Topic: Elections and a speaker
Presenter:
When: Thursday, 12 June 2025 - 7:30 to 9:00pm
Where: North Carolina College of Textiles, room 2207 at 1020 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh NC, 27606
Parking: There is an underground parking deck next to the College at the Monteith Engineering Parking Deck. Parking is free after 5 PM. Detailed parking instructions can be found at https://trilug.org/meetings/
Map: Google Maps
Video: Will not be Recorded

Summary:

The June meeting is nearly here! That means two things - elections and another great talk!

For the elections, Due to various circumstances, the TriLUG Steering Committee Elections were postponed from the May meeting until the June.

TriLUG elections are upon us! TriLUG needs YOU to help with the week to week operations and steer the direction of TriLUG for the next year (May - May). As described in About Steering, there are 5 positions:
- Chair
- Vice Chair
- Treasurer
- PR Officer
- SysAdmin

Candidates do not run for a specific position, but to become a member of the overall Steering Committee.

Together, the individuals elected to these positions do things like:
- Curate speakers for monthly meetings
- Manage TriLUG infrastructure/services
- Coordinate on various TriLUG concerns

Please fill out the form at Nomination Form to put yourself or another as a nominee on the ballot. During the meeting, we will vote on the top 5 nominees who will then become the new Steering Committee for 2025-2026. There will be a lot of challenges in the upcoming year, but there will be ample opportunity to network with others and grow community organization skills.

The Talk:

Watch this space! The TriLUG Steering Committee is working on finalizing speaker details for the June meeting. The description and title of this meeting will change once details are confirmed.

As usual, pizza and beverages will be provided and the meeting will be held at the North Carolina College of Textiles, room 2207, 1020 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh NC, 27606 at 7:30 PM.

Please sign up using the Meetup link so that an accurate headcount can be gathered for pizza and drinks. That link is: TriLUG Meetup

Note that TriLUG meetings start at 7:30 PM this year due to a change in venue availability. Please adjust accordingly

There is an underground parking deck next to the College at the Monteith Engineering Parking Deck. Parking is free after 5 PM.

Call for speakers and topics

We are always looking for potential speakers! If you or someone you know would like to present on a topic please let us know. Contact the TriLUG Steering Committee by email at steering@trilug.org

Topic: Elections and Keyboard Firmware with Keeb.io
Presenter: Danny, founder of Keeb.io
When: Thursday, 8 May 2025 - 7:30 to 9:00pm
Where: North Carolina College of Textiles, room 2207 at 1020 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh NC, 27606
Parking: There is an underground parking deck next to the College at the Monteith Engineering Parking Deck. Parking is free after 5 PM. Detailed parking instructions can be found at https://trilug.org/meetings/
Map: Google Maps
Video: Will not be Recorded

Summary:

The May meeting is nearly here! That means two things - elections and another great talk!

For the elections, Fill out the form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qxAzYXltiYvxQgKlLr1TXI6Se3BoA-b9ZQmTtS2mn4g to put yourself or a nominee on the ballot. During the meeting, we will vote on the top 5 nominees who will then become the new Steering Commitee for 2025-2026. There will be a lot of challenges in the upcoming year, but there will be ample opportunity to network with others and grow community organization skills.

The Talk:

Danny, founder of Keeb.io, will discuss the state of keyboard firmware - including QMK, ZMK, and lesser known keyboard firmware. Additionally, he will discuss other open source keyboard projects.

Keebio is a small, local business operating for 7+ years and now specializing in split ergonomic mechanical keyboards. You are empowered to build your own keyboard from their kits, or the Keebio team can build your keyboard custom for immediate use after unboxing! Keebio keyboards use the open source software, QMK, to give the greatest accessibility.

Full details are in https://www.meetup.com/trilug/events/306680640/ .

Please sign up using the Meetup link so that an accurate headcount can be gathered for pizza and drinks.

If you'd like to learn more about Keeb.io, feel free to visit their site at https://keeb.io/

Pizza and beverages will be provided! Additionally, there will be PCB keychains and other swag available for attendees!

Note that TriLUG starts at 7:30 PM this year due to a change in venue availability. Please adjust accordingly

There is an underground parking deck next to the College at the Monteith Engineering Parking Deck. Parking is free after 5 PM.

