Hi, Abe, and everyone else,

[I'm posting this to issues only, since it's non-technical]

> in response to the idea of bringing linux into the mainstream ... i've
> found that LUG participation focuses in almost all cases primarily on
this
> cause.  the majority of time i've spent at lug meetings has been
educating
> the new comers to linux or else thinking of ways to invite more people.

The local LUG here has a reputation for being incredibly condescending to
newbies, especially women, and just plain rude.  I'm told it's gotten
better since I was involved a couple of years ago, but at that time they
were not exactly good representatives of the community.

Caity




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