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REMINDER: Monthly General Meeting
by Alan Heighway 08 Mar '26

08 Mar '26

GTALug Monthly Meeting <https://www.gtalug.org/?p=399> Topic: TBD Description: TBD Speaker: TBD Agenda: 1. Discussion 2. Adjournment Date / Time: March 10th, 2026 19:30 EST Location: Online using Nextcloud: https://hub.gtalug.org/call/7m45sf9i NOTE: *A*lan *H*eighway <http://heighway.ca/> heighway.ca 416-712-5247 VA3WAH / VA3YKZ [image: Please consider the environment before printing]

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CORRECTION: General Meeting Tomorrow
by Alan Heighway 09 Feb '26

09 Feb '26

GTALug Monthly Meeting <https://www.gtalug.org/?p=369>January 12, 2026/in Meetings <https://www.gtalug.org/?cat=4>/by Alan Heighway <https://www.gtalug.org/?author=3> Description: Join us this month for a round table discussion with the general membership, where participants will have the opportunity to share ideas, raise questions, and engage in open dialogue on topics important to our community. Speaker: All of you! Agenda: 1. Discussion 2. Adjournment Date / Time: *February 10th, 2026 19:30 EST* Location: Online using Nextcloud: https://hub.gtalug.org/call/7m45sf9i NOTE: *A*lan *H*eighway <http://heighway.ca/> heighway.ca 416-712-5247 VA3WAH / VA3YKZ [image: Please consider the environment before printing]

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GTALUG General Meeting Reminder
by Alan Heighway 09 Feb '26

09 Feb '26

GTALug Monthly Meeting <https://www.gtalug.org/?p=369> Description: Join us this month for a round table discussion with the general membership, where participants will have the opportunity to share ideas, raise questions, and engage in open dialogue on topics important to our community. Speaker: All of you! Agenda: 1. Discussion 2. Adjournment Date / Time: February 09th, 2025 19:30 EST Location: Online using Nextcloud: https://hub.gtalug.org/call/7m45sf9i NOTE: *A*lan *H*eighway <http://heighway.ca/> heighway.ca 416-712-5247 VA3WAH / VA3YKZ [image: Please consider the environment before printing]

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Meeting Reminder
by Alan Heighway 12 Jan '26

12 Jan '26

GTALug Monthly Meeting <https://www.gtalug.org/?p=369> Description: Join us this month for a round table discussion with the general membership, where participants will have the opportunity to share ideas, raise questions, and engage in open dialogue on topics important to our community. Speaker: All of you! Agenda: 1. Discussion 2. Adjournment Date / Time: January 13th, 2025 19:30 EST Location: Online using Nextcloud: https://hub.gtalug.org/call/7m45sf9i *A*lan *H*eighway <http://heighway.ca/> heighway.ca 416-712-5247 VA3WAH / VA3YKZ [image: Please consider the environment before printing]

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REMINDER:
by Alan Heighway 08 Dec '25

08 Dec '25

AGM: 1. Year in Review 2. BOD Nominations and Election if required 3. Financial report 4. Adjournment Description: We are coming to you to tell us about your favorite tech related toy or software. For our December meeting, we’re turning the spotlight over to *you*! We’d love for each member to share a favorite tech-related toy, tool, or piece of software. It doesn’t have to be strictly computer-based—anything that scratches your tech itch is fair game. Tell us *what it is*, *what it does*, and most importantly, *why you enjoy it*. Maybe it’s a gadget that makes life easier, a piece of software you can’t live without, or even a clever non-digital device that satisfies your inner tinkerer. Come ready to show it off, share your enthusiasm, and maybe even inspire someone else’s next favorite tech treasure! Speaker: All of you! *Agenda*: 1. AGM / Business Meeting 2. Presentation 3. Discussion 4. Adjournment *Date / Time:* December 9th, 2025 19:30 EST *Location:* *In Person*: TMU George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre, 245 Church Street (just north of Dundas), Room 201 (See note below) *Online using Nextcloud:* https://hub.gtalug.org/call/7m45sf9i *NOTE:* The doors to the building are normally locked. There will be someone from GTALUG at the doors on the southeast corner of Church and Gould to let people in. If you come late or don't see anyone at the door please SMS at 647 657 6575 for THIS NIGHT ONLY. Do not call. *A*lan *H*eighway <http://heighway.ca/> [image: Please consider the environment before printing]

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NOTICE OF AGM and December Meeting
by Alan Heighway 23 Nov '25

23 Nov '25

This is a reminder that at December's general meeting we also will hold our AGM. *Agenda*: 1. AGM 2. General Meeting Business 3. Presentation 4. Discussion 5. Adjournment of AGM AGM: 1. Year in Review 2. BOD Nominations and Election if required 3. Financial report 4. Adjournment Generat meeting Presentation: Tech Toy Lighting Talks... Description: We are coming to you to tell us about your favorite tech related toy or software. For our December meeting, we’re turning the spotlight over to *you*! We’d love for each member to share a favorite tech-related toy, tool, or piece of software. It doesn’t have to be strictly computer-based—anything that scratches your tech itch is fair game. Tell us *what it is*, *what it does*, and most importantly, *why you enjoy it*. Maybe it’s a gadget that makes life easier, a piece of software you can’t live without, or even a clever non-digital device that satisfies your inner tinkerer. Come ready to show it off, share your enthusiasm, and maybe even inspire someone else’s next favorite tech treasure! Speaker: All of you! *Date / Time:* December 9th, 2025 19:30 EST *A*lan *H*eighway <http://heighway.ca/> heighway.ca 416-712-5247 VA3WAH / VA3YKZ [image: Please consider the environment before printing]

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Upcoming Meetings and announcements
by Alan Heighway 18 Jun '25

