[Lincs] 3-in-1

[iain Baker]

Phillip, Thank you for your input, please allow me to respond...

On 3/28/07, Phillip Taylor <Phillip.Taylor at bcs.org.uk> wrote:
> Are you talking about http://www.lincs.lug.org.uk/ ?

no, i was talking about the prototype of its replacement
http://llug.ricey.co.uk/

> If so I don't think I'm alone when I say it looks absolutely shit.
> It's not been updated for a long time which is the worse thing.

I think that could be a bit harsh but point taken... it was not
updated for 2 years, however updates have started again.

> It
> gives the impression the LUG has disbanded. Also (and I don't want to
> offend anyone) but the member profile section just reeks of
> homosexuality. I'm sorry but it had to be said!

i don't want to disappoint but you have offended at least one person.
if you dont like the feature or the way it is implemented that is fine
and we certainly welcome constructive criticism, however homophobic
comments are not welcome.

> I recon it desperately needs a complete overhaul. A new style and everything.

Indeed see above comment  :)  see we are slightly on the ball  :D

> In terms of the things we do, I think the install fest is an okay idea
> but I'd like to see some more professional, more integrated events
> taking place. I'm a member of the BCS and they do fantastic events.
> Masters and PHD students present ideas and do presentations on
> interesting new technologies and everyone comments and discusses it
> over a tea and biscuit. Then a few of the younger guys can go on to a
> pub where the drinks and really techy conversations starts. Flame
> wars, 1337 $p34k etc. Always a good way to spend an evening in my
> opinion. Those that present get to walk away with lots of input and
> constructive critisism to put into their dissitations. We could find
> Linux related projects and make it a LUG event. This is just one of
> many things the LUG could do in the community.

I am sure no-one will argue with this idea, and that is certainly the
angle we approached the first Real Life Meeting... unfortunately we
have not managed to organise one since, and as the website will
attest, that was a while ago! this is why an install fest was
proposed... baby steps, getting us back into meeting up and community
involvement.

> I'd be willing to wander up to the university (i'm not a student) and
> stick my nose in, see if there is much interest up there. In terms of
> the number of Linux users we have, i'm sure we have quite a few. The
> company I work for in Lincoln manages 5000+ Linux firewalls around the
> world and we've got at least 30 Linux guys in our building alone so
> I'm sure some big events can be rallied if we get the right material
> for them and everyone else in the region.

That is fantastic... you are a star! Every person helps, the bigger
the better when it comes to this sort of thing... I, and I'm sure i'm
not alone, certainly welcome any input on a professional LUG meet

> I'd love to talk over more suggestions with people if they care to submit them.
>
> Phillip Taylor
> Systems Developer
> B.Sc. Honours Software Engineering

Well guys, the gauntlet has been thrown!