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Linux Club VIT, Chennai

Linux Club VIT, Chennai

Software Development

Chennai, Tamil Nadu 1,268 followers

A Linux Users Group aiming to spread awareness of GNU/Linux and FOSS.

About us

Created to Spread the awareness of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) through Linux flavours. It believes in developing collaborative open-source projects. It encourages users to understand the systems and softwares they use on a fundamental level. Which can be achieved only using non-proprietary tools. It aims to get member to contribute to FOSS, make them more industry ready and to promote GNU/Linux in General.

Website
https://lugvitc.github.io/
Industry
Software Development
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Type
Nonprofit
Specialties
Linux, Operating Systems, FOSS, and Open-Source Software

Locations

Employees at Linux Club VIT, Chennai

Updates

  • 𝗔𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 24 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗬𝗕𝗘𝗥-0-𝗗𝗔𝗬 4.0 — our flagship cybersecurity hackathon for aspiring ethical hackers and tech enthusiasts, hosted as part of 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗩𝗜𝗧 2025! Held from 31𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 1𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 2025, the event brought together participants from diverse domains, all eager to immerse themselves in the world of cybersecurity. The day kicked off with a series of 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 that laid the perfect foundation for the challenges ahead. Participants got hands-on exposure to different cybersecurity domains through interactive and insightful workshops on: • 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘅 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 with Amiitesh Pradeep Kumar • 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 & 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 with Kashyap M P • 𝗪𝗲𝗯 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 with Aadivishnu Gajendra • 𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗧 with Preetham Pemmasani • 𝗕𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 with Rahul Rajith 🦆 (SRM AP) These sessions gave participants the right blend of theoretical depth and real-world perspective — setting the stage perfectly for what followed next. Next up was a 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘇, bringing the heat early on. Participants faced an exhilarating test of knowledge, speed, and presence of mind, covering everything from cyber fundamentals to advanced attack scenarios. The atmosphere was electric, and the competition fierce right from round one. ⚡ Then came the highlight everyone had been waiting for — the 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝗴 (𝗖𝗧𝗙) showdown. Over the course of two intense days, participants faced challenges spanning 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘅, 𝗪𝗲𝗯 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗧, 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗖𝗿𝘆𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆, and 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴. With 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗴𝘀, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, and neck-to-neck finishes, every team brought their A-game, pushing themselves through sleepless hours and ingenious problem-solving. The enthusiasm, teamwork, and curiosity showcased throughout made 𝗖𝗬𝗕𝗘𝗥-0-𝗗𝗔𝗬 4.0 not just a hackathon, but a celebration of passion, persistence, and community in cybersecurity. A huge shout-out to everyone who participated, contributed, and helped make this edition of 𝗖𝗬𝗕𝗘𝗥-0-𝗗𝗔𝗬 a massive success! 🔥 🏆 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦 & 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 🥇 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗴𝘀 • Rohit SinhaRohit A S 🥈 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝘃01𝗱 • Vardhman BenganiVedant Sharma 🥉 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗿𝘆𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗞𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 • Karthik SHaswanth Ram Congratulations to all the winners for their incredible determination, quick problem-solving, and seamless teamwork! 👏 #Cyber0Day4 #TechnoVIT2025 #EthicalHacking #CyberSecurity #Hackathon #VITCC #CTF #CyberQuiz #LearningByDoing #CaptureTheFlag

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  • The most-awaited CTF Event of TechnoVIT'25 is here! 🚩 We hope that you have your computers ready for action!! 💻 This learning experience will be one of a kind, a Workshop like never before... Presented by the "LINUX CLUB", this event will encapsulate the true spirit of cybersecurity through challenges, learning, and overnight CTFs! Key highlights of the Event include hands on workshops on OSINT, Forensics and Investigation, Web Exploitation, Reversing, Basic Linux operations, Binary Exploitation, Cryptography by speakers who made it to the Pentathon finals! REGISTER NOW: 👇 Registration Fee: Rs. 200 /- Date: 1-2 November Venue: Kamaraj Auditorium, VIT Chennai Time: 10 AM - 12 PM Register now at: https://lnkd.in/gjuAEXpS 🌐 Check out our website for more info about the event!! Our Website: https://c0d4.lugvitc.net 🌐 #TechnoVIT25 #CTF #Cybersecurity #LinuxClub #VITChennai #Workshop #LUGVITC #OSINT #Forensics #WebExploitation #Reversing #BinaryExploitation #Cryptography #Linux

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  • 🚀 Linux Club Recruitments Are Now OPEN! 🐧 Are you passionate about Linux, Open Source, and FOSS? Do you love building, creating, or managing impactful projects? This is your chance to join a team that learns, collaborates, and innovates together! ✅ We’re recruiting for the following departments: 🔹 Technical – For those who love coding, Linux, scripting, and open-source development 🔹 Social Media & Design – For creative minds who can make our presence stand out 🔹 Content – For storytellers who can craft engaging blogs, posts, and event write-ups 🔹 Management – For leaders who can organize events and keep things running smoothly ✅ Why Join Us? • Hands-on experience with Linux & Open Source tools • Opportunity to work on real-world projects & events • Be part of a vibrant, tech-driven community 📅 Recruitments are Live Now! 📌 Apply here: https://join.lugvitc.net/ 📌 Follow us for updates: #LinuxClub #OpenSource #Recruitment #FOSS #TechCommunity 💡 Let’s make open-source the future of tech—together!

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  • 🐧 Our Linux Installation Booth is back on campus — now in its 4th edition! 🎉 What started as a small initiative to help students install and explore Linux has now become a tradition at our university. Over the past editions, we’ve seen curious beginners, seasoned coders, and open-source enthusiasts all come together to share knowledge, swap stories, and spark new ideas. This year, our Linux Installation Booth is ready to welcome you again! 📅 Date: 11–12 August (Monday & Tuesday) 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM 📍 Venue: AB1 Portico Whether you’re here to get Linux installed, curious to learn more, or just want to drop by and chat — we’d love to see you there. Let’s keep building a vibrant tech community on campus! 🚀🐧 big shout-out to Akshitha Muralidharan for the fantastic poster design that’s giving this event its visual spark! #LinuxOnCampus #OpenSource #LinuxCommunity #LinuxInstallation #TechCommunity #FOSS #OpenSourceSoftware #LinuxLife #CampusEvents #TechEvents #LearnLinux #PenguinPowered #LinuxForEveryone #OpenSourceCulture #StudentTech

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