[Luna] The Future of LUNA

[Christopher Bradshaw]

I realize that I might be throwing sour grapes here, but I really think that
our core focus should be on Linux, and more specifically, functions of the
OS that many users may not be aware of  through casual use. Monthly
presentations on different aspects of Linux, such as the buffer cache,
process management, udev, new kernel features, security, networking, etc...
would provide both the presenter and the group an opportunity to expand
their understand of the OS and the benefits of using it. This is not to say
that other topics wouldn't be nice to see on occasion, but we are LUNA, and
that said - I believe we should focus our efforts accordingly.

Taking from what JP said about other topics;  when presenting, it would be
great to see parallels draw with other operating systems and how development
practices differ between them (hopefully evangelizing the benefits of  open
source). While some of these presentations might be "too complicated", or
lie outside the scope of some users focus, it has been my experience that
when the light bulb is "turned on", enthusiasm to learn more usually
follows. Maybe I'm being to "geeky".... What do you think?

Just my two cents,
-Chris Bradshaw



On 10/22/06, Shane Lofgren <slofgren at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> That certainly has it s interesting points.  Maybe someing the job can
> encourge you to go to and would look nice as continuing education.  I am for
> windows topics, though I am biased myself for not using windows.
> -Shane
>
>
>
> On 10/22/06, JP Bonn < jp at jpbonn.com> wrote:
> >
> > I'm all for expanding the scope of the group.  I'd like to see it expand
> > into more of a computer professional organization with presentations on
> > many different topics (including Windows).  Of course I'm biased since I
> >
> > mostly do programming.
> >
> > Shane Lofgren wrote:
> > > I don't think anyone is talking of disbanding. Mainly the talk is
> > > gathered around the idea of expanding.  Possible expansion of topic
> > and
> > > web services..  That is really it.  Most likely if a change in name
> > > where to come it would include the LUNA name.  If everyone does not
> > want
> > > any change to happen then the LUNA group would not change one bit.  So
> > > don't worry about the group dissolving.  We have enough participation
> > to
> > > keep on keep'in on.
> > > -Shane
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On 10/22/06, *rian bogle* <rbogle at usgs.gov <mailto:rbogle at usgs.gov >>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > >     Most of you dont know me, I'm basically a lurker on the group, and
> > a
> > >     linux nut that works at USGS in town.
> > >     I do a lot of *nix admin and OS development both at work and at
> > home.
> > >     I usually cant make our monthly gathering, but I would hate to see
> > LUNA
> > >     disband or fall apart.
> > >     I would like see what other ways I might help or contrib. to LUNA
> > and
> > >     help keep it running, if theres enough interest
> > >
> > >     Thanks,
> > >
> > >     Rian
> > >
> > >     Kyle Winfree wrote:
> > >      > Greetings,
> > >      >     As many of you on the list know, LUNA, like many lugs, has
> > >     struggled
> > >      > at times with membership.  A few of us have agreed to meet
> > sometime
> > >      > after next week to discuss what direction LUNA might take in
> > the
> > >      > future.  If you have any interest in providing input (or
> > meeting),
> > >      > please respond to this email, or email Kyle at
> > >     kyle.winfree at gmail.com <mailto: kyle.winfree at gmail.com >.
> > >      > If you do not speak up, your voice cannot be heard.
> > >      > Kyle
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> > >
> > >     --
> > >     Thank-You,
> > >
> > >
> > >     Rian Bogle
> > >
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