Hi all, For those of you proposing face to face meetings, I would suggest that you check out your local Linux User Group (LUG) first. These groups offer a diverse mix of users. Linux Users Victoria (LUV) run monthly (?) beginners workshops and monthly meetings with talks too. To find your local LUG check out http://linux.org.au/usergroups
Getting involved in a LUG can help you get more involved in the broader Linux/FOSS community. LUGs are also a great way of learning about different technologies and developing new skills. I think some of the activities proposed for face to face meetings would be better done through a LUG. All official LUG activities are covered by Linux Australia's public liability insurance, so you don't have to organise that. You can always go for food/coffee/beer/whatever before or after LUG meeting with ubuntu people. Face to face time is important, I am not arguing against that, I am just suggesting people don't waste resources organising events which are probably already being organised. Launch parties provide an opportunity to run a ubuntu only event twice a year. You can even promote it at the LUG. If you are organising face to face events, keep in mind not every one is a drinker (or is legally able to drink). Make sure you are selecting inclusive venues for such events. Cheers Dave -- ubuntu-au mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
