Date: Tuesday, 25 August 2026

Meeting Minutes:

Attendees:

• There were 11 attendees.

Upcoming CLUG events:

• 08 October, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Carl’s Jr, 2080 E. Fry Blvd.
• 27 October, CLUG Supper Meeting, La Casita, 465 E Fry Blvd.
• 12 November, 1800-1900, Carl’s Jr, 2080 E. Fry Blvd.
• 24 November, CLUG Meeting, 1700-1830, Warrior Healing Center main conference room, 1838 Paseo San Luis
• 10 December, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Carl’s Jr, 2080 E. Fry Blvd.
• 28 December, CLUG Linux Workshop, 1700-1830, Warrior Healing Center main conference room, 1838 Paseo San Luis

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 inventory of computers and spare parts & accessories: https://cochiselinuxusergroup.org/inventory

Announcements:

• To date we have donated 255 computers to individuals or groups. This year we have donated 34.

• This one went to Steven C.
• To date we have conducted 419 installs on laptop and desktop computers. This year we have conducted 78.
• We have 40 people on our mailing list, 57 people on our Facebook page.
• We have 7 desktop computers and 1 laptop computer ready for donation.

Future Presentations:

• 24 November, “How to prepare Linux install media for your computer” by Rex Bouwense
• TBD, “LaTeX & TeXstudio” by George Self

Presentation:

• “Desktop Environments” by Rex Bouwense

Discussion/Activities:

• Six computers were displayed with the six most common desktop environments installed on them. (xfce, KDE, GNOME, Mate,Cinnamon, and LXQT). Attendees were invited to explore them after the presentation which many of them did.

Aftermath:

• Several of the attendees retired to Culver’s for some nourishment and some additional discussion of a few Linux topics.

Date: Thursday, 13 August 2026

Meeting Notes:

Attendees: 7 (one new person)

Upcoming Events:

• 25 August, CLUG Meeting, 1700-1800, Warrior Healing Center main conference room, 1838 Paseo San Luis, Sierra Vista
• 10 September, Sierra Vista Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Carl’s Jr, 2080 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista
• 22 September, CLUG Linux Workshop, 1700-1800, Warrior Healing Center main conference room, 1838 Paseo San Luis, Sierra Vista
• 08 October, Sierra Vista Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Carl’s Jr, 2080 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista
• 27 October, CLUG Supper Meeting, La Casita Cantina and Restaurant, 465 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista

Announcements:

• To date we have donated 254 computers to individuals or groups. This year alone we have donated 33.

This one went to Les P

This one went to Rodney A

This one went to Sam L

• and conducted 414 installs on laptops and desktops. This year alone we have installed 73.
• We have 40 people on our mailing list, 51 members on our Facebook page.
• We have 7 desktop computers and 1 laptop computer ready for donation.

Discussion and Activities:

• An attendee being a recent convert from Windows to Linux asked for some assistance in getting started. She was provided with the required information and a schedule of events that she might be interested in attending
• Discussed general Ubuntu and Linux topics.
• Discussed the new location for the Ubuntu Hours. Everyone seemed satisfied with it and the food provided there.

Date: Tuesday, 28 July 2026

Meeting Minutes:

Attendees:

• There were 8 attendees.

Upcoming CLUG events:

• 13 August, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Carl’s Jr, 2080 E. Fry Blvd.
• 25 August, CLUG Meeting, 1700-1830, Warrior Healing Center main conference room, 1838 Paseo San Luis
• 10 September, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Carl’s Jr, 2080 E. Fry Blvd.
• 22 September, CLUG Linux Workshop, 1700-1830, Warrior Healing Center main conference room, 1838 Paseo San Luis
• 08 October, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Carl’s Jr, 2080 E. Fry Blvd.
• 27 October, CLUG Supper Meeting, La Casita, 465 E Fry Blvd.

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 inventory of computers and spare parts & accessories: https://cochiselinuxusergroup.org/inventory

Announcements:

• To date we have donated 251 computers to individuals or groups. Last year we donated 72. This year we have donated 30.
• This one went to Jim L..

• This one went to Rex B.

• To date we have conducted 411 installs on laptop and desktop computers. Last year we conducted 88. This year we have conducted 70.
• We have 40 people on our mailing list, 57 people on our Facebook page.
• We have 11 desktop computers and 1 laptop computer ready for donation.

Future Presentations:

• 25 August, “Desktop Environments” by Rex Bouwense
• 24 November, “How to prepare Linux install media for your computer” by Rex Bouwense
• TBD, “LaTex & Texstudio” by George Self

Discussion/Problems/Questions/Activities:

• Attendees had breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Their choice. All had a good time
• Since Schlotzsky’s will be closing for good on 12 August, future Ubuntu Hours will be held at Carl’s Jr, 2080 E. Fry Blvd for now.

