Welcome
This is the website for the Birstall and Howden Clough Linux User Group
We are a group of people who enjoy using our computers without the hassles
of viruses, spyware, adware and other annoyances suffered by some other
operating systems. We believe in Open Source, that computer programs should
be written and shared, much in the same way that information is shared on
Wikipedia. In this manner, everyone with the knowledge to can improve it at
no cost and the rest of humanity can benefit. In short, welcome to the future
of computing!
Next meeting:
BHCLUG convenes on the last Wednesday of every month.
Dive Right In
Linux is an operating system that runs everything from supercomputers to mobile phones so its more than happy running your home computer.
Linux is free to use, download, modify and copy. You wont be forced to check if your copy is genuine and you can give as many copies to your friends as you like.
There are many different versions of Linux but here are a few that we recommend for beginners. They come with a Live CD option which means the whole thing runs from CD and you dont have to worry about making changes to your computer.
If you have any questions then we really do recommend you come and see us if you live nearby. If not, here are some good places to ask questions and get help.
Join us!