Windsor Hackforge

⏰️ TONIGHT!! 🥳

This month's LUG event we'll be taking a look at Incus!

Incus is a next generation manager for applicaiton containers, system containers, and virtual machines.

During the session, we'll be exploring the history of the project, the basic commands, system containers, practical use cases, general tips, and more advanced features like, cloud-init and projects.

If you're looking for a self managed alternative to Proxmox, an easy way to manage VMs on a single node, or want to know more about system containers, then this event is for you!

📆 September 24, 2026
🕦 7-9 PM
📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave., Unit 210) & Online via Zoom
🎟️ RSVP at www.hackf.org/events

💥 TOMORROW!! 💥

This month's LUG event we'll be taking a look at Incus!

Incus is a next generation manager for applicaiton containers, system containers, and virtual machines.

During the session, we'll be exploring the history of the project, the basic commands, system containers, practical use cases, general tips, and more advanced features like, cloud-init and projects.

If you're looking for a self managed alternative to Proxmox, an easy way to manage VMs on a single node, or want to know more about system containers, then this event is for you!

📆 September 24, 2026
🕦 7-9 PM
📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave., Unit 210) & Online via Zoom
🎟️ RSVP at www.hackf.org/events

This Week @ Hackforge 👇
Two hybrid events, both worth blocking your calendar for.

🐧 Wednesday, Sept 24 — LUG: Incus
7–9 PM | Hackforge HQ + Zoom

If you've been looking for a self-managed alternative to Proxmox, or an easier way to run VMs on a single node, this one's for you.
We're digging into Incus - the next-gen manager for application containers, system containers, and virtual machines.
We'll cover the project's history, the basic commands, practical use cases, and more advanced features like cloud-init and projects.

🎨 Thursday, Sept 25 — Shadertoy Contest Showcase
7–9 PM | Hackforge HQ + Zoom

After a month of building shaders in GLSL, it's time to see what everyone made.
Participants will walk through their 3D graphics across all three categories: general, code golf, and challenge, talking through their code, their reasoning, and what they'd like to tackle next.
Come for the visuals, stay to connect with fellow 3D graphics folks.

📍 Hackforge HQ, 300 Ouellette Ave., Unit 210
🎟️ RSVP for both at www.hackf.org/events

⏰️⏰️ TODAY ⏰️⏰️

Software Freedom Day celebrations at Hackforge are back!

Software Freedom Day (SFD) is a worldwide celebration of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS).
We'll celebrate in true Hackforge style with rolling Lightning Talks, Q&As, and open networking.

Throughout the event:
Bryan St. Amour (WCCUG Interest Group Lead) will be emceeing!
• Doug Sartori (Senior Consultant at Parallel 42 Systems) will be offering free software mini consultations.
• Randy Topliffe (your LUG Interest Group Lead) will be on hand with a few Linux Distros for you to try/install on your machine.

Come join the fun, give a lightning talk (sign ups at the event) or just enjoy the vibes, as you connect with tech experts and enthusiasts.

Who Should Attend
• Students and tech beginners looking to broaden their horizons
• Members of the public looking for free software alternatives
• Tech experts, professionals, and enthusiasts looking to make connections and have discussions about software freedom

What is Free Software?
"Free software is software that gives you the user the freedom to share, study and modify it. We call this free software because the user is free.
To use free software is to make a political and ethical choice asserting the right to learn, and share what we learn with others." - Digital Freedom Foundation, digitalfreedoms.org/sfd

📆 September 19, 2026
🕦 11am-2pm
📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave., Unit 210)
🎟️ RSVP at www.hackf.org/events

📣📣 TOMORROW MORNING 📣📣

Software Freedom Day celebrations at Hackforge are back!

Software Freedom Day (SFD) is a worldwide celebration of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS).

We'll celebrate in true Hackforge style with rolling Lightning Talks, Q&As, and open networking.

🤠 Throughout the event:
• Bryan St. Amour (WCCUG Interest Group Lead) will be emceeing!
• Doug Sartori (Senior Consultant at Parallel 42 Systems) will be offering free software mini consultations.
• Randy Topliffe (your LUG Interest Group Lead) will be on hand with a few Linux Distros for you to try/install on your machine.

Come join the fun, give a lightning talk (sign ups at the event) or just enjoy the vibes, as you connect with tech experts and enthusiasts.

🥸 Who Should Attend
• Students and tech beginners looking to broaden their horizons
• Members of the public looking for free software alternatives
• Tech experts, professionals, and enthusiasts looking to make connections and have discussions about software freedom

What is Free Software?
"Free software is software that gives you the user the freedom to share, study and modify it. We call this free software because the user is free.
To use free software is to make a political and ethical choice asserting the right to learn, and share what we learn with others." - Digital Freedom Foundation, digitalfreedoms.org/sfd

📆 September 19, 2026
🕦 11am-2pm
📍Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave., Unit 210)
🎟️ RSVP at www.hackf.org/events

🥳🍺 TONIGHT 🍺🥳

This month the Windsor C and C++ User Group takes a field trip down the street to the Loose Goose!

Join us for a drink, a plate, and some next level company!

Topics will likely range from horror stories, innovative fixes, and perhaps our Paint Project!

This informal meetup is a chance to build your network, share ideas, and talk all things C and C++. Hangout for the whole time or stop in for a drink, there's no schedule or presentation for this social event.

Who should attend:
• Current members of WCCUG
• C and C++ enthusiasts and experts
• Beginners looking to get a feel for the group

There is no charge to attend, but everyone is responsible for their own food and drink.

We'll likely be on the 2nd floor.
Please let the host know you're there for Hackforge, so they can direct you.

📆 September 17, 2026
🕦 7-9 PM
📍Loose Goose (126 Ouellette Ave, Windsor)
🎟️ RSVP at www.hackf.org/events

🔥 TOMORROW🔥

This month the Windsor C and C++ User Group takes a field trip down the street to the Loose Goose!

Join us for a drink, a plate, and some next level company!

Topics will likely range from horror stories, innovative fixes, and perhaps our Paint Project!

This informal meetup is a chance to build your network, share ideas, and talk all things C and C++. Hangout for the whole time or stop in for a drink, there's no schedule or presentation for this social event.

Who should attend:
• Current members of WCCUG
• C and C++ enthusiasts and experts
• Beginners looking to get a feel for the group

There is no charge to attend, but everyone is responsible for their own food and drink.

We'll likely be on the 2nd floor.
Please let the host know you're there for Hackforge, so they can direct you.

📆 September 17, 2026
🕦 7-9 PM
📍Loose Goose (126 Ouellette Ave, Windsor)
🎟️ RSVP at www.hackf.org/events