[SGVLUG] Should this LUG become a GLUG (GNU/Linux Users Group)?

[John E. Kreznar]

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David Lawyer <dave at lafn.org> writes:

> Stallman argues for GNU/Linux UGs.  See
> http://www.gnu.org/gnu/why-gnu-linux.html Why GNU/Linux?

> ... I've been convinced by Stallman's arguments that it wouldn't be
> a bad idea to become a GNU/Linux Users Group.  In other words, a
> GLUG instead of a LUG.

Even better than improving the label would be to improve the content.
This means helping existing members overcome their addiction to
proprietary software.  Stallman also said

   "Giving Microsoft software to school children is like giving them
   cigarettes -- it is a way to get them hooked, so that once they
   grow up, they will be a captive market for Microsoft."

   http://www.linuxworld.com/2003/0401.indiaopensource.html

- -- 
 John E. Kreznar jek at ininx.com 9F1148454619A5F08550 705961A47CC541AFEF13

    Tell them: "Take back your computer!  No more secret software!"

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