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DATE 2007-06-01

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MESSAGE
DATE 2007-06-12
FROM Ruben Safir
SUBJECT Subject: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] Re: inquiry from Linux.com
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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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."

  1. 2007-06-01 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Subject: [dyfet-at-gnu.org: Re: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] June 6th]
  2. 2007-06-01 mlr52-at-michaellrichardson.com RE: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] We need some help
  3. 2007-06-01 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Re: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] We need some help
  4. 2007-06-01 WWWhatsup <joly-at-dti.net> Subject: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] BROOKLYN BROADBAND HEARING: isoc-ny webcast
  5. 2007-06-02 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Subject: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] Freedom stuff
  6. 2007-06-06 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Subject: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] [chief-at-freesoftwaremagazine.com: More news from
  7. 2007-06-06 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Subject: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] Valenti Dead - Imus Lives
  8. 2007-06-07 Billy <billy-at-dadadada.net> Re: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] Valenti Dead - Imus Lives
  9. 2007-06-07 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Re: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] Valenti Dead - Imus Lives
  10. 2007-06-09 mlr52-at-michaellrichardson.com Subject: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] NYLXS book project.
  11. 2007-06-09 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Re: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] NYLXS book project.
  12. 2007-06-10 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Re: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] NYLXS book project.
  13. 2007-06-10 mlr52-at-michaellrichardson.com RE: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] NYLXS book project.
  14. 2007-06-12 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Subject: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] Why is healthcare software costing lives?
  15. 2007-06-12 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Re: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] Why is healthcare software costing lives?
  16. 2007-06-12 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Re: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] Why is healthcare software costing lives?
  17. 2007-06-12 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Re: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] Why is healthcare software costing lives?
  18. 2007-06-12 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Subject: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] Re: inquiry from Linux.com
  19. 2007-06-12 Ruben Safir <ruben-at-mrbrklyn.com> Subject: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] Panel on Healthcare Digital Information Systems,
  20. 2007-06-22 Michael <mlr52-at-michaellrichardson.com> Re: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] Next NYLXS Meeting

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