Re: [MLUG] MLUG's early history and upcoming 10th anniversary

["Bryan Venable" <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

If you're writing a history of MLUG, definitely mention Ryan Dooley.
He did a lot for the group from the beginning, not the least of which
was setting up and running the server and the mailing list.  He might
have had something to do with procuring the COE meeting space that we
used several times in those days, but I don't know for sure.

A lot of people contributed to the Alternative Computing Fair which
was quite memorable.  The installfest in the student union not long
after that was fun, too.  I had moved to St. Louis by the time those
events happened, but I was fortunate enough to be able to attend.

I started using Linux in the fall of 94.  Not long after that I helped
build and run a Linux web server for student government and student
groups.  By the time Keith started MLUG I was doing Linux sysadmin and
web stuff for a living.  I already knew some of the other early
members like Paul Saab and David Lloyd.  So it was great to be able to
hang out and talk about geeky stuff, especially since I had returned
to Columbia after spending six months in the KC area and didn't have a
lot of other regular opportunities to meet up with folks I knew.

On Tue, Jul 29, 2008 at 11:37 AM, Mike Miller <EMAIL:PROTECTED> wrote:
> On Tue, 29 Jul 2008, Vern Green wrote:
>
>> Man, has it been that long that we have been enjoying each other's company?
>
> Is that what you call it?  ;-)
>
> I've been on MLUG since 8 Oct 1999, so I guess the answer is "yes."  See
> the old welcome message below.  Looking back at a few messages I saved, I
> can see that Jon King, Shannon Spurling, Rick Buford, Stephen
> Montgomery-Smith, Michael "Mogmios," Adam Procter, Bryan Venable and Ryan
> Woodsmall were all on the list within the first month that I was on, which
> probably means they were there before me.  I found out about MLUG through
> posters I saw around campus.  I just realized that the archives go back to
> September 1998 and reveal more about who was around at the beginning and
> what they were writing:
>
> http://mlug.missouri.edu/list-archives/members/
>
> The discussion list seems to have started in October 2000 and the
> announcement list archives go back to March 2000.  The first message on
> the original MLUG list was sent on 28 September 1998.
>
> So what do we know about the inception of MLUG -- when was it founded and
> by whom?  Do we want to have a 10th anniversary celebration of any kind
> this fall?
>
> Maybe someone will want to write a few lines about early history for the
> FAQ before all is forgotten:
>
> http://mlug.missouri.edu/faq.php
>
> I can see that a a few founding members have been here from the very
> beginning.
>
> Mike
>
>
> Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 18:08:06 -0500 (CDT)
> From: Keith Kleiner [snip]
> To: EMAIL:PROTECTED
> Cc: [snip]
> Subject: Welcome to MLUG
>
>
> WELCOME TO MLUG
> ***************
>
> This letter is to welcome you to the Mizzou Linux Users Group (MLUG) and
> to notify you that you are now added to our mailing list.  Here are a few
> things that I would like you to know about MLUG:
>
> 1.  Please feel free to use the MLUG mailing list to ask ANY questions
> that you have concerning Linux and related issues.  NO question is too
> basic or too complicated to post to the mailing list.  The members of MLUG
> vary a great deal in background and experience, so almost any question
> will apply to multiple people on the list.  Please help to keep the
> mailing list healthy and functional by not only asking questions, but also
> by posting answers to other people's questions if you can.  Send mail to
> the mailing list at EMAIL:PROTECTED
>
> 2.  Besides the mailing list, the MLUG website is the main source for
> keeping abreast of what is going on in our organization.  Go to
> http://mlug.missouri.edu to check up on meeting times, coming events,
> member information, etc.
>
> 3.  All MLUG services are provided for by the mlug server at
> mlug.missouri.edu (128.206.158.42)  This server is where the website and
> mailing list are maintained.  All MLUG members are granted a free account
> on the MLUG server.  To get your account, please email me at
> EMAIL:PROTECTED and let me know.  I will then contact you by
> phone or email to personally set up your account. Feel free to
> use it for constructive means, such as email, file storage, web sites,
> etc. Just don't abuse it.
>
> 4.  The MLUG meets almost every week to discuss general business and to
> learn more about linux.  The meetings start with a "Question and Answer
> Session" where people can get answers to questions  about linux for about
> an hour.  This Q&A session is then followed by a presentation on a subject
> pertinent to our interests.  Please watch the mailing list and website for
> the next meeting.
>
> 5.  Please read the MLUG FAQ at http://mlug.missouri.edu/faq.html to
> become familiar with our culture. If you don't read this you will risk
> upsetting a lot of people by possibly doing or saying something that is
> contrary to the ideals in the FAQ.
>
> Ok, that about covers everything I can think of.  Once again, welcome to
> MLUG!  Also, if you ever have any questions about MLUG, please feel free
> to contact me.
>
> Keith Kleiner
> [snip]@mlug.missouri.edu
> (573) 268-6090
>
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