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
Choosing a linux “distro”
01/21/2026 at 05:30 PM
There isn’t just one “Linux” operating system; the core Linux system and various bundles of user environments and applications are packaged as “distributions” (commonly called “distros”) by several different groups, companies, and non-profit organizations, each with different goals in mind. Depending on how you plan to use Linux (or your level of familiarity), one or another distro might be a good fit for you. Join us as we share some of the different things to think about when choosing a distro.
Past Meetings
Setting up your Linux game server
10/02/2003 at 12:00 AM
I’ll be providing an introduction to setting up and running a simple Linux-based server for some popular 3D action games like Quake, Unreal Tournament, or Half-Life.
Interlug picnic (Interlugnic)
08/23/2003 at 12:00 AM
The first ever Interlugnic/LFNW 2004 kickoff. Location:
“Follow the Light” Koinonia Church
1063 Hoquiam Ave. NE Renton WA. 98059-4315
phone: (425)430.8858
Directions:
Follow the signs for Renton technical college
From 405 its the # 4 exit
go past the Renton tech school
go past the QFC
It’s the next left on Hoquiam street. (There will be a sign pointing to Hazen High School)
Drive way is next to the tennis courts. from noon until sundown.
What we need now is to start signing up people to bring specific items. We
are currently in need of the following:
Cooking Devices –
*) Grills (gas or charcoal… whatever)
*) Cooking utencils
Tables (Folding or otherwise)
Chairs (Folding or otherwise) (It might be sufficient for everyone to
bring one more than they need)
Food
*) Chips
*) Salsa, guacamole
*) Burgers (meat and/or veggie)
*) Chicken
*) Hotdogs
*) Shishkabob(sp?)
*) $foo salad
*) $bar casserole
*) Deserts
*) ???
Drinks
*) Soda
*) Beer (I’m pretty sure this is ok)
Music???
Games
*) Croquet
*) Badminton
*) Volleyball
*) Touch football
*) Jumping Jacks
*) ???
The guideline I would advise is to pick an item and register it with me sowe can prevent too much overlap. As for quantity, try to bring sufficient amount for $number/2 people.
There’s no obligation to bring anything, moochers are welcome too ;-p
Regardless of wether you are bringing anything or not, please RSVP so I
can keep a semi accurate count of what $number will be.
Feel free to point out anything I may have missed. Contact me chuckw@quantumlinux.comor Bill Wright directly bill@blug.organd we’ll keep you all updated. Also, if you think any other LUGs should be involved, please mail me chuckw@quantumlinux.com a contact address.
Install/hardware fest – Debian focus
06/09/2003 at 12:00 AM
The next meeting will be an install fest / hardware type of meeting with a special emphasis on Debian. Anyone who wants help installing or configuring Linux can bring their machine and get lots of help and encouragement. We are hoping to encourage some Debian gurus to attend and help people install and work with Debian. We also expect to have some discussion regarding the next LFNW 2004.
An Introduction to Debian GNU/Linux
06/05/2003 at 12:00 AM
A crash course in the “Debian Way”(tm). Learn all that can be mentally digested about GNU, free software, the most heavenly packaging tool on the planet, and how to create order from complete choas! …in a one hour time span. Topics to be covered include:
(a) The flashy debian install process – featuring a floppy-based installation demonstration
(b) Debian social and development structures
(c) System management the painless way
What sets debian apart from the lesser unices? Come, and you will find out.
Remote Desktops with VNC
05/01/2003 at 12:00 AM
VNC is cross-platform application used to remotely control a computer desktop. You’ve probably seen PC Anywhere–VNC is not limited to Win32 platforms in the slightest! Jed Reynolds will be covering install and usage. He will finish up with a overview of some of the advanced tricks VNC server can perform on Unix platforms.
Blug linux fest participation planning
04/03/2003 at 12:00 AM
This is probably one of the most important BLUG meetings of the year. We’ll have regular announcements, Linux Q&A and other info.In addition, however, we’ll be organizing our participation in the annual linux fest and figuring out how we can help the fest be a success.
INSTALL FEST!!!!!
03/06/2003 at 12:00 AM
There will be regular announcements, question and answer, as well as general discussion, followed by
an install fest. Bring your computer or linux related project and have BLUG help you install Linux for the 1st time or get help configuring an existing system. These have been a lot of fun in the past. Join in or just watch the fun. Distro’s will be available.
Wirless ‘Green Box’
02/06/2003 at 12:00 AM
Mike DeMan from Open Access will talk about the base stations his company has designed to run 802.11b securely. It combines BSD, IPSec and many other features in hardware and software. Looks cool.
Running Windoze apps in Linux
01/02/2003 at 12:00 AM
Want to know how to run Internet Exploder, Office, Quicken, or Kazaa Lite within Linux? I’ll go over the Crossover office tool and plugin tool. If we have enough time I’ll show how to run games in linux as well.
BLUG Christmass Party
12/05/2002 at 12:00 AM
At the Fairhaven park pavillion, potluck and pizza, raffle prizes