Boston Linux & UNIX was originally founded in 1994 as part of The Boston Computer Society. We meet on the third Wednesday of each month at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in Building E51.

Linux Café

Linux Café is our semi-regular social gathering. We hold an annual summer BBQ each year, and the occasional gathering at various members' homes.


Upcoming Gatherings

There are currently no upcoming Linux Cafes scheduled.


Prior Gatherings

  1. August 20, 2022 :: Annual Summer BBQ XXVII
  2. August 14, 2021 :: Annual Summer BBQ XXVI
  3. August 17, 2019 :: Annual Summer BBQ XXV
  4. August 25, 2018 :: Annual Summer BBQ XXIV (RESCHEDULED from Aug 11)
  5. July 22, 2017 :: Annual Summer BBQ XXIII
  6. August 06, 2016 :: Annual Summer BBQ XXII
  7. August 01, 2015 :: Annual Summer BBQ XXI
  8. July 26, 2014 :: Annual Summer BBQ XX
  9. August 17, 2013 :: Annual Summer BBQ XIX
  10. July 28, 2012 :: Annual Summer BBQ XVIII
  11. July 30, 2011 :: Annual Summer BBQ XVII
  12. August 14, 2010 :: Annual Summer BBQ XVI
  13. July 18, 2009 :: Annual Summer BBQ XV
  14. July 19, 2008 :: Annual Summer BBQ XIV
  15. July 21, 2007 :: Annual Summer BBQ XIII
  16. July 22, 2006 :: Annual Summer BBQ XII
  17. August 20, 2005 :: Annual Summer BBQ XI
  18. July 10, 2004 :: Annual Summer BBQ X
  19. July 12, 2003 :: Annual Summer BBQ IX
  20. July 20, 2002 :: Annual Summer BBQ VIII
  21. July 14, 2001 :: Annual Summer BBQ VII
  22. July 15, 2000 :: Annual Summer BBQ VI
  23. July 10, 1999 :: Annual Summer BBQ V
  24. July 18, 1998 :: Annual Summer BBQ IV
  25. April 18, 1998 :: Linux Cafe
  26. November 01, 1997 :: Linux Cafe and Pizzeria
  27. August 02, 1997 :: Linux/Unix BBQ and Cafe
  28. August 17, 1996 :: Linux Cafe/BBQ
  29. April 12, 1996 :: Linux Cafe
  30. December 08, 1995 :: Linux Cafe
  31. August 05, 1995 :: First Annual Linux/Unix SIG Summer BBQ

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We also thank MIT for the use of their facilities.

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