Grupo de usuarios de Linux de Costa Rica (GULCR, Costa Rican Linux User Group) is a non-profit organization whose goal is to provide information about the Linux OS to the local community. It also promotes linux-related activities and sometimes acts as a Linux representative in computer related events and conferences. History It was informally created on August 18, 1998. Its mailing list started two days after that. As of September 2006 there are about 4 people who participate actively in the group and an unknown number of people subscribed to its main mailing list, with less than 10 participating in discussions. Its first meeting was in February, 1998. Activities The group organizes activities such as Installfests and talks in the central region of Costa Rica, but it is in no way restricted to that area. Also, people meet monthly, generally, in places like Cafes, in San Pedro near University of Costa Rica.