I have no problems with starting a GNHLUG Ubuntu SIG. Might be useful having a Redhat/CentOS one too. And probably Debian.
... As long as they work together and provide resources for the greater GNHLUG. I really don't want to see general flamefests about which distribution is best. (Although the merits of each for a well-documented and specific purpose might be allowed). --Bruce Arc Riley wrote: > 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 > _______________________________________________ gnhlug-org mailing list gnhlug-org@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-org/
