Welcome to the Linux Association of Canada

Bienvenue à l'Association Linux du Canada

One Country. Many Groups. One Voice.

The Linux Association of Canada is a national non-profit community initiative uniting Linux User Groups,
open-source advocates, educators, students, businesses, and technology communities across Canada.

Stronger together. United.

We promote Linux, open-source collaboration, education, digital sovereignty, privacy,
innovation, and community-driven technology initiatives.

Why Partner with the Linux Association of Canada?

Why Partner with the Linux Association of Canada?

The Linux Association of Canada was established to strengthen collaboration, education, innovation, and advocacy within Canada's growing open-source and Linux ecosystem.

Our goal is to create a unified national network that connects communities, educational institutions, industry leaders, and technology professionals while supporting the continued growth of open technologies throughout Canada.

Support

We offer support and help for everyone.

Email Updates

Monthly free newsletter with the latest information about Linux.

It is happening

Users worldwide switch from Windows to Linux.

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FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

Faq

1.What is the Linux Association of Canada?

The Linux Association of Canada is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Linux, open-source software, education, and community collaboration across Canada.

2.Is membership free?

Yes. Individual community participation and Linux User Group partnerships are currently free.

3.Do I need to be an expert Linux user to participate?

Not at all. We welcome members of all experience levels, from complete beginners to advanced professionals.

4.Are you affiliated with a specific Linux distribution?

No. We support the Linux and open-source ecosystem as a whole and welcome users of all distributions and platforms.

5.Do you host events or workshops?

Yes. We plan to support and organize online and in-person community events, educational workshops, and collaborative initiatives as the association grows.

Linux Distribution of the Month

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Maple Linux

Maple Linux is a desktop Linux distribution based on Debian's "Stable" branch and featuring the Cinnamon desktop. It is designed primarily for users located in Canada, with specific Canadian defaults. The distribution ships with both English and Canadian French locales pre-configured and it uses CIRA Canadian Shield DNS for privacy-focused, malware-blocking DNS servers operated locally. Maple Linux is pre-configured with America/Toronto timezone, Canadian keyboard layouts, and default settings that make sense for Canadian users.
Beginner Friendly
Easy Installation
Easy to Maintain

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