On Sunday, January 09, 2011 04:45:51 pm Phil M Perry wrote: > For something other than straight Linux, we first need to resolve the > issue brought up earlier, namely, expanding our target audience beyond > Linux (preferably without fully dropping our current name). We will have > an easier time getting people into Linux if we get them into open source > software such as OO first. Even then, many will prefer to stay with the > devil they know (Windows). No one is going to come to a Linux Users > Group meeting if 1) they fear that a bunch of wild-eyed nerds are going > to evangelize them into switching to a non-Windows OS, and 2) won't make > the connection anyway -- "it's a /Linux/ group, right?"
Wait... huh? You say "preferably without dropping our current name", and then point to the name "Linux" as being an issue. ? What are you suggesting? -- Chris -- Chris Knadle [email protected] _______________________________________________ Mid-Hudson Valley Linux Users Group http://mhvlug.org http://mhvlug.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mhvlug Upcoming Meetings (6pm - 8pm) MHVLS Auditorium Feb 2 - Zimbra Mar 2 - MHVLUG 8th Anniversary - Show and Tell Apr 6 - Introduction to IPv6
