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Master's Project
by Ashley Lynn Ireson 17 Feb '17

17 Feb '17

Hello Bay Area LUG members - I'm a Master's of Management Information Systems student at the University of Arizona. I am conducting a survey as part of my Master's research project, which focuses on understanding similarities and differences between various groups of technology/cyber enthusiasts. I'm hoping that a few of you out there would be willing to participate. The survey is anonymous (also, no PII or IPs collected) and it should only take you 10-15 minutes to complete. The questions ask about your behavior and personality. More information is provided once you follow the survey link. https://uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_bPGRlluwMNQ4a1f If you have any questions, I can be reached at airley(a)email.arizona.edu. I sincerely appreciate your time! -Ashley

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Linux Users' Group of Davis, Feb. 20: "AlphaGo -- AI & machine learning"
by nbs 10 Feb '17

10 Feb '17

The Linux Users' Group of Davis (LUGOD) will be holding the following meeting: Monday February 20, 2017 7:00pm - 9:00pm Presentation: "AlphaGo -- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning" Presented by: Eric Rasmussen Description: In March 2016, the computer program AlphaGo cracked the game of Go, an ancient strategy board game with ~2.082 * 10^170 legal positions (imagine a 2 followed by 170 zeroes). The complexity of Go has made it the subject of Artificial Intelligence (AI) research for decades, but until last year computer Go programs were no match for human intuition. This talk will give a gentle introduction to the machine learning techniques that made the breakthrough possible, along with links and resources to open source machine learning libraries. About the Speaker: Eric Rasmussen is an avid Go player, functional programming evangelist, and Lead Software Developer at newcars.com. This meeting will be held at: Explorit 3141 5th Street Davis, CA 95616 For more details on this meeting, visit: http://www.lugod.org/meeting/ For maps, directions, public transportation schedules, etc., visit: http://www.lugod.org/meeting/explorit/ ------------ About LUGOD: ------------ The Linux Users' Group of Davis is a 501(c)7 non-profit organization dedicated to the Linux computer operating system and other Open Source and Free Software. Since 1999, LUGOD has held regular meetings with guest speakers in Davis, California, as well as other events in Davis and the greater Sacramento region. Events are always free and open to the public. You can 'like' LUGOD on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/LinuxUsersGroupOfDavis join the LUGOD group on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lugod/ and find us on LinkedIn at: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=35879 Please visit our website for more details: http://www.lugod.org/ -- Bill Kendrick pr(a)lugod.org Public Relations Officer Linux Users' Group of Davis http://www.lugod.org/ (Your address: balug-talk-balug.org(a)lists.balug.org )

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Linux Users' Group of Davis, Jan. 16: "Taming a dinosaur with Docker and JavaScript" + anniversary!
by nbs 30 Dec '16

30 Dec '16

The Linux Users' Group of Davis (LUGOD) will be holding the following meeting: Monday January 16, 2017 7:00pm - 9:00pm Presentation: "Taming a dinosaur with Docker and JavaScript" Presented by: Dennis Stevense, Lead Software Engineer, Digital Deployment Description: Open source software can be used in various ways, and 'old' and 'new' can be used together. This talk will discuss maintaining a Drupal 6-based codebase -- long after the releases of Drupal 7 (2011) and Drupal 8 (2015), and the recent 'end-of-life' of Drupal 6 (early 2016) -- with the help of Docker and JavaScript. Drupal is an open source content-management framework, written in PHP, and used for things ranging from blogs to corporate, political, and government websites; it's also used for 'knowledge management' and business collaboration. Interest in Drupal was boosted when it was used by the Howard Dean campaign during the 2004 presidential election. Today, there are over 35,000 free add-on modules, and over 2,000 free themes, available for Drupal. [Wikipedia] There's an active Drupal User Group in Sacramento, which also helps put together a Sacramento "DrupalCamp", one of many global Drupal conferences. Docker is a 'containerization' platform, allowing you to wrap a piece of software in a complete filesystem that contains everything needed to run code; guaranteeing the software will always run the same, regardless of its environment. About the Speaker: Dennis Stevense is Lead Software Engineer at Digital Deployment, responsible for managing the development team, and planning ongoing development of their platform. About Streamline and Digital Deployment: Digital Deployment, Inc. is a Sacramento-based web development company specializing in content management systems where ease-of-use and scalability are required. Their clients include UC Davis, United Way, CalSTRS (Calif. State Teachers' Retirement System), and others. Streamline, a division of Digital Deployment, creates tools that help local governments stay compliant with Internet requirements, such as California's Senate Bill 272 (SB-272), the California Public Records Act. Anniversary: This meeting marks our 18th anniversary! Join us in celebration with free pizza and snacks. Special location: Smashwords, Inc., downtown Davis. This meeting will be held at: Smashwords, Inc. Engineering Office 231 G Street, Suite 28 Davis, CA 95616 (Note: Upstairs; stairs-only access!) For more details on this meeting, visit: http://www.lugod.org/meeting/upcoming/#2017.01.16 For maps, directions, public transportation schedules, etc., visit: http://www.lugod.org/meeting/smashwords/on.php ------------ About LUGOD: ------------ The Linux Users' Group of Davis is a 501(c)7 non-profit organization dedicated to the Linux computer operating system and other Open Source and Free Software. Since 1999, LUGOD has held regular meetings with guest speakers in Davis, California, as well as other events in Davis and the greater Sacramento region. Events are always free and open to the public. You can 'like' LUGOD on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/LinuxUsersGroupOfDavis join the LUGOD group on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lugod/ and find us on LinkedIn at: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=35879 Please visit our website for more details: http://www.lugod.org/ -- Bill Kendrick pr(a)lugod.org Public Relations Officer Linux Users' Group of Davis http://www.lugod.org/ (Your address: balug-talk-balug.org(a)lists.balug.org )

