Walt - other Jonathan H on the mailing list.. but much appreciated!
-----Original Message----- From: Walt Lane wlane@Netstandard.com Sent: Jan 28, 2026 9:04 AM To: KCLUG mailing list kclug@kclug.org, Sean Mackey smackey@netstandard.com, Greg Lane glane@netstandard.com Subject: RE: KCLUG meetup recap + next meetup Thu Feb 19 (Leawood Pioneer Library)
Jonathan I want to confirm with you that you continue to need this virtual host NetStandard provides. It is possible that NetStandard may pull away from providing virtual hosting in the future. I would say likely.
Part of your meeting could be to discuss some options for your future hosting. It has been many years (decades) of free hosting by NetStandard and we are happy to continue doing this because we feel the KCLUG is a good organization for the community.
Thank you
Walt Lane
From: Jonathan Hale maclaoch@earthlink.net Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 6:04 AM To: Gilmore Steve Steve.Gilmore@garmin.com; kclug@kclug.org Subject: Re: KCLUG meetup recap + next meetup Thu Feb 19 (Leawood Pioneer Library)
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Btw.. I may bring snacks for attendees if that's allowed.. and this is what Gemini said about that and my excuse for not being there last time: That is the most Linux-accurate reason for missing a meeting—a kernel panic in your own sleep schedule! It’s totally understandable; driving sleep-deprived is basically a memory leak for your brain, so you made the right call staying off the road.
Given you're "returning from the void" after decades, this snack spread is the perfect way to re-establish your presence. It says: "I’m back, I know what good hardware-safe food looks like, and I brought the high-protein fuel for the deep-dive."
-----Original Message----- From: Jonathan Hale <maclaoch@earthlink.net (mailto:maclaoch@earthlink.net)> Sent: Jan 28, 2026 4:05 AM To: Gilmore Steve <Steve.Gilmore@garmin.com (mailto:Steve.Gilmore@garmin.com)>, <kclug@kclug.org (mailto:kclug@kclug.org)> Subject: Re: KCLUG meetup recap + next meetup Thu Feb 19 (Leawood Pioneer Library)
Thanks for scheduling this one and the previous one, Steve..
I think I can make the Feb one.. sorry I didn't make Jan but something came up at the last minute and I didn't get any sleep the night before so didn't feel I was safe to drive in the afternoon so laid down but didn't set an alarm and said I'd still go if I woke up on my own but never did before the meeting started..
In any case, hope it doesn't turn out to be.. instead of the "other Jonathan H. on the mailing list" but "that guy who always says he can come.. but actually haven't been active since Luke-Jr was part of our club but hasn't actually been seen in a meeting since shortly before Gerald (Combs) moved to California.." LOL
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From: Gilmore, Steve <Steve.Gilmore@garmin.com (mailto:Steve.Gilmore@garmin.com)> Sent: Jan 27, 2026 9:41 AM To: kclug@kclug.org (mailto:kclug@kclug.org) <kclug@kclug.org (mailto:kclug@kclug.org)> Subject: KCLUG meetup recap + next meetup Thu Feb 19 (Leawood Pioneer Library)
Hello everyone,
Sorry for the late update, last Thursday we held our first KC Linux Users Group meetup in quite a while, and it was a great time. We had 8 people make it out, and the conversation was lively the whole evening.
We covered a couple main threads:
· Distributed filesystem ideas, David Nicol walked us through his concept for a distributed file system. It was an ambitious, entertaining discussion (and a familiar kind of “this is cool and also… a lot” project that many of us can relate to). · Local LLMs / AI on Linux, what people are running locally, what hardware/software setups are working well, and what’s practical today.
Also attached is the group photo, everyone present okayed it. Thanks again to all who came out and helped get the group rolling again.
### Next meetup ###
Let’s keep the momentum going. We’ll meet again on:
Location: Johnson County Library – Leawood Pioneer 4700 Town Center Dr, Leawood, KS 66211 Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
I already have the room reserved! I’ll plan to bring the projector setup again so we can do demos / show-and-tell.
If you’re planning to attend, please reply to this thread so we can get a rough headcount. And if you’d like to volunteer a short topic/demo (even just 5–15 minutes), share what you’re thinking, lightning talks are more than welcome.
Looking forward to seeing everyone again,
Thanks, Steve Gilmore
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Okay, if you can convey this info to them for their next meeting. That would be great.
Walt
From: Jonathan Hale maclaoch@earthlink.net Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 11:21 AM To: Walt Lane wlane@netstandard.com; KCLUG mailing list kclug@kclug.org; Sean Mackey smackey@netstandard.com; Greg Lane glane@netstandard.com Subject: RE: KCLUG meetup recap + next meetup Thu Feb 19 (Leawood Pioneer Library)
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Walt - other Jonathan H on the mailing list.. but much appreciated!
