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SUMMARY:LUG MAY Social
DESCRIPTION:📍Discord💻Virtual Only💲 Free \n\n\n\nCome join us as we nerd out about Linux at this month’s Hackforge Linux User Group Virtual Social! \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nHelp with Problems: Bring your Linux-related queries and let our community experts assist you in finding solutions.\n\n\n\nCurrent Events Discussion: Stay updated and engage in discussions about the latest happenings in the Linux world.\n\n\n\n\nThis virtual social event provides an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Linux enthusiasts\, learn\, and have fun! \n\n\n\nHope to see you all there! \n\n\n\n📆 Date: May 7\, 2026🕦Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (EST)📍 Virtual Event on Discord
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/lug-may-social/
LOCATION:Hackforge HQ\, 300 Ouellette Ave Unit 210\, Windsor\, ON\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:LUG Install Party
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Suite 210)👥 In Person Only 💲 Free \n\n\n\nThis month\, LUG will be hosting a Linux install party… drop-in style! \n\n\n\nIf you’re interested in trying out Linux\, then this is the event for you! Members will be available to help you with installing Linux on your laptop\, onto a virtual machine\, or any other kind of device. \n\n\n\nCome on out even if you’re already familiar with Linux! This is a great opportunity to try a new distribution or just hang around and chat with other Linux enthusiasts. \n\n\n\n📆 Saturday\, May 9\, 2026🕦 10am-2pm (drop in any time)📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Suite 210)
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/lug-install-party/
LOCATION:Hackforge HQ\, 300 Ouellette Ave Unit 210\, Windsor\, ON\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T210000
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SUMMARY:Linux Command Line
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online Via Zoom💻👥Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nThe latest installment of WCCUG will kick off with a 30-minute group brainstorming session\, where we’ll collaborate on ideas and directions for our first group project. This will In this session of LUG\, we will go over the Linux command line as well as some other essential & day-to-day commands. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a more experienced user or just getting started\, this session will help Linux users improve their experience by further exploring the command line interface (CLI). \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to follow along\, a Laptop with Docker or Podman installed is all you’ll need. We look forward to gathering with fellow Linux enthusiasts! \n\n\n\n📆 Thursday\, May 14\, 2026🕦 7-9 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210) & Online via Zoom🎟️ RSVP In-Person Below🖵 RSVP for Zoom Here
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/linux-command-line/
LOCATION:Windsor Hackforge\, 300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260604T210000
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SUMMARY:LUG June Social
DESCRIPTION:📍Discord💻Virtual Only💲 Free \n\n\n\nCome join us as we nerd out about Linux at this month’s Hackforge Linux User Group Virtual Social! \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nHelp with Problems: Bring your Linux-related queries and let our community experts assist you in finding solutions.\n\n\n\nCurrent Events Discussion: Stay updated and engage in discussions about the latest happenings in the Linux world.\n\n\n\n\nThis virtual social event provides an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Linux enthusiasts\, learn\, and have fun! \n\n\n\nHope to see you all there! \n\n\n\n📆 Date: June 4\, 2026🕦Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (EST)📍 Virtual Event on Discord
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/lug-june-social-2/
LOCATION:Hackforge HQ\, 300 Ouellette Ave Unit 210\, Windsor\, ON\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260611T210000
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SUMMARY:Linux Command Line
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online Via Zoom💻👥 Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nIn this session of LUG\, we will go over the Linux command line as well as some other essential & day-to-day commands. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a more experienced user or just getting started\, this session will help Linux users improve their experience by further exploring the command line interface (CLI). \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\nIf you’d like to follow along\, a Laptop with Docker or Podman installed is all you’ll need. We look forward to gathering with fellow Linux enthusiasts! \n\n\n\n📆 Thursday\, June 11\, 2026🕦 7-9 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210) & Online via Zoom🎟️ RSVP & More Info at www.hackf.org/events
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/linux-command-line-2/
LOCATION:Windsor Hackforge\, 300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260702T190000
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SUMMARY:LUG JULY Social
DESCRIPTION:📍Discord💻Virtual Only💲 Free \n\n\n\nCome join us as we nerd out about Linux at this month’s Hackforge Linux User Group Virtual Social! \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nHelp with Problems: Bring your Linux-related queries and let our community experts assist you in finding solutions.\n\n\n\nCurrent Events Discussion: Stay updated and engage in discussions about the latest happenings in the Linux world.\n\n\n\n\nThis virtual social event provides an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Linux enthusiasts\, learn\, and have fun! \n\n\n\nHope to see you all there! \n\n\n\n📆 Date: June 4\, 2026🕦Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (EST)📍 Virtual Event on Discord💬 Interest Group: LUG
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/lug-july-social-2/
LOCATION:Hackforge HQ\, 300 Ouellette Ave Unit 210\, Windsor\, ON\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260723T190000
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UID:4485-1784833200-1784840400@www.hackf.org
SUMMARY:Bash Basics
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online Via Zoom💻👥Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nAt this month’s Linux User Group event we’ll be diving into Bash\, the Bourne Again SHell.   \n\n\n\nWe’ll be covering the basics of creating bash scripts\, bash specific syntax\, environment variables\, and various commands. \n\n\n\nHaving some knowledge/experience with using the command line and programming is not strictly required in order to understand the material. \n\n\n\nAll the scripts and examples will be available\, so if you would like to follow along during the presentation\, you’ll need to have Podman or Docker Desktop installed on your system. \n\n\n\n📆 July 23🕦 7-9 PM📍Hybrid (Hackforge HQ @ 300 Ouellette\, Unit 210 & Online via Zoom)💬 Interest Group: LUG🎟️ RSVP for Zoom Here👥 RSVP in Person Below
