I've been using Linux since about 1993. I've been going to SLUG for at least 8 years now. I work for EverythingLinux (ELX) and have an interest in the Linux market. I've been on the committee since 2004, first as Secretary then as President. I'm involved with OSIA and Computer Bank Sydney. I guess I prefer the command line to the GUI - old habbits plus things seems to work more consistently accross distributions. My preference is Fedora mainly because of habitual use.
I want SLUG to be interesting for people and more than just an online resource for tech support and to do this we need more face to face contact and to involve more people in various activities such as hands-on workshops, demonstrations, community projects and social activities. SLUG also needs more members and so we have to broaden our minds and be accessable via different means such as radio broadcasts or webcasts, be contactable by phone or fax, publish the odd article, advertise in papers and arrange visits to schools or colleges which will attract younger more enthusiastic members to ensure SLUG's future. I would seek donations or limited sponsorship (possibly in the form of services) to help us. We'll team up with other organisations for some activities for mutual benefit. I am prepared to put my money up for kick-starting some events have a cover charge for. Finally, it's going to be a busy year for Linux in Sydney and we need to be ready to sieze opportunities such as LinuxWorld in March, CeBit in May and LCA next January. In summary I want to * Keep SLUG interesting * Attract more members * Raise SLUG's community profile * Promote "Linux for the good of the community" * Ensure people get some benefit for joining -- ---<GRiP>--- Electronic Hobbyist, Former Arcadia BBS nut, Occasional nudist, Linux Guru, SLUG President, AUUG and Linux Australia member, Sydney Flashmobber, Tenpin Bowler, BMX rider, Walker, Raver & rave music lover, Big kid that refuses to grow up. I'd make a good family pet, take me home today! Some people actually read these things it seems. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