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Linux Users' Group of Davis, Dec. 19: "Hacker Lab"
by nbs 07 Dec '16

07 Dec '16

The Linux Users' Group of Davis (LUGOD) will be holding the following meeting: Monday December 19, 2016 7:00pm - 9:00pm Presentation: "Hacker Lab" Presented by: Nile Mittow, Lead Innovation Engineer, Hacker Lab Description: Hacker Lab is an organization that fosters technology by offering community-driven mentoring and education. With locations in Sacramento and Rocklin, they provide a 'Maker Space' with tools and prototyping equipment, education and training classes and bootcamps, 24/7 co-working space with both shared and private offices, and community mentorship for startups, designers, and students. Nile will present an overview of Hacker Lab, show examples of some cool projects created at the Lab, and discuss Linux and open source as it relates to the Maker Movement. About the Speaker: Nile Mittow is Lead Innovation Engineer at Hacker Lab. He has taught various classes, ranging from Internet of Things (IoT), to woodshop, to lasercutting. He has a BS in Computer Science and Engineering from UC Davis. This meeting will be held at: Yolo County Public Library, Mary L Stephens Davis Branch Blanchard Meeting Room 315 East 14th Street Davis, CA 95616 For more details on this meeting, visit: http://www.lugod.org/meeting/ For maps, directions, public transportation schedules, etc., visit: http://www.lugod.org/meeting/library/ ------------ About LUGOD: ------------ The Linux Users' Group of Davis is a 501(c)7 non-profit organization dedicated to the Linux computer operating system and other Open Source and Free Software. Since 1999, LUGOD has held regular meetings with guest speakers in Davis, California, as well as other events in Davis and the greater Sacramento region. Events are always free and open to the public. You can 'like' LUGOD on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/LinuxUsersGroupOfDavis join the LUGOD group on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lugod/ and find us on LinkedIn at: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=35879 Please visit our website for more details: http://www.lugod.org/ -- Bill Kendrick pr(a)lugod.org Public Relations Officer Linux Users' Group of Davis http://www.lugod.org/ (Your address: balug-talk-balug.org(a)lists.balug.org )

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expanding Europe's Linux Presentation Day to the US
by Hauke Laging 06 Dec '16

06 Dec '16

Hello, in May 2015 Berlin's Linux user group (BeLUG) has started a new type of event which has spread quickly all over Europe: the Linux Presentation Day (LPD) 2015.1: Berlin only 2016.1 & 2016.2: 120+ cities in 15 countries 2017.1: first locations outside Europe (Canada, New Zealand, probably more) I contact you because we intend to expand the LPD beyond Europe next year. The aim of the LPD towards the general public is to provide biannual and comprehensive information events about Linux for private users who would like to get a first impression of Linux. The aim towards the media is to make the event so big (both nationally and internationally) that the nationwide non-IT media cover it regularly. The aim towards the Linux community is that an LPD event can be so small and easy to organize (even without costs) that really everyone can try to organize an event with good chances of success. The local organizers decide on their own what their event shall be like; we just make suggestions and offer support. You can find a longer description of the concept here: http://www.linux-presentation-day.org/idea/ Are you as an organization interested in participating in the LPD? If not: Are any of your members interested in helping us bring the LPD to the US? This event is very useful for finding new LUG members. Best regards, (Mr.) Hauke Laging -- http://www.linux-presentation-day.org/ International phone contact for the Linux Presentation Day: tel:+49-30-55579620 (13:00–23:00, German and English) XMPP (Chat with OTR): linux-presentation-day(a)jabber.ccc.de OTR: 91626899 1C06F2BD 75EC2441 35C696CE 38F75997

