The Real Value of Ohio (GNU)LinuxFest

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"Saturday night, as I was leaving the Ohio LinuxFest after party, one of the organizers shared with me her apprehensions about the value of the event, and how the community resoundingly put those apprehensions to rest.

"Beth Lynn Eicher told me she had wrestled a bit with the value of the Ohio LinuxFest, but that community members kept telling her how they were so inspired by Ohio LinuxFest. To tell the truth, I find it very inspiring myself. And for good reason. The Ontario LinuxFest was inspired by the Ohio LinuxFest. Some Carolinians are considering a similar push as well. But just what is it that drives people to actually torture themselves by trying to organize these monstrous events...?"

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