18 Jun '25

Hello GTALUG Here's a quick update on some of our upcoming meetings. *July* * Fireside chat * - Got a burning question about Linux, Foss, or anything related? Bring it with you to July's meeting and we'll try to get it answered for you! *August * * Lighting Talks * - Do you have a topic you can talk about but it won't fill a whole meeting? A lighting talk is for you. Put together a 5 - 15 minute talk, and send a quick message to speakers(a)gtalug.org and we'll add you to the list. *September* * OBS - Open Broadcast Software with Alan Heighway * - What is OBS? Who uses it? How to get online. Live demo, quick tips, and Q&A *Other Notes...* Coming soon to the website: we will be listing any topics that we have collected along with the speakers if we have one, and any scheduled talk date. If there is a topic without a speaker, and you know someone who could speak on that topic, let us know! We are always looking for new topics and speakers, you can send any suggestions to speakers(a)gtalug.org. Thank you all! Alan. *A*lan *H*eighway <http://heighway.ca/> heighway.ca 416-712-5247 VA3WAH / VA3YKZ [image: Please consider the environment before printing]

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Reminder: General Meeting - May 13th, 2025
by Alan Heighway 11 May '25

11 May '25

Round Table Discussion <https://www.gtalug.org/?p=244> Description: Got a burning question or a topic you’re eager to explore? Whether it’s something we haven’t touched on yet or a subject from a previous discussion you’d like to revisit, this is the meeting for you. Join us for an open, round-table style session where the agenda is driven by *you*. We’ll be collecting questions and topics from both in-person attendees and online participants, and we’ll address each one during the meeting. This is your chance to: - Ask the questions you’ve been holding onto - Share insights or experiences related to ongoing conversations - Suggest new ideas or areas for group exploration No topic is too big or too small—if it sparks curiosity or conversation, we want to hear it. And if any discussion opens the door to a deeper dive, we’ll consider dedicating a future meeting to that subject alone. Come ready to speak, listen, and engage. This is your platform. Speaker: Moderator: Alan Heighway Agenda: 1. Business Meeting 2. Presentation 3. Discussion 4. Adjournment 5. More Discussion @ the Pub (Optional) Date / Time: May 13th, 2025 19:30 EST Location: In Person: TMU George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre, 245 Church Street (just north of Dundas), Room 201 (See note below) Online using Nextcloud: https://hub.gtalug.org/call/7m45sf9i NOTE: The doors to the building are normally locked. There will be someone from GTALUG at the doors on the southeast corner of Church and Gould to let people in. If you come late or don’t see anyone at the door please SMS at 647 657 6575 for THIS NIGHT ONLY. Do not call. *A*lan *H*eighway <http://heighway.ca/> heighway.ca 416-712-5247 VA3WAH / VA3YKZ [image: Please consider the environment before printing]

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April Meeting Reminder
by Alan Heighway 04 Apr '25

04 Apr '25

Open Source AI? No such thing. But we can get close? <https://www.gtalug.org/?p=228> Description: *No current mainstream AI chat system meets the full definition of Open Source or Free Software. In this presentation we will discuss the state of openness in current AI chat systems, where conventional concepts of open source can be applied and where they can’t. Legal and licensing difference between the various options reveal that some are far more open than others, and that “OpenAI” isn’t really that open at all.* *Also, Evan will be announcing the creation of a new organization, formed by Canadian AI and IT professionals, to support of Open Access AI in Canada.* Speaker: Evan Leibovitch Agenda: 1. Business Meeting 2. Presentation 3. Discussion 4. Adjournment 5. More Discussion @ the Pub (Optional) Date / Time: April 8th, 2025 19:30 EST Location: In Person: TMU George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre, 245 Church Street (just north of Dundas), Room 201 (See note below) Online using Nextcloud: https://hub.gtalug.org/call/7m45sf9i NOTE: The doors to the building are normally locked. There will be someone from GTALUG at the doors on the southeast corner of Church and Gould to let people in. If you come late or don’t see anyone at the door please SMS at 647 657 6575 for THIS NIGHT ONLY. Do not call. *A*lan *H*eighway <http://heighway.ca/> heighway.ca 416-712-5247 VA3WAH / VA3YKZ [image: Please consider the environment before printing]

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Reminder: General Meeting - Topic : AI the deep dive continues…
by Alan Heighway 08 Mar '25

08 Mar '25

AI the deep dive continues… With Kevin Glendenning Description: *In this session, we’ll dive into the practical use of Large Language Models (LLMs) for software development, with a focus on how AI can enhance your coding workflows. I’ll demonstrate three powerful options: two cloud-based models—ChatGPT and Claude Sonnet—and one locally hosted solution, LLaMA. We’ll explore how these tools can assist in everything from code generation and debugging to documentation and testing. We’ll look at options for integrating them into your development environment, highlighting their strengths and limitations. This talk is designed to provide actionable insights for developers at any level. There will be ample time for questions, so come prepared to explore how AI can accelerate your software development process and improve your coding efficiency!* Agenda: 1. Business Meeting 2. Presentation 3. Discussion 4. Adjournment 5. More Discussion @ the Pub (Optional) Date / Time: March 11th, 2025 19:30 EST Location: In Person: TMU George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre, 245 Church Street (just north of Dundas), Room 201 (See note below) Online using Nextcloud: https://hub.gtalug.org/call/7m45sf9i NOTE: The doors to the building are normally locked. There will be someone from GTALUG at the doors on the southeast corner of Church and Gould to let people in. If you come late or don’t see anyone at the door please SMS at 647 657 6575 for THIS NIGHT ONLY. Do not call. *A*lan *H*eighway <http://heighway.ca/> heighway.ca 416-712-5247 VA3WAH / VA3YKZ [image: Please consider the environment before printing]

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