I recently installed lubunutu (32-bit) on a system with a Pentium 4 and 512 MB of RAM. I had to install ubuntu minimum (Ubuntu has 32-bit support that way), then installed LXDE from apt. I do *NOT* recommend using this. Firefox wouldn't a blank page without using swap. If you are forced to use such a low-spec machine, maybe an SSD with a larger than normal swap would make it use-able. But my advice, don't revive a 32-bit machine. Most distros are moving away from 32-bit support.

You can ask me questions directly, if you have any.

Officially we have not setup anything for an Albuquerque LUG.

Anthony pointed out that he thought there was a LUG (or a LUG style) monthly meetup at Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center. However I didn't see such a thing on their calendar. So this might need more research, or even a phone call.

Aaron mentioned that it was okay to use QueLabs to setup a meeting. So either that, or Ideas and Coffee would be a good place to start.

However the timing seemed like the biggest barrier. The times that people on this mailing list requested the most, is during a time that I am at work. Thursday nights. I am willing to ask my job to switch my time around on Thursday. But this would be very difficult as there is less coverage on Thursdays. On top of that I have only one car (which is failing to work properly) for two people that have a total of three jobs. Sorry if it feels like I'm complaining, I'm not.

This is the current poll: https://www.strawpoll.me/16369401

I'm interested in helping solve technological problems that plague New Mexico. There are plenty here. And I wouldn't mind making friends, that have similar interests, along the way. :-D

And I am looking for input. So if *you* have any, please share on the mailing list.

-- Jared

On 09/14/2018 05:39 PM, Ted Pomeroy wrote:

NMGLugers, We had a decent meeting on Thurs. the 13th here in Santa Fe. Six in attendance, most were long-time users of one flavor of Linux or another. I feel I am the least well versed on the commandline, but still hold my own in listening in on current troubleshooting and past experience of the 'pros' in the field.

We have one new arrival, to Santa Fe, not to Linux, Lee, formerly of Madison, WI. He talked some of work with Sparc and Solaris in the past, but now using Linux on an older laptop. We may be able to help with an upgrade.

I have install media for Debian 9 and Xubuntu 18.04 for 32 bit systems as well as Debian 9 for 64 bit. While Ubuntu 18.04 does not have a 32 bit iso, there seem to be enough alternatives to keep some of the 32 bit units up to date. I'm prepping this for a few people, not at the meeting, who use Linux.

I hope the folks in Albuquerque have made arrangements to meet up and form their own group - as travel to Santa Fe can be a hindrance for our casual meetings. good to keep it local and maybe draw out a few more users and potential users.

Do talk up Linux to any and all potential users. It's really ready for the average user as my circle of friends confirms.

Thank you, Ted P., Santa Fe
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