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| DATE | 2007-06-12 |
| FROM | Ruben Safir
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| SUBJECT | Subject: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] Re: inquiry from Linux.com
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Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2007 10:42:01 -0400
From: Ruben Safir
To: Tina Gasperson
Cc: hangout-at-mrbrklyn.com
Subject: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] Re: inquiry from Linux.com
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I have a lot of thoughts on this matter and will try to put a more comprehessive
response together tonight
Ruben
On Tue, Jun 12, 2007 at 10:27:04AM -0400, Tina Gasperson wrote:
> I'm a contributing editor at Linux.com . A recent
> discussion on the mailing list for my local LUG, the Suncoast LUG in
> metropolitan Tampa, suggested that attendance is down. One "branch" of the
> LUG recently had its last meeting, as the number of people at the twice
> monthly gatherings had dwindled to under a handful. While some lamented
> this, the president attributed it to good news: Linux is so mature now that
> people really don't need in person help to get it installed or to use it.
> Not only that, but abundant resources exist online for those who still have
> questions. Instead, users are now turning to more specialized interests such
> as Asterisk user groups, for example. The focus has turned from the
> operating system to the applications. I am wondering if you have found this
> to be the case with your LUG. Has your membership/attendance increased or
> decreased over the last five years? Do you see a requisite increase in niche
> groups? What about distribution-specific groups? That was one idea being
> bandied about in the SLUG.
>
> I'm working on a possible story "Do we still need LUGs?" for
> Linux.com.
> I would love to have your input.
>
> Tina Gasperson
> gasperson.com
> linux.com
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"> I'm an engineer. I choose the best tool for the job, politics be damned.<
You must be a stupid engineer then, because politcs and technology have been attacted at the hip since the 1st dynasty in Ancient Egypt. I guess you missed that one."
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