[GNUz] How does GLU/GNUz differ from CLUG?

[Nick Rout]

Pia Waugh wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> <quote who="Timothy Musson">
>
>   
>>> Logically, we are the only group in NZ (& Oz?) that makes available the 
>>> time and space to consider formation of an 'FSF branch' (without having 
>>> studied what defines that yet..) and already GLU is the only GLUG this 
>>> side of India.
>>>       
>> Hmmm! We might be the only "LUG" this side of India that includes GNU in
>> its name, but are we really the only group with a Free Software slant?
>> (I don't know. I'd be surprised/sad if we are though.)
>>     
>
> Just to clarify (and I've been following this thread with interest) there
> are no major FSF groups in Australia, however there are some GNU/LUGs that
> usually consist of one or two people floating about. Having said that I feel
> there is a very strong FLOSS community and a strong representation of Free
> Software philosophy in Australia throughout the community, regardless of the
> names used to group those communities. I think that the assumption that a
> "LUG" doesn't care about FLOSS values beyond a Linux kernel is just a bit
> silly :) I tend to try to focus on the values we all have in common rather
> than looking for the differences that divide us.
>
> BTW, I certainly am focused on the freedom, the libre aspect of FLOSS. We
> just haven't got around yet to changing the name of Linux Australia to
> something else (although many people agree this would be a good idea to show
> it is about more that a kernel) and we have already started this discussion
> and process. I highly doubt we would establish ourselves as FSF Australia
> however, FLOSS Australia, FOSS Australia, or something else entirely is all
> on the cards.
>
> I think all great outreach and community projects trying to change the world
> need a strong set of underlying values with a pinch of practicality. 
>
> Cheers,
> Pia
>   
Well said, I am not sure that divisions in the ChCh community is needed 
or desirable at all.