Richard A. Johnson

OK, so the scenario is this…You are a new Linux user or want to try Linux, but would like to know more before hand. You hear about a local Linux Users Group and prior to going to one of their events, you sit back for a moment and try to envision what it would be like.

Tell me, what is that you envision?

Now that you have envisioned it, how would you really like the LUG to look, feel, and run?

The reason I am asking, is that the LUG in which I am the Vice President of is currently in the restructuring phase. I would like to get some ideas on how to make LUG meetings not only better, but make then accessible to every type of person that shows up.

So, if you have any suggestions, just add them to the comments. Thanks!

This Sunday, December 16^th, 2007 from 10am until 4pm, Central Standard Time, myself and the Ubuntu Chicago group, as well as help from the College of DuPage Linux Users’ Group, will be holding our first ever “Packaging Jam.”

What exactly is a packaging jam? It will be an all day session in which a couple of Ubuntu MOTUs, myself and Mario (superm1) will teach the essence of packaging for Ubuntu in order to get new packages into the repositories, how to merge, how to submit patches, and then some. Mario will be traveling the day prior, so we are hoping that he will be there, if not, then you have to look at my ugly mug all day

The location of this packaging jam will be at the College of DuPage main campus in Glen Ellyn. Here is the address:

College of DuPage
427 Fawell Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

You can find directions HERE. The room is in the Student Resource Center, the big white building, and is in room 1544.

There is a train to Glen Ellyn from the city, so if you need a ride, pop into #ubuntu-chicago on irc.freenode.net or send an email to our list at ubuntu-us-chicago AT lists DOT ubuntu DOT com.

Hope to see you there!

Yes people, you heard right. I have a nice selection of official Ubuntu, Kubuntu, and Edubuntu CDs in my possession. If you live in or near Chicago, then I suggest you make your way out to the College of DuPage on Sunday from 10am to 4pm (Chicago time) for the monthly LUG meeting. Here is the address:

College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Student Resource Center, Room 1544

HERE is the floor layout of the SRC. HERE is a 3D view of the entire campus. Best parking will be on the south side of the SRC building on the southern part of the guest parking, right near the SCC building. If you enter that way, come through the main doors in the SRC and head to your right. You will see an art gallery on your left hand side. Turn left there and we will be right across the hallway from the gallery. Hope to see you there!

Oh, we have free bagles, donut holes, and coffee too. And if we run out before you get there, sorry

EDIT: I will be presenting KDE 4!