.
Future Presentations:
24 February, “Using a Virtual Machine” by Rex Bouwense
TBD, “LaTex & Texstudio” by George Self
TBD, “Using Remmina” by Rex Bouwense
Presentation:
25 November, “Artificial Intelligence” by George Self
Discussion/Activities:
Discussed the use of computers during presentations to give the members a hands on capability.
Discussed the use of the 19 remaining computers that we received from the ASCU. They are all i5’s or i7’s with 8 or 16 Gbs of RAM. Hopefully we can take care of most of them at the next Linux Workshop.
Those not on the mailing list or Discord were urged to sign up for one or preferably both.
Aftermath:
Several of the members retired to Culver’s for a hamburger and fries and some additional Linux conversation.
George Self
Educator |
Traveler | Desert Dweller
📧 george@gself.com
📞 (520) 678-7788
"The secret of getting ahead is getting started."
—
Mark Twain
Updated: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Re: [meeting notes] CLUG Meeting 2025-11-25
From George Praggastis · Nov 26, 2025
Thanks George.
Have a good day...George
On Wed, Nov 26, 2025, 8:06 AM George Praggastis <praggastisgeorge@gmail.com> wrote:
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I enjoyed george's chatgpt brief a lot but because of my hearng issue I did not get the "help to linux users" from george's cell phone at end of briefing. Will someone please summarize what the cell phone advice was. On Wed, Nov 26, 2025 at 7:31 AM Devi Garcia < dmarc-noreply@freelists.org > wrote: There were 11 attendees. Upcoming CLUG events: 11 December, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzski’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd. 22 December, CLUG Meeting (Linux Workshop), 1700-1830, Warrior Healing Center main conference room, 1828 Paseo San Luis 08 January, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzsky’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd. 27 January, CLUG Meeting (Supper Meeting), 1700-1830, Native Grill and Wings, 3950 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy Useful CLUG links: CLUG website: https://cochiselinuxusergroup.org CLUG FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1059259857477393/ CLUG Mailing List Archives: https://www.freelists.org/archive/cochiselinux CLUG Discord channel: https://discord.com/invite/ym2hCH5FSk Announcements: To date we have donated 208 computers to individuals or groups. This year we have donated 59. and conducted 328 installs on laptop and desktop computers. This year we have conducted 75. We have 39 people on our mailing list, 52 members on our Facebook page, and 9 people on our Discord channel. We have 7 desktop computers and 3 laptop computers ready for donation. In addition we have 1 desktop computer and 1 laptop computer with Microsoft Windows 10 installed. Both have been reset if anyone wants them before we put a Linux OS on them. Future Presentations: 24 February, “Using a Virtual Machine” by Rex Bouwense TBD, “LaTex & Texstudio” by George Self TBD, “Using Remmina” by Rex Bouwense Presentation: 25 November, “Artificial Intelligence” by George Self Discussion/Activities: Discussed the use of computers during presentations to give the members a hands on capability. Discussed the use of the 19 remaining computers that we received from the ASCU. They are all i5’s or i7’s with 8 or 16 Gbs of RAM. Hopefully we can take care of most of them at the next Linux Workshop. Those not on the mailing list or Discord were urged to sign up for one or preferably both. Aftermath: Several of the members retired to Culver’s for a hamburger and fries and some additional Linux conversation.
I enjoyed george's chatgpt brief a lot but because of my hearng issue I did not get the "help to linux users" from george's cell phone at end of briefing. Will someone please summarize what the cell phone advice was.On Wed, Nov 26, 2025 at 7:31 AM Devi Garcia <dmarc-noreply@freelists.org> wrote:
There were 11 attendees.
Upcoming CLUG events:
11 December, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzski’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd.
22 December, CLUG Meeting (Linux Workshop), 1700-1830, Warrior Healing Center main conference room, 1828 Paseo San Luis
08 January, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzsky’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd.
27 January, CLUG Meeting (Supper Meeting), 1700-1830, Native Grill and Wings, 3950 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy
Useful CLUG links:
CLUG website: https://cochiselinuxusergroup.org
CLUG FaceBook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1059259857477393/
CLUG Mailing List Archives: https://www.freelists.org/archive/cochiselinux
CLUG Discord channel: https://discord.com/invite/ym2hCH5FSk
Announcements:
To date we have donated 208 computers to individuals or groups. This year we have donated 59.
and conducted 328 installs on laptop and desktop computers. This year we have conducted 75.
We have 39 people on our mailing list, 52 members on our Facebook page, and 9 people on our Discord channel.
We have 7 desktop computers and 3 laptop computers ready for donation.
In addition we have 1 desktop computer and 1 laptop computer with Microsoft Windows 10 installed. Both have been reset if anyone wants them before we put a Linux OS on them.
Future Presentations:
24 February, “Using a Virtual Machine” by Rex Bouwense
TBD, “LaTex & Texstudio” by George Self
TBD, “Using Remmina” by Rex Bouwense
Presentation:
25 November, “Artificial Intelligence” by George Self
Discussion/Activities:
Discussed the use of computers during presentations to give the members a hands on capability.
Discussed the use of the 19 remaining computers that we received from the ASCU. They are all i5’s or i7’s with 8 or 16 Gbs of RAM. Hopefully we can take care of most of them at the next Linux Workshop.
Those not on the mailing list or Discord were urged to sign up for one or preferably both.
Aftermath:
Several of the members retired to Culver’s for a hamburger and fries and some additional Linux conversation.
--Have a good day...George