Hey all, So, as a break from the flames, is anyone interested in having an on-list discussion about professional linux groups? Unfortunately I missed out on having a chat with Leon or Con or anyone much about this at l.c.a, and afaik whatever discussions did take place weren't blogged. Basically, I wonder what sort of professional groups are... effective, or fun, or useful, or desirable, or something for people. HUMBUG probably comes close to being the opposite of what you want, at least as far as the meetings go; it's informal, on a weekend, very long, undirected, and whatever. I mean, it serves it's purpose -- which is for *home* Unix users to get together -- but... well, just but. There's also obviously SAGE, which does a much better job, but is focussed on systems administration in general, which I look at as more of a necessary evil than something interesting :) AIUI, they have a regular meeting on a weeknight that consists of a talk and some food, and that's pretty much it. I guess what I'm wondering is if there's a lack of a group for professional Linux developers in Brissie; and if so, what such a group would look like. Is a "meet every two weeks/month, have a short talk on something Linuxy, then have dinner, chat with each other, then go home" sort of structure a worthwhile one; or are other more faceless activities more useful for professionals (like advocating to government, or hosting a jobs site on the web -- and given AUUG exists, is that enough?), or something else? If we want a "professional community", does it make sense to have one that brings together Linux-friendly management types as well as hackers, and if so, what sort of talks do you have then? Or what's you excuse for a get together? What's everyone else's thoughts on this? Cheers, aj -- Anthony Towns <aj@humbug.org.au> <http://azure.humbug.org.au/~aj/> I don't speak for anyone save myself. GPG signed mail preferred. Linux.conf.au 2004 -- Because we could. http://conf.linux.org.au/ -- Jan 12-17, 2004
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