[GNUz] A small Free Software group in New York

[Rik Tindall]

Hi, thanks Tim.

Timothy Musson wrote:
> The Ithaca Free Software Association seems to be roughly the same size
> as our group (...judging by their web forum, which claims to have 30
> registered users).
> 
>   http://ithacafreesoftware.org/
> 
> I think they're a good model for a smallish Free Software group.

Yes, I'd been impressed by them too.

esp. e.g. http://ithacafreesoftware.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=118

"Long Island.. there aren't any groups specifically.. 
[advocating/discussing/using/demoing/teaching/fighting for] free 
software" - tips.

But the difference to us here is, for any kind of support they can call 
on the FSF (USA) directly, within whose regional orbit they reside.

Perhaps the reason for 's**t-uphill' locally/regionally for GNU is 
precisely because this larger framework is non-existent here - which 
makes it our primary responsibility to build one, in *helping_others*.

Don't be confused or deterred by the fragmentary "Linux culture", which 
is too often about *helping_yourself*, even indirectly, in my experience.

And adding weight to the argument for upgrading the 'floss'-fibre, click 
on the IFSA "Support SFLC" link to www.softwarefreedom.org - "..legal 
representation and other law-related services to protect and advance FOSS".

cheers & hth
-- 
Rik