Announcement (Was: Poll of sorts)

[Cyber Source]

Mark Musone wrote:

>Dennis,
>
>Since you broached the subject, it's a little earlier than I was planning
>but I figure no time like now..
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>I have myself also seen a need for what you are asking for, hence:
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>I am announcing a new linux users group. The group is the Buffalo
>Professional Linux Users Group.
>
>http://www.bplug.org
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>The user group is focused on the use of Linux and Open Source in
>professional business environments. We have organized presentations and
>seminars, and bring up topics that are of interest to people that use or
>would like to use Linux as part of a corporate solution set. We disseminate
>practical information and proven solutions from IT professionals who have
>successfully tackled a wide range of enterprise Linux deployment challenges.
>It's a rare opportunity to benefit from the experience and insight of peers
>from companies that are both local and national.
>
>Unlike other Linux User Groups, our meetings are structured and have
>presentations and speakers focused on using Linux solutions on an enterprise
>level. Our meetings are held from 6pm-9pm on the last Thursday of each
>month. The location may vary, as "road trips" and visits to companies using
>Linux in the enterprise is encouraged.
>
>Newcomers to Linux are always welcome, however the meetings will be based on
>Professional I.T. members looking for ways to enhance their Linux solutions
>or looking to move to Linux solutions.
>
>If anyone is interested in attending the next meeting or contributing,
>please let me know. 
>
>Thanks,
>
>Mark
>
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-nflug at nflug.org [mailto:owner-nflug at nflug.org] On Behalf Of
>Dennis Ruzeski
>Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 10:18 AM
>To: nflug at nflug.org
>Subject: Poll of sorts-
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>I'm curious about something--
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>How do you all use Linux? Are there many people on the list that use it in a
>corporate/enterprise environment or is it more for desktop/home use?
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>I've only been to a couple of meetings, but they seem to center more around
>'Linux as a Windows desktop replacement', which is great since Windows
>sucks, but I'd like to see more meeting topics revolving around things like
>high-volume system administration, tuning for performance and uptime, and
>Linux in the enterprise. Anybody else that would like to do things like
>this?
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>--Dennis
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I might be interest in that Mark. Do you have an email list?

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