What we’re about
We are a group of Linux novices, experts and enthusiasts from Indianapolis and surrounding areas that enjoy getting together to share ideas and solutions, learn about Linux and discuss all things Open Source. Meetings are typically held on the first Wednesday of the month.
Our main webpage is at www.cinlug.org where you will find past discussions and meeting topics. We also have an IRC channel, #cinlug on irc.freenode.net, as well as our Facebook group and Google+ community pages.
CINLUG meetings are typically held on the first Wednesday of each month at the Glendale IndyPL Branch. They start at 6:00pm 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 are accepted throughout the year. They are not required for attendance, but are encouraged to help with funding 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](mailto:membership@cinlug.org)
• To contact us about our educational programs or to give a presentation, contact Education at [education@cinlug.org](mailto:education@cinlug.org)
• For information relating to events or to request a special event, contact Events at [events@cinlug.org](mailto:events@cinlug.org)
Upcoming events (1)
See all- October 2025 CINLUG Meeting -- End Of (Windows) 10Moser Consulting, Indianapolis, IN
Many Microsoft Windows users are facing a problem in a few weeks: Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025. With Windows 11 minimum system requirements being stricter than Windows 10 requirements, Windows users on older hardware[1] have a decision to make:
- Continue using Windows 10, becoming more and more vulnerable to un-fixed security issues as time goes on.
- Buy a new computer.
But there is a 3rd option! Maybe try GNU/Linux -- there are people around the world willing to help during these "End Of 10" times! Members of the Central INdiana Linux User Group (CINLUG) are some of them!
Come to our Wednesday, October 1st meeting (at 18:30 [6:30 PM] EDT) to:
- Learn how to boot your computer off of a "Live USB/CD" image so you can try GNU/Linux *without* having to install anything or even touch your existing data!
- See how easy it is to install GNU/Linux alongside your existing Windows 10 installation.
- Participate in a discussion of which applications to use to do your work. (What do I use instead of Microsoft Word? Instead of Photoshop? Etc.)
- Receive a list of community resources on where to get help.
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.)
CINLUG meetings are the 1st Wednesday of every month, so please block that night off in your calendar to keep it available. (We have upcoming presentations on 3D printing, Btrfs and Home Assistant.) You are also encouraged to sign up for our mailing lists and follow us on various social media sites to receive announcements and participate in discussions.
- https://lists.cinlug.org/listinfo
- https://www.facebook.com/pg/cinlug.org/events/
- https://www.meetup.com/CINLUG/events/
- https://twitter.com/cinlugdotorg
[1] Google's AI Overview states that one "cannot generally use a computer older than about 2018–2019 to run Windows 11".
