Membership

  • Benefits of Membership
  • How to Join


Benefits: Satisfy Curious Minds, Add Value to Careers.

As of November 2024, Vancouver Linux Users Group has NO membership dues.

If you register to our events through Meetup or Luma, or join one of our mailing lists, you are a VanLUG member. All members are encouraged to attend any of our monthly meetings (there are 3 each month) when you are able. If you miss it, just try to attend the next one 🙂

VanLUG members subscribe to our mailing list from ALL OVER THE WORLD, and we encourage you to invite your friends and family to join us as well.

The Details: The Vancouver Linux User Group, or VanLUG, is a non-profit association of computer professionals in the Greater Vancouver area. The group is 100% voluntary, and dependent on member contributions (Donations) to keep the group going and provide value to members.

VanLUG provides a forum for technology professionals to meet and discuss issues pertaining to Linux and Open Source Software. More importantly, the group is also dedicated to helping newcomers to Linux to connect with people, companies and consultants in the Greater Vancouver area who can assist them.

Why should you join?

  1. Embrace Cost-Effective and Secure Computing: Discover how Linux can drive down costs for both businesses and individuals. Learn about the free nature of these systems and how they offer increased security and customization options that can revolutionize your computing experience.
  2. Join a Culture of Innovation: Be part of a community that advocates for a collaborative, transparent, and innovative software development culture. Our meetings are a hub for sharing ideas that stimulates local software development industries, offering more reliable and secure software options.
  3. Network and Grow: Connect with fellow Linux/UNIX users and developers to create a strong community network. Our meetings are a platform for you to find better software solutions, support structures, and opportunities for learning, satisfying your curiosities, and professional growth / career development.
  4. Enhance Your Skills and Knowledge: Gain valuable insights and knowledge that empower you to become more self-reliant and proficient in problem-solving within the Linux / UNIX community. We’ll share best practices and efficient troubleshooting techniques.
  5. Showcase and Learn About Innovations: Witness and discuss the latest innovations in Linux / UNIX. Our events are an opportunity for networking, learning, and discovering how these technologies are driving local economic growth and technological advancement.

Join us as we come together to build a fostering, innovative, collaborative, and skills-focused organization that will benefit you and your career!!!

How to Join:
Just register at the Meetup platform: https://www.meetup.com/vanlug-bc/
Sign Up, and subscribe to be notified of our Events.

Presto! You are now a member.

Join our group as well at Linkedin, and join the conversations there too.