BLUG was started in 1998 by a small group of computer geeks in Bellingham, Washington who wanted to get off Windows and learn from local Unix gurus. Our focus is on Linux and all Open Source software.
We hold a presentation meeting the first Thursday of the month at Bellingham Technical College in Campus Center room 201 (CC201). On the third Wednesday, we hold an informal organization meeting with the time and location being Bellingham Makerspace (located in the Bellisfair Mall, next to Dicks Sporting Goods). We also put on special events including the regional LinuxFest Northwest in the Spring.
Next Meeting
Security in the modern Environment
08/20/2025 at 05:30 PM
Josh will be discussing (and demonstrating!!) security tools, software, and hardware for the modern environment. Expect HAK5 gadgets and anything Defcon had in their store in the last few years.
Past Meetings
BLUG meeting on Thurs Oct 4th, in new room at BTC
10/01/2012 at 12:00 AM
On this Thursday, Sept 6th, at BTC, IN ROOM – CC201, from 6:30pm til 9pm, BLUG will have it’s regular public meeting.
This month’s meeting includes:
“Hands-on Help Time” from 6:30pm til 7pm, Linux News and Q&A
This month’s presentation is by Carl Symons and John Blanford who’ll present the following topic:
“Free/Open Source Software is available for most computers. But tablets and other devices are closed; locked down from their users. Mobile device computing is controlled by a few large companies. This presentation is about an alternative open platform. One where device owners’ rights are a priority and creativity is not limited. It will cover the Mer Project, KDE’s Plasma Active and a grass roots effort to produce an open tablet.
The presentation will be followed by an open conversation about shifting the focus of the FOSS community from personal computers to an integrated open platform. Apple and Google are playing for long term advantage with centralized services. How can FOSS principles be applied within a distributed, free environment to create an effective alternative?”
Please, NOTICE the ROOM CHANGE:
WE WILL BE IN ROOM CC201, on the 2nd floor of the new Campus Center Building.
Also Note our new regular meeting format:
BLUG will now have a dedicated “Hands-on Help Time” starting at 6:30pm, 1/2 hour prior to the regular 7pm start time. This time will offer devoted hands-on help for anyone with a Linux issue. Sooo, bring your computer or laptop and let the BLUG folks give you a hand.
This is an open to the public meeting so remember to tell your neighbor and bring a friend!
DotOrg Committee mtg Thurs, Sept 13th at Jakob’s
09/08/2012 at 12:00 AM
Thursday, Sept 13th, is the regular monthly meeting of BLUG’s DotOrg Committee.
We’ll meet from 7pm until 9pm at Jakob’s house which is located at 1214 Roland St., Bellingham, WA 98229
All those interested in participating in BLUG business and LFNW planning are encouraged to attend.
BLUG meeting on Thurs Sept 6th, in new room at BTC
08/27/2012 at 12:00 AM
On Thursday, Sept 6th, at BTC, IN ROOM – CC201, from 6:30pm til 9pm, BLUG will have it’s regular public meeting. This month’s meeting includes: “Hands-on Help Time”, Linux News and Q&A, a report from our BLUG members Carl and John who are representing KDE at LinuxCon 2012 in San Diego.
This month’s presentation is by James Mason who’ll share about what’s new in openSuSE 12.2, see http://www.opensuse.org/en/
Please, NOTICE the ROOM CHANGE: WE WILL BE IN ROOM CC201, on the 2nd floor of the new Campus Center Building.
Also Note our new regular meeting format: BLUG will now have a dedicated “Hands-on Help Time” starting at 6:30pm, 1/2 hour prior to the regular 7pm start time. This time will offer devoted hands-on help for anyone with a Linux issue. Sooo, bring your computer or laptop and let the BLUG folks give you a hand. Remember to tell your neighbor and bring a friend!
BLUG’s OpenSource Linux potluck Picnic, Aug 25,3pm
08/11/2012 at 12:00 AM
If you’re a geek and interested in open source, Linux, Drupal, board games, etc., BLUG’s annual potluck picnic is what you’ve been waiting for!
BYOB and bring something to share, food, board games, etc. It is a family friendly event, and if its nice outside there is a yard to play in as well.
It’s Sat Aug 25th., from 3pm til ?, at Jakob’s
Address: 1214 Roland St., Bellingham, WA 98229
BLUG DotOrg Committee mtg this Thurs, Aug 9th
08/06/2012 at 12:00 AM
This Thursday, Aug 9th, is the regular monthly meeting of BLUG’s DotOrg Committee.
