May: Unix domain sockets and Pop!_OS
Details
https://www.plug.org.nz/2026/05/may-unix-domain-sockets-and-pop_os/
# May: Unix domain sockets and Pop!_OS
## Date
7pm, Wednesday, 13 May 2026
## Topic 1/2: Unix domain sockets
Speaker: Tom Ryder
Tom will froth a little about Unix domain sockets, and try to talk you into using them a bit more for inter-process communication on the same host, avoiding the bourgeoning problem of local HTTP listeners on random high ports.
## Topic 2/2: The LTT Test: How to install Pop!_OS like a complete noob
Speaker: Brendon Green
It’s high time I subjected my poor unsuspecting hardware to more OS abuse for our amusement. So, let’s find out, once and for all, what happens when a complete newbie:
- tries to install Pop!_OS
- with no prep or prior knowledge
- in a high-stress situation
- following whatever instructions they can find, completely blindly
- and tries to run a game from their Steam library.
## Venue
## Cost
$2 gold coin donation
Coffee and biscuits will be provided, but please feel free to bring along your own snacks and drinks.
## Agenda
- 7:00pm: Welcome (Nick Skarott)
- 7:10pm: Topic 1/2: Unix domain sockets (Tom Ryder)
- 7:55pm: Tea and coffee break
- 8:05pm: General business (Nick Skarott)
- 8:10pm: Topic 2/2: The LTT Test: How to install Pop!_OS like a complete noob (Brendon Green)
- 9:00pm: Doors close