Meeting Information

Developer Meeting

Topics: All are invited but topics are about software and hardware development with and/or for Linux.
When: First Thursday of each month at 7:00PM
Where: Adtron Corporation, 4415 E. Cotton Center Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 82040
Google:
http://www.google.com/maps?q=4415+E+Cotton+Center+Blvd,+Phoenix,+AZ+8504...
The arrow is actually off in this Google map. The building is actually the mostly square one directly south of the traffic circle east of the arrow location.

East Side Meeting

Topics: Various topics ranging form beginner's to advanced, user to administrator.
When: Second Thursday of each month at 7:00PM
Where: Sequoia Charter School, 1460 S. Horne, Mesa AZ
Google:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1460+S.+Horne,Mesa+AZ&ie=UTF8&t=h&om=1&ll=...
Enter by the drive way gate just south of Holmes Ave. Meetings are held on the south end of the fourth building on the left.
What to expect:

  • 6:30 - mingling/networking and last minute setup
  • 7:00 - Formal meeting starts with announcements and other plug business>/li>
  • 7:15-7:30 - Presentation(s)
  • 9:00-9:30 - Clean up and CAT (Chat About Technology) at the local Filibertos. (We sit around and talk about Linux over Mexican food)

West Side Meeting

Topics: Various topics ranging form beginner's to advanced, user to administrator.
When: Fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00PM
Where: DeVry, 2149 W. Dunlap Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85021
Google: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2149+W+Dunlap+Ave,+Phoenix,+AZ+85021

What to expect:

  • 6:30 - mingling/networking and last minute setup
  • 7:00 - Formal meeting starts with announcements and other plug business
  • 7:15-7:30 - Presentation(s)
  • 9:00-9:30 - Clean up and CAT (Chat About Technology), usually at a local 'bertos. (We sit around and talk about Linux over Mexican food)

Free Software Stammtisch (Tempe)

Topics: No formal presentation. Free discussion with food and beverage available for purchase.
When: Third Tuesday of each month at 7:00PM
Where: Boulders on Broadway, 530 W Broadway Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282-1311
Google:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=530+W+Broadway+Rd,Tempe+AZ+85282...
The restaurant is directly west of the marker right on the north-east corner of Broadway and Roosevelt.

Free Software Stammtisch (Avondale)

Topics: No formal presentation. Free discussion with frozen custard and beverage available for purchase.
When: Third Tuesday of each month at 7:00PM
Where: Buffalo Wings and Rings, 2935 Dysart Rd. Avondale, AZ 85323
Google:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2935+Dysart+Rd,Avondale,AZ+85323
Buffalo Wings and Rings is a family friendly restaurant/bar.

PLUG Linux Installfest

Topics: Bring your computer to get Linux installed, get help with some configuration issue, learn about Linux or help others. Great fun!
When: January-October: LAST Saturday of each month at 10:00AM to 4:00PM
- - - - November-December is usually a Saturday early in December (watch the calendar).
Where: The University of Advancing Technology, 2625 W. Baseline Road Tempe, AZ 85283-1056
Google:
http://www.google.com/maps?q=2625+W+Baseline+Rd,+Tempe,+AZ+85283,+USA&ie...
It's the building slightly east of the marker on the south side of Baseline. Enter through the doors on the south side of the building.

PLUG Linux Security HackFest

Topics: Get hands on "hack to learn" experience and see presentations from the best of Phoenix's Linux Security professionals and administrators. This is an advanced lab, where all Nix users are welcome.
When: 2nd Tuesday of each month 6:30PM to 8:30PM-ish.
Where:John C. Lincoln Cowden Center
9202 N 2nd, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Campus Map
Google: Directions