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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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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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