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 | | TestimonialsThis page contains testimonials about LUGOD,
the Linux Users' Group of Davis.  Some comments are by members and attendees,
some by guest speakers, and others from people who have stumbled across our
website.
 
 
Such a diversityCarl McCabe, 2004.Sep.23
 "I don't remember ever seeing such a diversity of ages and
  interests."
 
Amazing speakers and presentationsAndrew Arnett - 2003.Dec.16
 "I was a LUGOD meeting lurker last year, but I'm in San Diego, now.
I do miss the amazing speakers and presentations LUGOD always has.  Is
that due to a core group of volunteers?  LUGOD is amazingly better than
any other special interest non-profit group I have ever seen."
 
Follow your DesignDrew Shelley - 2003.Mar.30
 "...I have to say that I am impressed. I like the content variety, layout
  and volume of information available [on your site] ... I am feeling somewhat
  inspired by your 'public awareness campaigns'."
 
Great things about LUGODTroy - 2002.Oct.21
 "It's been interesting participating in both groups, although I've been
  out of the state and unable to get to meetings for either lately.  There
  are definitely some great things about LUGOD that I'd like to help
  integrate into NBLUG.  The LUGOD Advocacy dept. is in particular
  top-notch.  Plus, when I was in davis I checked out many a LUGOD donated
  book from the yolo co. library."
 
ConvivialFrancois Gouget, CodeWeavers - 2002.Oct.4
 "...the LUG itself is also very convivial with very nice people..."
 
Fine Users' GroupJim Lowman - 2002.Aug.25
 "It's amazing to me that not only are there two monthly meetings, but
    also that you can get good speakers for each..."
 
Delve into thingsEric Nelson - 2002.Aug.17
 "I like your group because you guys really delve into things..."
 
Most Incredibly OrganizedKarsten Self - 2002.Aug.07
 "I've been with and/or attended meetings with SVLUG, BALUG, NBLUG,
  LXNY..."
 
The Cult Of LinuxForbes magazine - 2002.July
 "A century-old retailer changes to Linux and cuts not only expenses, but
  aggravation too. ... There are more options for Web-browsing with Unix than
  with Windows. Better yet, they're good ones."
 
FascinatingNancy Bloom - 2002.June.6
 "You have a great club..."
 
Eye OpenerMurry Shohat and Rick Lehrbaum - 2002.May.21
 "This was a great experience... What you are doing at LUGOD is
  most impressive."
 
Welcoming EnvironmentBill Weir - 2002.May.21
 "Thanks. It was well worth the drive [...] And a good welcoming
  environment. Although I can't come regularly, I'll certainly be up there
  for topics of particular interest."
 
LUGOD has its act togetherRick Moen - 2002.Apr.12
 "LUGOD has always really had its act together
  (for which all credit goes to your esteemed volunteers!)"
 
Linux changes you...Don Werve - 2002.Mar.20
 "I came to the realization that, as a Linux user, I hadn't even bothered
  to look at my workstation for months...  The reset button has never been
  used."
 
Very Important GroupDr. Andy Jones, Dr. Andy's Technology and Poetry Hour, KDVS Radio -
  2002.Mar.06
 "[The Linux Users' Group of Davis is] probably doing more from a
  non-university, non-corporate perspective than any other group here
  in the city of Davis."
 
No HarderChristine Scobee - 2001.Dec.26
 "People would come out of [the Linux courses] knowing
  more about their computer than many Windows users know about their computer
  after years of using it."
 
Non-Geek Linux AdvantagesRobert G. Scofield - 2001.Dec.25
 "The geeks on this list know why Linux is better than Windows.  But
  here are three reasons why Linux is better for the non-geek."
 
es1371 and why I love open sourceGabriel Rosa - 2001.Dec.15
 "Now, if I were running Windows and my joystick didn't work, what are
  the chances that: The driver would be open source; If not, that I would
  know who the author was; I would have the author's email address; He would
  be awake at 4am; He would be willing to change things for me; He would give
  me a binary to test every 15mins until it worked?"
 
Helpful ResponsesJay Strauss - 2001.Nov.28
 "Vox-Tech is my favorite Linux list, and I always get helpful
  responses."
 
VOX for NewbiesChristine Scobee - 2001.Aug.28
 "It's nice to know that there are people here who will take the time
  to try to explain"
 
Up To DateStephen Helms - 2001.Jun.20
 "Why did I choose LUGOD? ... a very nice easy to follow / understand
  and up to date website."
 
QuicklyChristine Scobee - 2001.Jun.19
 "I would be very surprised if there's another LUG that has this kind
   of organization, given the same amount of time in which to construct
	it."
 
LERT Rescues BoxEric Engelhard - 2001.Jun.07
 "LUGOD has consistently proven itself as not only a fun club,
  but also a valuable resource."
 
Linux: the Swiss Army Knife of OSesLarry Snyder - 2001.Mar.31
 "LUGOD is the resource which helped me understand
  enough about Linux finally to make practical use of it."
 
Linux Men are GreatAnonymous Coward - 2000.Aug
 "They have gotten their hands dirty working for a better way of life,
  not just for computer users, not just for American's... but for all of
  mankind."
 
 
 
 Users' Contributed Uptimes:
764 days - Reported by Ted Deppner, 2003.Feb.11 (Firewall)
428 days - Reported by Bill Kendrick, 2003.Oct.29 (Colocated webserver)
417 days - Reported by Doug Barbieri, 2003.Nov.01 (Colocated server)
358 days - Reported by Sameer Verma, 2006.Feb.18
355 days - Reported by Ryan Castellucci, 2006.Feb.19 (Firewall/Router/VPN)
307 days - Reported by Zach Johnson, 2001.Dec.19
291 days - Reported by Henry House, 2001.Dec.20
252 days - Reported by Harold Lee, 2007.Apr.19
245 days - Reported by Bill Kendrick, 2006.Feb.18 (Colocated webserver)
244 days - Reported by Marc Hall, 2003.Feb.07 (Shell and mail server)
244 days - Reported by Don Werve, 2002.Mar.20
235 days - Reported by Seth Nagao, 2003.Feb.07 (Fileserver)
219 days - Reported by Zach Johnson, 2001.Dec.19
217 days - Reported by Henry House, 2003.Feb.08
207 days - Reported by Matt Snelham, 2003.Feb.07
200 days - Reported by Ryan Castellucci, 2003.Nov.01 (Floppy-based router)
202 days - Reported by Zach Johnson, 2001.Dec.19
199 days - Reported by Ryan Castellucci, 2006.Feb.19 (Mail server)
173 days - Reported by Zach Johnson, 2003.Feb.07
168 days - Reported by Samuel Merritt, 2003.Feb.08
153 days - Reported by Pete Salzman, 2003.Feb.07 (Floppy-based router)
151 days - Reported by Ryan Castellucci, 2006.Feb.19 (Desktop)
 
 If you'd like to share a story about your experiences with Linux
or LUGOD, or have an amazing Linux uptime to report, please
e-mail us!
 
    
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