> What I would suggest, is do not try to merge with a LUG, try not to run like > a > LUG, and don't try to merge with a LUG. I find this has been the case with one area LUG. It hasn't been a negative relationship at all--just turned out that the LUG entirely used Ubuntu. I am trying to update things to the point that I am more offering resources to the local leaders, but not overshadowing them at all.
> What you want to do is collaborate > with them. If they are having a huge event, ask if your group could be > involved, give presentations (Ubuntu specific, or on some technical aspect of > OSS in order to make your way into the LUG). Also something I am trying to move toward. This morning I have started compiling local contacts. I have had some positive feedback so far. I think I'm lucky in this area that Ubuntu or Fedora are the major distros. I don't know a single person that uses Slackware anymore. Around here the only thing I ever hear about are Ubuntu, Fedora or Gentoo. > Also, what I have done is become > the main contact point for Ubuntu here in Chicago to all of the LUGs, and I > have even been supplying them with CDs for events such as the one Microsoft > and Apple just TRIED to do at the Art Institute, but were greeted by Tux and > Ubuntu ;) Love to hear that! I am also working closely with a group of other LUG leaders trying to put together a statewide Open Source Conference (www.utos.org). My focus at this point is to help put together the resources and make sure there will be adequate Ubuntu representation. It is turning out to be presented on three levels; corporate/business, LUG/geek, & end-user. I hope everyone here on the list can offer resources for those different levels to put forth the best face possible. Is it possible to get booths & materials for something on this level? (expected August 2007) Thanks for the initial suggestions. Hopefully I can really organize things to a more efficient point. I always feel like there is more I can do. That probably comes from my absolute passion for Ubuntu. I feel like every person I meet could be a new user and I don't always take advantage of that. One step at a time I guess. -- Christer Edwards President, Ubuntu-Utah [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://ubuntu-utah.org
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