[Linux-aus] linux professional groups

[David Lloyd]

Anthony, Paul et al:

> A handful of SLPWA, OSV and OSBN-SA people got emailed about the 
> meeting. The aim was to discuss the creation of a peak industry group 
> for F/OSS as raised by Con on this list. It was mentioned briefly during 
> the conf, which attracted a few more people.
> 
> Quite a few extras turned up after the LA AGM. There was only one 
> waitress and we kept on running out of tables.

The "one waitress" thing was quite comical in its own way.

> The majority were interested in a national body when it was put to show 
> of hands. A list of email addresses was recorded and hopefully there 
> will be a mailing list launched.

The mailing lists will probably land mid next week at the latest. I'll keep
people posted when they do come down.

DSL