Hi All, Inspired by what I learnt from you all when I was based in Kampala, I and a few friends have started a LUG here in Arusha.
Had only one meeting (only 3 people turned up) so far but many more planned and things are picking up and from chat and email, I can see lots of interest. Anyhow, the major purpose of this email is to request permission to use some of the material/presentations that are on your LUG website. Not sure on policy and who I should ask so I am sending out a general email. Also, any ideas, pointers and encouragement is welcome. Below is a rough draft of the proceedings of the initial meeting. Cheers and best regards, Simon Mutama Hi Guys, We had a meeting of three people namely; Ismail Settenda (Habari Node), Simon Mutama (St Jude) and Miku Cornelius (Habari Node) Below is the output from the meet. *Modified Agenda* 1. Introduction and registration of attendees. 2. Discussing objectives of the Linux Group (Arusha Linux Users Group) 3. Forwarding of group setup proposal 4. Discussion on modalities of forming the group 5. Setting goals and allocating tasks and responsibilities. 6. A.O.B *Minutes of the meeting* *Discussed Objectives* · Share ideas and information - getting to know one another by networking using meetings, workshops, mailing lists, forums, chat e.t.c - Promote the use of Linux: · Dealing with compatibility issues with windows based programs and games. · Distribution of open source software and books. · Showing users alternatives through demonstrations and live examples. · Create opportunities for Linux users and practitioners. · Solve problems we come across and experience in our daily activities. By providing access to technical assistance facilities - Build our skills - All of the above also by holding workshops *Proposals for Group setup* 1. Look for available venues to meet i.e AICC Club, KIITEC, UCC, St Jude, AICC, IAA, Players, St Constantine, Braeburn, ISMAC and places with open wireless access. 2. Generate interest in the community and look for sponsors where necessary 3. Avail necessary materials like repositories servers, CD’s 4. Consideration for issues like Internet access and hosting services for a central repository or site. *Modalities for Group setup*; 1. We already have a mailing list so by default all members on the list become members - To be approved online 2. Announce the resources available. 3. Decide on how to come up with the agenda - To be discussed online 4. Where do we meet. - - To be discussed and decided online 5. When do we meet – proposed we meet every last Saturday of the month. - To be discussed and approved online 6. Funding and sponsorship for the groups activities. - To be discussed online *Tasks* 1. Announce meetings progress – Ismail 2. Announce the resources currently available. -- Miku 3. None really for now and more will come up from online discussions. *A.O.B* - Gaming in Linux – issues with installing, multiplayer, networking options. Miku introduced a new Linux game called Sauer Braten - Win7 themes for Ubuntu – Simon introduced a cool Win7 theme ( http://web.lib.sun.ac.za/ubuntu/files/help/theme/gnome/win7.tar.gz) - Openoffice – formatting issues when switching back and forth between MS Office and Openoffice. - Linux on the phone – Nokia N900 series -- Ismail On Sat, Jun 26, 2010 at 11:22 AM, Ismail M. Settenda <[email protected]> wrote: O.k will do; Draft Agenda: 1. Introduction and registration of attendees. 2. Forwarding of group setup proposal 3. Discussion on modalities of forming the group 4. Setting goals and allocating tasks and responsibilities. 5. A.O.B -- Ismail
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