[ What | Why | Who | When | Where | How ]

What?

LinuxSA is a User Group dedicated to the dissemination of information and assisting users in understanding and using Linux. If you are interested, you can join the LinuxSA mailing list (linuxsa@linuxsa.org.au) by sending a message to linuxsa-request@linuxsa.org.au with "subscribe" as the subject (the message body is ignored).

Linux is a un*x-type operating system which has been developed from the ground up through the co-operation of a large number of developers over the Internet.

It is, in my opinion the best operating system ever to be created. Best of all it is covered by the GNU Public License which means that it is FREE!

For those who don't know what Linux is visit the Linux Page.

Why?

LinuxSA has come into existence with the following guiding principle:

"To promote and support Linux in South Australia"

Who?

LinuxSA is intended for anyone and everyone. I hope that there will be particular interest from professionals who use any of the Unix variants, students, or people who just want a REAL Operating System or Internet machine.

The good thing about Linux is that anyone can use it. The User Group LinuxSA is for anyone of any skill level. Anyone from the novice to the seasoned professional are quite encouraged to come.

When?

LinuxSA meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm.

Where?

LinuxSA currently meets at SSABSA (the Senior Secondary Assessment Board of South Australia). The address is available on the map page.

How?

This question has two answers (How is it run, How is it going to survive):

1. LinuxSA is run roughly in the following format:

   7:00-7:30: Welcome, What's New, Introduction
   7:30-8:30: Seminar/Demonstration
   8:30-9:30: Play, Help, Talk, Pizza Session

2. LinuxSA can only be successful through the support of Linux Users. Assistance is needed in the following areas:

   • Seminar Topics (both suggestions and volunteer speakers)
   • Organisation
   • Publicity

Email Geoffrey (geoffrey@netcraft.com.au) if you can be of assistance.

Last updated: Thursday, 23-Sep-2004 23:39:30 CST