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The Annapolis Linux Users group is a not-for-profit organization that provides support and/or education for Linux users, particularly for inexperienced users. We have a list serve. We also use meetup.com as a means to disseminate our meeting info. As of March 2020, we have been meeting virtual. We use Google Meet as a means to […] →Read more
Linux User Group Meeting Announcement Date: Monday, April 6, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM Location: onsite Meeting Details Meeting Format: Barnes and Nobles 2516 Solomons Island Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401 →Read more
Meeting Notes – Virtual Attendees: Brad B, Brad W, Bob, Dave D, Dave S, Ted K Discussion Points: ThinLinc as an Alternative to X2Go Dave expressed his preference for X2Go for application sessions. ThinLinc is highlighted for its compatibility and performance, especially compared to X2Go, across various Linux distributions. Real user testimonials indicate ThinLinc’s reliability […] →Read more
Linux User Group Meeting Notes Date:January 6, 2025 Format: Online Meeting Attendees Tim Cash Brad B Dave D Bob Leroy Discussion Topics 1. Streaming Services We discussed Kanopy.com, a free streaming service available through public libraries and universities[2]. Kanopy offers ad-free access to a wide range of movies, documentaries, and educational content[1]. 2. Wireless Devices […] →Read more
Linux User Group Meeting Notes Date: December 2, 2024 Location: Barnes & Noble Bookstore Starbucks Attendees: In-person: Jimmy, Bob, Dave D, Dave C, Ben, Ted Remote (from Wisconsin): Brad, Tim, Dave Welcome and Introductions Jimmy introduced as a new member from Columbia LUG Discussion Topics Programming Languages Ben and Bob discussed Fortran. Jimmy shared his […] →Read more
Attendees Dave D. Bob Leroy Brad B. Theodore K. (host) Discussion Topics SSD Questions Leroy inquired about SSDs. It appears some people recommended: To leave 20% of a SSD void of formatting for performance reasons. It appears this was a legacy recommendation which may not apply with modern day SSD driuves. Meeting Notes Brad B. […] →Read more