LinuxChix

LinuxChix is a women-oriented Linux community. It is designed to provide both technical and social support for women Linux users, although men are encouraged to help and contribute. Members of the community are referred to as "a Linux chick" (singular) and "LinuxChix" or "Linux Chix" (plural) regardless of gender. LinuxChix was started in 1998-99 by Deb Richardson, who was a technical writer and webmaster at an open source consulting firm. Her re... more
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