Linux User Group @USTC
USTC LUG is abbreviation for Linux User Group (LUG) of University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). USTC LUG is a technology-leading association which consists of the GNU/Linux enthusiasts in USTC. The aim of USTC LUG is to unite the GNU/Linux users in USTC, to build a platform for information sharing, share the value of free software and promote the using of free software in USTC Campus and Hefei City.
Founded in 2003, USTC LUG has gone through over 10 years. At present it should be the best university association in Anhui province to promote the free software culture and value as well as one of the well-developing Linux/Free Software student association in China mainland. Due to the combined efforts of its members and volunteers, USTC LUG has organized a number of meaningful activities, such as Linux network technology seminar, GNU / Linux Install Party, PMP Embedded Linux technical seminars, Oracle and open source technologies seminars, Open Source Software Competition in Hefei, Software Freedom Day, weekly party and series of system using and programming lectures.
USTC LUG started the maintenance of the well-known Debian archive mirror https://debian.ustc.edu.cn in 2003. Now, with better hardware and bandwidth sponsored by USTC, it finally become the official debian mirror of China. Now it has combined with https://oss.ustc.edu.cn and became https://mirrors.ustc.edu.cn, an important open source software mirror in China. In addition, USTC LUG has established a “freeshell” VPS server, serving the whole campus to provide online experience on GNU/Linux. With the assistance of USTC Network Information Center, USTC LUG has set up a PXE network booting system, enabling the whole campus to perform convenient installs and quick experience of Linux. The Library LIIMS System, developed on the base of Campus PXE system, is also developed and under the maintenance of USTC LUG.
In recognition of its excellent performance, USTC LUG was awarded the Outstanding Association of USTC in May 2011. USTC LUG was also ranked as “4 Star” Student Assosiation of USTC in 2012,2013 and 2014.
Any problem, please email us at lug <at> ustc.edu.cn.
Special Events
Linux Install Party
Linux Install Party 主旨在于推广和安装 Linux，宣传和鼓励开源和自由软件精神。活动可以让同学们亲身“无痛”体验 Linux 系统，在安装 Linux 环节有专人指导，同时可以交流了解 Linux 的相关知识。每次派对包含几个面向入门用户的讲座，手把手的安装，近距离的自由交流等环节。
Linux User Party
Linux User Party 在于为不同层次的 Linux 用户提供一个交流的平台。每次活动都会请到一些有经验的资深用户分享相关的 Linux 使用经验，创造多种多样的交流方式与途径，为校内乃至整个合肥地区的 Linux 用户提供一个交流平台。
SFD(Software Freedom Day)
自由软件日是在国际自由软件基金会（SFI）的领导下，由自由/开源软件爱好者自发筹集的非盈利性活动。旨在为自由/开源软件爱好者提供一个信息交流平台，以及联合各社区举办各种自由/开源软件活动。
科大 LUG 已经成功的连续几届举办了合肥站的自由软件日活动。活动得到了龙芯梦兰、龙芯俱乐部、中标软件、中科红旗、中国开源软件推进联盟等公司、开源社区，以及合肥工业大学，安徽大学等兄弟院校的大力支持。活动邀请过多个在国内开源软件领域非常有影响力的嘉宾，如科大网络中心的张焕杰老师，北京 GUG 主席李震宁先生，上海 LUG 主席姚欣宇，从事 MIPS 开发的刘世伟先生等，带来了各种内容的主题演讲。
LUG Weekly Party
Since October 2011,we hold a meeting named Weekly Party every saturday night.A student will be invited to make a presentation about IT technology and etc.This meeting is open to all teachers and students.Every Thursday,the time,place and content of weekly party will be posted on the mailing list and Notice/Linux forum of USTC BBS.