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

[Beth Lynn]

Correction on two points

1. the meeting will be TUESDAY February 26
2. We had tentatively scheduled the table topics for
February 20. The Tuesday February 26 meeting replace
this.

So... I hope to see you a week from today on Tuesday!

On Mon, 18 Feb 2008, Beth Lynn wrote:

> 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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