Welcome to the

Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts

Promoting Linux and Open Source Software Freedom in Atlanta Since 1994

Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts (ALE) is a diverse group of friendly people who enjoy the freedoms and benefits of GNU Linux Computing and Free Liberating Open Source Software technologies. From novices to network administrators, from smart phones to data centers, we strive to empower every information technology user with freely distributable software and to improve every computing environment with the superior security, functionality and flexibility of Open Source Operating System solutions. -- more about ALE --

For information about upcoming weekly and monthly meetings, please check the ALE Heylo Group Calendar. We do not, and never will, require anyone to sign up with Heylo (or any other service) to attend any of our meetings; we only use it as an additional platform to connect with others in the local Atlanta area who are also interested in Linux.

ALE-SW In-Person Help Sessions

Filed at 12:00 pm July 19, 2025 under by Mark

ALE-SW Thursday Weekly Help Sessions are in-person meetings

Meetings are free-form “help each other with linux or linux-related problems”, with no fixed agenda and no fixed end-time.

THURSDAYS from 6pm to 8pm  US\Eastern

LOCATION:  Wings and Things,  1158 Senoia Rd, Tyrone, GA [map]

The latest event information can be confirmed on our ALE Meetings page.

In Memory of Brian Thomas

Filed at 12:53 pm August 3, 2024 under by Mark

We are sad to share that our friend Brian Thomas has passed.

Brian was a System Engineer at Lexis Nexis and had a distinguished career in Information Technology. (LinkedIn Profile).

Brian has been a leader in the Atlanta Linux Enthusiast (ALE) user group for many years. ALE has met consistently every Sunday for over a decade, from Harry’s Pizza, to Schlotzsky’s, to on-line meetings during and after the pandemic. Brian was the Meetup organizer; he would give presentations on new things he found interesting and share his sysadmin knowledge with anyone that asked.

Outside Linux, Brian kept bees, enjoyed his motorcycle and fishing. In discussions of tv and movies he was source of fun trivia.  Brian also volunteered at the night shift at Must Ministries night shelter.

Please join us in celebrating the life and memory of Brian Thomas.

Brian Thomas Obituary and Memorial Details Friends of Brian are invited to leave memories on the memorial page.

Contributors: Mark, Steve, JD