[wplug] [wplug-announce] Table Topics: 2008 Linux Desktop 2/26 7:30pm Panera Bread Southland

[Beth Lynn]

Western PA Linux User Group will be meeting in the
Southland Panera Bread on Wednesday February 26 at
7:30pm until 9pm. All are welcome. No RSVP required.

The topic is "Is 2008 the year of the Linux Desktop?"

Every new year Linux enthusiasts ask the question
because it seems so close yet so far away. How can we
define success? Do we need to see a greater use in
business, in academia, in homes, or all of the above?
Is the Linux desktop a higher quality product than
Windows or MacOSX. If so, how can we measure ease of
use, driver availably, software total cost of ownership?
If we are not yet there yet, what is holding us back?
Are some of Linux's strengths such as distribution
choice, community support, and a plethora of free
software options hurting Linux's success in ruling the 
desktop market? How can the community of Linux users
help? Does your mom use Linux? How about your boss?
Why or why not?

This meeting is WPLUG's second "Table Topics" meeting.
This is relaxed environment where we discuss current 
Linux and Open Source issues. A facilitator picks a
topic and prepares questions for those gathered to
generate conversation. New Linux users and the curious
are encouraged to attend.

"Table Topics" meetings are a relaxed environment
where we discuss current Linux and Open Source issues. A
facilitator picks a topic and prepares questions for
those gathered to generate conversation. New Linux
users and the curious are encouraged to attend. We will
be gathering in the meeting room which will be in the
back on the side near the food counter. Purchase is not
required but keep in mind that we will not have any
complimentary refreshments. If you want something to
eat or drink you are on your own. Free wireless is
available at this Panera so laptops are welcome but
not required.

The Southland is a large shopping plaza south of Century
III Mall in the South Hills suburb of Pleasant Hills.
The Panera Bread has ample free parking and it is on
the 46G bus route. Look for Panera in the shopping
plaza by the Wendy's.

Address:
623 Clairton Boulevard
Pleasant Hills, PA 15236
Phone: (412) 655-8380


Hope to see you there!

Beth Lynn Eicher

Start the discussion on the wiki
http://linode.wplug.org/wiki/TTLinuxDesktop#Table_Topics:_Is_2008_the_year_of_the_Linux_desktop.3F
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