Re: [TCLUG:2774] GLUE

[Ben Kochie <ben@nerp.net>]

I think it would be a great idea.. where ever we can advirtise, let's do
it.. unless anyone objects, I can go ahead and register us

Thank You,
        Ben Kochie (ben@nerp.net)

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On Sat, 12 Dec 1998, Tim Neu wrote:

> Has anyone mentioned the possibility of registering this group in GLUE
> (Groups of Linux Users Everywhere)...  Here's a snippit from the web page
> with membership benefits... (http://www.ssc.com/glue/)
> 
> There are only two groups in Minnesota registered, and none in the Twin
> Cities area...  There are a number of requests on the page from TC area
> Linux users looking for a local group as well..
> 
> -----------
> 
> Why should your Linux User Group join GLUE?
> 
>                                                                        
> 
> The idea of a central repository for user groups is not new. In fact,
> there are a number of lists of them, including one SSC established. What
> we want to do with
> GLUE is establish a list that will be regularly updated and, hopefully,
> include most groups. 
> 
> Meeting these goals means a large investment in time and money. After much
> thought we realized that SSC could benefit from this effort and then pass
> on the
> benefits to the groups themselves. This would help everyone involved. 
> 
> We are willing to help establish new user groups. We don't want to
> establish, direct or be in any way involved in running the groups--we feel
> that is best left to the
> local individuals involved. What we do want to do is help you get started,
> help you publicize the group and offer some incentives to attract more
> members. 
> 
> What user groups need is: 
> 
>      Visibility 
>      Ways to attract new members 
> 
> To that end, we have come up with a plan that offers substantial benefits
> to user groups and their members, yet costs them virtually nothing -- just
> $10 more than a
> single subscription to Linux Journal. These benefits include: 
> 
>      A 10% discount on Linux CDs to group members 
>      A copy of BRU 2000 Backup And Restore Utility 
>      A copy of Caldera OpenLinux Lite 
>      A copy of TCL Blast! 
>      A copy of Red Hat Linux 
>      A web pointer to the group 
>      E-mail list server available for group use 
>      20 free "member" bumper stickers 
>      Sample magazines for meeting give-aways/promotion 
>      Sample Linux products from participating vendors 
>      A complimentary subscription to Linux Journal 
> 
> Other companies may also offer discounts, free products, or other premiums
> to GLUE members. Ask your favorite Linux vendor if they support GLUE; if
> they
> haven't heard of us, direct them to this web page. 
> 
> Other than your yearly membership fee (cost of a subscription plus $10),
> the only thing we ask is that you point back to the Linux Journal web site
> from your web
> pages, or to this page. 
> 
> Interested? Register now! 
> 
> (from http://www.ssc.com/glue/whyjoin.html)
> 
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