"LinuxChix, a social networking group for women who use Linux
and other open source software, was formed in 1999 by Deb
Richardson, a Linux user who was frustrated by the attitudes of
many other Linux-oriented groups. Since then, the organisation has
grown dramatically, and there are currently more than 40 regional
LinuxChix chapters around the world. Until February, LinuxChix had
chapters in Australia in Melbourne and Sydney. Following
discussions at the Linux.Conf.Au conference in Sydney in January,
members realised that a national group would better serve the
country. Last month the groups united to form AussieChix, a new
nationwide chapter that makes the group more accommodating to women
from across Australia, whilst also improving the communications
between the members of the previous chapters..."
