> Hi Narendra,
>
> Here are the simple steps to start
> 1) Seek the permission from your HOD. This is needed when in future you
> need space for conducting the meetings or to request spare computers for
> demonstrations.
> 2) Find out the people(students or teachers) who are really interested in
> FOSS (philosophically attached would be great).
> 3) Setup an online groups, like Yahoo groups, google groups.
> 4) Let other departments know about the group. Explain them the benefits of
> FOSS and the tools available. Invite their staff for the meetings.
> 5) Gather few students from every department.
> 6) Conduct regular meetings/events.
> 7) Invite FOSS advocates/experts from other colleges. You will find a lot
> in ILUGC.
> 8) If you are in final year, find out some one (junior) who can really take
> forward the group in future. Nurture them.
Ya exactly.We are following all these things in our college ( Kongu
Enginnering College) to nurture FOSS.
Blog to update our regular activities : http://klosc.wordpress.com
Google Groups : KLUG ( Kongu Linux User Group )
Domain : http://keclug.org.in ( Now in offline.Will be up in fe more days)
We are conducting meetings weekly twice.Our juniors are really
interested in FOSS.We gave opportunities to take classes and arrange
events.It ll make them to take our LUG after we left from our college.
.
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With regards,
Balachandar.K.M. - LOVE WITH LINUX -
Blogs at http://infoqueue.wordpress.com
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