>I think we don't need to put more content since lots of content >is >already available on the web. We can extend our Resource link on >the >site. We can make it more organized and rich with good links. By >keeping >only pointers in organized way, we will be able to build >resource >repository faster and with less effort. *snip* That's a good thought Dharmesh, but I would stick with the content paradigm for a plethora of reasons.
First, because first-hand experiences with software and various tools that many ilugers have are invaluable. Secondly, sharing experiences and content will not only hon up your communication skills-but it will also evoke responses from people all over the world. Thirdly because India is a different country. For example, a small company in the US may even have 500 employees. In India that would be a medium-sized company. GNU/Linux is good for SMEs who want to save on their IT investments. Hell, in India small-companies are like 15-80 employees, perhaps even lesser. What is true off-shore won't be true here. One must realise that everything has a local twist. And most importantly you'd want to do this because, you would want to popularise GNU/Linux among Indian people - students especially. For this they must be able to relate to and maybe even meet the contributors. That's the whole issue of having a community isn't it? In contrast to your less-effort point, this will certainly require a lot more efforts-perhaps much more than we ever imagined. But the returns will be more promising. See if you agree with this Dharmesh. Content is an empty word-it's knowledge and wisdom that you share :). I wonder what the others feel about this. Regards, Amol Hatwar. -------------------------------------------------------- To be able to give shape to anything, you must be open at both the ends. - AH _________________________________________________________ There is always a better job for you at Monsterindia.com. Go now http://monsterindia.com/rediffin/ _______________________________________________ http://mm.ilug-bom.org.in/mailman/listinfo/linuxers