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Books, etc. for... (LUG mtg attendees)
by GoOSSBears 02 Dec '16

02 Dec '16

Michael Paoli (Michael.Paoli at cal.berkeley.edu) wrote at [1]: ~~~~~~~~~~~~ quoting ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I've got multiple titles (including several recently received) to give away to user groups. I'll do my more-or-less usual one title per each user group I typically go to - at least until each user group has had at least one opportunity to get a title. I may not schlep all physical titles to all meetings, so depending what relevant responses I see in email on the applicable user group list(s) (and emailing me and not to any relevant list doesn't count) before I head out the door from home directly or indirectly (e.g. via work) to those meetings, or if I see nothing relevant by then on list for group I'll be heading to, I'll randomly select ... anyway, based upon whichever, I'll typically bring at least two physical titles with me and up to a max of perhaps as many as 4, to each of those meetings. "Must be present to win" - I'm not going to hold books for people that don't make it to meetings - especially while denying said book(s) to those that do make it to meetings - so don't ask. So, if you want to get hold of one of these titles, from me, you need to actually make it to a meeting. Details, more information, etc., see:[2] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Am wondering HOW MANY copies are still available of each of the titles listed there[2] ?? E.g., only ONE copy of all book titles (n=1), title(s) of ONE copy available + title(s) of TWO or more copies available (n=1 + n=2 ...), even multiple copies of ALL titles ?? Am particularly interested in Wicked Cool Shell Scripts, 2nd Edition, but I see from [3] that someone is already keenly interested in this title for the Thursday 2016-12-01 mtg of that group. Any chance that a SECOND copy of this very title is available for another "user group [you] typically go to", e.g., BALUG ?? Doesn't hurt to ask... TY, -A Refs: ====== [1]http://buug.org/pipermail/buug/2016-November/004163.html [2]https://www.wiki.balug.org/wiki/doku.php?id=balug:books_and_publications [3]http://buug.org/pipermail/buug/2016-November/004164.html -- _____________________________________________________________ Get your FREE, LinuxWaves.com Email Now! --> http://www.LinuxWaves.com Join Linux Discussions! --> http://Community.LinuxWaves.com

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Linux Users' Group of Davis, Nov. 21: "Snapper - filesystem snapshot tool"
by nbs 17 Nov '16

17 Nov '16

The Linux Users' Group of Davis (LUGOD) will be holding the following meeting: Monday November 21, 2016 7:00pm - 9:00pm Presentation: "Snapper" Presented by: Will Marshall Description: Snapper (http://www.snapper.io/) is a tool for Linux filesystem snapshot management. Apart from the obvious creation and deletion of snapshots, it can compare snapshots and revert differences between snapshots. In simple terms, this allows root and non-root users to view older versions of files and revert changes. The demo will be focused on the command-line, though the graphical tool "snapper-gui" will also be covered. While Snapper prefers "btrfs" filesystems, it also works on "ext4", which will also be demonstrated. Use of "cron" to time regular snapshots (a la Apple's "Time Machine") will be discussed, as will use of Snapper to boot from, and revert to, a previous snapshot. This meeting will be held at: Explorit Nature Center 3141 Fifth Street Davis, CA 95618 For more details on this meeting, visit: http://www.lugod.org/meeting/upcoming/ For maps, directions, public transportation schedules, etc., visit: http://www.lugod.org/meeting/explorit/ ------------ About LUGOD: ------------ The Linux Users' Group of Davis is a 501(c)7 non-profit organization dedicated to the Linux computer operating system and other Open Source and Free Software. Since 1999, LUGOD has held regular meetings with guest speakers in Davis, California, as well as other events in Davis and the greater Sacramento region. Events are always free and open to the public. You can 'like' LUGOD on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/LinuxUsersGroupOfDavis join the LUGOD group on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lugod/ and find us on LinkedIn at: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=35879 Please visit our website for more details: http://www.lugod.org/ -- Bill Kendrick pr(a)lugod.org Public Relations Officer Linux Users' Group of Davis http://www.lugod.org/ (Your address: balug-talk-balug.org(a)lists.balug.org )

