I don't think we'll ever have an install fest as far as TCLUG is concerned (non-politically charged opinion). And I blame all of the non-Linux noise including personal political aggressiveness on this list. Just curious, do you look up your local librarian's political registration or political corporate donations before checking out a book or at the supermarket? On Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 4:01 PM, Chuck Cole <cncole at earthlink.net> wrote: > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org [mailto: > tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org] *On Behalf Of *Saul Alanis > *Sent:* Monday, August 10, 2015 3:36 PM > *To:* TCLUG Mailing List > *Subject:* Re: [tclug-list] tclug meetings? > > My only knowledge about the Wellstone Center is that they donate profits > to feed and house people that need such help. > > Not the only thing they do, and not the main thing they do. > > Non-political groups help people without campaigns. > > If you find that politically opposing to your views... [lost for words] > > I object to the political agenda, and making that their headline instead > of having a neutral "helping agenda" headline. > > You didn't include the other venues you claim to be "free", so please > share them. > > Libraries and assorted "corporate sponsors" we have had for meetings over > the last 10+ years. Check the archives. > > SDA > > On Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 3:33 PM, Chuck Cole <cncole at earthlink.net> wrote: > >> That is not TCLUG but is a different Linux group that departed from TCLUG >> long ago, but remains in contact. >> >> There are several other Linux groups here that meet regularly. >> >> TCLUG has not met for years. >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org [mailto: >> tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org] *On Behalf Of *Seth Miller >> *Sent:* Monday, August 10, 2015 3:22 PM >> >> *To:* TCLUG Mailing List >> *Subject:* Re: [tclug-list] tclug meetings? >> >> Fred, >> >> The group does meet on a monthly basis. You can check out the schedule at >> http://www.meetup.com/PenguinsUnbound. >> >> Seth Miller >> >> On Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 2:57 PM, Chuck Cole <cncole at earthlink.net> wrote: >> >>> The Wellstone Center is a political advocacy function. Web site says >>> they charge for room rental and food. >>> >>> Not appealing to me to advocate continuance that 80% of MN tax dollars >>> go to pay government admin staff while only 20% gets to schools, teachers, >>> AFDC, jobs, etc, as was basis for the tax (well-documented facts, not new. >>> eg, any DFL request for tax increase is a salary increase request because >>> of the 80% portion that their staff gets). >>> >>> There are many other options, and many are actually free. >>> >>> Chuck >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> *From:* tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org [mailto: >>> tclug-list-bounces at mn-linux.org] *On Behalf Of *Saul Alanis >>> *Sent:* Monday, August 10, 2015 10:58 AM >>> *To:* TCLUG Mailing List >>> *Subject:* Re: [tclug-list] tclug meetings? >>> >>> Hi Fred- >>> >>> I don't think the list has had an install fest for many years, or >>> meetings that I know of. >>> >>> A few months back my employer (35w & 494) granted us meeting space, so I >>> am open to following up, if one is organized. >>> >>> If that doesn't work, I suggested looking at the Wellstone Center >>> http://wellstonecenter.com/ >>> >>> I hear they serve food, have free parking and wifi... >>> >>> Thanks, >>> SDA >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Aug 10, 2015 at 10:28 AM, Fred H Olson <fholson at cohousing.org> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> From the "About" section of this lists Info page >>>> http://mailman.mn-linux.org/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list >>>> >>>> >The Twin Cities Linux Users Group is a group of Linux users in the >>>> >Twin Cities (Minnesota) area. We have monthly meetings in which we >>>> >discuss various topics releated to Linux. About every 4-5 months we >>>> >have an InstallFest... >>>> >>>> How often are TCLug meetings really held lately? >>>> >>>> Fred >>>> >>>> -- >>>> I support Bernie Sanders for President >>>> Fred H. Olson Minneapolis,MN 55411 USA (near north Mpls) >>>> Email: fholson at cohousing.org 612-588-9532 >>>> My Link Pg: http://fholson.cohousing.org My org: >>>> Communications for Justice -- Free, superior listserv's w/o ads >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota >>>> tclug-list at mn-linux.org >>>> http://mailman.mn-linux.org/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list >>>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota >>> tclug-list at mn-linux.org >>> http://mailman.mn-linux.org/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota >> tclug-list at mn-linux.org >> http://mailman.mn-linux.org/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota > tclug-list at mn-linux.org > http://mailman.mn-linux.org/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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