tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post5638701604301998769..comments2024-02-14T02:30:36.732-05:00Comments on The Blog of Helios: Lindependence 2008 - In The Books And Out Of The BlocksAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13978117986484281976noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-40155003252249253462008-07-30T05:59:00.000-05:002008-07-30T05:59:00.000-05:00helios, Cancelled our subscription to LJ yesterday...helios, <BR/><BR/>Cancelled our subscription to LJ yesterday. They need to realize that there are human beings involved with Linux too. There are just so many articles about compilers and python scripts one can take.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your hard work. We will be in contact with Larry and you about that how-to shortly. I am thinking Tucson is ripe for something like this.<BR/><BR/>Manny OrtegaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-29452853544866176972008-07-29T14:44:00.000-05:002008-07-29T14:44:00.000-05:00The only reason I can think of is that Linux is bi...The only reason I can think of is that Linux is big, but at the same time, structured so that right now, quite a few pwoplw in the right positions can weild influence over it in the future and/or profit from it. These so-called tech websites are just in it for the ad sense revenue. Slashdot, IMO, is the worst of the bunch. You say anything that clases wither agendas, and you are instantly modded troll or whatever, never to be seen again. Repeat it and you will stay there. Even if you post something meaningful, it will be lost among the many comments. Anyways, congrats to you Helios on this great project.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02427403660490846533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-85586191465734252262008-07-28T19:55:00.000-05:002008-07-28T19:55:00.000-05:00"Why would they not be publicizing your event inte..."Why would they not be publicizing your event intentionally?"<BR/><BR/>If this was in the field of world events, then I could understand not acknowledging an event like this. But this is the small world of Linux. If you aren't already familiar with every publisher, all the top journalists and "analysts" then you haven't been paying attention. I do and I'm just a user. Chances are they already knew something was up before they received the confirmation from Larry or Ken. No. Lindependence was willfully ignored by the very journals and web sites that depend on Linux for their existence. The only question is why. I am on the outside looking in on this whole affair. But I would bet my next lump of money that they are trying to safeguard something they've already lost, their reputation.kozmcraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477116396443886503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-31132789324283153872008-07-28T19:36:00.000-05:002008-07-28T19:36:00.000-05:00I am a publicist by trade and an Ubuntu user. I'm...I am a publicist by trade and an Ubuntu user. I'm a little confused about this post. <I>Why</I> would they not be publicizing your event intentionally? Editors get about 200 emails a day. It could be bad luck. You could have sent your pitch to the wrong editor. It could have a scary looking attachment. The editor could be on vacation. Maybe they don't do regional coverage. Perhaps you had a subject line that didn't pull them in. Etc. Publicity is in some ways a tough business---rejection is the norm. Don't take it personally.<BR/><BR/>I live in Berkeley and I would love to help out if something like this is planned for the Bay Area. It often feels like there is little we non-coders can do to give back to the O.S.S. community that has done so much for us. Don't hesitate to drop me an email with any publicity questions you might have.daretoeatapeachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17509487278894384358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-4769315057863959902008-07-28T05:59:00.000-05:002008-07-28T05:59:00.000-05:00As enthusiastic as I am about going forward with a...As enthusiastic as I am about going forward with a plan to do this here, I honestly have to give pause and reconsider. If the people at Linux Journal and Slashdot are not going to mention efforts like yours or mine, then on top of planning and organizing the event, I also have to look outside the community for funding? Helios I don't have your talent and gift for gab. All I have is the LUG to get it going. I don't have the kind of money Larry put into this thing.<BR/><BR/>No, as much as I want to see my town put Linux on their computers, I am going to have to think about this. Thanks for the heads up. I would have had to drop it before it really got started.<BR/><BR/>CarlosAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-27505629803876940242008-07-28T04:17:00.000-05:002008-07-28T04:17:00.000-05:00I'm disgusted that the big names in Gnu/linux news...I'm disgusted that the big names in Gnu/linux news did not even give you a mention. Indeed, the linuxsphere has been extraordinarily silent about this (excepting you).<BR/><BR/>If the ones that are supposed to be helping the movement cannot even shine a bit of the spotlight your way I say fuck'em. Go decentralised.<BR/><BR/>I will do my part and blog about this ASAP.