Instructions to unsubscribe from this list at the end of the message - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Elvio, I agree with you 100%,
Not only is the mailing list empty, but also is the website. I've contributed an article which has been front page on the site for months! Really, it's good - but not that good ;) I think that what this mailing list, and the LUG needs is more enthusiasm, as Elvio pointed out perfectly. This list used to be great! This was at the time when the LUG was relatively new, and I remember receiving countless messages per week from the list, so much so I had to create a folder just for that! Maybe the reason the list is MUCH less active is the negative criticism that the Linux spellchecker, and unfortunately our mentor Ramon Cascha has received. Ramon used to be able to give life to this group, he was the driving force behind it, but maybe the criticism was too much. I've been reading the book 'Rebel Code' by Glyn Moody. It talks about all the struggles several Linux and Open Source software had to face, such as the speed test when compared to Microsoft Windows NT. However, all these projects had one thing in common - NEVER SAY DIE, and that's exactly what this group should do. We need initiative - I'm sure the interest exists. Several of my low-budget (including me ;) ) fellow students at Junior College are very interested when I talk about Linux, I even mentioned it in my Computer Studies presentation - and they were greatly enthusiastic about the subject. During that talk, I referred them to the Linux User Group. It's a pity that a week later they came on to me and said, "Simply put, that group's dead". The Linux community in Malta needs to take a firm stand, and assert itself in Malta - showing the people that there is a correct, free and far better alternative to Windows. Keith Vassallo (a.k.a TheLink) - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Elvio Caruana Sent: 31 January 2003 10:50 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [LINUX.ORG.MT] RedHat 8 and The Internet Instructions to unsubscribe from this list at the end of the message - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Indeed, this mailing seems too much quiet! I've been subscribed to quite a while, but I never read something other than how to configure a modem ;) I'm sure there are people subscribed to this list who are more than just getting to know the OS, as I know a few myslef, and they are probably subscribed to this list too. I've been a happy linux user for a couple of years, and it's good to know that there are others in this country. We've been way too quiet - but something lately got me here to ask all of you to become more active. I can't hear more about e-govt and Microsoft dominating the country from the roots of the government to students. Public services and corporations, schools, libraries. While all foreign countries switching to other open source alternatives, we are happily negotiating with MS to bring them here. Will parts of my tax now start to contribute to MS software licensing? And why, I ask, when there are so many alternatives which are just as good (or better)? And why Mr. Austin Gatt stats that having the MS sources let local companies "export" software? You might read more in this article: http://www.wired.com/news/infostructure/0,1377,57235,00.html You might also search for the related story on /. Should this group be more active? I'm more than happy to help or start any new projects. At least those with some experience can move ahead - and get more people to join in and learn. I'm happy to see people trying new distributions, but linux.org.mt lacks any projects or articles for the experienced user. I welcome any thoughts or comments on this. Regards, Elvio - --------------------------------------------------------------------- You received this message because you are subscribed to the linux mailing list. If you do not wish to continue receiving this mailing list, please send a mail message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing only the text "unsubscribe linux" ------------------------------
