Our Mission
Linux Meetup in Quebec (RLQ) is the oldest French-speaking organization dedicated to Linux in Quebec, active since 2003.
Our mission is to bring the Quebec community together around Linux and free software in French to promote the exchange of knowledge, mutual assistance, and collaboration in a friendly and inclusive atmosphere.
Whether you are passionate, a beginner, a professional, or simply curious: you have your place among our members spread across Quebec and the Francophonie.
Knowledge is better shared together, join us.
23
years of existence founded in 2003
+1800
Members and growing
+6
Linux-Meetup per month
32
Sponsors last year
Events
Since January 2026, we are organizing even more captivating hybrid events to bring our French-speaking community of Linux enthusiasts closer together:
- 1er MAR · SOIR - Rencontre mensuelle - (l'ÉTS )l'École de technologie supérieure, Montréal 🖥️
- 3e SAM · MIDI - Rencontre Vaudreuil - Pacini, Vaudreuil 🍽️
- VEN · MIDI - Pause Café Linux - en ligne via BigBlueButton) ☕🐧
- PONCTUEL · Événements régionaux - Gatineau, Lévis, Repentigny, Rimouski, Saint-Hyacinthe, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières, Québec
Join us for enriching meetings filled with discoveries, discussions, and sharing around Linux.
Monthly meeting at ÉTS, Montreal
Every first Tuesday evening of the month, our community gathers at the École de technologie supérieure for presentations, demos, and technical exchanges about free software.
Full house, screens on — the enthusiasm for Linux has been very much alive in Montreal since 2003.
20th Anniversary Celebration of RLQ
More than 200 people gathered to celebrate two decades of sharing, learning, and passion for free software in Quebec. A historic moment for our community.
Today, we proudly celebrate reaching 23 years and 500 active members.
Meeting in Vaudreuil — Pacini
On the 3rd Saturday at noon of the month, enthusiasts from all backgrounds gather on the West Island to exchange ideas about Linux in a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, you are welcome.
The RLQ community is 23 years of welcome, curiosity, and friendliness — both in person and online.
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Promotional Products
Discover our exclusive selection of items for Linux enthusiasts (available at our monthly meetings only). Our best-selling items include T-shirts, personalized coffee mugs, stickers, keychains, and caps. Every purchase supports our community and promotes free software in Quebec.
💼 Businesses: Buy our promotional items, we will offer them as presence prizes during our meetings!
Our valued partners
PLATINUM
A collaboration since 2025
SILVER
A collaboration since 2017
BRONZE
A partnership since 2025
BRONZE
A partnership since 2025
COMMUNITY
A collaboration since 2020
COMMUNITY
A collaboration since 2022
COMMUNITY
A partnership since 2026