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Linuxfest Northwest 2004 Wrap-up
prostoalex writes "Linuxfest Northwest 2004 took place in Bellingham, WA this past Saturday, as announced on Slashdot before. Check out the ever-expanding photo album and what people are saying in their blogs. I also have an extensive and highly subjective write-up on my site, but I can only vouch for the events I've been to myself. Compare that to Linuxfest 2000 coverage to see how things have changed."
Pretty amazing that one guy from Finland started the whole Linux movement. It's testament to the open source concept. It keeps getting better. Soon it'll overtake MS and maybe (distant future) even Apple.
Keep chugging, guys!
Actually no, that's not my name :). Nice try anyways!
There were more women than just me there. You might not see us in the pictures because we were doing things like presenting talks and helping to run the event.
Dear Mr. Coward,
/. post, it's going to take off because of the grass-roots efforts of a bunch of dedicated individuals, like those in all the LUGs that supported this effort.
If you have any interest in whether or not linux becomes a serious contender for either the desktop, the corporate data center, or mom and pop's computer at home, then you should care deeply about this post. Linux is not going to take off in these areas because of snarky comments in a
People in other LUGs (even that one in NM) are going to see posts like this and say, hey, we should put on a show like that! Before you know it, Linux comes out of the online blogs and news sites (like this one) that only other Linux geeks know about, and in to the hearts and minds of major decision-makers.
As for who really cares? About 1000 or so Linux users from Eugene, OR to Vancouver, BC. That's who.
Sincerely,
Satisfied LFNW2004 attendee