Linux World / Network World 2006

[Steve]

On 10/17/05, Evan Leibovitch <evan-ieNeDk6JonTYtjvyW6yDsg at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> I don't think there's much good to having the über-geek TLUG at the
> show, but I see great value in a NewTLUG meeting there.
>
> Trade shows attract vendors, business users and the new-to-Linux.
> Hardcore techies IMO tend not to like them. Certainly the conference
> topics that organizers have done -- which indicate the tone and desired
> audience -- lean towards business and newbie issues.
>
> Having a meeting that introduces newcomers to the local user group
> scene, talking at a level designed for open source neophytes, is exactly
> why NewTLUG was created.
>
> On the tradeshow floor, the talk will be all software, and vendors
> offering to simplify and handhold and all that. For a NewTLUG meeting,
> get some speakers who won't just talk tech, and do instead of human
> interest. Maybe a talk of Linux and open source in the GTA, the history
> of TLUG (which is one of the oldest LUGs), something that will help show
> off the friendliness of the group rather than just harp on the tech
> expertise. Lots of time for Q&A. I suspect after a day of show-floor
> walking, attendees will have had their fill of tech experts.
>
> Perhaps the meeting could be held for an hour or so after the show
> closes, moving to one of the Front Street restaurants for anyone still
> interested in a less formal setting in which to meet the group.
>
> Just my opinion,
>
> - Evan
>
> PS: All bets are off if the primary purpose of the meeting is hijacked
> to sell memberships.

I agree completely with all points made... even the PS.

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