Anteater Linux User Group at UC Irvine (ALUG@UCI) is a student organization dedicated to bringing users of Linux and open source software together on campus. We welcome everyone at UCI of all backgrounds and experience levels to join us in learning, sharing, and collaborating on all things open-source!

A Community-First Approach

At ALUG@UCI, we believe in a community-oriented approach to learning and collaboration.

This is why members are encouraged to play an active role in the direction of the group, and to contribute to the community by helping others learn and collaborate. It’s just like the open source ethos. From the meeting topics to the projects we work on, we are committed to making ALUG@UCI a vibrant and inclusive community that meets the needs of all members.

Meet the Team

Founder & President

Name

Chris Rios

Major

Computer Science B.S.

Preferred Distro

CachyOS

Device(s)

System76 Adder WS, Steam Deck, and Macbook Air M4

Fun Fact

I was born left-handed, but raised right-handed

Vice-President & Event Coordinator

Name

Kasra Moayedi

Major

Computer Science and Engineering B.S.

Preferred Distro

Artix Linux

Device(s)

PC & Thinkpad

Fun Fact

I know 6 different programming languages!

Secretary

Name

Cole Saldanha

Major

Computer Science B.S.

Preferred Distro

Debian

Device(s)

Acer Swift Go 14

Fun Fact

Accidentally ran “rm -rf” on my home directory during my first year of linux 🙁

Treasurer

Name

Ashley Pock

Major

Computer Science and Engineering B.S.

Preferred Distro

Ubuntu (WSL)

Device(s)

Thinkpad & Netbook

Fun Fact

I enjoy learning about the stock market

Public Relations

Name

Jonas Smith

Major

Material Science and Engineering B.S.

Preferred Distro

None in particular

Device(s)

Thinkpad with Lubuntu & MSI with Fedora

Fun Fact

I like to cook in my free time and I really like cooking chicken

Public Relations

Name

Ikechi Ezekwe

Major

Electrical Engineering, B.S.

Preferred Distro

Arch Linux

Device(s)

Thinkpad X1 Nano Gen 1 with Arch Linux (Sway as my WM)

Fun Fact

I’m a huge rhythm gamer with my favorite being sound voltex (⁠｡⁠•̀⁠ᴗ⁠-⁠)⁠✧