Re: LUGs

2010-05-17 Thread bwright
Ubuntu could be a SIG due to the nature of its community and its CoC which extends further than just technical issues but I don't really like the idea of treading on the toes of LUGS. If you want to have meet ups and post them on the ubuntu-au mailing list or organise them that is fine we

Re: LUGs

2010-05-17 Thread andrew
Hi Dave (and all), You do raise some very good points about LUGs, Linux Australia and public liability. But 1. Not everybody has access to a local LUG. (how do we cater for these people ?) 2. Some may not want to be involved with their local LUG (for any reason) Publicity: if you are

Re: LUGs

2010-05-17 Thread Tony "H.G" Candito
> suggesting people don't waste resources organising events which are > probably already being organised. OK, so how should be better endeavor to not tread on toes? how do we know if things are "probably being organised" elsewhere? Is this kind of probable information listed anywhere? transparentl

LUGs

2010-05-17 Thread Dave Hall
local LUG check out http://linux.org.au/usergroups Getting involved in a LUG can help you get more involved in the broader Linux/FOSS community. LUGs are also a great way of learning about different technologies and developing new skills. I think some of the activities proposed for face to face