Peterborough Linux User Group

This is a little confusing, especially their headline, but apparently there has been a serious vulnerability in the Linux kernel that allowed unprivileged users (i.e. any user) to run exploit code that could give the user root privileges. The most likely vector would be a website that passed along the code in a web browser, I guess.

http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/05/critical-linux-vulnerability-imp...

Hey everybody. Man, the weeks are just flying by! Your chronically forgetful President thought the PLUG meeting was later, but no, it's THIS Monday. I haven't prepared a major presentation yet but we'll have Linux news and I have an idea for a topic that I hope I can organize by then. It'll be a surprise. In any case, we'll do some Linux news and discussion, some members can talk about the latest computer-related purchases and if anybody has a topic they'd like to discuss, we'll have time.

Also, it's time for renewals! You guys have gotten a couple of free months since I forgot the last couple of times. But no more! Remember, it's $25 a year for membership and you get 10-fun-packed informative meetings about Linux or Linux apps, a snazzy membership card, an @plugintolinux.ca address and free pizza and pop and cookies at Christmas! Cash or cheques are fine. Make out cheques to PLUG. I'll have your membership cards brought the following month. Thanks so much for supporting the Peterborough Linux User Group!

Monday, April 13, 2013 - 7 PM

A few months ago, Jason Wallwork gave a basic introduction to the C programming language. This month, Jason will continue his introduction showing a few more elements of C. Even if you missed the first presentation, don't worry, there will be a review of what was covered with a link to the previous slideshow so you can learn more. Whether you've ever programmed before or the concept even scares you, you'll find this presentation easy to follow. He believes anybody can learn to program. You don't need to be a genius and you don't even need to be good at math.