[Linux-aus] Grant Application #2

[Dai_Thai NGUYEN]

On Sun, 18 May 2003, Kimberly Shelt wrote:

> On Sat, May 17, 2003 at 03:31:18AM +1000, Jeff Waugh wrote:
> > <quote who="Kimberly Shelt">
> > 
> > > Of course the next thing, is finding the 5/6 folks who might be interested
> > > in being on the exec ?.. Perhaps a LA rep would be great ?
> > 
> > I think that if you're seriously considering doing this, that you'd be
> > better off becoming a Special Interest Group or sub-committee or some other
> > affiliate group of Linux Australia (or another appropriate, existing
> > association).
> 
> Where do I find out details about doing this specifically with LA ?
> 
> What are the benefits?
> 
> LA Committe..can you help here?
> 
> I think there are lots of pros & cons.. intersted to hear others thoughts?
> 
> Kim
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Do we really need a LA Committee? The beauty of Linux is its ability to
allow people from any background to be able to contribute is it not?
Having a hierarchal structure hinders this in my opinion. What would they
do anyway? Also, shouldn't there be some sort of democratic vote? How
would this work?

Binh.