Re: [LUG] Free software and users

[Paul Sutton <zen14920@xxxxxxxxx>]

I take it the consensus is that we should rename the group GNU/Linux 
user group.  I agree with this because it will emphasise both GNU and 
Linux are different but related items,  and  also most questions asked 
are GNU issues, not Linux issues as as you rightly point out Linux is 
the kernel,  A few weeks ago I had a problem with  a shell script,  
which is in effect a GNU issue,  if I had problems with compiling the 
kernel for example then that is a kernel (linux) issue.   Matt and Neil 
are right in emphasising the difference,  and the importance that people 
realise the difference.

If we can change it,  then it will be for the better,  and help new and 
existing  users,  and the less time new users spend saying linux and the 
more time saying GNU/Linux the better I guess.

> > Isn't this a Linux *User* Group?
> >    
>
>  
Sounds cool, At out first meeting there was a GNU/FSF Flyer,  any chance 
of getting some more? to be handed out at different venues, perhaps over 
time there could be a set available were we meet if at least one person 
living near a possible venue, (paignton (me then),   Plymouth,  St 
Austell and Exeter are our usual venues,  so one person has a set of 
leaflets and brings them along.   As we need more, can we get them 
easily,  is this flyer downloadable?   How much would it cost to print 
off say 50/100/500/1000 or whatever.

> Soon to be a GNU/Linux User Group. It is also being considered that the Devon 
> and Cornwall GNU/Linux User Group may become an FSF (non-)Corporate sponsor.
>
> Besides, *Linux* (or more accurately GNU/Linux) is just as important as 
> *user*.
>  
To help, I have put a link to the no patents page on the 
paigntonrugby.net web site,  and also a link to the software site  I 
used to produce the photo album (jalbum) which is open source software 
too.  


Paul

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