At the BBQ on Sunday the topic of starting an Ubuntu SIG under GNHLUG was discussed, Jon said the next step would be posting this here.
There is already an Ubuntu LoCo being started for New Hampshire. A "LoCo" is a local Ubuntu advocacy and promotion group which is given resources from Ubuntu/Canonical such as CDs, a banner, etc. They tend to be the "human face of Ubuntu" in local areas and some go so far as releasing localized versions of Ubuntu. By policy they are not run under an existing LUG, but are encouraged to collaborate and often "share meatspace". Here's a short faq on this collaboration, with links to more info about LoCos: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LoCoWorkingWithOtherGroups As there is already a GNHLUG SIG for Python and Ruby, the subject of starting an Ubuntu SIG is favorably supported by a majority of the LoCo members. This would allow the LoCo to be tied into the LUG much better, share physical meetings (and likely membership), and could grant us 501(c)(3) umbrella status for the SIG side if/once GNHLUG completes that process (ie, for handling CD orders). Ubuntu doesn't provide LoCos with that. Is this something the board of GNULUG would like to see, and how do we go about "getting approved" as a new SIG? Thanks
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