[plug] Suggestion for web site

[Margo Adams]

Bret Busby wrote:

>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?
>
>  
>
Personally, I think it's excellent. Being new to LInux I've been looking 
for Lnux magazines at modt places I go. No joy yet.

On a side note - I do hope the website is in a database? And if you need 
any help with the site I happened to just be finishing a Diplome in 
Website technologies ;) ( no I wouldn't charge)

Regards

-- 
Margo

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