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Permanent job in Tokyo, Japan
by James Tobin 17 Nov '16

17 Nov '16

Hello, I’m working with an employer that is looking to hire someone to fulfil a permanent DevOps-type position at their office in Tokyo. Japanese language is not required; only English. Consequently I had hoped that some members of this LUG may like to discuss further; off-list. I can be reached using "JamesBTobin (at) Gmail (dot) Com". Kind regards, James

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@OpenLate 2016-11-01: An Advanced Introduction to GnuPG (& keysigning) - Neal H. Walfield
by Michael Paoli 14 Oct '16

14 Oct '16

@OpenLate 2016-11-01: An Advanced Introduction to GnuPG (& keysigning) - Neal H. Walfield Neal H. Walfield is visiting from New York, and will be giving a GnuPG talk at OpenLate on 2016-11-01, which will be followed by keysigning. https://www.meetup.com/OpenLate/events/234006159/ http://biglumber.com/x/web?ev=53103 http://biglumber.com/x/web?pk=8F17777118A33DDA9BA48E62AACB3243630052D9 He's given similar very well attended talk in New York: https://www.meetup.com/nylug-meetings/events/234083247/

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Linux Users' Group of Davis, Oct. 17: "Surveillance: self-defense and how you can push back" with the EFF
by nbs 21 Sep '16

21 Sep '16

The Linux Users' Group of Davis (LUGOD) will be holding the following meeting: Monday October 17, 2016 7:00pm - 9:00pm Presentation: "Surveillance: self-defense and how you can push back" Presented by: The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF): Shahid Buttar, Director of Grassroots Advocacy; Amul Kalia, Intake Coordinator; and Camille Ochoa, Operations Assistant Description: Law-abiding Americans are increasingly subject to routine surveillance, not only by federal intelligence agencies -- which will confront a critical legislative deadline in 2017 -- but also by local law enforcement agencies like police departments, and sheriff's offices, as well as private sector sources such as social media networks, employers, and ISPs. Learn how to use a few simple-yet-powerful tools to defend your privacy from electronic monitoring, while also exploring how policy reform opportunities present a chance for your community to increase transparency and introduce long overdue checks & balances. Participants need not wield technical expertise to attend this session, which is geared towards regular smartphone and laptop users. It will include a teach-in and skill-share on surveillance, some immediate and practical steps you can take to protect your communications, and how to work with neighbors to inform surveillance policy at the state and local level. About the Speakers: Shahid Buttar leads EFF's grassroots and student outreach efforts. He's a constitutional lawyer focused on the intersection of community organizing and policy reform as a lever to shift legal norms, with roots in communities across the country resisting mass surveillance. Amul Kalia helps EFF staff spot opportunities where it would be helpful for the organization to add its voice. He mostly works with EFF's attorneys in keeping a pulse on emerging legal digital rights issues, and finding opportunities for the EFF to get involved. Camille Ochoa provides general operational support to the heroes of EFF. She has her BA in Societal Communication. About the Electronic Frontier Foundation: EFF is the leading nonprofit organization defending civil liberties in the digital world. Founded in 1990, it champions user privacy, free expression, and innovation through impact litigation, policy analysis, grassroots activism, and technology development. They work to ensure that rights and freedoms are enhanced and protected as our use of technology grows. https://www.eff.org/ RSVP: This event is free and open to the public. While not necessary, you can RSVP for this event on EFF's website: https://eff.org/10-17-16-DVS Flyer: A flyer, in PDF format, is available for this event; please consider printing and posting it where appropriate: http://lugod.org/documents/flyers/ This meeting will be held at: Explorit Nature Center 3141 Fifth Street Davis, CA 95618 For more details on this meeting, visit: http://www.lugod.org/meeting/upcoming/ For maps, directions, public transportation schedules, etc., visit: http://www.lugod.org/meeting/explorit/on.php ------------ About LUGOD: ------------ The Linux Users' Group of Davis is a 501(c)7 non-profit organization dedicated to the Linux computer operating system and other Open Source and Free Software. Since 1999, LUGOD has held regular meetings with guest speakers in Davis, California, as well as other events in Davis and the greater Sacramento region. Events are always free and open to the public. You can 'like' LUGOD on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/LinuxUsersGroupOfDavis join the LUGOD group on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lugod/ and find us on LinkedIn at: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=35879 Please visit our website for more details: http://www.lugod.org/ -- Bill Kendrick pr(a)lugod.org Public Relations Officer Linux Users' Group of Davis http://www.lugod.org/ (Your address: balug-talk-balug.org(a)lists.balug.org )

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