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Are you at #LCA2020? Join us for breakfast tomorrow!
by Andrew Pam 16 Jan '20

16 Jan '20

This is a very short notice invitation for anyone who is in the Gold Coast tomorrow morning. We are organising a get-together over breakfast as a side-event to LCA. So, if you are in the area, please join us! Here are the details: https://lca2020.linux.org.au/wiki/Victorians_breakfast_(all_welcome!) *Location: *Crema Espresso The Wave Resort, 108, 89-91 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218 *Date and time: *Friday, January 17th, 2020 7:30am to 8:30am If you are not in the Gold Coast or you can't make it for other reasons, you can join us for the BBQ next Saturday 25 January in Melbourne. Details for that will be announced soon! Thanks! + Alexar

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LUV December 2019 Main Meeting: A review of Linux and Open Source in 2019
by Andrew Pam 02 Dec '19

02 Dec '19

Start: Dec 3 2019 19:00 End: Dec 3 2019 21:00 Location: Kathleen Syme Library, 251 Faraday Street Carlton VIC 3053 *NOTE: **The library closes at 7pm so arrivals after that time will need to contact Andrew on (0421) 775 358 or any other attendee for admission.* Speaker: Alexar Pendashteh A review of Linux and Open Source in 2019 This is the last main meeting of LUV in 2019! In this meeting we are going to have a look at what 2019 had for Linux and Open Source and have a peek into what's coming up. This event will be mainly a social event, with group discussion followed by a dinner in a nearby resturant or cafe! Many of us like to go for dinner nearby in Lygon St. after the meeting. Please let us know if you'd like to join us! Linux Users of Victoria is a subcommittee of Linux Australia <https://www.linux.org.au/>.

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LUV November 2019 Workshop: Replacing Windows 7 with Linux
by Andrew Pam 12 Nov '19

12 Nov '19

Start: Nov 16 2019 12:30 End: Nov 16 2019 16:30 Location: Infoxchange, 33 Elizabeth St. Richmond Link: http://luv.asn.au/meetings/map Replacing Windows 7 with Linux ============================== What to do with your Windows 7 PC when its EOL arrives in January next year? Install Linux of course! Wen Lin will lead this talk with an intro, then get everyone to join in for a Q&A - let's share all the great ideas (and personal experience) on how to install a variety of Linux Distros to replace one's obsolete Win7 - and breathe new life into one's PC. There will also be the usual casual hands-on workshop, Linux installation, configuration and assistance and advice. Bring your laptop if you need help with a particular issue. This will now occur BEFORE the talks from 12:30 to 14:00. The talks will commence at 14:00 (2pm) so there is time for people to have lunch nearby. The meeting will be held at Infoxchange, 33 Elizabeth St. Richmond 3121. Late arrivals please call (0421) 775 358 for access to the venue. LUV would like to acknowledge Infoxchange for the venue. Linux Users of Victoria is a subcommittee of Linux Australia.

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LUV November 2019 Main Meeting: nfq - an ad blocker that runs on the router
by Andrew Pam 03 Nov '19

03 Nov '19

Start: Nov 6 2019 19:00 End: Nov 6 2019 21:00 Location: Kathleen Syme Library, 251 Faraday Street Carlton VIC 3053 Link: <http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/community/hubs-bookable-spaces/kathleen-sym…> *NOTE: This month's meeting will be on WEDNESDAY night due to the Melbourne Cup public holiday. The library closes at 7pm so arrivals after that time will need to contact Andrew on (0421) 775 358 or any other attendee for admission.* Speaker: Duncan Roe, nfq - an ad blocker that runs on the router The concept of running an ad blocker on the router is not new. nfq is a particularly lightweight approach to this concept [in terms of lines of code, scripts &c.]. This presentation concentrates on the technical aspects of implementing nfq, with also an overview of 2 alternative systems. nfq is based on nftables. Like the other 2 systems, it can be configured to run on the device, instead of on the router. The presentation includes a demonstration of nfq on the device. About the speaker: Duncan has had a Linux desktop since 1993. A software developer, he first used Linux professionally in 1994. He has been hacking on Linux ever since. Many of us like to go for dinner nearby after the meeting, typically at Brunetti's or Trotters Bistro in Lygon St. Please let us know if you'd like to join us! Linux Users of Victoria is a subcommittee of Linux Australia.