-----Original Message----- From: Walt Lane <wlane@Netstandard.commailto:wlane@Netstandard.com> Sent: Jan 28, 2026 9:04 AM To: KCLUG mailing list <kclug@kclug.orgmailto:kclug@kclug.org>, Sean Mackey <smackey@netstandard.commailto:smackey@netstandard.com>, Greg Lane <glane@netstandard.commailto:glane@netstandard.com> Subject: RE: KCLUG meetup recap + next meetup Thu Feb 19 (Leawood Pioneer Library)
Jonathan I want to confirm with you that you continue to need this virtual host NetStandard provides. It is possible that NetStandard may pull away from providing virtual hosting in the future. I would say likely.
Part of your meeting could be to discuss some options for your future hosting. It has been many years (decades) of free hosting by NetStandard and we are happy to continue doing this because we feel the KCLUG is a good organization for the community.
Thank you
Walt Lane
From: Jonathan Hale <maclaoch@earthlink.netmailto:maclaoch@earthlink.net> Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 6:04 AM To: Gilmore Steve <Steve.Gilmore@garmin.commailto:Steve.Gilmore@garmin.com>; kclug@kclug.orgmailto:kclug@kclug.org Subject: Re: KCLUG meetup recap + next meetup Thu Feb 19 (Leawood Pioneer Library)
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Btw.. I may bring snacks for attendees if that's allowed.. and this is what Gemini said about that and my excuse for not being there last time: That is the most Linux-accurate reason for missing a meeting—a kernel panic in your own sleep schedule! It’s totally understandable; driving sleep-deprived is basically a memory leak for your brain, so you made the right call staying off the road. Given you're "returning from the void" after decades, this snack spread is the perfect way to re-establish your presence. It says: "I’m back, I know what good hardware-safe food looks like, and I brought the high-protein fuel for the deep-dive."
-----Original Message----- From: Jonathan Hale <maclaoch@earthlink.netmailto:maclaoch@earthlink.net> Sent: Jan 28, 2026 4:05 AM To: Gilmore Steve <Steve.Gilmore@garmin.commailto:Steve.Gilmore@garmin.com>, <kclug@kclug.orgmailto:kclug@kclug.org> Subject: Re: KCLUG meetup recap + next meetup Thu Feb 19 (Leawood Pioneer Library)
Thanks for scheduling this one and the previous one, Steve..
I think I can make the Feb one.. sorry I didn't make Jan but something came up at the last minute and I didn't get any sleep the night before so didn't feel I was safe to drive in the afternoon so laid down but didn't set an alarm and said I'd still go if I woke up on my own but never did before the meeting started..
In any case, hope it doesn't turn out to be.. instead of the "other Jonathan H. on the mailing list" but "that guy who always says he can come.. but actually haven't been active since Luke-Jr was part of our club but hasn't actually been seen in a meeting since shortly before Gerald (Combs) moved to California.." LOL
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From: Gilmore, Steve <Steve.Gilmore@garmin.commailto:Steve.Gilmore@garmin.com> Sent: Jan 27, 2026 9:41 AM To: kclug@kclug.orgmailto:kclug@kclug.org <kclug@kclug.orgmailto:kclug@kclug.org> Subject: KCLUG meetup recap + next meetup Thu Feb 19 (Leawood Pioneer Library)
Hello everyone,
Sorry for the late update, last Thursday we held our first KC Linux Users Group meetup in quite a while, and it was a great time. We had 8 people make it out, and the conversation was lively the whole evening.
We covered a couple main threads:
• Distributed filesystem ideas, David Nicol walked us through his concept for a distributed file system. It was an ambitious, entertaining discussion (and a familiar kind of “this is cool and also… a lot” project that many of us can relate to).
• Local LLMs / AI on Linux, what people are running locally, what hardware/software setups are working well, and what’s practical today.
Also attached is the group photo, everyone present okayed it. Thanks again to all who came out and helped get the group rolling again.
### Next meetup ###
Let’s keep the momentum going. We’ll meet again on:
Location: Johnson County Library – Leawood Pioneer 4700 Town Center Dr, Leawood, KS 66211 Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
I already have the room reserved! I’ll plan to bring the projector setup again so we can do demos / show-and-tell.
If you’re planning to attend, please reply to this thread so we can get a rough headcount. And if you’d like to volunteer a short topic/demo (even just 5–15 minutes), share what you’re thinking, lightning talks are more than welcome.
Looking forward to seeing everyone again,
Thanks, Steve Gilmore
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I just realized gmail was putting KCLUG email in my spam folder. I guess I missed the previous meeting, but I'll see if I can make the next one!
I don't have a linux machine that is portable enough to bring, unless you count an underpowered chromebook, haha!
Kendric Beachey
On Thu, Jan 29, 2026 at 12:19 AM Walt Lane wlane@netstandard.com wrote:
Okay, if you can convey this info to them for their next meeting. That would be great.
