Last Updated on July 22, 2023
Florida
Population: 21.8 million
Capital: Tallahassee
Largest City: Jacksonville
Major Industries: Aerospace and Aviation, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Security, Information Technology
Florida is a state located in the Southeastern region of the United States. Florida is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the northwest by Alabama, to the north by Georgia, to the east by the Bahamas and Atlantic Ocean, and to the south by the Straits of Florida and Cuba.
User Groups
| Location | Linux User Group |
|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale | FLUX: South Florida Linux Users Group is a group of Linux users, enthusiasts, beginners and developers who come together about once each month for interesting discussions and programs. |
| Jacksonville | JaxLUG: The Jacksonville Linux Users' Group is a diverse assembly of Linux users (beginners, casual desktop users, system administrators, developers, and IT professionals) that have a passion for supporting Linux and Free Open Source Software and live in or around Jacksonville, Florida metropolitan area. |
| Nicecville | NWFLUG: Northwest Florida Linux User Group was formed for the primary purpose of educating the local community in using Linux. |
| Orlando | GoLUG: The Greater Orlando Linux user group is the most established Linux user's group in the greater Orlando area. |
| Pinellas Park | SLUG: The Suncoast Linux Users Group is Tampa Bay's oldest continuously active Linux User Group supporting all things Linux and Open Source in the greater Tampa Bay area. |
Florida has the longest coastline (1,197 statute miles) in the contiguous United States, with 825 miles of accessible beaches.
This article is part of our Linux Around The World series showcasing usergroups that are relevant to Linux enthusiasts. Great ways to meet up with fellow enthusiasts.