## Northern Virginia Linux Users Group (NoVaLUG) ### 15 February 2025 Meeting WIFI: NovaLug / NovaLug2024 **VISITORS MUST SIGN IN!** --- # Meeting Logisitcs * **ALL VISITORS MUST SIGN IN** * Be sure to get your parking tickets validated before you leave. * Many thanks to Ridgeline International --- # Streaming * This meeting is being recorded and streamed on-line. * https://links.novalug.org/stream --- # Meeting Notes All links are provided in the meeting notes. It is a collaborative space and everybody can contribute additional notes and links. http://links.novalug.org/notes --- # NoVaLUG Links | | | | -- | -- | | Website | https://novalug.org/ | | Mailing List |https://links.novalug.org/list | | Masto/Fedi | https://links.novalug.org/masto | | Discord | https://links.novalug.org/discord | | LinkedIn | https://links.novalug.org/linkedin | --- # Ice Breaker! Know Your Linux Distributions --- What year did Linus Torvalds first release the Linux kernel? <span>Answer: 1991<!-- .element: class="fragment" data-fragment-index="1" --></span> --- In 1992, Linus released Linux 0.12. This was the first Linux kernel to be put into a Linux "distro". What was this disto? <span>Answer: It had no name, but was released by HJ Lu on two 5.25" floppy disks, one for boot and one for root.<!-- .element: class="fragment" data-fragment-index="1" --></span> <span>Does anybody still have any 5.25" floppy disks?<!-- .element: class="fragment" data-fragment-index="2" --></span> --- The second Linux distribution was also released in 1992 with Linux kernel 0.12. What was it? <span>Answer: MCC Interim Linux<!-- .element: class="fragment" data-fragment-index="1" --></span> <span>Did anybody ever run MCC Interim Linux?<!-- .element: class="fragment" data-fragment-index="2" --></span> --- The third & fourth Linux distributions were also released in 1992. What were they? <span>Answer: TAMU (Texas A&M) Linux and SLS (Softlanding Linux System) Linux<!-- .element: class="fragment" data-fragment-index="1" --></span> <span>Did anybody ever run TAMU or SLS?<!-- .element: class="fragment" data-fragment-index="2" --></span> --- What two popular Linux distributions evolved from SLS Linux? <span>Answer: Slackware Linux and Debian Linux.<!-- .element: class="fragment" data-fragment-index="1" --></span> <span>Did anyone ever run Slackware Linux?<!-- .element: class="fragment" data-fragment-index="2" --></span> --- ## Call for Presentations * Do you have a Linux or FOSS related topic you can present? * Length: from 15 minutes to 1.5 hours. * Topics: beginner to advanced. * Scope: Open and Free Knowledge (i.e. not proprietary stuff) * Polish: any shine of your choice <br> <br> Then please consider volunteering to give a presentation. See Andy after the meeting. --- ## Upcoming Presentations | | | | -- | -- | | March | Ligtening Talks / Geek-a-thon | -------- Send me the title for your lightening talks! --- # HELP SPREAD THE PROPAGANDA Now that we no longer use Meetup.com, we need to find ways to let people know about NoVaLUG. We are looking for ideas and volunteers. --- ## Main Presentation: A Professional's Guide to IPv6 Presenter: Lee Howard