[plug] Suggestion for web site

[Bret Busby]

I have a suggestion for the web site, and I am posting it to the list, 
as it would need the active participation of most of the list 
subscribers, if it is to be implemented and to be successful.

On the web site, under the heading of Resources, on the menu on the left 
side of the web site home page, I suggest the addition of another link 
and web page, to list what Linux magazines/publications are available in 
Perth, and from where.

For this, I refer to the supply of Linux magazines and pocketbooks, 
rather than books (although a general list of bookshops that sell books 
relating to Linux, could be included in a list on the suggested web 
page).

In Armadale, I am aware of two newsagents - one on the Jull Street Mall, 
and one in the shopping centre. Both sell various Linux magazines and 
pocket books. Neither appears to sell, for example, the magazine Linux 
Format.

What I suggest, is a web page, with perhaps three lists;
 
Magazines
<Magazine name> <Suburb> <Newsagent name and address> 
<date that entry last updated>

Pocketbooks
<Pocketbook name and distributions included (if applicable)> 
<Suburb> <Newsagent name and address> <date that entry last updated>

Books
<Bookshop name and address> <Linux book range description> 
<date that entry last updated>

The Linux book range description could be something like "limited to 
about half a dozen books" (like some of the  A&R shops), or "good 
variety" (like the Hay St Mall (I think it is) A&R shop), etc.

As PLUG is the Perth Linux Users Group, I suggest that a web page such 
as this, with a link from the Resources sub-menu on the PLUG web site 
home page, would be a good resource for Linux users in Perth, and would 
help publicise what Linux-oriented publications are available, and, 
where, in Perth.

For each entry, an additional field, could be the name of the person who 
submitted the entry, if anyone needs to contact them or know who 
submitted the entry, to get an update or something.

I think that it would need the active participation of most people on 
the list, to get people to go and check what Linux materials are 
available at their local newsagents, and submit their findings, to make 
publishing such a web page, worthwhile.

Then, if someone cannot find a particular magazine/pocketbook in their 
local area, the person might be able to find the closest place, where 
the item can be obtained.

What do people think of this suggestion?

-- 
Bret Busby
Armadale
West Australia
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