Open Source AI with Marcel Gagné <https://www.gtalug.org/?p=198>
Description:
*In this session, we’re going to take a practical, hands-on look at the
state of generative AI, with a special focus on open-source models,
particularly DeepSeek R1. I’ll cover what makes DeepSeek R1 noteworthy, how
it compares to other models, and why there’s so much excitement around it.
More importantly, I’ll show you how to run these models locally on Linux
using tools like Ollama and LM Studio, so you can experiment without
relying on the cloud. Since this is a friendly crowd of Linux enthusiasts,
I’ll tailor the discussion to practical, real-world applications—including
AI-assisted scripting, coding, and documentation generation, among other
things. Expect a lively Q&A, so bring your curiosity—whether it’s about
self-hosting models, fine-tuning, or the broader implications of AI in open
source.*
Agenda:
1. Business Meeting
2. Presentation
3. Discussion
4. Adjournment
5. More Discussion @ the Pub (Optional)
Date / Time:
February 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
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Open Source AI with Marcel Gagné <https://www.gtalug.org/?p=198>
Description:
*In this session, we’re going to take a practical, hands-on look at the
state of generative AI, with a special focus on open-source models,
particularly DeepSeek R1. I’ll cover what makes DeepSeek R1 noteworthy, how
it compares to other models, and why there’s so much excitement around it.
More importantly, I’ll show you how to run these models locally on Linux
using tools like Ollama and LM Studio, so you can experiment without
relying on the cloud. Since this is a friendly crowd of Linux enthusiasts,
I’ll tailor the discussion to practical, real-world applications—including
AI-assisted scripting, coding, and documentation generation, among other
things. Expect a lively Q&A, so bring your curiosity—whether it’s about
self-hosting models, fine-tuning, or the broader implications of AI in open
source.*
Agenda:
1. Business Meeting
2. Presentation
3. Discussion
4. Adjournment
5. More Discussion @ the Pub (Optional)
Date / Time:
February 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.
React Java script Website buildingOpen Source AI
<https://www.gtalug.org/?p=154> with Ron BarnesAgenda:
1. Business Meeting
2. Presentation
3. Discussion
4. Adjournment
5. More Discussion @ the Pub (Optional)
Date / Time:
January 14th, 2024 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
VA3WAH / VA3YKZ
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Annual General Meeting / Lightning Talks
<https://www.gtalug.org/?p=142>December
3, 2024/0 Comments <https://www.gtalug.org/?p=142#respond>/in Uncategorized
<https://www.gtalug.org/?cat=1>/by Alan Heighway
<https://www.gtalug.org/?author=3>
with Board of DirectorsAgenda:
1. Lighting Talks
2. AGM
- Treasurer's Report
- Nominations for Board of Directors
- Vote (If Necessary)
- Establishment of the 2025 Board of Directors
Date / Time:
December 10th, 2024 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
VA3WAH / VA3YKZ
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With the AGM arriving, please remember to send in your dues.
It is easy to do.
In your bank's online app, select Interac e-Transfer.
Send $20 to "membership(a)gtalug.org"
Thank you!
Calling All Gamers! Gaming on Linux Discussion
<https://new.gtalug.org/?p=106>
We’re going to have a discussion about gaming on Linux. Bring you
questions, comments, concerns, and complaints about your experiences with
Linux gaming. This will be a discussion, so participation is encouraged. We
will be hosting this in person and online so there are no excuses for not
joining us! See all the details below…
Date / Time:
October 8th, 2024 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
VA3WAH / VA3YKZ
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Meeting our TMU Hosts with Dave Mason <https://new.gtalug.org/?p=91>
Dave Mason, Chair of Computer Science at Toronto Metropolitan University,
welcomes GTALUG back to our in-person meeting room. This will be our first
meeting back since COVID, and much has changed (including the name of the
University!)
Date / Time:
September 10th, 2024 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.
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Pre-meeting:
Traditionally many GTALUG attendees have met for dinner at Kabul Express,
126 Dundas East, about an hour before the scheduled meeting. We will try
this again on the 13th, but since the dining options in the area have
expanded dramatically since we last met, we may decide on other locations
for future meetings.
*A*lan *H*eighway <http://heighway.ca/>
heighway.ca
VA3WAH / VA3YKZ
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AGM, then ‘You Don’t know Jack about Application Performance’
<https://gtalug.org/meeting/2023-11/> with Dave Collier-Brown
<https://gtalug.org/>
14 November, 2023 at 07:30 PM
We will start with the AGM, then we will have a talk by Dave Collier-Brown
We're going to use Big BLue Button for this meeting:
https://blue.lpi.org/b/eva-zjc-gjy-kgl
*Time:* November 14th, 2023 7:30 PM Eastern Time
*Join us on Big Blue Button:* https://blue.lpi.org/b/eva-zjc-gjy-kgl.
Hopt to see everyone there!
*A*lan *H*eighway <http://heighway.ca/>
heighway.ca
VA3WAH / VA3YKZ
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Hello GTALUG,
Due to a misunderstanding we were unable to hold the AGM in October as
planned. However we are on track to do so at our November meeting,
followed by a talk by our own Dave Collier-Brown titled "You Don’t know
Jack about Application Performance."
Our AGM proceedings will start with a treasurer's report, then a vote on
the merger CLUE, and conclude with filling vacant board positions (with an
election if required). Only paid GTALUG members can participate in the
voting.
This is a perfect time to sign up or renew your membership. To do so send
an Interac e-transfer to membership(a)gtalug.org for $20 with your Name and
email address. That's it, you are a voting member!
Thank you, and I hope to see you at our next meeting.
Alan.
*A*lan *H*eighway <http://heighway.ca/>
heighway.ca
VA3WAH / VA3YKZ
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