Welcome to PalmyLUG!

Posted on Wednesday 20 January 2010 - 19:37:58 | by john
We're a non-profit group of Linux enthusiasts from the Manawatu in New Zealand interested in sharing knowledge and promoting open source technologies. If you're from our region and interested in joining our group feel free to create a login. We have monthly workshops on the second Wednesday of the month at the Front Lounge of the PN Christian Fellowship Church.

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And the next workshop is...

Posted on Monday 08 February 2010 - 20:11:44 | by john

Palmerston North Linux Users Group
February Meeting

Beginners Workshop: Linux Games
Advanced Workshop: OpenQRM

When: 7pm - 9pm Wednesday 10th February 2010 (Doors open from 6:45pm)
Where: PN Christian Fellowship (Front Lounge) 174 Church St, PN (opposite The Warewhare)
Cost: $2 charge to cover venue costs and coffee



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Mailing List

Posted on Monday 18 January 2010 - 19:21:20 | by john

We have a mailing list for announcing coming PLUG events and for discussions in the PLUG community.



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Why... ?

Posted on Monday 18 January 2010 - 19:20:27 | by john
We want people to have more choice about how they use their computers. Many people don't realise they have a choice - they continue to use large and expensive software packages provided by a company owning an effective monopoly. Using Microsoft Word, Excel, etc is not a sign of technical ability / smart working or "e-knowledge". For most people, this is lack of knowledge.


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What is Linux?

Posted on Thursday 01 January 1970 - 12:00:05 | by john
Linux (also known as GNU/Linux) is a computer operating system. It is one of the most prominent examples of open source development and free software; unlike proprietary operating systems such as Windows or Mac OS, all of its underlying source code is available to the public for anyone to freely use, modify, and redistribute.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux

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