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User Groups

The purpose of the Groups list is two fold. First, to make California computer users aware of groups that meet in their area to let "...people find other Ubuntu users near them and experience the Ubuntu Community firsthand", as the LoCoFAQ describes. The second is to give the California Team awareness of local groups in order to work with them as described in LoCoWorkingWithOtherGroups.

Why contact LUGs?

1. to inform them that we exist as a resource (so they can invite us to come talk, etc)
2. to find out what they would like us to be able to provide for them
3. to participate in their efforts as appropriate

4. to inform them that we may refer local Ubuntu users to their meetings & install fests

5. to meet some like minded Linux folks

6. to make their members aware of us so they might consider joining/helping our LoCo

7. to let them know we do not wish to compete with them. We all benefit if we assist them in their efforts.

   1. Local California Linux user groups generally meet in person on a regular basis for end-user education & support; we don't. It's hard to overestimate the value to a new Linux user of in person discussions as we experience at our events.

   2. Our LoCo performs very diverse activities throughout the state focused specifically on Ubuntu Linux. We often meet virtually and can refer folks from our mail lists or IRC channels to other suitable forums if we can't help them ourselves. We are made up of volunteer Ubuntu representative/advocates. LoCos advocate, promote, translate, develop and otherwise improve Ubuntu, acting as a backbone of the Ubuntu community. For more information see LoCoFAQ and LoCoWorkingWithOtherGroups

What might we be able to offer LUGs?

• Hold release parties
• CD distribution - even three burned copies of the latest Ubuntu are greatly appreciated by LUGs
• Speak at LUG meetings
• Advocate Ubuntu at LUG meetings

  • Forward Ubuntu news & announcements locally

  • Ubuntu expertise to assist in LUG activities
  • Marketing support
  • Press releases based on the Fridge

• Nurture the Linux & Ubuntu community within the local area

How to contact a LUG

A contactor should already have attended one of the user group's meetings. Contactors should make personalized contact with a user group representative, preferably in person first and via email to follow up.

It seems that for most user groups in California, the primary means of user group discussion when not at meetings is through mail lists. Contactors should continue to participate in the user group's discussions and when possible, answer at least Ubuntu related questions in the user group's mail list. Advertising, spamming or behaving in a way inconsistent with a user group's social norms will not reflect well on Ubuntu or the California Team.

California User Groups

To see our list of user groups, see Groups.

Discussion

User Group Discussion is for comments and talking about how this page works.

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