There is a thriving FOSS scene developing across Scotland. Many groups have been set up by local people providing support and information for people interested in and using FOSS technologies. Below is a listing of websites for some of them.
GNU/Linux Users Groups
GNU/Linux is a free operating system that can run on a huge range of computers. GNU/Linux Users Groups are one of the best places to go for help and advice in using FOSS technologies. They are non-profit organisations whose members vary from tech-geniuses to everyday home users.
Aberdeen Linux User Group
http://www.aberdeen.lug.org.uk
Edinburgh Linux Users Group
http://www.edlug.ed.ac.uk
Falkirk GNU/Linux Users Group
http://www.falkirk.lug.org.uk
Fife Linux User Group
http://www.standrews.lug.org.uk
Scottish Linux User Group
http://www.scottish.lug.org.uk
Shetland Linux User Group
http://www.shetland.lug.org.uk
Tayside Linux User Group
http://www.dundee.lug.org.uk
West of Scotland Linux Users Group
http://www.wos.lug.org.uk
Computer Recycling
Most computers that are thrown away are perfectly usable machines. Often with a little bit of care they can be recycled and put to use rather than ending up in landfill site. Many groups involved in computer recycling seek to provide free or cheap computing to non-profit organisations.
Computer Technology (Scotland) Ltd - Dundee
http://www.pc-recycling.com
Equip Scotland - south Scotland
http://www.equipscotland.co.uk
Mobius Sutherland Computer Recycling Group - Golspie, Sutherland
http://www.mobius2000.org.uk
ReBOOT - Forres, Moray
http://www.reboot-forres.co.uk
Free Wireless Network Groups
Wireless networking provides a cost-effective and simple way of building local computer networks, either around the home, or between different homes. They can be a way of sharing broadband connections, and in areas where broadband provisions is poor or expensive can be a good way of giving more people decent internet access.
Backnet - freenetwork group, Edinburgh
http://www.backnet.org.uk
Glasgownet - freenetwork group, Glasgow
http://www.glasgownet.com