Date: Thursday, 09 July 2026

Meeting Notes:

Attendees: 5

Upcoming Events:

• 28 July, CLUG Supper Meeting, 1700-1800, Denny’s, 2397 E. Fry Blvd.
• 13 August, Sierra Vista Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzsky’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd.
• 25 August, CLUG Meeting, 1700-1800, Warrior Healing Center main conference room, 1838 Paseo San Luis
• 10 September, Sierra Vista Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzsky’s, 3900 Fry Blvd.
• 22 September, CLUG Linux Workshop, 1700-1800, Warrior Healing Center main conference room, 1838 Paseo San Luis

Announcements:

• To date we have donated 248 computers to individuals or groups. This year alone we have donated 27.
• and conducted 409 installs on laptops and desktops. This year alone we have installed 68.
• We have 40 people on our mailing list, 52 members on our Facebook page.
• We have 10 desktop computers and 3 laptop computers ready for donation.

Discussion and Activities:

• We received a donation of 10 laptop computers and one desktop (all-in-one) computer today. We intend to start work on them tomorrow at the Warrior healing Center at 0900. Any and all assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Date: Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Meeting Minutes:

Attendees:

• There were 7 attendees.

Upcoming CLUG events:

• 09 July, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzsky’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd.
• 28 July, CLUG Supper Meeting, Denny’s, 465 E. Fry Blvd.
• 13 August, 1800-1900, Schlotzski’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd.
• 25 August, CLUG Meeting, 1700-1830, Warrior Healing Center main conference room, 1838 Paseo San Luis
• 10 September, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzski’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd.
• 22 September, CLUG Linux Workshop, 1700-1830, Warrior Healing Center main conference room, 1838 Paseo San Luis

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 inventory of computers and spare parts & accessories: https://cochiselinuxusergroup.org/inventory

Announcements:

• To date we have donated 243 computers to individuals or groups. Last year we donated 72. This year we have donated 22.
• This one went to David G.

• To date we have conducted 407 installs on laptop and desktop computers. Last year we conducted 88. This year we have conducted 66.
• We have 40 people on our mailing list, 57 people on our Facebook page.
• We have 12 desktop computers and 4 laptop computers ready for donation.

Future Presentations:

• 25 August, “Desktop Environments” by Rex Bouwense
• 24 November, “How to prepare Linux install media for your computer” by Rex Bouwense
• TBA, “LaTex & Texstudio” by George Self

Discussion/Activities:

• Discussed how to create a shortcut for a web site on your landing page
• Discussed the pros and cons of adding personal files to a USB flash drive with Ventoy installed on it.

Aftermath:

• Several members retired to Culver’s to enjoy a meal and to continue to discuss Linux and CLUG related topics.

Date: Thursday, 11 June 2026

Meeting Notes:

Attendees: 5

Upcoming Events:

• 23 June, CLUG Linux Workshop, 1700-1800, Warrior Healing Center main conference room, 1838 Paseo San Luis
• 09 July, Sierra Vista Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzsky’s, 3900 Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista
• 28 July, CLUG Supper Meeting, Denny’s, 2397 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista
• 13 August, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzsky’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd.
• 25 August, CLUG Meeting, 1700-1800, Warrior Healing Center main conference room, 1838 Paseo San Luis

Announcements:

• To date we have donated 242 computers to individuals or groups. This year alone we have donated 21.

This one went to Endeavor.

This one went to Jonah H.

• and conducted 399 installs on laptops and desktops. This year alone we have installed 58.
• We have 40 people on our mailing list, 52 members on our Facebook page.
• We have 11 desktop computers and 1 laptop computer ready for donation.

Discussion and Activities:

• Discussed minor problems after a Ubuntu 26.04 install

Date: Tuesday, 26 May 2026

Meeting Minutes:

Attendees:

• There were 7 attendees.

Upcoming CLUG events:

• 11 June, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzski’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd.
• 23 June, CLUG Linux Workshop, 1700-1830, Warrior Healing Center main conference room, 1838 Paseo San Luis
• 09 July, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzsky’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd.
• 28 July, CLUG Supper Meeting, Denny’s, 2397 E Fry Blvd.
• 13 August, 1800-1900, Schlotzski’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd.
• 25 August, CLUG Meeting, 1700-1830, Warrior Healing Center main conference room, 1838 Paseo San Luis

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 inventory of computers and spare parts & accessories: https://cochiselinuxusergroup.org/inventory

Announcements:

• To date we have donated 239 computers to individuals or groups. Last year we donated 72. This year we have donated 18.
• To date we have conducted 395 installs on laptop and desktop computers. Last year we conducted 88. This year we have conducted 54.
• We have 39 people on our mailing list, 57 people on our Facebook page.
• We have 12 desktop computers and 1 laptop computer ready for donation.

