I agree with the creation of the clug-tech list - it helps reduce to chatter on line for those that have limited time and don't want to deal with non-technical issues.
>I think we skirt a dangerous path by limited questions involving Windows >in any way. Most Linux users are coming from Windows and if we're in the >business of supporting Linux adoption around here, then we have to be >ready to entertain all ilks of "How do I do this thing I used to do on >Windows in Linux" questions. > > I also believe that this is true. To satisfy absolutely everyone, some want even a further distiction where the topics are Linux only and others are ok with Linux related. While I admire the level of commitment to Linux, when I first got involved with the group and if I was faint of heart -- I would not have stayed around. From the point of view of a timid individual, the mere sight of confrontation particular when it looks like a fundamentalist movement would surely send them packing. I am not saying it is right nor wrong, but just trying to highlight what is the mission and objective of the group. It is to grow, encourage and support users of Linux? There are always more than one way to do this. It is very much like learning a new language -- you can have total immersion, so speak Swahili and nothing else or speak your first language with the intent to learn Swahili. If you are looking at growth, the second option is much more appealing and the first will require considerable motivation in wanting to do it. As our knowledge of the language grows, the first option becomes less intimidating. But is it very much a growth thing -- are we here only for the converted and the fluent or are we here to help others see the light? We all need a reality check now and then -- have a look around you, where has the Linux adoption been historically, desktop or server? Where is the greatest growth going to be in the next 5-10 years? Look at the number of members in the group that are consultants -- many are active supporters of the clug, but I bet you dollars to donuts that on average that the bulk of their revenue is not necessarily Linux. As a good service provider, you listen to the clients needs, you inform the client and they make a choice. I know for a fact that a number of members have left clug because they can't be bother with being that careful, some because Linux only conversation is only of limited value. Since the list has been created after I raised the subject again -- I guess I better go sign up for clug-tech. Personally I can go either way. If there remains good exchange of value, I'll hang around. Just my 2 pesos. _______________________________________________ clug-talk mailing list [email protected] http://clug.ca/mailman/listinfo/clug-talk_clug.ca Mailing List Guidelines (http://clug.ca/ml_guidelines.php) **Please remove these lines when replying
