[GLLUG] Proposal: Discussion group

[Stan Mortel]

Hmmm..... never been in a book club so I can't say for sure.  The plan 
is to pick readings on interesting and worthwhile topics which will 
stimulate discussion to help everyone better understand the issues 
brought up in the readings.  It is a professional development endeavor, 
or perhaps something to more deeply engage in one's avocation.  I can 
see topics such as the value of new technologies, how to expand the 
implementation of OSS (and why), efficient, effective, and inspired uses 
of current technology, comparing technologies, political and 
(especially) security issues, etc.  There is, after all, a great deal 
out there worthy of learning, and group efforts can be so much more 
effective, and fun.

Stan

On 4/24/2012 4:22 PM, Chick Tower wrote:
> Are you proposing something like a book club, Stan, but for OSS topics?
>
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>                                Chick
>
> On 04/24/2012 12:09 PM, Stan Mortel wrote:
>> I am interested in starting a discussion group focused on topics of
>> mutual interest relating to OSS and would like to invite members of
>> GLLUG (and beyond) to participate. My idea is that it be a fairly
>> high-level endeavor (actually read the article with an eye toward
>> formulating insightful comments and intriguing questions), rather than
>> merely another social event. Topical readings to be proposed by members
>> of the group. (Anything too esoteric and not enough people will really
>> be interested.) If the reading/discussion results in "actionable items"
>> we might be able to extend to lab work. :-)
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