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 Meetup Group Calendar. We do not, and never will, require anyone to sign up with Meetup (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 Sunday Meeting – Online Meetings

Filed at 1:00 pm July 19, 2025 under by Mark

SUNDAYS from 3pm to 6pm  US\Eastern

LOCATION: Online at  https://meet.jit.si/ALE-Sunday

ALE Sunday Meetings are not about presentations. We try to help individuals with specific issues. With this online meeting service people can break-off to work in their own rooms as needed.

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

ALE July 30 cookout meeting

Filed at 11:55 am July 20, 2016 under by jkinney

July 30 starting around 4pm

Bring something to grill and the family (kids very welcome). I’ll (JimK) be making some sides. Adult beverages with responsibility are certainly welcome. Note the preponderance of “beer snobs” in ALE these days – so that Bud Light you were thinking about bringing will go home with you afterwards.

Note: my house is also inhabited by 4 cats. If you have allergies, you’ve been warned.

Email Jim Kinney off list for the address.

ALE merging with GA-400 Linux meetups

Filed at 1:58 pm July 28, 2015 under by jkinney

Things are moving along on this. I (Jim Kinney) became the official organizer of the GA-400 site about a week ago. The folks at Meetup.com have been very helpful in the transition.

Some stuff that’s needed is a new banner. The old ALE banner is looking dated. Maybe it’s time to generate a new one – 960x160px. Got an offer to help from Jason (THANKS!!) so between the two of us we may have some to look in a a short time.

JD has been a huge help in wrangling/hijacking helping make this merger happen :-)  Ever few days now I get a phone call or email from a new person looking at ALE because of the GA 400 group pointing them our way.

As soon as we figure out how, we will setup some sub groups to accommodate the growing distance between meeting – central, top-end, NW and now Southside. YAY!

Return of ALE Northeast Meetings Postponed

Filed at 1:19 am August 7, 2008 under by Administrator

Due to schedule demands on the moderator and some red tape delays in securing a meeting room the August 7th, 2008 ALE Northeast meeting has been canceled.

Our apologies for any inconvenience, but we do expect to resume the regular First Thursday schedule of ALE Northeast meetings beginning with September 4th, 2008.

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