[nmglug] [ABGLUG] Zero-day (06-04-2019) postmortem

[ABQLUG]

Hi Everyone,

I just updated the blog post from the Albuquerque meetup that happened 
on Tuesday.

https://www.abqlug.com/past-meetups/0-day-meetup/

Later during this month I will announce the topic for next month.

Regards,

Jared

On 6/5/19 10:51 AM, ABQLUG wrote:
> Hi to all of the NMGLUGers!
>
> I'm very happy with last nights turn out! In total there were 6 people 
> that showed up (my boss and I are included).
>
> Here is a basic recap of what happened:
>
>   * We discussed about some ideas on how to reach out to the local
>     community and how to invite "normal people" to start using open
>     source software. We talked about how showcasing software can help
>     invite new users to use something that is new to them. And how the
>     LUG can help by basically demoing software.
>   * We also discussed the importance of self-hosting your data and how
>     it could be a main focus point to these meetings. From NextCloud
>     to ZoneMinder, we want to help others take back their data!
>   * I asked if there were any "bigger issues" that needed to be
>     handled for a better life in Albuquerque. I directly gave the
>     example of dark fiber in certain neighborhoods. (Though that was
>     just an example, I can't think of any other direct problems.) I
>     know the answer to the dark fiber thing is very complicated,
>     expensive, and isn't going to change any time soon. If the meetups
>     start to get bigger, we can re-visit at looking to fix these
>     "bigger issues."
>   * A couple of people had some questions on specific software they
>     wanted to use under Linux.
>
>      1. Setting up CRM software for non-profit organizations. <- kinda
>         vague, the answer might vary based on the organization
>      2. Setting up some form of CMS for a family to share pictures and
>         videos. Has to be 'fully' encrypted. (Would Mastadon be a good
>         solution for this?)
>      3. How to install the latest Ancestral Quest (v15 ?) on Linux
>         Mint. I'm trying to avoid suggesting a Windows VM. Wine should
>         work since it works with v14. Needs some research still.
>      4. How to get the latest version of Quicken to work under Linux
>         Mint. Same sort of scenario.
>      5. How to get dropbox to work under Linux Mint. <- I think the
>         issue wasn't with Dropbox, more testing is needed to see if
>         the issue is resolved.
>
>   * David brought up the idea to reach out to kids and show them what
>     they can do with FOSSoftware. Maybe help them setup Linux on their
>     laptops (IDK if APS kids get a laptop through the school system
>     like some other cities do, if you have any information over this,
>     please email me directly: communityoutreach at abqlug.com)
>
> I hope to update the blog post with more detailed information over the 
> next couple of days, I will send the link out when that is complete. 
> Over the next couple of weeks I will also announce next weeks' topic 
> and app pick.
>
>
> I hope to see you all at the next meetup!
>
>
> Jared
>
>
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