<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">An Open Letter to all New Mexico Linux
Lug's and organizations,</font>
<br>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">We (A few people in the Ubuntu Linux
users group) have started to put together plans for a New Mexico LinuxFest
in late 2009 or early 2010 at an Albuquerque, NM location and a committee
is in the process of being formed.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">More information on what we are doing
can be found here:</font>
<br>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">https://wiki.ubuntu.com/NewMexicoTeam/NewMexicoLinuxFest</font>
<br>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">We will be moving all this information
to another web site very soon as this is a LinuxFest and is distribution
neutral. We want all groups (LUGS), Linux distributions, and organizations
represented. New Mexico LinuxFest will be a separate organization and even
though most of the organizers will be from the various LUGS and other organizations
it will be it's own entity. This will be a huge undertaking and even will
require the creation of a non-profit, 501(c)3 corporation (The charter
is being drawn up currently).</font>
<br>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">That being said we desperately need
the support of all the New Mexico LUG's to make this a success and would
love to have it's members input, skill, and knowledge be a part of New
Mexico LinuxFest. If you feel you would like to serve on the committee
please send your information and qualifications to David Thomas (the current
committee chair) dthomas@dthomasdigital.com other committee members include
Michael Rimbert, and Jim Riordan. The committee needs to consist of 6 members
and a chair (Which means we have 4 open positions and will be decided
upon my current committee members), they will be responsible for
drawing up the New Mexico LinuxFest charter as well as serving as the initial
officers.</font>
<br>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Again, this will be a huge undertaking
and those wishing to serve on the committee will need to be able to dedicate
the time needed.</font>
<br>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">We will be having a call for papers
for those that wish to speak very soon, as well as looking for sponsors,
exhibitors, and volunteers.</font>
<br>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Thank you for your time and please let
me know if you have any questions. This is at a very early stage and things
will most certainly change, but with your help I'm sure New Mexico LinuxFest
can become a reality.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">If you know of any other New Mexico
Linux resources please feel free to pass this letter to them.</font>
<br>
<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">David Thomas<br>
dthomas@dthomasdigital.com <br>
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