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/bash-basics/
LOCATION:Windsor Hackforge\, 300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260805T210000
DTSTAMP:20260726T153306Z
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UID:4745-1785956400-1785963600@www.hackf.org
SUMMARY:LUG August Social
DESCRIPTION:📍Discord💻Virtual Only💲 Free \n\n\n\nCome join us as we nerd out about Linux at this month’s Hackforge Linux User Group Virtual Social! \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nHelp with Problems: Bring your Linux-related queries and let our community experts assist you in finding solutions.\n\n\n\nCurrent Events Discussion: Stay updated and engage in discussions about the latest happenings in the Linux world.\n\n\n\n\nThis virtual social event provides an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Linux enthusiasts\, learn\, and have fun!Hope to see you all there! \n\n\n\n📆 Aug 5\, 2026🕦 7-9 PM📍Virtual Event via Discord🎟️ RSVP Below💬 Interest Group: LUG
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/lug-august-social-2/
LOCATION:Hackforge HQ\, 300 Ouellette Ave Unit 210\, Windsor\, ON\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T210000
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SUMMARY:LUG Install Party
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210)👥 In Person Only 💲 Free \n\n\n\nThis month\, LUG will be hosting a Linux install party…drop-in style! \n\n\n\nIf you’re interested in trying out Linux\, then this is the event for you! Members will be available to help you with installing Linux on your laptop\, onto a virtual machine\, or any other kind of device. \n\n\n\nCome on out even if you’re already familiar with Linux! This is a great opportunity to try a new distribution or just hang around and chat with other Linux enthusiasts. \n\n\n\n📆 August 27🕦 7-9 PM📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Suite 210)🎟️ RSVP Below ⬇️💬 Interest Group: LUG
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/lug-install-party-2/
LOCATION:Hackforge HQ\, 300 Ouellette Ave Unit 210\, Windsor\, ON\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260903T210000
DTSTAMP:20260903T160357Z
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UID:4956-1788462000-1788469200@www.hackf.org
SUMMARY:LUG Social
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210)👥 Virtual Only 💲 Free \n\n\n\nCome join us as we nerd out about Linux at this month’s Hackforge Linux User Group Virtual Social! \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nHelp with Problems: Bring your Linux-related queries and let our community experts assist you in finding solutions.\n\n\n\nCurrent Events Discussion: Stay updated and engage in discussions about the latest happenings in the Linux world.\n\n\n\n\nThis virtual social event provides an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Linux enthusiasts\, learn\, and have fun!Hope to see you all there! \n\n\n\n📆 September 3\, 2026🕦 7-9 PM📍Virtual Event via Discord🎟️ RSVP Below💬 Interest Group: LUG
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/lug-social/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260919T140000
DTSTAMP:20260909T145433Z
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UID:4875-1789815600-1789826400@www.hackf.org
SUMMARY:Software Freedom Day
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210)👥 In Person Only 💲 Free \n\n\n\nSoftware Freedom Day celebrations at Hackforge are back! \n\n\n\nSoftware Freedom Day (SFD) is a worldwide celebration of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). \n\n\n\nWe’ll celebrate in true Hackforge style with rolling Lightning Talks\, Q&As\, and open networking. \n\n\n\nThroughout the event: \n\n\n\n🔥 Bryan St. Amour (WCCUG Interest Group Lead) will be emceeing!🔥 Doug Sartori (Senior Consultant at Parallel 42 Systems) will be offering free software mini consultations.🔥 Randy Topliffe (your LUG Interest Group Lead) will be on hand with a few Linux Distros for you to try/install on your machine. \n\n\n\nCome join the fun\, give a lightning talk (sign ups at the event) or just enjoy the vibes\, as you connect with tech experts and enthusiasts. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend \n\n\n\n\nStudents and tech beginners looking to broaden their horizon\n\n\n\nMembers of the public looking for free software alternatives\n\n\n\nTech experts\, professionals\, and enthusiasts looking to make connections and have discussions about software freedom\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Free Software? \n\n\n\n“Free software is software that gives you the user the freedom to share\, study and modify it. We call this free software because the user is free. To use free software is to make a political and ethical choice asserting the right to learn\, and share what we learn with others.” – Digital Freedom Foundation\, digitalfreedoms.org/sfdCheck out our official Software Freedom Day Registered event HERE! \n\n\n\n📆 September 19\, 2026🕦 11am-2pm📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave.\, Unit 210)🎟️ RSVP Below💬 Interest Group: General
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/software-freedom-day/
LOCATION:Hackforge HQ\, 300 Ouellette Ave Unit 210\, Windsor\, ON\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T210000
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SUMMARY:LUG: Intro to Inucs
DESCRIPTION:📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210) & Online Via Zoom💻👥Hybrid💲 Free \n\n\n\nThis month’s LUG event we’ll be taking a look at Incus! Incus is a next generation manager for applicaiton containers\, system containers\, and virtual machines. \n\n\n\nDuring the session\, we’ll be exploring the history of the project\, the basic commands\, system containers\, practical use cases\, general tips\, and more advanced features like\, cloud-init and projects. \n\n\n\nIf you’re looking for a self managed alternative to Proxmox\, an easy way to manage VMs on a single node\, or want to know more about system containers\, then this event is for you! \n\n\n\n📆 September 24\, 2026🕦 7-9 PM📍Hybrid (Hackforge HQ @ 300 Ouellette\, Unit 210 & Online via Zoom)🎟️ RSVP for Zoom Here👥 RSVP in Person Below💬 Interest Group: LUG
URL:https://www.hackf.org/event/lug-intro-to-inucs/
LOCATION:Windsor Hackforge\, 300 Ouellette Ave\, Unit 210\, Windsor\, Ontario\, N9A7B4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid
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