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<DIV>p.s. part of the reason I asked was that when I went to a si-sig meeting
years ago, just once, they said it was preferred that only sysadmins attend
those meetings, though technically because they accept charitable status they
could not turn away anyone... But what that meant to me was that you’re
welcome to come, but you’re not really welcome. In all honesty, all the
people at that meeting were very friendly anyway, and I almost walked away with
someone suggesting I apply for a job where they worked (not sure where now, one
of the labs).. </DIV>
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<DIV><A href="http://lilug.org/wiki/Devsig">http://lilug.org/wiki/Devsig</A>
also says “D<FONT face="Times New Roman">evsig is for developers of applications
on Linux or other open OS platforms. Meetings are informal and friendly. “
and as a result I didn’t feel comfortable attending if the meeting wasn’t “for”
me. I’d love to learn either way.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=quarsaw@gmail.com
href="mailto:quarsaw@gmail.com">Mike Costanzo</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, December 14, 2010 11:32 AM</DIV>
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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Lilug-dev-sig] Locating the group once at
panera</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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Rob,
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<DIV>there is no need to be "considered" anything to come to a meeting. All you
really need to be is interested. If you think hearing about the topics would be
enjoyable then I say it is worth coming out. To me, a big part of the idea
behind the group is to promote learning. The meetings aren't about gurus sitting
around and congratulating each other on how awesome they are. </DIV>
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<DIV>The Dev-sig meetings are really informal. In my experience, we end up at
tables just to the left of the door by the front glass (this is a convenient
place to plug in your laptop). Dev-sig is a good place to talk about your
project and what you are trying to achieve and maybe pick up some suggestions.
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<DIV>Directions for all the meetings are here: <A
href="http://lilug.org/wiki/Directions">http://lilug.org/wiki/Directions</A></DIV>
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<DIV>Hope to see you,</DIV>
<DIV>-Mike Costanzo</DIV>
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<DIV class=gmail_quote>On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 9:50 AM, <SPAN dir=ltr><<A
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<DIV>I’m wondering, if my primary use of Linux is on an android phone (I had
an install of linux on my laptop but it’s not booting at the moment and needs
I presume a reinstall...) am I considered a linux user...</DIV>
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<DIV>And if I just started experimenting with writing apps for the android
platform (I started on a tetris game yesterday and am almost done with the
core functionality, it’s just a matter of trudging thru the rest), and that
development is done in Java, am I considered an open source OS application
developer? </DIV>
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<DIV>If the answer is yes, I’d like to come to the meeting thursday, and maybe
even tonight’s main LILUG meeting, if I can find time and find them.</DIV>
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<DIV>Thursday night more particularly because as luck would have it I’m home
alone that night (my parents have a christmas party in the city) so I might as
well get out of the house.. I honestly don’t have much planned for
tonight either other than maybe watching the biggest loser finale, but that’ll
be on io’s free NBC Prime Time on Demand service the next day if I really want
to see it and I’m disabled/don’t work-for-a-living.</DIV>
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<DIV>The only concern, or main concern, is that the meeting is at a Panera and
I’m not sure I’ll recognize any of the people at the meeting as I haven’t gone
to one of these in about 2 years... Back then they were at some office
conference room. Will I recognize any of the old faces there, and if not
when I get to Panera, how will I know I’m at the right place?</DIV>
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