opening words As newly acting president of CLUG I would like declare this 2011/2012 season as year of the user.
After all, we are all users, even the most proficient contributors to Free and Open Source Software? Many of you know the Calgary Linux User Groups mission statement to promote the use of Linux and GNU programs. So what is the prognosis? Have you looked at the demographics? Is it a difficult sell to some groups? What is holding it back? Linux has come such a long way and still moving. User friendly and "it just works" is key. A challenge: Can you tell us of your "user experiences" (positive and negative) and what relations they have to GNU/Linux in general? Any worth presenting at a meeting? Also, if you already have other ideas for presentations and talks, please forward them to me. To stir the pot a bit: There is a generation of people very comfortable with technology nowadays. Imagine an emergence of campy designer systems for multi platforms based on Linux. Oh, and the potential for profits that could be free of Copy Rights. May not be easy, but possible? Reference from Johanna Blakley http://www.ted.com/talks/johanna_blakley_lessons_from_fashion_s_free_culture.html Mel
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