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LUV October 2019 Workshop
by Andrew Pam 14 Oct '19

14 Oct '19

Start: Oct 19 2019 12:30 End: Oct 19 2019 16:30 Location: Infoxchange, 33 Elizabeth St. Richmond Link: http://luv.asn.au/meetings/map Please contact the LUV commitee at luv-ctte(a)luv.asn.au with suggestions and requests for workshop topics or presentations. There will also be the usual casual hands-on workshop, Linux installation, configuration and assistance and advice. Bring your laptop if you need help with a particular issue. This will now occur *BEFORE* the talks from 12:30 to 14:00. The talks will commence at 14:00 (2pm) so there is time for people to have lunch nearby. The meeting will be held at Infoxchange, 33 Elizabeth St. Richmond 3121 <https://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-37.810879,144.992834&z=16&t=m&hl=en-US&gl=…>. Late arrivals please call *(0421) 775 358* for access to the venue. LUV would like to acknowledge Infoxchange <https://www.infoxchange.org/au/> for the venue. Linux Users of Victoria is a subcommittee of Linux Australia. <https://www.linux.org.au/>

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LUV October 2019 Main Meeting and AGM
by Andrew Pam 17 Sep '19

17 Sep '19

Start: Oct 1 2019 19:00 End: Oct 1 2019 21:00 Location: Kathleen Syme Library, 251 Faraday Street Carlton VIC 3053 *NOTE: The library closes at 7pm so arrivals after that time will need to contact Andrew on (0421) 775 358 or any other attendee for admission.* Speakers: * To be announced Linux Users of Victoria AGM LUV will be holding our annual general meeting at the Kathleen Syme Library, 251 Faraday Street Carlton VIC 3053 commencing at 7pm. Nominations for committee positions (at least President and Treasurer, optionally also Secretary, Vice President and Ordinary Committee Members) are welcome either via email to the committee mailing list at luv-ctte(a)luv.asn.au or on the day. It's not a large workload and looks good on your CV, so please consider helping out the group! Many of us like to go for dinner nearby after the meeting, typically at *Brunetti's* or *Trotters Bistro* in Lygon St. Please let us know if you'd like to join us! Linux Users of Victoria is a subcommittee of Linux Australia <https://www.linux.org.au/>.

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Software Freedom Day - 21st of September 2019
by PuZZleDucK via luv-main 03 Sep '19

03 Sep '19

Free Software Melbourne and Linux Users Victoria are celebrating the 16th annual Software Freedom Day celebrations in Melbourne and we're going to be hosting a series of talks about using Free and Open Source Software in the real world. We're going to be talking about what even is Free and Open Source software and why is Free Software so important we want to dedicate a whole day to it. We're also going to talk about using free software for audio production, and how open source is used in the development of open hardware and some demonstrations of projects you could even build yourself. We'll also be having plenty of networking opportunities and introductions to many of Melbourne's Free and Open Source technology groups and organizations. Entry is free any time and Software Freedom Day is a family friendly event welcoming to anyone, pass on the word to help make it a great day for everyone. We do have a code of conduct on our website, but in short: Be respectful. Be mindful. Work together. We'll have light snacks and sodas available gratis throughout the afternoon and at the conclusion of the day we usually continue discussions over dinner along the nearby Errol st, so feel free to join us if you're enjoying the conversations. Hope to see you all at Electron Workshop on the 21st for another exciting Software Freedom Day! Details Date: Saturday the 21st of September Time: Talks starting at 1:00pm and wrapping up about 5:30pm Location: Electron Workshop co-working space Address: 31 Arden Street, North Melbourne Map: https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/2556615434 Travel Tips: http://www.electronworkshop.com.au/map/ Parking: On street parking in the area Code of Conduct: http://freesoftware.org.au/code-of-conduct/ Time Table (further details to be announced shortly): 1:00 - 1:15 Welcomes and Introductions 1:15 - 5:30 Presentations and Community Get Together 5:30 Official event ending 6:00 Dinner at Errol St SFD announce blog: https://freesoftware.org.au/blog/software-freedom-day-21st-of-september-201… _______________________________________________ luv-main mailing list luv-main(a)luv.asn.au https://lists.luv.asn.au/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/luv-main

