Nov 9, 2025 – SIG-Computing: 40 years of the Amiga; SIG-Linux: Linux Lite OS – SouthEastern Michigan Computer Organization, Inc.

Meeting Information

Sharon Kalwani, president of SEMCO, will start the meeting and make general announcements.

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When: Sunday, Nov 9, 2025 at 1:30 P.M.
Where: In person at the Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307 in Conference Room B.

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SIG Computing Topic: 40 years of the Amiga

Presented by Michael Rudas

The Amiga is the most important computer that most people are not aware of…

Michael Rudas is a former computer and electronic technician and technical writer with over 45 years of experience.

Also: Questions and Answers following the presentation.

When: Sunday, Nov 9, 2025 at 1:35 P.M.

Where: Meetings will be Hybrid in person and online. Details shown above.

SIG-Linux Topic: Linux Lite OS

Presented by Sharan Kalwani

I will be reviewing a new distro – called Linux Lite OS.

What is different about this distro? Two major items:

#1) It is very light weight, having removed a lot of things which are not needed for beginners

#2) focus on stable and secure apps (no need of the latest or greatest), simple and reliable matters more for users.

I will do a live demo with an old repurposed laptop. By the way, I am looking for any old laptops that folks dont need and use them to try out different Linux applications and distributions. PLUS build give away images as well!.

Sharan Kalwani is a High-Performance Computing Aficionado, a specialist for all things open source, soft skills, and contemporary IT Knowledge Expert. He is open to a wide variety of training & knowledge delivery projects.

Also: Questions and Answers following the presentation