Linux World / Network World 2006

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> > PS: One possibility for error here is in a potential wording
> > misinterpretation. William stated that plumcom demanded "no demoing of
> > TLUG members' work or business" at a free booth. The word "work" could
> > be interpreted as commercial effort OR it could mean any kind of work
> > including an open source project. I agree with the restriction on
> > commercial use, but I don't think that Plum would object to the
> > showing of LUG-endorsed members' open source projects. That ambiguity
> > can be corrected with a simple wording change that I'm sure the Coles
> > could agree to.
>
> Exact wording is
>     "Individual members may not promote their own work or business."


> As for GTALUG's purpose...  Irrespective of incorporation,
> non-incorporation, for-profit, not-for-profit, GTALUG must provide
> benefit to the members.  Otherwise, people will not join, and GTALUG
> will not grow.

For me, the single most important benefit of belonging to a user group
is that it's a community - and I have access to it.  Sometimes maybe I
help, sometimes ... well.  whatever.  I have fun.

> Tradeshow demos serve self-interests for all concerned.  What those are,
> it'll be left as homework exercise for the readers.  My fear is that the
> condition will stand, even if GTALUG pays for the booth.

No fear.  Opportunity abounds for Linux and Open Source.  It's all over the map.

Community demos serve communal interests... for all concerned.

Sorry, don't see that as an exercise.  ;-)

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