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Jacksonville Linux Users' Group(JaxLUG)
The Jacksonville Linux Users' Group or JaxLUG is a diverse assembly of Linux users (beginners, casual desktop users, system administrators, developers, and IT professionals) that have a passion for supporting Linux and Free Open Source Software (FOSS) and live in or around Jacksonville, Florida metropolitan area. The JaxLUG, originally started by Daniel Stringfield in 1996, is led by Officers, who are elected annually.
To get to know us and become a member of the JaxLUG, please join our Mailing List and attend our Monthly Meetings. We also have a Discord Server which can be found under JaxLug.
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We have an email list to answer all your Linux related questions. Jaxlug@googlegroups.com.
JaxLUG Meetings
The JaxLUG meets every 3rd Wednesday of the monthj. The presenter and venue guru arrive by 6:30PM to setup, Introductions start at 6:45 and presentations start at 7:00. JaxLUG meeting presenters and topics vary, for more information take a look at our Past Meeting History. JaxLUG meetings usually end with a 'meeting after the meeting' involving traveling a short distance to a local restaurant for a LUSH (Linux Users Social Hour).
Be the presenter at a meeting
Anyone, be it local, outsider, hobbyist, professional, student, or other, is welcome to be a presenter at any meeting. With a topic of their choosing, or one the group has requested. Simply update the wiki with information on the presentation as soon as possible, to provide adequate time for member notification. Then post to the list with the same information on the presentation.
Meeting Format
- 6:30 PM - Regular arrival, setup
- 6:45 PM - JaxLUG old/new biz, meeting topics, events, introductions...
- 7:00 PM - Presentation, Topics, Ask-it/Q&A
- 8:xx PM - Conclusion, summary, event reminders
Meeting and presentations times can vary and may well end beyond 8:00 PM. - 8:xx PM - Linux Users' Social Hour (LUSH)
Join us afterwards for more conversations and discussions with "snacks and beverages of choice" at an agreed upon location.
Next Meeting
When | Nov 20th (The 3rd Wednesday of every month)
Presenter arrives by 6:30 to setup. Introductions and business start at 6:45 Presentation starts at 7! |
Where | Northwest Mutual Bldg. (4th floor) 4345 Southpoint Drive South. Jacksonville, FL 32216 |
Topic | Pot-Luck & Year in review Bring a dish if you can. |
Synopsis | Talk about all the presentations in the year. Enjoy a Pot-Luck dinner! |
Presented By | Rob McKennon |
Food Sponsor | Pot-Luck |
Last Meeting
When | Oct 16th (The 3rd Wednesday of every month)
Presenter arrives by 6:30 to setup. Introductions and business start at 6:45 Presentation starts at 7! |
Where | Northwest Mutual Bldg. (4th floor) 4345 Southpoint Drive South. Jacksonville, FL 32216 |
Topic | Trick or Treat with Raspberry PI. Using Raspberry PI as a Halloween server! |
Synopsis | Learn to utilize the GPIO pins, an ADC (Analog to Digital Converter) chip, a photo-resistor, and a laser and mirrors to go full Mission Impossible! |
Presented By | Rob McKennon |
Food Sponsor | SAM's Pizza |
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