Last Updated on July 28, 2023
Population: 10.5 million
Capital: Raleigh
Largest City: Charlotte
Major Industries: Aerospace and defense, automotive and heavy machinery, food processing and manufacturing, information technology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical, business and financial services
North Carolina is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Virginia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Georgia and South Carolina to the south, and Tennessee to the west.
User Groups
| Location | Linux User Group |
|---|---|
| Charlotte | Charlotte Python Meetup lets Python users, developers, and enthusiasts of all skill levels interested in discovering and sharing why the Python programming language is such a joy to work with. |
| Greensboro | Triad Linux Users Group is a LUG for the residents of Guilford, Forsyth, and other surrounding areas. |
| Raleigh | TriLUG: Triangle Linux Users Group is dedicated to the Triangle area including Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Research Triangle Park. |
| Raleigh | Linux Users’ Group at NC State is a student group dedicated to maker culture and serving the free & open source software community. Founded in Fall of 1994, they are one of the oldest existing LUGs. |
North Carolina got the nickname the Tar Heel State because workers here used to sell tar, pitch, and turpentine from the state’s longleaf pine trees to be used in wooden ships.
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.