[Eug-lug] The Future of EUGLUG...laissez faire

[Brian Gallagher]

ELUG has been more of a true users group over the years...from my 
vantage point on the sidelines...technical problems and solutions for 
individuals in the group and an occasional outsider.  I believe that 
model will continue.

I have the unfortunate distinction of having a phone number that is one 
digit off the Guitar Center.  Given the number of calls I get, I see 
there is a classical guitar community in Eugene.  Those people use sheet 
music, so maybe we could interest them in Lilypond.

My (standard, goofy, self-deprecating) point is to target 
micro-applications for end-user support.  Lorrane, would you allow  
space in  your  shop for a computer kiosk demo for these 
micro-applications?  I suggest a Max Headroom talking head that shows 
the potential user what the program does and if it is better then the 
proprietary equivalent.

My conclusion is that  you  have to sell to the end-user.

Brian

P.S.  what happened over at the Science Factory Children's Museum.  Are 
we building a bridge there?