Me encontre esta pagina por ahi, y quise compartirla prque me llamo la atencion la vision acerca de lo que es un LUG (Linux User Group)
http://gblug.linuxorbit.com
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So, here's my vision of the advocacy centered LUG:
Like any other community group, we will participate in local fairs, festivals, shows, etc. The LUG would have a table with a large banner where they would sell cute Tux apparel and novelties (this would attract the passersby), and have a laptop running Linux. When the curious stop to see what Linux is and/or to check out merchandise for sale, we talk up the OS, demonstrate how much fun it is (on the laptop) and offer to sell them a complete set of CDs at cost. If they're willing to try Linux, we get their personal info, and set up a time when one or more members can go to their place to install & configure Linux. Once this is done, the convert would have the LUG members phone numbers & email addresses so that there's always someone to contact for help. One or more members may also become 'mentors' to the newbie, so that they feel as if they have a friend in the LUG.
Meetings should be at least 50% 'newbie -centric', with basic troubleshooting & skill development being the focus. Also the meetings should be very social & a lot of fun (food, beverages,contests etc.), so that people will want to bring their non-Linux friends. After the business of the LUG has concluded, folks with laptops (or those hardy souls who brought PCs) could break off to start demonstrating new games, killer apps, or a new trick they learned. And of course, there should be much software sharing.
Also, the LUG needs to cultivate a public identity for Linux by using the local media to advertise itself and the OS whenever possible. The general rule should be: If this will draw positive attention to Linux, and we have the ability to do it, it's a good thing.
Anyway, that's my vision. I've got more ideas, but for now, I'll leave it at that.
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