[ Thanks to John
Gowin for this link. ]
“In what may become a turning point in the evolution of Linux
User Groups, a LUG is organizing that promises to be a radical
departure from tradition, and redefines the role of the LUG in the
Linux community at large.“The Glen Burnie Linux User Group website
(http://gblug.linuxorbit.com) proclaims that ‘If Linux is to
experience an explosion of popularity, then an explosion of
‘grass-roots’ advocacy must precede it. This advocacy includes
community activities designed to aid in recruitment, fundraising
and establishing a local identity for Linux. Growing the Linux user
base in the LUG area should take precedence over all other
objectives…'”
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