[kwlug-disc] Linux Conference

[B. S.]

(kwlug) Forked? Nah. Purposed, I can buy. Lots of comments here surrounding know your market / audience, etc., good stuff - ever been applied to kwlug itself?

(In essence, kwlug) Streamed? Now there's a thought. To your point, Paul, nothing says kwlug can't identify for itself core themes, and nothing says it has to be the same theme every month.

In essence, it seems that Colin has identified an 'event' in his mind's eye that he is keen about. Could be effected via or with the assistance and auspices of kwlug.

However, a 'hobbyist' tact has been identified (which certainly appears to line up with kwlug), but would have to compete with the entire array of hobbies - not just MS vs Apple, Android vs Mac, or Chrome vs Firefox, but an evening of geeky computer stuff vs ... bowling. And fresh out of school newbie geeks may be more interested in social events with (non-geek) friends, or on skills acquisition that will directly help them pay down student loans, pay the rent, or buy that new big screen TV.

If Linux is primarily encountered in academia, then abandoned afterwards (one uses what environment one's employer provides), doesn't that speak volumes as to the likely interest or audience size, given the above?

vs something like 'Linux is good for your business ... here's how?" To capture those seeking skills acquisition? Goes back to the workshop thought?

Colin's communal aspect certainly strikes a chord. Very little beyond a personal script doesn't involve a team of people, especially if distributed - we live not only in a technical environment, but a communal environment - be it coworkers, hosters, help forums, or installations. Not just individual efforts with technology XYZ.

'kwlug Community Project of the Quarter'? Project initiated as an attempt to apply a technology (such as Colin might present on) to some community communal effort that would benefit from the application of said technology?




----- Original Message -----
> From: Paul Nijjar <paul_nijjar at yahoo.ca>
> To: KWLUG discussion <kwlug-disc at kwlug.org>
> Cc: 
> Sent: Sunday, June 7, 2015 12:27 AM
> Subject: Re: [kwlug-disc] Linux Conference
> 
> 
> It would be great to have you give one or more of your talks for the LUG,
> if you are willing. I think December and later is open, and you could
> slot either a 40 minute presentation (a half slot) or a 90 minute one. 
> 
> It would also be great for you (or others!) to help make KWLUG better.
> It has been creaking along for several years now, but with sufficient
> energy and enthusiasm maybe it has the potential to become more vibrant.
> It also might be the case that the LUG is overconstrained and stuck
> in its ways, and needs to be forked in order to improve. 
> 
> On Sat, Jun 06, 2015 at 09:25:53PM -0400, Colin Mills wrote:
>> 
>>  Another thing that I would just like to mention is that I have a couple of
>>  talks prepared myself. And even if we could get a bigger LUG event planned
>>  for most of the area it would be better then nothing. I am just looking for
>>  an accessible medium for everybody. Yet I know that it will take work and
>>  effort but I do believe it can be done. I just want to start a small
>>  platform that is in existence. If this means further developing the KWLUG
>>  to be bigger or to hold bigger events than that can be an option. I am just
>>  glad I am stirring conversation. Thanks to everyone for their 
> participation.
>> 
>>  * Just my two cents.