Perth Linux Users' Group

What is PLUG?

PLUG is the Perth Linux Users' Group, an association of people interested in Linux. We aim to promote Linux and support the users of Linux in Perth, Western Australia.

Linux is a free computer operating system. It runs on a large variety of computer hardware, and can be used for many purposes including desktop machines, small embedded systems and Internet servers. You can find more information about Linux itself on the Linux International and the Linux Australia web sites. The Linux Documentation Project is also a good place to find general information about Linux.

• More about PLUG
• Getting Linux in Perth

Mailing list

One of the main forms of communication between PLUG members is our e-mail list. The list is a good way to get help if you're new to Linux, and also a good place for general discussion—both technical and social—regarding Linux and related topics.

• More about the mailing list (including how to subscribe and unsubscribe)
• Mailing list archives (including a search facility)
• PLUG news server (alternate way of accessing the mailing list)

PLUG events

Next event — July PLUG Seminar

Title: "User security on shared hosting and shell servers"
When: Tuesday, 8th July 2008, 7:30pm - 9:00pm.
Where: 'Futuresphere', Christ Church Grammar School, Queenslea Drive, Claremont
Presenter: David Adam

With a computer on every desktop, we sometimes forget that most modern operating systems are designed for more than one user. This talk will take you through the things you need to keep in mind as a user of the most popular multiple-user systems - shared web hosting, and shell servers - such as the UNIX security model, keeping database credentials secure, and the dangers posed by web-administered CMSes.

The principles discussed in this talk are aimed at novice and intermediate Linux users, including those who use Windows on their desktops but manage websites on UNIX hosts, or who use shell servers. Additionally, some tips will be presented for people who are just getting started with administering shared hosting.

David Adam is a volunteer systems administrator for the University Computer Club, and pays the bills by running a Windows network. He enjoys good beer, (very) cheap wine, and spends most of his time as a medical student at UWA.

• More information about this event

Other upcoming events

See the events page for details.