I can't remember many of the names, but during the early days of LUAU, its "membership" comprised quite a few UNIX (Solaris) administrators from our local military bases who didn't want to see their names published (thus the name Linux/Unix "Anonymous"). In 1996, the activity moved to MIC. At that time, this was the only place on Oahu to learn Linux (but a very good place). I remember meeting people who I identified as founders of Lava.net, Digital Island, WorldPlace (?, just remember the CEO's last name was Fuch), etc.

During its early days, LUAU was quite inspirational. Warren (Togami) was baptised at LUAU (when he was a high school student at Mid-Pac). One of my former employees (a summer intern, from Kaimuki High) also learned enough Linux tricks from LUAU (and packed enough experience elsewhere) to, among many of his other achievements, earn him a full schoolarship at a prestigious university in the east coast.

With membership turnovers, LUAU lost its lust. Then out of nowhere, Warren began revitalizing the mailing list, which was always ongoing despite its relative inactivity. Now Vince the Great is the person who keeps LUAU going.

To me, LUAU =! Hosef. If I hear more talks about Hosef "owning" LUAU, then I will simply quit. Wayne

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