Wisconsin Linux Users

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Wisconsin Linux Users

Link Us!!! Please consider linking to http://wisconsinlinux.org from your Linux related web site. Wisconsin Linux User Groups (LUGS) are especially encouraged. Your links help other Wisconsin Linux users find http://wisconsinlinux.org and share their knowledge and ideas about Linux.

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Wisconsin Linux News

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2009-05-28 Madison, WI - Today, Wisconsin-based TDS Telecommunications announced that they have donated $1.4 million in bandwidth to OSU OSL. How much bandwidth is that? "The bandwidth is equivalent to about two-thirds of OSU’s total current capacity for Internet access and will significantly strengthen the capabilities of the OSL, academia’s leading development center for open source software applications and initiatives." "TDS’ historic commitment to the mission of our Open Source Lab has been transformative. Simply put, we would not be world leaders in open source without the bandwidth support of TDS,” said OSU President Ed Ray. Read more...

2009-03-05 Waukesha, WI - "By upgrading our Compel(R) platform to Linux and adding MediaPlan Content Management, we have gained more efficient file-based management over the scheduling and distribution of our two channels from a single operations site," said David Ross, Vice President of Hospital Business, for NBC Digital Health Network. "We're also able to ensure the highest quality video experience for millions of patients and their families, with the potential to increase the number of localized ads, programs, and channel line-ups we offer."

The Newborn Channel and The Patient Channel are scheduled, managed, and delivered from the newly upgraded WEGENER network control system at NBC Digital Health Network's broadcasting center in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Read more...

2009-01-19 Oconomowoc, Wis. - In a move to expand its expertise in open source software, Paragon Development Systems has acquired Provident Technologies, a Sheboygan information technology company. Read more...

2009-01-17 La Crosse, Wis. - Orange Computer Solutions LLC, 1116 Gillette St., will hold a Grand Opening 1 to 6 pm Saturday January 17, 2009. Owned and operated by La Crosse area native and Viterbo University graduate (2003), Matthew Metzger, Orange Computer Solutions specializes in both sales and computer repair. With the current state of the economy, why should consumers spend more on a new computer when they can have the same value for less? Orange Computer Solutions offers quality, tested, refurbished computer systems for a lower price than a comparable new computer. The company sells refurbished Dell computers with the option of Ubuntu Linux or Windows XP operating systems. Complete computer systems are available for as low as $200. Read more...

2009-01-13 Madison, WI - A woman's unfortunate experience with Dell + Ubuntu. Read more...

Wisconsin Linux User Groups (LUG's)

There is also an extensive list of local Wisconsin Tech Groups here: http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pDMgmYwi3Um77V18tIM76Kw

10 Most recent discussions on the mailing lists

As of 2010-09-06 7:34pm

Meetings / Event Calendar

If you want to add your own event, just edit this space and I'll get you setup to add events. -sgtd

http://www.virtuallug.com has Ekiga/IRC Linux chats at 9:00 p.m. Eastern time each Thursday night.


Chat

  • Several people inhabit the #wilug channel on irc.freenode.net . Point your IRC client to irc.freenode.net and /join #wilug or if you don't have an IRC client handy http://java.freenode.net/ has an applet based client. Choose the Freenode.net server and the #wilug channel. Stop in sometime and introduce yourself. You can also browse over to http://www.wilug.org/ to get a synopsis.
  • Ubuntu Wisconsin LoCo team maintains the #ubuntu-us-wi channel on irc.freenode.net .
  • Beaver Dam Linux Users Group maintains the #damlug channel on irc.freenode.net .
  • The Milwaukee Linux Users Group maintains the #mlug channel on irc.milwaukeelug.org .

Individuals

GNU/Linux - Open Source - Techie - Individuals from Wisconsin -- with websites!

See how many Wisconsin-ites are counted on the Linux User Counter

ISPs and Hosts in Wisconsin

Commentary on Internet Service Providers and Hosts in Wisconsin:

Software

Linux Distributions

You can't have a web site about Linux without links to the popular distros! In no particular order:

Distrowatch.com is a good place to watch the many, many different flavors of Linux.

linux.org is a good place to stay current with Linux news, find tutorials, or user groups in other states / countries.

GNU/Linux and FOSS Mirrors in Wisconsin

Handy applications employed by Wisconsin Linux users.

Large GNU/Linux Implementations in Wisconsin

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