Call for speakers and topics

We are always looking for potential speakers! If you or someone you know would like to present on a topic please let us know. Contact the TriLUG Steering Committee by email at steering@trilug.org

Topic: Apr 10 - Mobile Development in 2025: Working with React Native and Expo
Presenter: Brandon Mathis
When: Thursday, 10 April 2025 - 7:30 to 9:00pm
Where: North Carolina College of Textiles, room 2207 at 1020 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh NC, 27606
Parking: There is an underground parking deck next to the College at the Monteith Engineering Parking Deck. Parking is free after 5 PM. Detailed parking instructions can be found at https://trilug.org/meetings/
Map: Google Maps
Video: Will not be Recorded

Summary:

Join Brandon Mathis for a hands-on, live coding session where we dive into the world of modern mobile development with React Native and Expo. Learn how to leverage these powerful tools to build fully native mobile applications using only JavaScript —no prior native development experience required!

We'll walk through the entire process, from setup to deployment, covering key concepts, best practices, and common pitfalls. Expect an interactive, no-filter session where we’ll code together, troubleshoot in real-time, and embrace the inevitable mistakes along the way. Bring your questions and get ready to build!

Pizza and beverages will be provided!

If you can, RSVP on Meetup at https://www.meetup.com/trilug/events/306862740/

Note that TriLUG will be starting at 7:30 PM instead of 7:00 PM due to a change in venue availability. Please adjust accordingly

Call for speakers and topics

We are always looking for potential speakers! If you or someone you know would like to present on a topic please let us know. Contact the TriLUG Steering Committee by email at steering@trilug.org

Topic: Adventures in Basic Embedded Security: Design
Presenter: Maryam Abkar
When: Thursday, 13 March 2025 - 7:30 to 9:00pm
Where: North Carolina College of Textiles, room 2207 at 1020 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh NC, 27606
Parking: There is an underground parking deck next to the College at the Monteith Engineering Parking Deck. Parking is free after 5 PM. Detailed parking instructions can be found at https://trilug.org/meetings/
Map: Google Maps
Video: Will not be Recorded

Summary:

Maryam Abkar will speak on the considerations and pitfalls of learning Embedded Security on the fly for MITRE's eCTF competition with NCSU's cybersecurity club. She will explore some of the preliminary attacks we want to defend against, security concepts we can use to build a secure system, as well as some of the open problems we are grappling with.

Maryam Is an IT Specialist working for the US Forest Service and is currently part of the TriLUG Steering Committee. She recently graduated from North Carolina State University and is a former member of their cybersecurity club HackPack and their University LUG.

Pizza and beverages will be provided!

Note that TriLUG will be starting at 7:30 PM instead of 7:00 PM due to a change in venue availability. Please adjust accordingly

Call for speakers and topics

We are always looking for potential speakers! If you or someone you know would like to present on a topic please let us know. Contact the TriLUG Steering Committee by email at steering@trilug.org

Topic: 🦎 Tour De SUSE: An Overview of the SUSE Product Landscape 🦎
Presenter: local SUSE employees
When: Thursday, 13 February 2025 - 7:30 to 9:00pm
Where: North Carolina College of Textiles, room 2207 at 1020 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh NC, 27606
Parking: There is an underground parking deck next to the College at the Monteith Engineering Parking Deck. Parking is free after 5 PM. Detailed parking instructions can be found at https://trilug.org/meetings/
Map: Google Maps
Video: Will not be Recorded

Summary:

SUSE (SUSE Linux, Rancher, k3s) will be showcasing several products across the SUSE landscape including:

• Rancher (k8s orchestrator)
• k3s (k8s distro)
• SUSE AI
• OpenSUSE (operating system)
• SUSE Enterprise Linux (enterprise operating system)
• Harvester (virtualization)

If you'd like to learn more about what SUSE, feel free to visit their site at https://www.suse.com/

Pizza and beverages will be provided!

Note that TriLUG will be starting at 7:30 PM instead of 7:00 PM due to a change in venue availability. Please adjust accordingly

Call for speakers and topics

We are always looking for potential speakers! If you or someone you know would like to present on a topic please let us know. Contact the TriLUG Steering Committee by email at steering@trilug.org

Topic: Improving the Machine IQ of Devices with Docker and Raspberry Pi
Presenter: Dr. Warren Jasper and Shivan
When: Thursday, 09 January 2025 - 7:30 to 9:00pm
Where: North Carolina College of Textiles, room 2207 at 1020 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh NC, 27606
Parking: There is an underground parking deck next to the College at the Monteith Engineering Parking Deck. Parking is free after 5 PM. Detailed parking instructions can be found at https://trilug.org/meetings/
Map: Google Maps
Video: Will not be Recorded

Summary:

Dr. Jasper and Shivam will be presenting the topic 'Improving the Machine IQ of Devices with Docker and Raspberry Pi'. Come join us to learn more!