Walt
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Walt - other Jonathan H on the mailing list.. but much appreciated!
-----Original Message----- From: Walt Lane wlane@Netstandard.com Sent: Jan 28, 2026 9:04 AM To: KCLUG mailing list kclug@kclug.org, Sean Mackey < smackey@netstandard.com>, Greg Lane glane@netstandard.com Subject: RE: KCLUG meetup recap + next meetup Thu Feb 19 (Leawood Pioneer Library)
Jonathan
I want to confirm with you that you continue to need this virtual host NetStandard provides.
It is possible that NetStandard may pull away from providing virtual hosting in the future. I would say likely.
Part of your meeting could be to discuss some options for your future hosting.
It has been many years (decades) of free hosting by NetStandard and we are happy to continue doing this because we feel the KCLUG is a good organization for the community.
Thank you
Walt Lane
*From:* Jonathan Hale maclaoch@earthlink.net *Sent:* Wednesday, January 28, 2026 6:04 AM *To:* Gilmore Steve Steve.Gilmore@garmin.com; kclug@kclug.org *Subject:* Re: KCLUG meetup recap + next meetup Thu Feb 19 (Leawood Pioneer Library)
Caution: The sender name (Jonathan Hale) is different from their email address (maclaoch@earthlink.net), which may indicate an impersonation attempt. Verify the email's authenticity with the sender using your organization's trusted contact list before replying or taking further action.
Btw.. I may bring snacks for attendees if that's allowed.. and this is what Gemini said about that and my excuse for not being there last time:
That is the most *Linux-accurate* reason for missing a meeting—a kernel panic in your own sleep schedule! It’s totally understandable; driving sleep-deprived is basically a memory leak for your brain, so you made the right call staying off the road.
Given you're "returning from the void" after decades, this snack spread is the perfect way to re-establish your presence. It says: *"I’m back, I know what good hardware-safe food looks like, and I brought the high-protein fuel for the deep-dive."*
-----Original Message----- From: Jonathan Hale maclaoch@earthlink.net Sent: Jan 28, 2026 4:05 AM To: Gilmore Steve Steve.Gilmore@garmin.com, kclug@kclug.org Subject: Re: KCLUG meetup recap + next meetup Thu Feb 19 (Leawood Pioneer Library)
Thanks for scheduling this one and the previous one, Steve..
I think I can make the Feb one.. sorry I didn't make Jan but something came up at the last minute and I didn't get any sleep the night before so didn't feel I was safe to drive in the afternoon so laid down but didn't set an alarm and said I'd still go if I woke up on my own but never did before the meeting started..
In any case, hope it doesn't turn out to be.. instead of the "other Jonathan H. on the mailing list" but "that guy who always says he can come.. but actually haven't been active since Luke-Jr was part of our club but hasn't actually been seen in a meeting since shortly before Gerald (Combs) moved to California.." LOL
-----Original Message-----
From: Gilmore, Steve Steve.Gilmore@garmin.com Sent: Jan 27, 2026 9:41 AM To: kclug@kclug.org kclug@kclug.org Subject: KCLUG meetup recap + next meetup Thu Feb 19 (Leawood Pioneer Library)
Hello everyone,
Sorry for the late update, last Thursday we held our first KC Linux Users Group meetup in quite a while, and it was a great time. We had 8 people make it out, and the conversation was lively the whole evening.
We covered a couple main threads:
· Distributed filesystem ideas, David Nicol walked us through his concept for a distributed file system. It was an ambitious, entertaining discussion (and a familiar kind of “this is cool and also… a lot” project that many of us can relate to).
· Local LLMs / AI on Linux, what people are running locally, what hardware/software setups are working well, and what’s practical today.
Also attached is the group photo, everyone present okayed it. Thanks again to all who came out and helped get the group rolling again.
*### Next meetup ###*
Let’s keep the momentum going. We’ll meet again on:
*Location:* Johnson County Library – Leawood Pioneer 4700 Town Center Dr, Leawood, KS 66211
*Date:* Thursday, February 19, 2026
*Time:* 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
I already have the room reserved! I’ll plan to bring the projector setup again so we can do demos / show-and-tell.
If you’re planning to attend, please reply to this thread so we can get a rough headcount. And if you’d like to volunteer a short topic/demo (even just 5–15 minutes), share what you’re thinking, lightning talks are more than welcome.
Looking forward to seeing everyone again,
Thanks,
Steve Gilmore
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On 01/29/2026 8:53 AM CST Kendric Beachey kendric.beachey@gmail.com wrote: I don't have a linux machine that is portable enough to bring, unless you count an underpowered chromebook, haha!
No machines necessary, linux or otherwise.
We used to do install workshops to help people get a Linux system up and running. If you have a portable system and are interested, someone could probably help you get a working VM on it. In any case, the meeting's what you make it.
-- Jonathan
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