2009/10/10 Scott Evans <sc...@vk7hse.hobby-site.org> > > I've never intended for ubuntu-au to solely run by one (that's crazy!) but my > intention was to get people talking about what they may be able to > contribute. I have to admit I haven't contributed to the current wiki > brainstorm with my idea's (but I will!) > > Its sad to see that a post I placed out earlier for a ubuntu release > gathering has gone completely unanswered, but I suppose that comes down to... > > A. I'm in Hobart! > > B. Maybe there isn't many fellow Hobatians subscribed to ubuntu-au mailing > list > > C. Maybe there isn't that many users of ubuntu that want to participate in > such events > > Back to ubuntu-au... > > I'd really like to see more of a presence, than what is currently... I > realise this is my own wish, but I'm certain that we could all do just a > little to ensure that ubuntu-au has a real meaning to those that call it > there own! like if you are to compare other loco teams, there is a > significant involvement in release parties and the like. > > Maybe my ideas are unrealistic!
They are not unrealistic at all! But they will require some effort from community members to make it happen. As a nationally-based group, it can be difficult to organise meetups. It's easier to organise online activities, such as the IRC meetings. Face-to-face meetings are best leveraged through existing local groups. To use my own area as an example, there are a lot of Ubuntu users in the Sydney Linux Users Group. In your case, the strength of the Tasmanian community was given the ultimate test in January when they hosted linux.conf.au, and I can tell you that they passed with flying colours. You can see some Tasmanian-based LUGs at http://www.linux.org.au/foss_in_australia/LUGS/TAS -- Bring choice back to your computer. http://www.linux.org.au/linux -- ubuntu-au mailing list ubuntu-au@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-au