Note that TriLUG will be starting at 7:30 PM instead of 7:00 PM due to a change in venue availability. Please adjust accordingly

Call for speakers and topics

We are always looking for potential speakers! If you or someone you know would like to present on a topic please let us know. Contact the TriLUG Steering Committee by email at steering@trilug.org

If you are interested in presenting at TriLUG or have concerns for the Steering Committee, reach out to steering@trilug.org with your topic and the Steering Committee will reach out to you.

Topic: TriLUG Holiday Social and Project Showcase with Pizza and Potluck!
Presenter: You!
When: Thursday, 12 December 2024 - 7:00 to 9:00pm
Where: North Carolina College of Textiles, room 2207 at 1020 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh NC, 27606
Parking: There is an underground parking deck next to the College at the Monteith Engineering Parking Deck. Parking is free after 5 PM. Detailed parking instructions can be found at https://trilug.org/meetings/
Map: Google Maps
Video: Will not be Recorded
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/trilug/events/303610815/

Summary:

Save the date!! Thursday, December 12th at 7pm, is the traditional TriLUG Holiday Social and Project Showcase Event! It is your chance to show off your toys, projects, and fun stuff that you have discovered in the past year or more.

Food will be in the lobby and projects will be in the lecture hall.

TriLUG is providing pizza and everyone is encouraged to bring a potluck food item.

As is tradition, we invite YOU to come show off any interesting project you are doing this year, and enjoy some food.

Is your project half finished, a mere inkling in the making? a nifty homelab setup? open source contributions you are proud of? We want to hear about it!

If you are bringing a food item or a project to present, please let us know via the spreadsheet at this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uCtvu3H_gEj2OlyMt4iGJM268NkauA8Alilo8fWScxc/

The TriLUG Steering Committee would like to extend a huge thanks to Dr. Warren Jasper for reserving and providing this room at NCSU!!

Call for speakers and topics

We are always looking for potential speakers! If you or someone you know would like to present on a topic please let us know. Also, please let us know if you have topics in mind that you would like to see presented. Contact the TriLUG Steering Committee by email at steering@trilug.org

If you are interested in presenting at TriLUG or have concerns for the Steering Committee, reach out to steering@trilug.org with your topic and the Steering Committee will reach out to you.

Topic: To be announced
Presenter: To be announced
When: Thursday, 8 August 2024 - 7:00 to 9:00pm
Where: Online, Jitsi
Parking: Virtual
Map:
Video: Will not be Recorded
Speaker notes:
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/trilug/events/302278575/
Jitsi Meeting Link: https://meet.jit.si/TriLUG (If prompted, the meeting password is "TriLUG")

Summary:

Call for speakers and topics

We are looking for potential speakers! If you or someone you know would like to present on a topic please let us know. Also, please let us know if you have topics in mind that you would like to see presented. Contact the TriLUG Steering Committee by email at steering@trilug.org

Venue Ideas

We are looking for options where TriLUG could meet in person. If you know of a meeting space that we could use for physical meetings please let us know.

Results from the Election

John Harris - I'm a systems administrator for General Dynamics. I'd like to help as a systems administrator

Maryam Abkar - I am a recent NCSU computer science graduate and was (and am still!) very active in their NCSU LUG. I used to come around to TriLUG a long time back before I was a college student! I really appreciated the atmosphere of TriLUG when I attended and would love to strengthen the ties this club has to enthusiastic younger members at NCSU and colleges across the triangle. I especially would like to aid in the infrastructure improvements, It feels like a great learning opportunity and an excellent way to contribute back to the community.

Brian McCullough - I have been a member of TriLUG for quite a few years and want to see it continue.

Jeff Moore - I have been the Steering Committee Chair for several years now. I have lofty visions for TriLUG - some of which I have already begun to work toward and believe that with a larger Steering Committee, we can get exponentially more accomplished than in prior years.

Jeremy Davis - I served on the TriLUG Steering Committee years ago as PR Officer. I was the organizer of BarcampRDU 2013, and helped to promote All Things Open when it started in Raleigh. It is good to be back and I hope to help restore the social aspect of TriLUG where people come together to share ideas.

As always, if you are interested in presenting at TriLUG or have concerns for the Steering Committee, reach out to steering@trilug.org with your topic and the Steering Committee will contact you.

Meeting Link
The meeting link is https://meet.jit.si/TriLUG. If prompted, the meeting password is TriLUG.