# General Questions **URL:** https://discuss.lfnw.org/c/general-questions/9.md [Latest](https://discuss.lfnw.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.lfnw.org/categories.md) --- ## [Ask the Organizers](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/ask-the-organizers/114)
**Author:** [@bear454](https://discuss.lfnw.org/u/bear454)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2023, 9:39pm UTC](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/ask-the-organizers/114 "2023-08-02T21:39:09Z")
Welcome to our discussion forums! If you have a general LFNW question you’d like to ask … feel free to do so here. --- ## [When will 2026 recordings of talks be available?](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/when-will-2026-recordings-of-talks-be-available/932)
**Author:** [@AirOp](https://discuss.lfnw.org/u/AirOp)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 7:45pm UTC](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/when-will-2026-recordings-of-talks-be-available/932 "2026-08-14T19:45:08Z")
We are curious if the videos will be on youtube? --- ## [I got a letter to the editor of the Seattle Times published i the May 3rd 2026](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/i-got-a-letter-to-the-editor-of-the-seattle-times-published-i-the-may-3rd-2026/931)
**Author:** [@jeffsilverm](https://discuss.lfnw.org/u/jeffsilverm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 6:34am UTC](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/i-got-a-letter-to-the-editor-of-the-seattle-times-published-i-the-may-3rd-2026/931 "2026-05-04T06:34:08Z")
I got a letter to the editor published in today’s (May 3rd, 2026) Seattle Times. https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/seattle-times-letters-roundup-may-3-2026/ I wrote: Healthcare: AI’s dystopia… --- ## [Ridesharing to LFNW](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/ridesharing-to-lfnw/929)
**Author:** [@Elcaset1](https://discuss.lfnw.org/u/Elcaset1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 6:58am UTC](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/ridesharing-to-lfnw/929 "2026-04-07T06:58:09Z")
I’m not seeing any discussions about rideshares to LFNW. I already have transportation, but talked to someone else who is looking for a ride from Seattle to Bellingham & back. Let me know if there’s some other place th… --- ## [Slide template for speakers](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/slide-template-for-speakers/926)
**Author:** [@meonkeys](https://discuss.lfnw.org/u/meonkeys)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 4:53pm UTC](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/slide-template-for-speakers/926 "2026-03-30T16:53:29Z")
Anyone have a 2026 slide template they’d be willing to share? E.g. a LFNW-branded LibreOffice Impress file I can add my own text / media. I’m stoked for this year’s Fest!! --- ## [Where are the 2025 videos located?](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/where-are-the-2025-videos-located/885)
**Author:** [@linuxprepper](https://discuss.lfnw.org/u/linuxprepper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 10:33pm UTC](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/where-are-the-2025-videos-located/885 "2025-05-07T22:33:02Z")
Trying to locate the 2025 livestreams, or individual videos, since I was tabling the entire time. Didn’t see anything on the Youtube channel from this year. Thanks for any links or info. --- ## [LFNW 2025 Registration?](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/lfnw-2025-registration/865)
**Author:** [@SeeRickCode](https://discuss.lfnw.org/u/SeeRickCode)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 4:34am UTC](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/lfnw-2025-registration/865 "2025-04-04T04:34:07Z")
Just checking, is there any registration needed prior to, or on on the day of attendance (Perhaps the "How to LFNW 9am event in the Expo hall?) or can I just go directly to the sessions rooms I am interested in? --- ## [Parking on Campus](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/parking-on-campus/852)
**Author:** [@jonathanspw](https://discuss.lfnw.org/u/jonathanspw)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 4:09am UTC](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/parking-on-campus/852 "2025-04-04T04:09:30Z")
What is the parking situation like for parking on campus? --- ## [Lunch options for lfnw](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/lunch-options-for-lfnw/762)
**Author:** [@gabrielle](https://discuss.lfnw.org/u/gabrielle)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 9:34pm UTC](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/lunch-options-for-lfnw/762 "2024-05-02T21:34:32Z")
Hi! It’s been a while since I’ve attended LFNW - really looking forward to it this weekend. There used to be a lunch option provided by the culinary school. Do they still do that? (I didn’t see it on the schedule, but… --- ## [Transportation Options for LFNW social events](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/transportation-options-for-lfnw-social-events/767)
**Author:** [@usahgl](https://discuss.lfnw.org/u/usahgl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 8:43pm UTC](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/transportation-options-for-lfnw-social-events/767 "2024-05-01T20:43:53Z")
Hi all, I am really excited to join the event. Can someone please tell about the public transport options as I am living near Airport Hotel and I do not drive. How can I attend today’s and tomorrow’s social events? (i… --- ## [Session start times](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/session-start-times/771)
**Author:** [@mdmower](https://discuss.lfnw.org/u/mdmower)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 9:34pm UTC](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/session-start-times/771 "2024-04-27T21:34:09Z")
Two of the sessions I attended started early today. In one case a LFNW volunteer told the speaker to start 3 min early and in the other I walked in 5 min early and the speakers was already on slide 2. Could LFNW voluntee… --- ## [How well does it work to bring dogs to LFNW?](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/how-well-does-it-work-to-bring-dogs-to-lfnw/754)
