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+ | ====== OCLUG Founding Principles ====== | ||
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+ | ===== Founding Principles ===== | ||
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+ | ==== 1. Definitions ==== | ||
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+ | //Linux// - Linux is a mostly POSIX compliant | ||
+ | operating system kernel initiated in 1991 by a Finnish university student, Linus Torvalds, and today developed by hundreds of people world-wide. It is released for use under the GNU General Public License. In common usage, the term " | ||
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+ | project for the success of the Linux kernel. While that contribution is undeniable, and while there is merit in the use of the " | ||
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+ | //OCLUG// - OCLUG is the Ottawa Canada Linux Users Group, commonly known by its acronym OCLUG (pronounced oh-klug or awk-lug). | ||
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+ | ==== 2. Mission Statement ==== | ||
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+ | OCLUG promotes and supports the use of Linux in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. | ||
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+ | ==== 3. Why Linux? ==== | ||
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+ | //Linux is Open and Free// - The entire codebase for the Linux kernel, the GNU tools and libraries, development tools, and thousands of applications is open and available for use and study. This gives users the freedom to extend and modify the software to meet their needs, and to share their changes with others in ways not possible with other operating systems. | ||
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+ | //Linux is Inexpensive// | ||
+ | sites around the world at no charge, or for merely the cost of distribution. | ||
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+ | //Linux is Reliable// - Linux and other Free and Open Source software has a proven record of reliability and stability. | ||
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+ | //Linux is Growing// - Linux, Free, and Open Source software is growing, in both market share and more importantly in the ability to meet needs and to evolve new methods of solving problems and producing results. | ||
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+ | ==== 4. Why OCLUG? ==== | ||
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+ | //Sharing Common Interests// - An informal OCLUG was formed in March of 1997. Since then the use of Linux has grown tremendously. The current incorporated OCLUG exists to provide a stable source of support for both new and experienced users in the Ottawa area. It provides | ||
+ | assistance to its members so they can use Linux more effectively. It provides access to Linux related information, | ||
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+ | // | ||
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+ | //Community Voice// - Through its members, OCLUG is the voice of the local Linux community and is wholly accountable to that | ||
+ | community. | ||
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+ | ==== 5. Principles ==== | ||
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+ | //Open and Public// - OCLUG welcomes participation. Everyone is invited to join and participate. The openness of the local Linux community has always been a point of pride for OCLUG. With Linux anyone may be a contributor, | ||
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+ | // | ||
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+ | this advocacy efficacious, | ||
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+ | ==== 6. Membership ==== | ||
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+ | OCLUG aims to be inclusive with its Membership definition, while keeping the Membership process simple and easy to manage. Membership is intended to be beneficial for people who are involved in the local Linux community. Members have privileges. They can vote in elections of the Board of Directors, they can vote in OCLUG referenda, they can be elected to the Board of Directors, and they receive notifications of OCLUG meetings and events. OCLUG offers various services and sources of information. Anyone, member or non-member, may | ||
+ | subscribe to these services. | ||
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+ | Membership in OCLUG is free. Dues are not collected from members. | ||
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+ | ==== 7. Point of Contact ==== | ||
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+ | Organizations that want to communicate with the local Linux community can use OCLUG as their first point of contact. OCLUG assists such organizations by providing accurate information about the community' | ||
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+ | ==== 8. Donations ==== | ||
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+ | Individuals and organizations that want to make monetary or other contributions to the local Linux community can do so by making a contribution to OCLUG. When OCLUG accepts contributions it uses them to provide services that enhance the local Linux community. | ||
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