web site

[CRRoot at dstsystems.com]

::adjusting asbestos underwear::

I've been on this mailing list for a month or so.  My status in this group
could be described as "lurker newbie", as I am new to Linux and don't
really have much to add at this point.  I haven't attended meetings because
my wife has Jazzercise on Wednesdays and I have to watch our son.  So
forgive me if my comments are not welcome.

A while back, someone asked for suggestions for the web site.  Some things
I would like to see:

   schedule of upcoming topics and a summary of previous meetings, with
   code samples where applicable.
   info about area events such as the upcoming LinuxFest, and links to
   official sites
   links to useful/interesting Linux-friendly sites like Freshmeat,
   Slashdot, Themes, UserFriendly
   some information about the group and its members -- number of members
   (at least regular attendees), composition of group (% of programmers,
   sys admins, avid users, etc. )  Perhaps an online survey, and maybe a
   "Geek of the Week"-type focus on a random individual.  Just some way to
   give potential members a glimpse of the kind of company they would be
   keeping.

Maybe these are dumb ideas, but I thought I would throw them out there.
I'm not trying to dump a bunch of work in anybody's lap, either.  I'll help
if I can, just know that I have NO artistic ability and my web design tool
of choice is Notepad.

Which brings me to one last thought.  This whole argument about what tool
to use to maintain the web site is asinine.  I personally don't care if one
uses FrontPage, vi, or freakin' copy con.  Actually, I like the idea of
using Microsoft products to lure people away from Microsoft.  There's a
sadistic irony to it that appeals to me.  It's kinda like shooting somebody
with their own gun. %)

Cory Root