Future Presentations:

• 25 August, “Desktop Environments” by Rex Bouwense
• TBD, “LaTeX & TeXstudio” by George Self
• TBD, “How to install a Linux operating system on your computer” by Rex Bouwense

Presentation:

• “Ubuntu 26.04” by Rex Bouwense

Discussion/Activities:

• Discussed the use of VPNs and whether they provide any additional security

Aftermath:

• Several members retired to Culver’s for some sustenance and additional conversation

Date: Friday, May 15, 2026

Meeting Notes:

• With the release of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS on 23 April 2026, there was a requirement to install the new version on those computers that the group had renovated and were awaiting donation as well as the computers that were in the Warrior Healing Center computer lab. This was accomplished by Devi and Rex starting on 01 May 2026 and concluded on 15 May 2026.

ACTIVITIES:

• In total 28 installs were accomplished (20 Ubuntu, 2 Xubuntu, 2 Lubuntu, 1 Ubuntu-Cinnamon, 1 Kubuntu, 1 Ubuntu-Mate, and 1 Linux Mint Debian Edition). Minor glitches were discovered but all were successful. These installs included the 5 computers that we maintain for the Warrior Healing Center in their computer lab.
• When installing Ubuntu, the page where you are asked your location no longer has a drop down menu for you to choose the desired location. Merely start typing Phoenix and the options will appear. Choose Phoenix, Arizona to get the time zone correct.
• Once again for your information; there is no 26.04 release for Ubuntu-Mate and there is no LTS release for Ubuntu-Unity (It is only a intermediate release supported for only nine months). All other flavors have a LTS release and are available for download at https://ubuntu.com/desktop/flavors.

Date: Thursday, 14 May 2026

Meeting Notes:

Attendees: 9

Upcoming Events:

• 26 May, CLUG Meeting, 1700-1830, Warrior Healing Center main conference room, 1838 Paseo San Luis
• 11 June, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzsky’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd.
• 23 June, CLUG Linux Workshop, 1700-1830, Warrior Healing Center main conference room, 1838 Paseo San Luis
• 09 July, Sierra Vista Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzsky’s, 3900 Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista
• 28 July, CLUG Supper Meeting, La Casita Mexican Restaurant,465 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista

Announcements:

• To date we have donated 237 computers to individuals or groups. This year alone we have donated 16.

This one went to Ted J.

• and conducted 389 installs on laptops and desktops. This year alone we have installed 48.
• We have 39 people on our mailing list, 52 members on our Facebook page.
• We have 13 desktop computers and 1 laptop computer ready for donation.

Discussion and Activities:

• Discussed minor problems after a Ubuntu 26.04 install

Date: Tuesday, 28 April 2026

Meeting Minutes:

Attendees:

• There were 9 attendees.

Upcoming CLUG events:

• 14 May, 1800-1900, Schlotzski’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd.
• 26 May, CLUG Meeting, 1700-1800, Warrior Healing Center main conference room, 1838 Paseo San Luis
• 11 June, Ubuntu Hour, 1800-1900, Schlotzski’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd.
• 23 June, CLUG Linux Workshop, 1700-1800, Warrior Healing Center main conference room, 1838 Paseo San Luis
• 09 July, 1800-1900, Schlotzski’s, 3900 E. Fry Blvd.
• 28 July, CLUG Supper Meeting, 1700-1800, Denny’s, 2397 E. Fry Blvd

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 inventory of computers and spare parts & accessories: https://cochiselinuxusergroup.org/inventory

Announcements:

• To date we have donated 236 computers to individuals or groups. Last year we donated 72. This year we have donated 15.
• This one went to Robert S.

• This one went to Thomas C.

• This one went to Eddie B.

• To date we have conducted 378 installs on laptop and desktop computers. Last year we conducted 88. This year we have conducted 37.
• We have 39 people on our mailing list, 55 people on our Facebook page.
• We have 7 desktop computers and 1 laptop computer ready for donation.

Future Presentations:

• 26 May, “Ubuntu 26.04” by Rex Bouwense
• TBD, “Desktop Environments” by Rex Bouwense
• TBD, “How to install a Linux operating system on your computer” by Rex Bouwense
• TBD, “LaTex & Texstudio” by George Self

Discussion/Problems/Questions/Activities:

• Pizza was enjoyed by all attendees.
• The conversation eventually gravitated to Linux and Ubuntu for many of the attenees.