[Auugps] [AUUG-Talk]: [Fwd: [Webmaster]: Aussie overseas inquiring about AUUG]

[Craig Turner]

Thanks for the interest. Although I wasn't expecting the exposure I'm
pleased for it, and to see enthusiasm for the general direction of my
idea.

I prefer to form a solid project plan before committing myself to
anything. I've started this today. See where it takes me.

C


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve Landers [mailto:steve at digitalsmarties.com]
> Sent: 07 September 2009 02:37
> To: Frank Crawford
> Cc: Norberto Meijome; Craig Turner; AUUG PS; AUUG Talk-list
> Subject: Re: [Auugps] [AUUG-Talk]: [Fwd: [Webmaster]: Aussie overseas
> inquiring about AUUG]
> 
> 
> On 06/09/2009, at 8:30 PM, Frank Crawford wrote:
> 
> > Norberto, others,
> > 	The one reason I suggest an actual book is that I believe it is
> > seen as
> > a more prestigious publication, where as an electronic publication
> > while
> > more easily managed is not quite the same.  It is something that
> would
> > be in the National Library, select Universities, etc, not so much
for
> > general sale.
> >
> > 	Of course if we were going to do such a publication, I'd expect
> to
> > hand
> > most of the work over to someone like WoodsLane, etc.  If we get
such
> > support I don't see a single publication/year would be such a big
> > issue
> > to manage (however, finding anyone to do some management is a big
> > issue
> > in itself).
> 
> In the Tcl community we've been using Lulu to publish conference
> proceedings, and are happy with the service and price -
> http://www.lulu.com/content/3830746
> .  It might be another option to consider
> 
> And I agree having a paper publication has merit (albeit that might
> label me as an archeotechnophiliac :))
> 
> Steve
> 
> >
> > Regards
> > Frank
> >
> > On Sun, 2009-09-06 at 20:05 +1000, Norberto Meijome wrote:
> >> On Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:59:33 +1000
> >> Frank Crawford <frank at crawford.emu.id.au> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Craig, Steve,
> >>> 	I agree that I think this is an interesting idea.  It would be a
> >>> continuation of AUUG and John Lion's traditions.  I'd like to see
a
> >>> physical printed book, as well as other distribution mechanisms.
I
> >>> agree that we aren't intending to make money, so making it freely
> >>> distributed is a good idea, although it should have a copyright,
> but
> >>> something like it should be freely available to all, just give
> >>> attribute
> >>> on where it came from.
> >>>
> >>
> >> FWIW, the idea of publication sounds good, although going to the
> >> extent of
> >> printing a book/ periodical seems, to me, like embarking on a whole
> >> swath of
> >> issues to be managed.
> >> Even well established and fully staffed publications like ACM
> >> Communications &
> >> IEEE's Computer are going fully digital (not yet ditching the hard
> >> copies...
> >> but i think it's only a matter of time before they do) .... maybe
> >> start from
> >> website / ebook and see how it looks once there is something to be
> >> published.
> >>
> >> regards,
> >> B
> >> _________________________
> >> {Beto|Norberto|Numard} Meijome
> >>
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> >> Stupidity: Cashing that $2.56 check you got.
> >>
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> >> when wet.
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> >> have been
> >> Warned.
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