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* how to communicate the benefits of Linux and Free Software
 
* how to communicate the benefits of Linux and Free Software
 
* not so obvious uses of Linux soon to come
 
* not so obvious uses of Linux soon to come
 
Links
 
 
Software as a Service slides http://scale7x.socallinuxexpo.org/conference-info/bradley-kuhn
 
 
Not sure if your software is free? Run Fossology http://www.fossology.org
 
 
ISPWare is back http://www.liliputing.com/2009/04/att-to-offer-50-netbooks-deals-in-philly-atlanta.html
 
 
Got Conflicker? FLOSS users have nothing to worry about
 
http://www.confickerworkinggroup.org/infection_test/cfeyechart.html
 
 
Linux has dominate market share in running the fastest computers in the world http://www.top500.org/stats/list/32/osfam
 
 
Videos
 
 
What is "Trusted" Computing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0FAaah8jgY
 
 
"Your Linux Is Ready" from Novel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LNLDRVzz78
 
 
"Don't Copy That Floppy" anti-piracy commercial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xfqkdh5Js4
 
 
"Software as a Service" presentation at SCALE with Bradley Kuhn http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1174188
 
  
 
== Meeting Minutes ==
 
== Meeting Minutes ==
  
The regular monthly meeting of the Western Pennsylvania Linux Users Group was held on Saturday, April 4, 2009, at 11:03 AM, at the Wilkins School Community Center, the regular presiding officer being in the chair and the Secretary being present.  The minutes of the [[Meeting-20090307|March 7, 2009 meeting]] were approved as read.
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The Chair reported that the effort to establish a wireless network in the Wilkins School Community Center is proceeding, and that volunteers will be sought as needed.  He also gave some of the details of the community center that the Kingdom Village Community Development Corporation is establishing in Homewood.  If they proceed with setting up a computer lab there, WPLUG may be able to provide assistance.
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The Secretary reported that WPLUG currently has 26 members.
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The Program Committee reported that the 2009 nomination meeting will be held on September 19 and the election meeting on October 31, both at the Wilkins School Community Center.  It also reported that an installfest will be held on August 22, with the location to be the Wilkins School if the network has been established by then.  Ideas and speakers for the May General User Meeting were solicited.  It was announced that attendees might be interested in an organizing meeting for [http://hackpittsburgh.org/ hackpittsburgh.org] occurring April 5.
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Mike Weychuck of [http://www.alphalab.org/ AlphaLab] introduced his organization, which is an incubator for technology start-ups on the South Side.
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The meeting adjourned at 12:42 PM.
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Vance Kochenderfer<br />
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Secretary, Western Pennsylvania Linux Users Group
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(Approved on [[Meeting-20090509|May 9, 2009]] - [[User:Vance|VK]])
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== Meeting Staff ==
 
== Meeting Staff ==

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