Edmonton Linux User Group - Meetings

Date: April 23, 2026
Time: 6:30pm
Topic: Switching to Linux
Lead: Manuel
Virtual location: https://meet.elug.ca/2026Apr23

The transition from Windows to Linux can be scary. But it does not have to be. In this months presentation, Manuel will walk through some of the most important tools you might need to make the leap. From office to email clients to note taking. We’ll walk through some of the tools and demonstrate that this transition does not need to be as scary as some people make it out to be. This presentation will focus on the most needed tools not edge cases. Please feel free to jump in with your own tools and let us know why they are important for you.

Physical location: The Internet Center Inc 4130 95 St, Edmonton, AB Location:

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Date: March 26, 2026
Time: 6:30pm
Topic: “What do you mean, my password isn’t secure???”
Lead: Various
Physical location: Sherwook Park (Strathcona) Public Library, 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park, Alberta
Virtual location: https://meet.elug.ca/2026Mar26

Yes, we all depend on passwords in some way or another, but how do you know if your passwords are "secure"? What does that even mean?
...Beware the rabbit hole...

(Note: The online meeting has been moved to a different host. You may need to re-authenticate your microphone and camera when you connect.)

Presentations and or Videos here.

Date: February 26, 2026
Time: 6:30pm
Topic: Theming, Look & Feel
Lead: Nels
Physical location: The Internet Center Inc 4130 95 St, Edmonton, AB
Virtual location: https://meet.elug.rocks/2026Feb26

Go Beyond Selecting A Good Theme and Desktop Background - Nels will go through alternatives to displaying and changing the look and feel of your system. He will demonstrate ways to consistently displaying system data, changing windows workspace location based on the windows title and other programs to make your Linux experience more comfortable.

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Date: January 22, 2026
Time: 6:30pm
Topic: IPv6 Networking
Lead: Aaron
Physical location: The Internet Center Inc 4130 95 St, Edmonton, AB
Virtual location: https://meet.elug.rocks/2026Jan22

It’s Time to Stop Ignoring the Future. Is your network ready for the modern internet? This month’s meeting is dedicated to demystifying IPv6. While we’ve been hearing the buzz for decades, IPv6 is now globally dominant on mobile networks and major content providers, offering a massive 128-bit address space that finally fulfills the internet’s original promise: unique, globally reachable addresses for every device. We’ll move beyond the scary-looking hexadecimal strings to discuss the real benefits for Linux enthusiasts—most notably, saying goodbye to the headaches of NAT and port forwarding. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of IPv6 networks.

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Join us for a warm Edmonton Linux User Group meetup at Boston Pizza Calgary Trail 48 ave (across from Superstore) on Thursday, December 18th at 6:30 PM!

This will be a social event over pizza and drinks. Last ELUG meetup of the year before the holidays.

Whether you’re a seasoned Linux enthusiast or just curious about open-source magic, we’d love to have you. Expect great food (bring your wallet, sudo pay-for-my-food is an invalid command), friendly conversation, and a chance to share tips, troubleshoot together, or simply geek out over your favorite distros. Enjoy a laid-back evening with folks who are happy to help and excited to connect. Come on out, grab a bite, and let’s make some new friends in the Linux community!

Location: Boston Pizza - Calgary Trail

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Date: November 27, 2025
Time: 6:30pm
Topic: EMACS
Lead: Zan
Physical location: in the cafe area at Edmonton Unlimited 10107 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB
Virtual location: https://meet.elug.rocks/2025Nov27

This session will explore Emacs, a powerful, highly customizable text editor beloved in the Linux community. More than just a simple editor, Emacs is an extensible computing environment with its own scripting language, allowing users to tailor it for everything from coding and document authoring to personal organization with features like Org mode. Whether you’re new to Emacs or looking to deepen your understanding, join us to discover how Emacs can enhance your workflow and productivity.

Presentations and or Videos here.

Date: October 23, 2025
Time: 6:30pm
Topic: Bring your Own Device.
Lead: Everyone
Physical location: Sherwook Park (Strathcona) Public Library, 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park, Alberta
Virtual location: https://meet.elug.rocks/2025Oct23

The Edmonton Linux User Group bring-your-own-device session is designed to support those seeking a smoother transition from Windows to Linux, especially if they find installation or software replacement tricky. Participants can expect hands-on help with installing Linux on their machines, discover open-source alternatives for their most-used Windows apps—like office suites, browsers, and media players—and learn how to run popular games and essential software in the Linux ecosystem. Whether someone is new to Linux or struggling with older or gaming hardware, this event aims to make switching operating systems easy and enjoyable for all

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Date: September 25, 2025
Time: 6:30pm
Topic: Open question and answer and discussion
Lead: None
Physical location: Sherwook Park (Strathcona) Public Library, 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park, Alberta
Virtual location: https://meet.elug.rocks/2025Sep25

This month's ELUG meeting was an open meeting for all your questions about Linux. There are no "experts", only others with more experience and/or knowledge. There are no "dumb" questions, only questions to be answered. No judgement, no expectations, only friendly discussion.
...Random chit chat ensued.

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Date: August 28, 2025
Time: 6:30pm
Topic: nothing really
Lead: no one and everyone
Physical location: The Internet Centre Inc incentre.net, 4130 95 St, Edmonton
Virtual location: https://meet.elug.rocks/2025Aug28

It was fun to just chat about anything and everything.

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Date: July 24, 2025
Time: 6:30pm
Topic: NixOS
Lead: Lyndon
Physical location: Edmonton Unlimited, 10107 Jasper Ave, Edmonton
Virtual location: https://meet.elug.rocks/2025Jul24

Lyndon will show n tell about NixOS.

Location Edmonton Unlimited, Downtown

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