**Author:** [@Elcaset](https://discuss.lfnw.org/u/Elcaset)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2024, 7:23am UTC](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/how-well-does-it-work-to-bring-dogs-to-lfnw/754 "2024-04-14T07:23:53Z")
I’m trying to find out about how difficult it will be to bring a dog to LFNW? Is there a blog category for things of that nature? Thanks! --- ## [Schedule and Travel ](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/schedule-and-travel/646)
**Author:** [@jaxgun](https://discuss.lfnw.org/u/jaxgun)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2024, 7:20am UTC](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/schedule-and-travel/646 "2024-04-14T07:20:08Z")
Any info on schedule? Trying to sort out when to fly in by/what day. --- ## [Can we still buy tshirts/hoodies?](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/can-we-still-buy-tshirts-hoodies/752)
**Author:** [@neile](https://discuss.lfnw.org/u/neile)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2024, 2:58am UTC](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/can-we-still-buy-tshirts-hoodies/752 "2024-04-13T02:58:50Z")
I see that tshirts and hoodies were for sale here but are no longer available. Is there somewhere else we can buy them? Thanks! --- ## [Update schedule / any livestreams?](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/update-schedule-any-livestreams/130)
**Author:** [@ShipShupe](https://discuss.lfnw.org/u/ShipShupe)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 3:49pm UTC](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/update-schedule-any-livestreams/130 "2023-08-31T15:49:11Z")
So sorry that LFNW couldn’t be in person, always a highlight of my year :heart: What kind of update schedule is expected for the video uploads, are there going to be any livestreams we should be planning to watch? --- ## [Any FOSSY attendees?](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/any-fossy-attendees/604)
**Author:** [@meonkeys](https://discuss.lfnw.org/u/meonkeys)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 8:18pm UTC](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/any-fossy-attendees/604 "2023-07-13T20:18:49Z")
Any LFNW regulars planning to be at FOSSY? It would be great to try to meet up. I’m excited about this nascent conference–there are many topics similar to what I’d expect at LFNW. I’ll be there giving a talk about self-… --- ## [Possible to see Proposed Sessions?](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/possible-to-see-proposed-sessions/571)
**Author:** [@jed](https://discuss.lfnw.org/u/jed)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 4:27pm UTC](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/possible-to-see-proposed-sessions/571 "2023-04-27T16:27:34Z")
I don’t see an area on Sessionize or elsewhere for topics that have been submitted so far. It would be helpful to see if in case a topic is already being covered. --- ## [Sponsorship 2023](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/sponsorship-2023/570)
**Author:** [@jed](https://discuss.lfnw.org/u/jed)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 4:25pm UTC](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/sponsorship-2023/570 "2023-04-27T16:25:46Z")
James and gang, I do not believe that I or Candela Technologies have been contacted for sponsorship signup. We’d certainly like a table and would be happy to do another Silver level sponsorship. Jed --- ## [LFNW organizational meeting tonight!](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/lfnw-organizational-meeting-tonight/491)
**Author:** [@bear454](https://discuss.lfnw.org/u/bear454)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 5:26pm UTC](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/lfnw-organizational-meeting-tonight/491 "2023-01-20T17:26:33Z")
Tonight is an important evening. There is a meeting to determine if there will be a LinuxFest Northwest this year. If you (or someone that you know) is interested in helping to make it happen, please join us: Friday, Ja… --- ## [Scanning for Lifesigns](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/scanning-for-lifesigns/437)
**Author:** [@ATalisan](https://discuss.lfnw.org/u/ATalisan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 8:11pm UTC](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/scanning-for-lifesigns/437 "2022-09-12T20:11:43Z")
Hello everyone! I’ve been lurking on this board for a little while after seeing a mention on local reddit. I’ve just started poking my head up since covid looking for people with common interests and wondered if folks he… --- ## [Need Help Configuring Seagate Backup Plus Hub external drive](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/need-help-configuring-seagate-backup-plus-hub-external-drive/419)
**Author:** [@RedPathWalker](https://discuss.lfnw.org/u/RedPathWalker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 3:49pm UTC](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/need-help-configuring-seagate-backup-plus-hub-external-drive/419 "2022-05-02T15:49:22Z")
Okay, so my tech skills have eroded in the nearly 2 decades since I last worked in high tech. My Dell Desktop, Fedora 35, informed me the other day that my 4TB external Drive that I’ve been using to backup user spaces f… --- ## [IRC chat - move to LiberaChat?](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/irc-chat-move-to-liberachat/321)
**Author:** [@meonkeys](https://discuss.lfnw.org/u/meonkeys)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2021, 9:39pm UTC](https://discuss.lfnw.org/t/irc-chat-move-to-liberachat/321 "2021-09-29T21:39:40Z")
I stopped using Freenode after all the recent controversy. Anyone interested in resuming #lfnw on LiberaChat? Matrix might be interesting too… I really prefer that to IRC lately.