Yeah I can see what you mean, perhaps the name doesn't fully reflect what we're actually doing these days. I'm all for bringing new people in and expanding the group, I've tried to talk a few more people into coming and sometimes they're scared off by what they perceive Linux geeks as, elitist and unfriendly. I don't think that's a fair representation of us. There are a few individuals like that but generally we're approachable people I like to think. It does still seem to be the common image even amongst other tech circles though. A name change could help build a new image but I can't help thinking it will fracture the current group. I know many people will want to keep the LUG name and that's understandable.<br>
<br>What does everyone else think?<br><br>If we did change name let's be sure we can get the domain before we decide on one hehehe :P Also, have you been watching those Norwich Union... sorry Aviva adverts too much :)<br>
<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Fri, May 8, 2009 at 1:54 PM, Andrew Williams <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:andy@tensixtyone.com">andy@tensixtyone.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">
<div class="im">On Fri, May 08, 2009 at 12:30:34PM +0100, Dan Lynch wrote:<br>
</div><div class="im">> I would agree with Vladimir on this one. I know we are called a Linux User<br>
> Group but in reality at every LUG I've ever been to people don't just talk<br>
> about Linux exclusively. There's usually talk about phones and mobile<br>
> devices, BSD, Solaris and all kinds of general FLOSS stuff. I've never heard<br>
> anyone complain about it. There's plenty of Linux talk too as you'd expect<br>
> but it's not a set topic. It's what I would expect at a LUG, perhaps I've<br>
> missed the point of the L in LUG all along. I love Linux and I love talking<br>
> about it but I don't mind if people want to talk about BSD or anything else.<br>
> It seems a little like splitting hairs.<br>
<br>
</div><div class="im">Yes, but in the same mindset would a non linux user come to a group<br>
named the Linux User Group? our scope and membership covers a wide range<br>
of people but the name of the group is restrictive.<br>
<br>
Don't take me wrong, i'm not on about setting topics or enforcing what<br>
people talk about, thats stupid. I'm talking about naming the group<br>
</div>better than what it is. let it reflect the membership, not dictate it.<br>
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