We’ll meet from 7pm until 9pm in the library of RE Sources which is located above the RE Store on 2309 Meridian Street, in Bellingham (access is from the alley via stairs in back).
All those interested in participating in BLUG business and LFNW planning are encouraged to attend.
BLUG meeting on Thurs Aug 2nd, in new room at BTC
07/29/2012 at 12:00 AM
This Thursday, Aug 2nd, at BTC, IN ROOM – CC201,from 6:30pm til 9pm, BLUG will have it’s regular public meeting.
This month’s meeting includes:
“Hands-on Help Time”, Linux News and Q&A, a report from the OSCON 2012 LFNW DotOrg team members
http://www.flickr.com/photos/oreillyconf/7645145536/in/set-72157630609904796
and a presentation by Carl Symons who’ll share his experiences at KDE akademy 2012 in Tallinn, Estonia.
see http://akademy.kde.org/
Carl will also update us on the release of KDE 4.9, scheduled for Aug 1st
Please, NOTICE the ROOM CHANGE:
WE WILL BE IN ROOM CC201, on the 2nd floor of the new Campus Center Building.
Also Note our new regular meeting format:
BLUG will now have a dedicated “Hands-on Help Time” starting at 6:30pm, 1/2 hour prior to the regular 7pm start time. This time will offer devoted hands-on help for anyone with a Linux issue.
Sooo, bring your computer or laptop and let the BLUG folks give you a hand.
This is an open to the public meeting so remember to tell your neighbor and bring a friend!
BLUG DotOrg Committee mtg this Thurs, July 12th
07/09/2012 at 12:00 AM
This Thursday, July 12th, is the regular monthly meeting of BLUG’s DotOrg Committee.
We’ll meet from 7pm until 9pm in the library of RE Sources which is located above the RE Store on 2309 Meridian Street, in Bellingham (access is from the alley via stairs in in back). All those interested in participating in BLUG business and LFNW planning are encouraged to attend.
We always welcome new folks interested in participating in LFNW and BLUG planning. Remember, this is the last DotOrg meeting before OSCON!
BLUG meeting on Thurs July 5th, in new room at BTC
06/26/2012 at 12:00 AM
Thursday, July 5th, at BTC, IN ROOM – CC201,from 6:30pm til 9pm, BLUG will have it’s regular public meeting. This month’s meeting includes:
“Hands-on Help Time”, Linux News and Q&A, and a presentation by Bob Potter on the new Gnome 3 shell. see: https://live.gnome.org/GnomeShell/
Please, NOTICE the ROOM CHANGE:
WE WILL BE IN ROOM CC201, on the 2nd floor of the new Campus Center Building.
Also Note our new regular meeting format:
BLUG will now have a dedicated “Hands-on Help Time” starting at 6:30pm, 1/2 hour prior to the regular 7pm start time. This time will offer devoted hands-on help for anyone with a Linux issue. Sooo, bring your computer or laptop and let the BLUG folks give you a hand. This is an open to the public meeting so remember to tell your neighbor and bring a friend!
BLUG DotOrg Committee mtg this Thurs, June 14th
06/11/2012 at 12:00 AM
This Thursday, June 14th, is the regular monthly meeting of BLUG’s DotOrg Committee.
We’ll meet from 7pm until 9pm in the library of RE Sources which is located above the RE Store on 2309 Meridian Street, in Bellingham (access is from the alley via stairs in in back).
All those interested in participating in BLUG business and LFNW planning are encouraged to attend. We always welcome new folks interested in participating in
LFNW and BLUG planning.
Some fun things we’ll talk about:
Emily will bring us news regarding her work on our new BLUG website project and we’ll have a news update via Mike regarding LFNW promotional ideas at OSCON 2012 in Portland.
BLUG meeting Thurs, June 7th, at BTC
06/01/2012 at 12:00 AM
On Thursday, June 7th, at BTC, IN ROOM – CC201,from 6:30pm til 9pm, BLUG will have it’s regular public meeting. This month’s meeting includes:
“Hands-on Help Time”, Linux News and Q&A, and a presentation by John Blanford on the Proxmox Virtual Environment. see: http://pve.proxmox.com/wiki/Main_Page
Please, NOTICE the ROOM CHANGE:
We will be in room CC201, on the 2nd floor of the new Campus Center Building.
Also Note our new regular meeting format:
BLUG will now have a dedicated “Hands-on Help Time” starting at 6:30pm, 1/2 hour prior to the regular 7pm start time. This time will offer devoted hands-on help for anyone with a Linux issue. Sooo, bring your computer or laptop and let the BLUG folks give you a hand.
This is an open to the public meeting. Remember to tell your neighbor and bring a friend!