How to start a LUG
Before you create a LUG, there are a number of things you should consider:
Is there an existing LUG in the area? Look at neighbouring areas, join their mailing lists and ask about their coverage. Do you have a starter group of members already interested?
Join neighbouring LUGs and ask there to find out if there's interest. Ask on the uk.comp.os.linux newsgroup as well.
In our experience, non-geographical LUGs don't tend to work very well. There are a few in existence, but few are large, and many founder very quickly. Think carefully about sustainability before trying to create a non-geographical LUG. A domain name of "foo.lug.org.uk" is preferable to "foolug.lug.org.uk". You should also check that there isn't already a LUG with that domain name on lug.org.uk.Once you've decided on a name and coverage area for your LUG, you should:
Apply for use of lug.org.uk server facilities.
We will also automatically sign you up to the lugmaster mailing list, where most of the UK LUG organisers talk about issues of relevance to all LUGs in the UK.
Announce your achievements:
On the uk.comp.os.linux newsgroup Advise the UK Linux Magazines (for example, 'Linux Format' and 'Linux Magazine') of your new LUG details for publication Maybe on other local LUG mailing lists (with permission of course)
Enjoy your new LUG, and have funOther resources:
Rick Moen's User Group HOWTO.
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