LUGSB

About LUGSB

LUGSB exists to promote the use of Linux, Open Source, and Free (as in freedom) Software. We're also here to provide an environment open to all who wish to learn how to use, and understand free software.

Current News

Python Web Development: November 19th, 2009, 6:00 pm
Why use python for the web? Popular frameworks: Django, Turbogears, Pylons. Building/customizing your own framework using great open-source libraries: Jinja2, Mako, Werkzeug, WTForms. Etc...

Lightning Talk: November 12th, 2009, 6:00 pm
Got a favorite piece of software? Have coding tips? Come share your knowledge and learn from others.

Install Fest: October 12th, 5:00 pm
LUGSB will be holding its annual Install fest during the next meeting. If you have any linux questions come to CS2129 on friday the October 12th at 5:00pm

CEAS Engineering Fair: Wednesday, October 10
Come and join us tomorrow, October 10th, at the Stony Brook Engineering Fair. We will be spreading LUGSB propaganda to interested members.
There will likely be free food, or there was last year.

Roth Regatta Boat Building: Every Weekday at 7:30 pm, until April 27
LUGSB is working with WiCS and SBCS on a boat for the Roth Pond Regatta. We will be working every weekday at 7:30 pm, until the Regatta itself (April 27, 1:00pm). Please try to come and help out as much as you can, even if you can't stay long. We meet in the basement of the library: Click Here for a Map (There will be signs posted) [04/19/07]

Meeting: Friday, April 13, 5:00 pm - Build-a-Box Competition
There will be a LUGSB meeting Friday, April 13, at 5:00 PM in the Computer Science building, Room 2129. We're going to have a fun competition - a goal of which is to assemble a computer from provided parts, install an operating system on it (Linux of course!), and accomplish several goals that will be announced during the competition. [04/11/07]

Meeting: Tuesday, March 27, 7:00 pm - Find Out What Distro is Right For You
There will be a LUGSB meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, March 27, at 7:00 PM in the Computer Science building, Room 2129. There will be an open discussion about what Linux distribution might be best for you. [03/26/07]

I-CON: March 23-25
I-Con Schedule
Friday, March 23, 6pm-7pm: Linux Users Meet - SAC 306
Friday, March 23, 7pm-8pm: Free vs. Proprietary - SAC 306
Friday, March 23, 11pm-12am: Distro Debate - SAC 306
Saturday, March 24, 6pm-8pm: History of Unix and Linux - SAC 303
Sunday, March 25, 3pm-6pm: Linux Install Fest - SAC 306
[updated 03/23/07]

Meeting: Friday, March 9, 5:00 pm - Mini-Talks
This meeting, we're going to try something a little bit different to get everyone more involved. We would like to get as many of you as possible (and by that, we mean all of you!) to give a 5 to 10 minute "mini-talk" on a Linux/Open Source application or topic of your choice. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate. [03/08/07]

Thank you to all of our Mini-Talk presenters!
1. Brian Fix - Ooops, I did it again, using C and Linux
2. Barry Levin - dar Disk Archiver
3. Alex Kunin - Linux Sucks (But Not Really)
4. Jeremy Tocher - Overview of NTP
5. Nicholas Lopez - grub
6. Young Chol Song - SLAX: Your Pocket OS
7. Ilya Sukhanov - Addicting Games
8. David Quigley - Security Enhanced Linux
[03/09/07]

Meeting: Tuesday, February 27, 7:00 pm - Rsync
There will be a meeting next Tuesday, February 27, at 7:00 PM in the Computer Science building, Room 2129. Ilya Sukhanov will be presenting about rsync - a very useful Unix command. [02/27/07]

Firefox Day: Monday, February 19, 7:30 pm - Firefox Install Fest
LUGSB will be hosting a Firefox Install Fest on Monday, February 19. There will be a Firefox information table at the SAC during the day, from noon until 2:00 pm. There will also be a Firefox Install fest that night, from 7:30 pm until 9:30 pm. There will be free pizza at the Install Fest and maybe even some give aways, all sponsored by Firefox! Check back for more details in a few days. [02/09/07]

Meeting: Friday, February 9, 5:00 pm - History of Unix and Linux

Meeting: Tuesday, January 30, 7:00 pm - Bash Scripting
There will be a meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, January 30, at 7:00 PM in the Computer Science building, Room 2129. Josef "Jeff" Sipek will be talking about Bash Scripting. (slides) [01/29/07]

Movie Night - Revolution OS: Friday, December 8, 5:00pm
Free Google Pizza! [12/08/06]

Linux Install Fest: Tuesday, November 28, 8:00pm
Not brave enough to install Linux by yourself? Having trouble getting some features to work? Bring your computer to our next meeting… We'll be glad to help you! [11/28/06]

Meeting: Friday, November 10, 5:00pm - Open Source Software
There will be a meeting today Friday, November 10th, at 5pm in the Computer Science building, Room 2129. Kim Albrecht will be talking about Open Source software. (slides) [11/10/06]

Meeting: Tuesday, October 31, 8:00pm - MythTV
We are having a meeting this Tuesday, October 31st, at 8pm in Computer Science building room 2129. Tim Johnson will be giving a presentation about MythTV. Feel free to arrive in costume! [10/29/06]

Meeting: Friday, October 13, 5:00pm - Compiling Kernels
There will be a meeting on October 13th at 5 pm in Computer science building room 2129. Free Google Pizza! [10/10/06]

CEAS Engineering Fair: Wednesday, October 11, 12:45pm
Come and join us tomorrow, October 11th, at the Stony Brook Engineering Fair. Although we are not yet part of CEAS, CEAS has been kind enough to give us our very own table and banner to recruit new members.
The Engineering Fair is from 12:45 until 3:00 in the Engineering Quad (the area between Heavy, Light, and regular Engineering buildings). There will be free hamburgers and hotdogs, soda, chips, and ice cream! [10/10/06]

Meeting: Tuesday, September 26, 8:00pm - X Server
There will be a meeting on September 26th at 8 pm in Computer Science building room 2129. [09/25/06]

Meeting: Friday, September 8, 5:00pm - GPG
There will be a meeting on September 8th at 5 pm in Computer Science building room 2129 (this is the room where we will meet). (slides) [09/06/06]

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