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--- start [2013/09/04 16:48] – Switch to "publisher" link for Google+. ralph
+++ start [2024/07/31 19:15] (current) – Review what other groups are still active, and what defunct ones have come back to life. ralph
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 ===== Who Are We? =====
-We're users of the Linux operating system that have ties to Dorset and enjoy helping one another out, meeting face to face, or just chatting about Linux and free and open source software.  Whether you're just considering Linux to avoid the "upgrade" to Windows 7 and want to know more, or are a wizened Unix wizard, feel free to get in touch.  Many of us use the [[http://www.ubuntu.com/|Ubuntu]] distribution, but also [[http://www.debian.org/|Debian]], [[http://www.archlinux.org/|Archlinux]], and even a bit of [[http://www.bsd.org/|BSD]].
+We're users of the Linux operating system that have ties to Dorset and enjoy helping one another out, meeting face to face, or just chatting about Linux and free and open source software.  Whether you're just considering Linux to avoid the "upgrade" to Windows 7 and want to know more, or are a wizened Unix wizard, feel free to get in touch.  Many of us use the [[http://www.ubuntu.com/|Ubuntu]] distribution, but also [[http://www.debian.org/|Debian]], [[http://www.archlinux.org/|Arch Linux]], and even a bit of [[http://www.bsd.org/|BSD]].
 ===== Mailing List =====
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 ===== Meetings =====
-A small number of us **[[meetings:pub|meet once a month at a pub]]** for a beer and a chat.  We alternate between Bournemouth and Dorchester to give more people a chance to go.  Reminders are sent to the mailing list just before a meet and a [[meetings:pub#meeting_summaries|summary of what went on]] is often written up afterwards.
+A small number of us **[[meetings:pub|meet once a month at a pub]]** for a beer and a chat.
+We've settled on Bournemouth these days,
+but have visited Dorchester and Blandford Forum in the past to give more people a chance to go.
+If you've a venue suggestion, let us know.
+Reminders are sent to the mailing list just before a meet and a [[meetings:pub#meeting_summaries|summary of what went on]] is often written up afterwards.
-In the past, we used to have **[[meetings:workshop|workshop meetings]]** where people would bring along their machines and we'd do more technical things than a pub allows.  They stopped when the venue was unavailable and, although the venue's available again, there doesn't seem to be much enthusiasm for resuming them.  If you think differently, say so on the mailing list.
+In the past, we used to have **[[meetings:workshop|workshop meetings]]** where people would bring along their machines and we'd do more technical things than a pub allows.
+They stopped when the venue became unavailable.
+These days, lots of laptops make an appearance at the pub.
+If you know of a venue for more technical meetings, e.g. to give a talk, let us know.
 There's other local related groups that also have events and meetings.
 [[http://dotdorset.com/events/|dotDorset]] is where a lot of them are listed.
-===== Google+ =====
-We're on
-<html>
-<a href="https://plus.google.com/102042130596595679335" rel="publisher">Google+</a>
-</html>
-if you want to add us to your circles for the odd event invite
-or to locate other members.
 ===== IRC =====
 For interactive discussion, we use Internet Relay Chat.  There's often
-a few of us online;
+a few of us online on the Libera server.
-**/join #dorset** on **irc.blitzed.org**.
 See our [[IRC]] page for more detail or use
-[[http://www.mibbit.com/?server=irc.blitzed.org&channel=%23dorset|the Mibbit web client]].
+[[https://web.libera.chat/?nick=yokel#dorsetlug|the Libera web client]].
 ===== Events =====
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   * [[events:install_day:2001|Install Day 2001]] - A great success, be sure to look at the photos.
   * [[events:install_day:2002|Install Day 2002]] - A synchronised national event with other UK LUGs.
 ===== Other groups =====
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 Other related groups in the Dorset area include
-    * [[http://dotdorset.com/|dotDorset]], a hub listing Dorset’s local technology communities.
+    * [[https://www.hants.lug.org.uk|Hampshire LUG]], the neighbours.
+    * [[https://dotdorset.com|dotDorset]], a hub listing Dorset’s local technology communities.
+And some defunct ones from the past.
     * [[http://www.dorsetdigital.co.uk/|Dorset Digital]], “an informal community of web and software professionals”.
     * [[http://bwmeet.co.uk/|B&W Talk & Meet]], “a Bournemouth-based pub meet for digital creatives”.
-    * [[http://www.meetdraw.com/|Meetdraw]], Bournemouth-based meetings of Dorset digital animals.
+    * [[http://ruby.dorset.io/|rubyDorset]], for new and seasoned Ruby programmers in Dorset.
-    * [[http://www.bunix.org.uk|BUNIX]], a Unix user group centred around Bournemouth University, but not limited to students.
     * [[http://bournemouthrb.org.uk/|Bournemouth.rb]], for Ruby programmers.
-    * [[http://www.hants.lug.org.uk/|Hampshire LUG]], the neighbours.
+    * [[http://hackbmth.org/|hackbmth]], "What would happen if you put Bournemouth’s creatives in one room, for one day?".
-    * [[https://twitter.com/#!/techshore|Techshore]], Southampton-based meetings for south-coast tech. start-ups.
+    * [[http://www.constructorium.org|Dorset Constructorium]], a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackerspace|Hackerspace]].
+    * [[https://www.facebook.com/events/265669676953379/|Bournemouth Startup Beers]], an example meet.
+    * [[http://uxbomo.com/|UX Bomo]], "The monthly event for Bournemouth & Dorset UX folk".
+    * [[https://twitter.com/techshore|Techshore]], Southampton-based meetings for south-coast tech. start-ups.
+    * [[http://www.makebournemouth.com/|Make Bournemouth]], a "collective of multidisciplinary creatives".
+    * [[http://mobiledorset.com/|Mobile Dorset]], "informal gathering of mobile developers, designers and anyone with a passion for mobile in Dorset".
+    * [[http://www.meetdraw.com/|Meetdraw]], Bournemouth-based meetings of Dorset digital animals.
+    * [[http://www.digitalhampshire.com|Digital Hampshire]], "Knowledge-sharing, debate & inspiration throughout Hampshire's digital community".
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