[Wftl-lug] No more TUX Magazine

[greg.s.larramore at rrd.com]

I've discovered already that a great (and easy) way to contribute is to go 
over to Christian Einfeldt's wiki page (
http://digitaltippingpoint.com/wiki/index.php/TuxZine), set up a user 
account, and start adding content. The content that can be compiled in 
this central location can later be material that makes up a formal first 
issue, however it might be delivered (I still favor a web-site base that 
makes a freely downloadable PDF file available).

On the Tux Zine wiki I've started creating an outline of topics that 
concern a new Linux user. Perhaps others will add to the outline and begin 
adding content under the headings.

Craig, thank you for offering the resources (server space and mailing list 
capabilities).

Also, Craig, I've added a header in the outline for your use: 
"Introduction to programming in Linux." I would think that the principles 
of programming you would give to kids are valid for new Linux users and 
new programmers using Linux as well. So, if you will, please start 
building that section.

Thanks.

Greg






"Craig Maloney" <craig at decafbad.net>
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> Print or web (or both)?

I've been following this thread, and would love to contribute in some
fashion.

The question of print or web is a tricky one. I was going to write in and
say categorically that it should be web or even mailing list based, but
then remembered something rather important: if this is a magazine for
newbies, how are newbies going to find it? I'm reminded of great mailing
lists like Tidbits and the like that are great resources, but they're
pretty much for people who already know how to subscribe to a mailing
list. If someone sees a print magazine on the shelf of their favorite
bookstore, will they pick it up, or will they find it doing a Google
search for "New Linux User" or something similar? I think that was one of
the big failings of Tux Magazine: most of their subscribers probably found
out about them because they were already subscribed to Linux Journal (I
know that's how I found out and subscribed).

In the interests of keeping costs low, I'd recommend starting on the web
initially (mailing lists, webpage, etc.) Honestly I don't think a paper
magazine is something to shoot for since the barriers for print are costly
and unsustainable.

I have server space and the ability to create mailing lists on my
provider's servers, and I've also had an idea for a kid's programming book
or series of articles, so let me knwo when we have an umbrella, and I'll
stand under it. :)

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