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There will be a special "meet the candidates" session in the WPLUG [[IRC|IRC channel]] (irc.freenode.net, channel #wplug) on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 from 7-8pm. We encourage all members to attend and ask questions of the candidates. | There will be a special "meet the candidates" session in the WPLUG [[IRC|IRC channel]] (irc.freenode.net, channel #wplug) on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 from 7-8pm. We encourage all members to attend and ask questions of the candidates. | ||
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When I suggested that we provide computers for needy people here, Bethlynn helped to get Penguins-Care involved with Dave Sevick, I also encouraged Johnny Q at Goodwill Computer store to help and people at EECM (East End Cooperative Ministries). I represent Penguins-Care at the Homeless Children's Fund (which connected us with Hearth and other women's/family shelters). I plan events keeping in mind that people need walking, driving/parking and/or bus transportation directions and we need a private room w/ wireless (usually). I did a lot to plan the picnic and look forward to planning other meetings and events. | When I suggested that we provide computers for needy people here, Bethlynn helped to get Penguins-Care involved with Dave Sevick, I also encouraged Johnny Q at Goodwill Computer store to help and people at EECM (East End Cooperative Ministries). I represent Penguins-Care at the Homeless Children's Fund (which connected us with Hearth and other women's/family shelters). I plan events keeping in mind that people need walking, driving/parking and/or bus transportation directions and we need a private room w/ wireless (usually). I did a lot to plan the picnic and look forward to planning other meetings and events. | ||
− | I am not a technical person | + | I am not a technical person--I mostly worked with open office. I am not interested in being treasurer or anything else. Director at Large where I belong. I find places where we can help or get new people to join us. I also try to find other outlets to make people aware of what we do. |
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I will not be available for the Q and A this Wednesday. | I will not be available for the Q and A this Wednesday. | ||
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In fact, I've reviewed the [[WPLUG Board 2007 Goals]] and [[WPLUG Board 2008 Goals]], and it seems that the "tangible benefits" issue had been previously acknowledged. The goals published by these previous WPLUG Boards actually had a lot of good ideas, many of which were never (to my knowledge) completed. Since 2008, the WPLUG Board has not published a substantial set of updated goals, and the idea of having a long-term plan seems to have fallen by the wayside. I would very much like to see WPLUG revive the long-term plan and make progress on some of the ideas in the previous plans that have not yet been implemented. | In fact, I've reviewed the [[WPLUG Board 2007 Goals]] and [[WPLUG Board 2008 Goals]], and it seems that the "tangible benefits" issue had been previously acknowledged. The goals published by these previous WPLUG Boards actually had a lot of good ideas, many of which were never (to my knowledge) completed. Since 2008, the WPLUG Board has not published a substantial set of updated goals, and the idea of having a long-term plan seems to have fallen by the wayside. I would very much like to see WPLUG revive the long-term plan and make progress on some of the ideas in the previous plans that have not yet been implemented. | ||
− | + | Terry Golightly | |
I have been active with computers since the mid 1980s. I was a Win95/Dos user until 1997 when this funny named distribution call Mandrake Linux came on the scene. Upgrades generally broke libraries, but with a little help from the user's mailing list, I could fix it in a relatively short period of time. Whoa, this was earth shaking to me. A community of user's supporting each other. Making computing easier and fun at the same time. Some time later I heard of this group WPLUG. Wow! a user's group for Linux users. I may have attended a meeting or two at CMU some years back and then didn't become active until the past 2 years. It somehow didn't seem welcoming. Very techy overly geeky. Don't get me wrong, I like geeky and techy. However, I don't believe that you can really be a thriving user's group with your focus on a narrow group of users: | I have been active with computers since the mid 1980s. I was a Win95/Dos user until 1997 when this funny named distribution call Mandrake Linux came on the scene. Upgrades generally broke libraries, but with a little help from the user's mailing list, I could fix it in a relatively short period of time. Whoa, this was earth shaking to me. A community of user's supporting each other. Making computing easier and fun at the same time. Some time later I heard of this group WPLUG. Wow! a user's group for Linux users. I may have attended a meeting or two at CMU some years back and then didn't become active until the past 2 years. It somehow didn't seem welcoming. Very techy overly geeky. Don't get me wrong, I like geeky and techy. However, I don't believe that you can really be a thriving user's group with your focus on a narrow group of users: | ||
Those who already are in the know, in short: THE CHOIR. The choir is nice, is good , we know the choir we are the Choir! Always a solid backbone to rely on. But, do we necessarily do a good job of bring in the uninitiated to our world. Becoming a Linux/FOSS user. | Those who already are in the know, in short: THE CHOIR. The choir is nice, is good , we know the choir we are the Choir! Always a solid backbone to rely on. But, do we necessarily do a good job of bring in the uninitiated to our world. Becoming a Linux/FOSS user. | ||
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In the past year, as Vice Chair I have attempted with limited success (Software Freedom Day) to promote Linux/FOSS to the general public. We could use a less formal approach to our meetings. Perhaps software demonstration and/or a sit around where we demo a web site on an overhead, or show off our our latest gadget. Techie discussions led by local (and national) industry leaders will and should always be our bread and butter. The only thing in our way is the ability of us to give our time, effort, ideas. | In the past year, as Vice Chair I have attempted with limited success (Software Freedom Day) to promote Linux/FOSS to the general public. We could use a less formal approach to our meetings. Perhaps software demonstration and/or a sit around where we demo a web site on an overhead, or show off our our latest gadget. Techie discussions led by local (and national) industry leaders will and should always be our bread and butter. The only thing in our way is the ability of us to give our time, effort, ideas. | ||
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Spread the load share the idea: Linux as an alternative to M$/Apple. We have a choice, now how can we show Western Pa. users that they also have a choice. A choice that is worth making. That's the challenge and that's the agenda I'd like to promote as a Board member of your WPLUG. | Spread the load share the idea: Linux as an alternative to M$/Apple. We have a choice, now how can we show Western Pa. users that they also have a choice. A choice that is worth making. That's the challenge and that's the agenda I'd like to promote as a Board member of your WPLUG. | ||
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'''Title:''' openSUSE - Have a lot of fun! | '''Title:''' openSUSE - Have a lot of fun! | ||
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== Meeting Staff == | == Meeting Staff == | ||
If you would like to volunteer to assist with this meeting, please add your name to one or more of the [[MeetingChecklist|categories]] below. | If you would like to volunteer to assist with this meeting, please add your name to one or more of the [[MeetingChecklist|categories]] below. | ||
− | * Host: | + | * Host: Your name here |
* Co-Host: Your name here | * Co-Host: Your name here | ||
− | + | * Donuts/Bagels: Your name here | |
− | * Setup: | + | * Setup: Your name here, Your name here |
* Clean Up: [[User:Vance|Vance Kochenderfer]], Your name here | * Clean Up: [[User:Vance|Vance Kochenderfer]], Your name here | ||