Jacksonville Linux Users' Group(JaxLUG)

The Jacksonville Linux Users' Group or JaxLUG is a diverse assembly of Linux users (beginners, casual desktop users, system administrators, developers, and IT professionals) that have a passion for supporting Linux and Free Open Source Software (FOSS) and live in or around Jacksonville, Florida metropolitan area. The JaxLUG, originally started by Daniel Stringfield in 1996, is led by Officers, who are elected annually.

To get to know us and become a member of the JaxLUG, please join our Mailing List and attend our Monthly Meetings. We also have a Discord Server which can be found under JaxLug.

New to Linux, we got you!

We have an email list to answer all your Linux related questions. Jaxlug@googlegroups.com.

JaxLUG Meetings

The JaxLUG meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month. The presenter and venue guru arrive by 6:30PM to setup, Introductions start at 6:45 and presentations start at 7:00. JaxLUG meeting presenters and topics vary, for more information take a look at our Past Meeting History. JaxLUG meetings usually end with a 'meeting after the meeting' involving traveling a short distance to a local restaurant for a LUSH (Linux Users Social Hour).

Be the presenter at a meeting

Anyone, be it local, outsider, hobbyist, professional, student, or other, is welcome to be a presenter at any meeting. With a topic of their choosing, or one the group has requested. Simply update the wiki with information on the presentation as soon as possible, to provide adequate time for member notification. Then post to the list with the same information on the presentation.

Meeting Format

6:30 PM - Regular arrival, setup
6:45 PM - JaxLUG old/new biz, meeting topics, events, introductions...
7:00 PM - Presentation, Topics, Ask-it/Q&A
8:xx PM - Conclusion, summary, event reminders
Meeting and presentations times can vary and may well end beyond 8:00 PM.
8:xx PM - Linux Users' Social Hour (LUSH)
Join us afterwards for more conversations and discussions with "snacks and beverages of choice" at an agreed upon location.

Next Meeting

When	May 21st 2025(The 3rd Wednesday of every month) Presenter arrives by 6:30PM to setup. Introductions and business start at 6:45 Presentation starts at 7:00PM !
Where	Northwest Mutual Bldg. (4th floor) 4345 Southpoint Drive South. Jacksonville, FL 32216
Topic	Blender 3D rendering program and Python script as a method of creating the image.
Synopsis	Rob will be demonstrating how to create Blender images by using a Python script to build the structure in blender.
Presented By	Rob McKennon
Food Sponsor	Sam's Pizza and Drinks

Last Meeting

When	APR 16th 2025(The 3rd Wednesday of every month) Presenter arrives by 6:30PM to setup. Introductions and business start at 6:45 Presentation starts at 7:00PM !
Where	Northwest Mutual Bldg. (4th floor) 4345 Southpoint Drive South. Jacksonville, FL 32216
Topic	OpenPLC, overview, installation and use of the ladder logic programming.
Synopsis	Rob and Keith will be covering the basics on OpenPLC an editor and runtime server for ladder logic programming.
Presented By	Rob and Keith