Anteater Linux User Group at UC Irvine (ALUG@UCI) is a student organization dedicated to providing a space for Linux and open source software 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 everyone where they are.

Meet the Team

Leadership

Chris Rios

Founder & President

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Major

Computer Science B.S.

Preferred Distro

NixOS

Device(s)

System76 Adder WS and Macbook Air M4

Fun Fact

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

Kasra Moayedi

Vice-President & Event Coordinator

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Major

Computer Science and Engineering B.S.

Preferred Distro

Fedora

Device(s)

PC & Thinkpad

Fun Fact

I know 6 different programming languages!

Mark Valkin

Secretary

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Major

Computer Science B.S.

Preferred Distro

Fedora (Asahi)

Device(s)

M1 Mac

Fun Fact

I play a video game from 1987

YiXin Lee

Treasurer

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Major

Computer Science B.S.

Preferred Distro

Debian

Device(s)

ASUS Zenbook S14

Fun Fact

I can listen to one song for several hours nonstop. My best record is one song repeated for around 8 hours.

Jackson Major

Treasurer

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Major

Mathematics B.S.

Preferred Distro

LMDE / Void Linux

Device(s)

Thinkpad T14

Fun Fact

I can solve a Rubik's cube

Ben Landon

IT Manager

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Major

Computer Science B.S.

Preferred Distro

NixOS

Device(s)

Dell Pro Max 16 and PC (i9-9900k + RTX 4060 Ti)

Fun Fact

I own a floppy disk with C++ code from 1994

Albert Duong

Project Coordinator

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Major

Software Engineering B.S.

Preferred Distro

Arch Linux

Device(s)

Dell Latitude

Fun Fact

I have a small family of treecko plushies

Ikechi Ezekwe

Public Relations

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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-⁠)⁠✧

Liam McCarthy

Public Relations

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Major

Computer Science B.S.

Preferred Distro

NixOS

Device(s)

NixOS Framework Laptop 13, NixOS PC (Ryzen 9 5900X & RTX 3070 Ti), Arch Linux Chromebook

Fun Fact

My wingspan is longer than my height