[GNUz] GNU/Linux support Weds 7.30pm

[Rik Tindall]

Hi all, monthly notice, November 3.

Tonight is the GNU/Linux Users' workshop: 7.30pm-9.30pm in the South 
Learning Centre (SLC), through rear door of South Christchurch Library 
at 66 Colombo Street, Cashmere - 
https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/locations/SOUTH/ - held on the 
first Wednesday monthly, Feb-Dec. N.B. Covid-19 tracing is required, see 
rules**

LiveCD/DVD installs of freenix* operating system distributions are used 
to demonstrate alternative desktop environments, in the SLC computer 
lab. N.B. USB memory stick thumbdrive boot access is no longer 
available.

Ubuntu-MATE is the Debian GNU/Linux variant we most display and Long 
Term Support releases like 20.04 are recommended, though rolling 
upgrades (like October's release 21.10 most recently out) tend to run 
fastest with very latest kernel drivers and software incorporated. Both 
are up-to-date, secure, and will run well on a lot of ageing equipment 
to extend its life. See http://debian.org background and 
http://ubuntu-mate.org/download/ for these distros and 
http://distrowatch.com for a great many other variants to choose from. 
Portable devices welcome, esp. laptops, Android phones etc.

BYO distributions and any new tech you like; overhead projector and 
large wall screen - let us know if you have a presentation to offer.

You can join this meeting online via 
https://bbb.nzoss.nz/b/rik-huz-nrm-vmu courtesy of NZOSS - many thanks.

Looking forward to seeing you there. Thank you for the support of these 
workshops.

Kind regards,

Rik Tindall

pp Sydenham GNU/Linux Users
http://lists.ourshack.com/mailman/listinfo/gnuz
Software Freedom Day, Team Christchurch South, 17-September-2022
* Freenix: Unix-derived Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) esp. Linux 
& BSD

** Covid-19 Delta level 2 rules of operation
· Computer Lab: Maximum of 7 persons
· It is the responsibility of groups or individuals hiring library rooms 
to ensure that they meet the Government’s Alert Level 2 requirements and 
guidelines
· Mandatory contact tracing – Please scan in via a COVID-19 QR code, or 
manually sign in via a contact tracing register
· Physical distancing must be in place at all times during an event. 
Everyone must maintain a two-metre distance
· Everyone must wear a mask
· Good hygiene practices must be followed at all times. Please use hand 
sanitiser and cleaning products as appropriate
· No food or drink is to be consumed in the rooms
· Windows are to be left open (afterhours users to close upon leaving)
· Only one person in the toilets at any time (please knock before 
entering)