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On 3/31/00, 3:09:30 PM, Bruce Dawson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote regarding
Re: What kind of meeting is that?:
> I'm not too concerned.
I feel better knowing it is intended to be an info gathering session
more than a demonstration session.
>After all, we're talking about a *local*
> user group.
I would not underestimate the impact of even a local meeting.
After all, look at what SLUG has done with the simple BUN concept..now
LBS.
Need to remember that many non-profits have directors and overseers
who are businesstypes who may be skeptical and quick to dismiss if
things are not done well.
I think Linux has done well to date because it has grown in the space
largely controlled by techically astute people. The next step maybe
more more difficult and the force needed to change mindshare not so
easy. While some think all that happens at a higher level, I think our
organizations are really the vanguard and have a major role to play.
Ed Lawson