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-26162093167986441792008-07-27T21:45:00.000-05:002008-07-27T21:45:00.000-05:00Great job, h and Larry on Lindependence! You put ...Great job, h and Larry on Lindependence! You put a lot of hard work into it and I greatly appreciate it, and I'm sure more than one in Felton appreciates it. Don't stop regardless of what the "pundits" say or don't say about your aspirations. They have largely proven their irrelevance. And to those who did give Lindependence its rightful spotlight...kudos to you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-90215075020329770402008-07-27T21:02:00.000-05:002008-07-27T21:02:00.000-05:00Helios, I'm the guy from New Jersey who emailed yo...Helios, I'm the guy from New Jersey who emailed you while you were in California. <BR/><BR/>I've put things in motion here to do what you and Larry have done but we've gotten lucky. One of the guys who happens to be a Linux Geek also happens to be a news reporter for the local TV station here. What do you want to wager we get some coverage?<BR/><BR/>Your efforts have been more than inspirational helios. They have been contagious. You brought me to the point where I could no longer sit on the sidelines and cheer you. I am now shooting for a bit of one-upsmanship.<BR/><BR/>I want to thank you for your effort and sacrifice. If I am understanding things correctly, this cost you more than money. May only good things happen to you from now on my friend. While I might not be able to correctly call you a friend, there is one thing I can call you. I can call you my mentor.<BR/><BR/>James HealeyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-16108676486572280642008-07-27T20:53:00.000-05:002008-07-27T20:53:00.000-05:00@ Yeah, and Joe is their batboy...Joe-mamaROFLMAO@ Yeah, and Joe is their batboy...<BR/><BR/>Joe-mama<BR/><BR/>ROFLMAOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-62005446839749308842008-07-27T20:45:00.000-05:002008-07-27T20:45:00.000-05:00Congratulation, Ken and Larry and everyone else in...Congratulation, Ken and Larry and everyone else involved in Lindependence08! You're having a real impact where it really matters- hands-on, up close and personal. <BR/><BR/>--<BR/>Carla SchroderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-77147291290118982632008-07-27T18:28:00.000-05:002008-07-27T18:28:00.000-05:00@ercolinuxemail me at helios at fixedbylinux dott ...@ercolinux<BR/><BR/>email me at helios at fixedbylinux dott kommm and tell me about your project. I will do what I can to publicize it for you.<BR/><BR/>Good people...people that are passionate, dedicated and doggedly serious are busting their @$$es to make Linux a viable alternative on the desktop and this kind of disconnect between the "Linux Media" and the soldiers in the field is not only unacceptable...it makes me wonder who they get their marching orders. We may not get any added publicity but I bet you we get some answers. Awaiting your email.<BR/><BR/>hAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13978117986484281976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-83741309922421888982008-07-27T17:13:00.000-05:002008-07-27T17:13:00.000-05:00Hi Helios, i'm from Italy and I'm organizing a 2 d...Hi Helios, i'm from Italy and I'm organizing a 2 days event dedicated to the FOSS world in september, and I'm facing exactly the same problems you've found: totally indifference in the best cases even when you ask only a small space on a newsletter.<BR/>Absolutely frustrating: but we keep on. I think that if we bring to the Linux side even only 1 more user that will be a success for us, for the same reasons you tell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-12824164885006052282008-07-27T15:23:00.000-05:002008-07-27T15:23:00.000-05:00helios,I'm going to post this on every blog or for...helios,<BR/><BR/>I'm going to post this on every blog or forum that allowed me to post the Lindependence news from you and Larry.<BR/><BR/>If it gets anything like the attention your event got, it should be a big embarassment to the "linux publications".<BR/><BR/>AmenditmanAmenditmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12345522537672251667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-9306587787911351712008-07-27T14:39:00.000-05:002008-07-27T14:39:00.000-05:00Cubs rool - Astros droolYeah, and Joe is their bat...Cubs rool - Astros drool<BR/><BR/>Yeah, and Joe is their batboy...<BR/><BR/>Joe-mama<BR/><BR/>;-)<BR/><BR/>thanks Davie, that means much coming from you.<BR/><BR/>hAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13978117986484281976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33801994.post-18619789683515490502008-07-27T14:37:00.000-05:002008-07-27T14:37:00.000-05:00Helios, well put and on target. Being one in a si...Helios, well put and on target. Being one in a similar field, I've suffered this frustration and unfortunately, I take a bit of comfort in knowing that if they ignore you, then I shouldn't feel bad.<BR/><BR/>Damn straight I'll cx my subscription to LJ. I stayed through the Linux Chix flap and I should have ditched them then but I guess it's just getting the Linux Magazine in my mail that felt good. At least the mailman knew I was a geek.<BR/><BR/>I'll pass this along to the LUG I am involved with in Chicago. I am sure many will feel the same as I do. Please pass along my congratulations to the team Larry and you put together for this. Poor publicity or not, you showed "the community" what a couple of guys with a bit of an attitude can do. You've done it well.<BR/><BR/>Dave Meeks<BR/>Cubs rool - Astros droolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com