#windsortech — Public Fediverse posts
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Let's run a spatial join and gather at Eastwood's Grill and Lounge for weGIS's Spring Mixer!
There's no theme and no stakes, just some drinks and a good time. 🌎🍻Please be aware that all attendees will be responsible for their own tabs.
Please RSVP so we can keep the location updated with numbers.
📆 May 20th
🕦 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍Eastwood's Grill & Lounge (63 Riverside Dr E, Windsor, ON)
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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 -
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
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This month, LUG will be hosting a Linux install party...drop-in style!
Come on out even if you're already familiar with Linux! This is a great opportunity to try a new distribution or just hang around and chat with other Linux enthusiasts.
📆 Saturday, May 9, 2026
🕦 10am-2pm (drop in any time)
📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave., Suite 210)
#LUG #WindsorTech #Hackforge -
This month, LUG will be hosting a Linux install party...drop-in style!
Come on out even if you're already familiar with Linux! This is a great opportunity to try a new distribution or just hang around and chat with other Linux enthusiasts.
📆 Saturday, May 9, 2026
🕦 10am-2pm (drop in any time)
📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave., Suite 210)
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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 -
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 -
For a few years now we've been receiving regular updates on Geopogo's Digital Twin project, and it's amazing to see the progress! This newest iteration (which is planned to launch soon!) seems pretty fantastic - even if it does feature them demolishing the Hackforge space. https://youtu.be/SFPWzm_N9Xw?si=XiTLo7bUIE6mMlr8 #GeoPogo #WindsorGaming #DigitalTwin #WindsorTech
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⚡ 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 -
🎉 Celebrate the end of #GGJ2026 at the Hackforge Global Game Jam Closing Party! Polish and submit your game, then stick around for a 5PM show & tell to see what everyone created. Feb 1, 2PM, Hybrid
More Info & RSVP at www.hackf.org/events
#GGJ2026 #Hackforge #WindsorTech #WindsorEvents -
🎮 Kick off Global Game Jam 2026 with us! Join Hackforge in person or on Discord to watch the keynote, reveal the theme, form teams, ask questions, and get jam-ready. New or veteran jammers welcome: solo or team! Jan 26, 6–8 PM. RSVP at hackf.org/events
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Global Game Jam 2026 is happening soon, and Hackforge's registrations are steadily ticking up!
If you want to contribute to the event without the stress that comes with building your own game, consider volunteering as a mentor! This is an important role that helps our jammers to complete their games in only a week.
Mentors can help out by being available to answer questions or offer advice either in-person or online. Visit the form linked below for more details and to submit your name.
#GlobalGameJam #GGJ2026 #WindsorTech #WindsorEvents #Hackforge -
🐧 This month’s LUG meetup dives into ZFS! Learn the basics of the Zettabyte File System, explore features like compression, redundancy & encryption, and discuss the pros/cons of using ZFS as a root file system.
Jan 22, 7–9 PM. Hybrid @ Hackforge HQ & Zoom. -
Level up for #GGJ2026! 🎮 OpenStreetMap Windsor-Essex is hosting an interactive workshop on using open geodata in games!
This hands on experience welcomes beginners, but come ready to explore and experiment. Don't forget your laptop! 💻
📆 Tuesday, January 20, 2026
🕦 6:30 - 8:30 PM
📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210)
🎟️ RSVP at www.hackf.org/events#WindsorTech #WindsorEvents #OpenStreetMap #OSM #GlobalGameJam2026
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If you're a fan of Spotify wrapped (but OpenStreetMap style), you might like to see an animated overview of your annual OSM contributions!
Osmwrapped: https://osmwrapped.com/
Hackforge has a very active OSM Interest Group. Stay posted to our socials and website for future events (or include event info/link if one is already up). Please join us if you have interest in OSM and mapping. #Hackforge #WindsorTech #OpenStreetMap -
Map Roulette(https://maproulette.org) is a super cool OSM tool. Check out our video of Lauren from Hackforge exploring MapRoulette with OpenStreetMap API.
Exploring MapRoulette with OpenStreetMap https://youtu.be/sBnOh09-s34?si=_gaCjs2BFphLJA4aWhat it does: This website lets you contribute to the world map and offers challenges to test your skills
If you're interested, join our OSM group in Hackforge's Discord https://discord.gg/dStjhZHXFd -
Check out our cool app Windsor Essex Cycling v6 for OpenStreetMap. Windsor Essex Cycling helps people find bike routes here in Windsor. If you're interested in OSM or more OSM based tools, join us for monthly OSM interest group meetings.
To see all upcoming events, please visit www.hackf.org/events
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Linux graphics display servers X11 and Wayland are both awesome! If you're looking for a graphics display server, X11 is best for older machines and displays, while Wayland is best for newer machines. Which do you like to use and why is that? Are there others that should be on this list?
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Hey everybody we’re back on Mastodon!
Hackforge is focused on bringing together the tech community in Windsor.
This page will be run by a super awesome volunteer named Mackenzie. You can follow us here and feel free to follow him at 🐘Mstdn Kenz Stewart https://mstdn.ca/@monkeybean12