My Linux Community

Linux is a core part of a modern multi-user computer operating system developed by a world-wide network of enthusiasts and professionals, and is available for free under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL). This license is special in that it specifically permits the end user access to the underlying source code that creates the Linux kernel, and permits them rights to modify it and redistribute it. The GPL is available from the Free Software Foundation (http://www.fsf.org). It is this model of license that leads to a 'peer review' model of software development, since no part of the program remains undisclosed to any interested party.

Many organisations including IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Compaq Computer and Dell Computer are adopting Linux kernel based operating systems for a variety of tasks, from network servers to personal desktop machines.

The Linux kernel, in combination with a large selection of 'user space' tools and utility programs are combined to create a complete computer operating systems, for example, Red Hat, Debian, SuSE, and MandrakeSoft.

As well as operating on commodity Intel based personal computers, Linux also runs on a number of other types of computers, such as large mainframes and commercial network servers, down to pocket organisers and wrist watches.

More information on Linux is available from http://www.linux.com/.

Linux(R) is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.
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Chix that advocate the use of Linux and help and encourage new users, especially women.

For people interested in increasing the participation of women in Debian. It is a great way for me to combine my interest in women and ICT, Linux, and Computer Angels.

This association represents ICT professionals that promote the use of Open Source Software (OSS) including Linux in Western Australia. I was the founding secretary and now an ordinary member.

Is a group of people that share their interest in Linux. PLUG meets fortnightly to present seminars and conduct workshops. A lot of the activity is on the PLUG mailing list.

Linux.conf.au (LCA) is a technical conference for professionals, enthusiasts and students of Linux and Open Source. LCA is a national a "roaming" conference under the auspices of Linux Australia Inc. (http://www.linux.org.au) and has a high standing in the international community for being a very technically focussed, yet relaxed conference schedule. PLUG hosted LCA2003 in January.

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