Since 1999 · 2,200+ members

Vancouver's Linux community

Come get free help - stay for the friendly chats

VanLUG is a non-profit user group for Linux professionals, hobbyists, and curious newcomers in the Greater Vancouver area. Since 1999, we've been promoting Linux and free, open-source software through monthly talks, drop-in help sessions, and community events, all free and all volunteer-run, for every level of proficiency.

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We also run regular drop-in Linux help sessions at libraries in Richmond, Surrey, and Burnaby. See full schedule, or subscribe via RSS.

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Support VanLUG

VanLUG is 100% volunteer-run. All Board of Directors and Executives volunteer their time and effort for free. Donations go toward maintaining our website, Discourse platform, network infrastructure, and expenses related to our in-person meetings. Any amount helps. Thank you for sharing your resources.

VanLUG acknowledges that we meet, learn, and collaborate on the shared territories of many Indigenous Peoples, including the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), máthxwi (Matsqui), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), Semiahmoo, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), scəw̓aθən məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh). We respect the diverse and distinct histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.

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VanLUG is a registered non-profit organization with the BC Provincial Government, incorporated on March 29, 1999. Run entirely by volunteers, we've been bringing Linux and open-source enthusiasts together in Vancouver for over 25 years.

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