What we’re about
We are a group of GNU/Linux novices, experts and enthusiasts from Indianapolis and surrounding areas that enjoy getting together to share ideas and solutions, learn about GNU/Linux and discuss all things Free & Open Source. Meetings are typically held on the first Wednesday of the month.
Our main website is at www.cinlug.org where you will find past and future meeting announcements. We also have various social media sites:
- Subscribe to our mailing lists.
- Follow us on our Facebook group and Facebook page.
- Follow us on Twitter (X.com).
CINLUG meetings are typically held on the first Wednesday of each month. They start at 18:30 (6:30 PM) Eastern Time and the presentations usually last about 1 - 1.5 hours. The meeting is usually followed by an open discussion for any questions you may have about anything.
Membership dues -- while not required to attend the meetings -- are accepted throughout the year. They help fund our events and expenses. Just show up and find out more to see if you want to become a member.
CINLUG is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Our tax ID number is 35-2099735. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent provided by law. Our 501(c)(3) documentation is available for review.
CINLUG is run by an elected Board of Directors and according to the rules laid out in the CINLUG bylaws.
Who do I contact?
- For membership information, contact Membership at membership@cinlug.org.
- To contact us about our educational programs or to give a presentation, contact Education at education@cinlug.org.
- For information relating to events or to request a special event, contact Events at events@cinlug.org.
Upcoming events
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January 2026 CINLUG Meeting -- New Generation Of Command-Line Tools
Moser Consulting, 6220 Castleway West Drive, Indianapolis, in, USAre you still using 'grep', 'find', 'less', 'cat', and 'ls'? While these classic Linux core utilities have served us well for decades, the open source world has been busy creating powerful, modern alternatives that offer enhanced features, speed, and user experience.
Join us at Central INdiana Linux User Group’s (CINLUG’s) January meeting where Mike Slattery[1] will introduce you to a new generation of command-line tools! He’ll demonstrate how utilities like 'rg' (ripgrep), 'fzf' (fuzzy finder), 'fd' (a faster 'find'), 'bat' (a 'cat' / 'less' clone), 'eza' (a modern 'ls'), and others can improve your daily workflow. Discover their advanced features, improved syntax, and how they integrate into your existing shell environment and scripts!
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 7th at 18:30 (6:30 PM) EST.
CINLUG thanks Moser Consulting for hosting our meetings at their facility. (There will be a phone number at the entrance to call to be let into the building.) The meeting will be simultaneously broadcast over this Jitsi Meet URL for those who cannot attend in person. (Though in-person attendance is encouraged. *After the meeting, we plan to go to the nearby Red Robin restaurant for drinks and camaraderie! Plan to `make it a night`!*)
CINLUG meetings are the 1st Wednesday of every month, so please block that night off in your calendar to keep it available. You are also encouraged to sign up for our mailing lists and to follow us on our various social media sites[2] to receive announcements and participate in discussions.
[1] Mike Slattery is a developer and consultant with 34 years of
experience, specializing in DevOps and Java -- a language he has
worked with for 25 years. He has been using GNU/Linux as his
primary work and home desktop since 2014 and is a contributor to
several open source projects. In addition to his technical
contributions, Mike has also co-founded two successful startups.
[2] https://lists.cinlug.org/listinfo
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