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LUV September 2019 Main Meeting
by Andrew Pam 03 Sep '19

03 Sep '19

Unfortunately due to last-minute illness our planned speaker for tonight's meeting will not be able to attend. However we will still get together and those of us who wish to will go for a meal nearby. Meet tonight, Sep 3 2019 19:00 at the Kathleen Syme Library, 251 Faraday Street Carlton VIC 3053 Regards, Andrew

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LUV August 2019 Workshop
by Andrew Pam 15 Aug '19

15 Aug '19

Start: Aug 17 2019 12:30 End: Aug 17 2019 16:30 Location: Infoxchange, 33 Elizabeth St. Richmond Link: http://luv.asn.au/meetings/map Please contact the LUV committe by emailing luv-ctte(a)luv.asn.au to suggest a topic! There will also be the usual casual hands-on workshop, Linux installation, configuration and assistance and advice. Bring your laptop if you need help with a particular issue. This will now occur BEFORE the talks from 12:30 to 14:00. The talks will commence at 14:00 (2pm) so there is time for people to have lunch nearby. The meeting will be held at Infoxchange, 33 Elizabeth St. Richmond 3121. Late arrivals please call (0421) 775 358 for access to the venue. LUV would like to acknowledge Infoxchange for the venue. Linux Users of Victoria is a subcommittee of Linux Australia.

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LUV August 2019 Main Meeting: Open Source Hardware and Software for Assistive Technologies
by Andrew Pam 03 Aug '19

03 Aug '19

Start: Aug 6 2019 19:00 End: Aug 6 2019 21:00 Location: Kathleen Syme Library, 251 Faraday Street Carlton VIC 3053 Link: <http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/community/hubs-bookable-spaces/kathleen-sym…> NOTE: The library closes at 7pm so arrivals after that time will need to contact Andrew on (0421) 775 358 or any other attendee for admission. Speakers: * Jonathan Oxer: Open Source Hardware and Software for Assistive Technologies Open Source Hardware and Software for Assistive Technologies ============================================================ Learn how Open Source hardware and software can be used in a wide variety of assistive technologies, including wheelchair control, environmental systems, robotics, communication, prosthetics, games, and telepresence. Technology can be used to dramatically improve the lives of people with physical disabilities. Often this takes the form of medical technology, which is a highly regulated field involving very high development costs and long product lifecycles. Medical technology is a critical element in supporting people with physical disabilities, but it generally focuses on solving problems that are life-threatening or can otherwise be classified as having a medical imperative. Outside of medical technology that directly interacts with the human body, there is an enormous field of assistive technology that can be used to improve the lives of people both physically and mentally. Technologies that are frequently dismissed as gimmicks or toys, such as home automation systems and IoT devices, can be life-changing for people with disabilities. Not just toys for rich lazy people, home automation can make the difference between an individual being able to live independently or requiring residential care. Even more importantly, it can place the power back in the hands of the individual and give them the ability to control the world around them instead of relying on the help of others. Because the needs of individuals can vary dramatically, the Open Source ethos of modularity, improvement, adaptation, and sharing is ideally suited to assistive technologies. Existing projects can be rapidly remixed and modified to suit specific requirements by combining open source software, hardware, and fabrication including 3D printing and CNC machining. Open Source technologies can give people with disabilities new powers far beyond what an average human can achieve, turning them into DIY superhumans. Jon Oxer has been hacking on both hardware and software since he was a little tacker. Most recently he's been focusing more on the Open Hardware side, co-founding Freetronics as a result of organising the first Arduino Miniconf at LCA2010 and designing the Arduino-based payloads that were sent into orbit in 2013 on board satellites ArduSat-X and ArduSat-1. His books include "Ubuntu Hacks" and "Practical Arduino", and he produces the "SuperHouseTV" DIY home automation / assistive technology channel on YouTube. Many of us like to go for dinner nearby after the meeting, typically at Brunetti's or Trotters Bistro in Lygon St. Please let us know if you'd like to join us! Linux Users of Victoria is a subcommittee of Linux Australia.

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