Berkeley Unix User Group

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Open to the public, students and non-students, newbies and oldbies, hackers and wizards, all ages welcome!
Totally free (no fees or other expenses).

BUUG (Berkeley Unix User Group) is a friendly support network for residents of Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas, who want to learn and discuss Linux, BSD, Solaris, or other Unix-type systems. Specially geared to network the various *nix groups out there, and for those who attend structured meetings that would enjoy informal gatherings where like minds congregate.

Meetings

EFFECTIVE 2020-03-17 NO IN-PERSON MEETINGS (COVID-19) UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Note that BUUG may do or do some virtual meetings in the meantime - check here (or on our list - see further below) for the latest on that. Also, in the meantime, many (e.g. Linux) Open Source and related user groups, including also quite locally, have switched to virtual meetings. For more information on that, have a look at: BALUG's wiki page on COVID-19 (which includes much information on virtual meetings for many relevant user groups).

In any case, BUUG still has a schedule for meetings, even if may not presently be meeting.

BUUG meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. Meetings are from 7-9pm. See schedule below to confirm meeting places and times. At our physical meetings, we can be seen wih a large "BUUG" placard.

Our meetings are informal get togethers. There is no agenda, there are no designated speakers, and there are no topics off limits. You are welcome to bring your questions/problems to ask the group; technology demonstrations are always enjoyed.

Meeting Schedule

JULY 2025 3rd (Thu): 7-9pm 17th (Thu): 7-9pm	AUGUST 2025 7th (Thu): 7-9pm 21st (Thu): 7-9pm
SEPTEMBER 2025 4th (Thu): 7-9pm 18th (Thu): 7-9pm	OCTOBER 2025 2nd (Thu): 7-9pm 16th (Thu): 7-9pm
NOVEMBER 2025 6th (Thu): 7-9pm 20th (Thu): 7-9pm	DECEMBER 2025 4th (Thu): 7-9pm 18th (Thu): 7-9pm

Mailing List

We have a mailing list to communicate between meetings. The mailing list is open to everyone, regardless of where they live or even whether or not they can attend the meetings.

If you are going to participate in the mailing list, we ask that you observe the following rules:

No commercial postings. This includes job offers, merchandise, software, or services.
Be courteous. While you are free to express your opinions, likes, dislikes, or recipes for lentil soup, rampant hostility will not be tolerated.

To subscribe to the list, visit the list information page. You can also review the mailing list archives.

Links

What self serving web page would be complete without a list of outdated links?

Calendar of Unix-Related Events: Ready-made calendar of all Unix-related events in the San Francisco bay area, courtesy of Rick Moen.
Unix-Related Resources: A diverse list of Unix-type resources, online as well as offline.