[wlug_org] The Future of NZLUG is in your hands...

[Brent Wood]

--- Chris Hodgetts <chris@archnetnz.com> wrote:

> ************* E-mail From Mark Foster ******************************
> NZLUG is looking to undergo a lot of changes - to try to dispel the 
> 'NZLUG is just Auckland' myth.

Hmmm... not sure I'd call it a myth, NZLUG has had a pretty Auckland centric
focus in the past. But this step has my support (in principle). 

> 
> Likely (but not decided yet) is the formation of AuckLUG and an attempt 
> to revitalise NZLUG as a All-of-NZ Linux discussion forum, which can 
> operate in conjunction with, and in support of, the regional Lugs.
> 
> I'd love to run some ideas past the WellyLUG Members and get their 
> thoughts on this, so if we can get together one evening when i'm down 
> there - drinks at a pub or non licensed location if required for young 
> people ? ;-) - and have a bit of a ragchew session - that'd be neat.

I'm unavailable for anything in person for a couple of weeks... but have some
comments (don't I always? :-)

We already have the NZOSS for political stuff affecting Linux & OSS generally.
I would hope that any NZLUG would try to guide/support rather than divide the
NZOSS regarding Linux issues. I don't believe fragmenting OSS representation is
a good thing.   

One thing I think could be of value to NZ Linux users is a distro repository,
esp for Paradise users with the local traffic discount (ie: me!!). While we
have a few individuals trying to do this, I think a national repository would
be a positive step, poss with designated individuals looking after specific
distros to help spread the workload, and ensure that someone with an interest &
some knowledge of each distro is involved.  


(FYI: I'm typing this on a PC in an internet cafe in Minneapolis running
Linux!!!  Way to go!! Support Dunn Bros. Coffee :-)

Brent