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-=> Nigel Reed wrote to All <=-

 >  SR> I remember back in the day when we started LinuxNet, it was
 >  SR> active and a great place.
 >
 >  SR> Oh, well, off I go. I do think there is a place for a dedicated
 >  SR> Linux network but it needs to be maintained by the admin

 > I am actually considering starting up an "alternative" Linux-focused
 > network, and wondering if there would be interest.  One thing
 > different would certainly be that it would be actively maintained...
 >
 > Anyone that might be interested in such a thing - I'd be glad to hear
 > your thoughts on it...

 NR> I would much rather see someone else take control of Linuxnet rather
 NR> than start up a new network.

Well, since it's basically dead, there isn't much difference in those 
two options.

 NR> Why not talk to the current owner about taking over if he doesn't have
 NR> time to work and promote it? That is something I would get behind. I
 NR> don't think I'd want to try and start another new network from scratch.

Certainly a possibility.  One of the big issues with that is that the 
current ZC doesn't seem to respond to anything, and I think might not be 
in favor of such a thing.

I suppose it's worth asking him, I can give that a try.



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