[tslug] Re: the LUG's new name

[Bob Ackerman]

I like the KAFS name and as much as we deal with free software, the 
group also deals with commercial software at times. Why restrict the 
group by the name. Look at the members. Most are into alternative 
systems most of which are not Microsoft systems. Most use freely 
available downloaded operating systems and applications. Some purchase 
some or all of the systems. The common thread is that we have control of 
our systems, we learn how it works and we grow as our systems expands. I 
don't have a suggestion for a name at this point. As it has been said, 
using the name "Linux" in the name will restrict the group and I also 
believe that using "Free Software" in the group will be just as 
limiting. And finally, what prevents a Windows user from coming and 
learning even if he/she still wants to use Windows?

I think what you have here is a group of Kirksville areas computer 
enthusiasts with a common goal to have their computers do more that he 
average person. Hey, maybe I have a suggestion, KACE.

Bob Ackerman

Scott Thatcher wrote:
Hi, I'm not a voting member, but I think it would be a great idea to move
toward a name that mentions Free Software.  I like KAFS because it suggests
caffein, which I've always associated with installing Linux.
Scott Thatcher
On Thu, Sep 02, 2004 at 04:28:38PM -0500, Mike Goodspeed wrote:
 

I'm not necessarily making a suggestion (yet), but since we are changing 
the name, is there signifigant opposition to getting rid of the Linux 
name?  Stallman wouldn't hate us anymore.

I mean, *LUG just sounds slow lazy and fat.  All jokes aside, that's not 
an image I'd like to be associated with.

Maybe something like the Kirksville Association for Free Software 
(KAFS), or Free Software Users (FSU).

~Mike
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