Madison Linux
Madison Linux is a place for Linux users of all skill levels to meet and share knowledge, troubleshoot, and show off. Completely open to the public, no membership required. We meet every 3rd Thursday of the month at 7PM, at Sector67.
News and Announcements
📌Monthly Meeting April 2026
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Agenda for April 16th:
- Software news discussions
- How to use WINE - Cory Sanin
- Madison Linux Install Party II Planning
- Break out into smaller groups of your choosing
Install Party at Earth Day Fair
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Are you ready to reduce e-waste and save some money? Have you seen warnings on your device about no longer receiving security updates? Before buying new, talk to us about trying Linux!
Bring your PC or laptop to us , and we'll bring everything you need to set it up and help you through the process. If you're just curious, we'll have some devices already set up for you to test drive.
Declare your independence from the tech monopolies and give your devices new lease on life with free and open software!
Event Details
Madison Linux will ba at the Earth Day & Repair Fair on May 3rd, 2026 from 12PM-4PM at the goodman community center. Also see our groups.io thread for this event.
What to bring
If it's a laptop, bring the device and its charging cable.
If it's a desktop, only bring the tower. Monitors, keyboards, and mice will be provided on-site.
If you're able, please back up your personal data to a flash drive or external drive and bring that with. Otherwise we will have storage devices available if necessary.
Monthly Meeting March 2026
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Agenda for March 19th:
- Software news discussions
- The Difficulties of Asking For and Giving Help - Tom Scanlon
- SoCal Linux Expo Highlights - Nathan Morrison
- Break out into smaller groups of your choosing
Monthly Meeting February 2026
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Agenda for February 19th:
- How to self-host Jellyfin with Mike
- Group discussion, questions
- Break out into smaller groups of your choosing
Introducing Madison Linux, User Group
Madison Linux is (will be?) a place for Linux users of all skill levels to meet and share knowledge, troubleshoot, and show off. Completely open to the pulic, we will meet monthly starting in January 2026. Every 3rd Thursday, at 7PM. Sector67 is hosting us again, so a big thank you to them!
Agenda for January 15th:
- Decide on what communication platform(s) will we use
- Casual presentation on the format of other Linux User Groups; how-to LUG
- Get a sense where the community's interests lie
- Some time to meet and chat
Hope to see you soon!
Thanks for saving your computers!
Thank you all for attending! It was great meeting everyone and I hope you all enjoy your new OS's! Thanks to Sector67 for hosting the event and recruiting volunteers as well.
No promises, but perhaps we'll do this again in the future. You better believe if Windows 10 ends up in the news due to a major vulnerability, I will almost certainly be contemplating organizing another event. So stay tuned.
Need help?
If we set up your Linux installation and you need help or guidance, shoot me an email at [email protected].
Linux Install Party Madison
Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 on October 14th of this year.
If you see this message in your Windows Update section in the Settings app, this likely affects you.
Microsoft is offering free upgrades to Windows 11. But some older hardware doesn't meet the Windows 11 requirements, despite being fully capable machines.
Don't fret! You can upgrade your computer to a free alternative and we're here to help you do it!
Why?
If you bought your computer after 2010, there's most likely no reason to throw it out just yet. By extending the life of your device, you're not only keeping it out of the landfills but also saving money!
Don't I need Windows 11?
Maybe not! Many of the apps you use on a daily basis either work on Linux or have an open source equivalent. We will help you install an OS that meets your needs and familiarize you with your new operating system.
What happens if I keep Windows 10?
Windows 10 is no longer receiving free security updates. Over time, more and more vulnerabilities will be discovered, putting your computer and your data at risk. Microsoft has this to say on their own website:
While you could continue to use a PC running Windows 10, without continued software and security updates, your PC will be at a greater risk for viruses and malware.
Event Details
This completely free event will take place on November 1st from 2:30PM-5:30PM.
Come meet us at Sector67:
56 Corry St, Madison, WI 53704
What to bring
If it's a laptop, bring the device and its charging cable.
If it's a desktop, only bring the tower. Monitors, keyboards, and mice will be provided on-site.
If you're able, please back up your personal data to a flash drive or external drive and bring that with. Otherwise we will have storage devices available if necessary.