In this session of LUG, we will go over the Linux command line as well as some other essential & day-to-day commands

Whether 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)

What to Bring:
If you'd like to follow along, a Laptop with Docker or Podman installed is all you'll need.

📆 Thursday, May 14, 2026
🕦 7-9 PM
📍Hackforge HQ & Online via Zoom
🎟️ RSVP atwww.hackf.org/events
#LUG #WindsorTech #Hackforge

Come join us as we nerd out about Linux at this month's Hackforge Linux User Group Virtual Social!
This virtual social event provides an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Linux enthusiasts, learn, and have fun!
 
Hope to see you all there!
 
📆 Thursday, May 7, 2026
🕦 7-9 PM
📍Virtual Event via Discord
🎟️ Discord link at hackf.org/events

#LUG #WindsorTech #Hackforge

The 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 be followed by a one-hour optional workshop on how to compile your first project.

Learn More about WCCUG at wccug.org
 
📆 April 16
🕦 7-9 PM
📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette, Suite 210) & Online via Zoom
🎟️ More Info & RSVP at www.hackf.org/events

#WCCUG #WindsorTech #CodingWindsor

This week @ Hackforge!

Untangling Intersections with OSMPIE Is happening Tuesday, March 31st from 5:30-7:30 PM Hybrid Style! More info & RSVP @ www.hackf.org/events

Applications to Join our new Membership Committee and help shape the very future of Hackforge close on April 1st!
No governance experience needed. 
→ 4-8 hours/month
→ Free membership for a year
Apply by April 1st.
https://www.hackf.org/news/join-the-hackforge-membership-committee/
#WindsorTech #OSM #VolunteerOpportunity

The inaugural meeting of the Windsor C and C++ Users Group (WCCUG) will be on March 19th 2026 in-person at Hackforge. This is a new interest group, targeting C and C++ enthusiasts and active users. ⁠ ⁠ To learn more about WCCUG, please visit wccug.org⁠

📆 March 19, 2026⁠
🕦 7-9 PM⁠
📍Hybrid (Hackforge HQ @ 300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210 & Online via Zoom)⁠
🎟️ RSVP and More Info at www.hackf.org/events

#C #C++ #WindsorTech #WindsorEvents

​Mackenzie is diving into Randy’s Discord win: a "superb" setup with ZFS native encryption + compression for root and home. 🚀
​The Setup:
​Pool: AES-256-GCM encryption with lz4 compression.
​Flexibility: Granular snapshots for /home and /var.
​Boot: Using ZFSBootMenu or GRUB. https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/ZFS

ZFS setup guide
https://openzfs.github.io/openzfs-docs/Getting%20Started/Arch%20Linux/Root%20on%20ZFS.html
Stay tuned for more ZFS
​#Hackforge #WindsorTech #ZFS #Linux #OpenSource #SysAdmin

⚡ Have a lightning in a bottle idea?
Come see what our community's been dreaming up in this collaborative event.
Each talk giver will have 5 minutes to talk all about their passion project.

Email [email protected] before Feb. 19th at 1PM EST to sign up to give a talk!

📆 March 12, 2026
🕦 6-8 PM
📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave., Unit 210) & Online via Zoom
🎟️ RSVP and More Info at www.hackf.org/events

#PassionProjects #WindsorTech #HybridEvents