[02:57] <nhaines> Meeting time is nearly upon us!
[03:00] <nhaines> #startmeeting
[03:00] <nhaines> Welcome, everyone, to the Ubuntu California Meeting for February 16th, 2020!
[03:00] <nhaines> Tonight is basically about SCALE.  :)
[03:01] <nhaines> #topic Upcoming events
[03:02] <nhaines> SCALE 18x runs from Thursday, March 5th to Sunday, March 8th this year.
[03:02] <nhaines> Are there any other upcoming events anyone would like to announce?
[03:04] <nhaines> SCALE *does* like being at this time of year for a reason.  :)
[03:04] <nhaines> #topic Announcements
[03:04] <nhaines> Ubuntu 18.04.4 LTS was released on February 12th.
[03:05] <nhaines> This point release is a refresh of the install media to incorporate all prior updates as well as the latest Hardware Enablement Kernel, so it not only makes for a more convenient install, but also brings with it more comprehensive and enhanced hardware support.
[03:06] <nhaines> Anyone refreshing their current Ubuntu ISO files may want to use zsync to download only the bits that have changed: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/ZsyncCdImage
[03:07] <nhaines> It's also a great way to update your daily live CDs if you're testing the focal release.
[03:07] <nhaines> We will be providing Ubuntu 18.04.4 LTS at SCALE, for the convenience of those who request it.
[03:07] <nhaines> #topic Agenda
[03:07] <nhaines> Tonight we'll be talking about SCALE 18x.
[03:08] <nhaines> UbuCon at SCALE is taking a break this year, and we hope to have an exciting event alongside SCALE 19x.
[03:09] <nhaines> Ubuntu California has been given a booth to represent Ubuntu, and we will be on the expo floor on Friday through Sunday.
[03:09] <nhaines> This year, we're located in booth 714.
[03:10] <nhaines> We do need people to volunteer their time to be at the booth and talk about Ubuntu, so if you like to chat with people who are excited or curious about Ubuntu, SCALE is the best place to do it!  It's a very friendly expo and the attendees are wonderful.
[03:11] <nhaines> You can sign up for a shift at https://wiki.ubuntu.com/CaliforniaTeam/Projects/Scale18x
[03:11] <nhaines> There's no need to stay the entire day, and if there are specific times you need off for lunch or to see a presentation, you can put that down and we're happy to accomodate you!
[03:12] <nhaines> If you plan to volunteer for two hours or more, Ubuntu California will provide you with a full expo pass, free of charge.
[03:13] <nhaines> So when you register at the SCALE website, complete the first registration step, and then send me your registration number and email and I'll take care of it before the conference.
[03:14] <nhaines> (I can be reached at nhaines at ubuntu dot com.)
[03:15] <nhaines> As always, we love to use SCALE to train new LoCo members, so if you've never worked at a booth before, this is a great way to see what it's like and get some real-world training.
[03:16] <nhaines> If you can't volunteer for a shift but will be at SCALE anyway, feel free to drop by and say hello, or even just come represent Ubuntu at the booth for 10 minutes.
[03:16] <nhaines> Ubuntu is community-run and SCALE is volunteer-run, so we make a great match!
[03:17] <nhaines> If for any reason you have trouble editing the wiki page, you can email me at nhaines at ubuntu dot com with any supplies you can bring or any times you can volunteer, and I'll get that up on the wiki.
[03:18] <nhaines> I'll post to the mailing list this week so that we can discuss SCALE.  If there's anything about Ubuntu that excites you, please let us know.  If you can't be there to talk about it, we can study up on it so that we can answer questions about it!
[03:18] <nhaines> And that's the plan for SCALE so far.  Any questions?
[03:20] <nhaines> #topic Other business
[03:20] <nhaines> Okay, is there any other business to discuss this month?
[03:25] <nhaines> Okay, until the ides of March, then!
[03:26] <nhaines> Our next meeting is on March 15th, 2020, at 7pm PDT (mind your clocks!).
[03:26] <nhaines> Until then, have a great month and I hope to see a bunch of you at SCALE!
[03:26] <nhaines> #endmeeting
[04:04] <pleia2> kiddo bedtime routine now conflicts with meeting time /o
[04:20] <nhaines> oh no!
[04:22] <DonkeyHotei> c'est la vie, literally
[04:44] <pleia2> I am bringing the family to scale :)
[04:44] <pleia2> Adam's first SCALE!