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| ===== Who Are We? ===== | ===== Who Are We? ===== |
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| 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]]. |
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| ===== Mailing List ===== | ===== Mailing List ===== |
| ===== Meetings ===== | ===== Meetings ===== |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| There's other local related groups that also have events and meetings. | 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. | [[http://dotdorset.com/events/|dotDorset]] is where a lot of them are listed. |
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| ===== Google+ ===== | |
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| We're on | |
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| <a href="https://plus.google.com/102042130596595679335" rel="publisher">Google+</a> | |
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| if you want to add us to your circles for the odd event invite | |
| or to locate other members. | |
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| ===== IRC ===== | ===== IRC ===== |
| * [[events:install_day:2001|Install Day 2001]] - A great success, be sure to look at the photos. | * [[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. | * [[events:install_day:2002|Install Day 2002]] - A synchronised national event with other UK LUGs. |
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| * [[http://www.meetdraw.com/|Meetdraw]], Bournemouth-based meetings of Dorset digital animals. | * [[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://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://bournemouthrb.org.uk/|Bournemouth.rb]], for Ruby programmers. |
| * [[http://www.hants.lug.org.uk/|Hampshire LUG]], the neighbours. | * [[http://www.hants.lug.org.uk/|Hampshire LUG]], the neighbours. |
| * [[http://uxbomo.com/|UX Bomo]], "The monthly event for Bournemouth & Dorset UX folk". | * [[http://uxbomo.com/|UX Bomo]], "The monthly event for Bournemouth & Dorset UX folk". |
| * [[http://mobiledorset.com/|Mobile Dorset]], "informal gathering of mobile developers, designers and anyone with a passion for mobile in Dorset". | * [[http://mobiledorset.com/|Mobile Dorset]], "informal gathering of mobile developers, designers and anyone with a passion for mobile in Dorset". |
| | * [[http://www.digitalhampshire.com|Digital Hampshire]], "Knowledge-sharing, debate & inspiration throughout Hampshire's digital community". |
| * [[https://twitter.com/#!/techshore|Techshore]], Southampton-based meetings for south-coast tech. start-ups. | * [[https://twitter.com/#!/techshore|Techshore]], Southampton-based meetings for south-coast tech. start-ups. |
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