Subj : Re: LinuxNet
To   : deon
From : Dan Clough
Date : Tue Feb 25 2025 19:00:54

-=> deon wrote to Nigel Reed <=-

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

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

 de> So as you might recall, I've taken over some othernets in the past -
 de> only to see lots of initial messages of "great" and "thanks for keeping
 de> it alive", then it to fade away and die.

Yes, that's always a possibility.

 de> Do we need another net? Could these linux focused conversations run an
 de> existing othernet - that most of us are already on?

Well, the existing LinuxNet is not really new.  It was revived about two 
years ago, and seemed to be getting off the ground, but then the ZC just 
kind of .... fizzled.  Very difficult to contact or get a reply about 
anything.  I may try again to contact him.

 de> I'd be interested in getting those messages (didnt realize there was a
 de> linuxnet?) - wasnt this run by Gert and it faded away?

It was, long ago, but "came back to life" briefly nearly two years ago 
now, and then faded away again after maybe six months.  I got so 
frustrated with the lack of management that I left the net.




.... Gone crazy, be back later, please leave message.
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