[texrat]

The Dallas group is steadily building, and Austin is next on my list: note that Qt will be bringing a training session to Austin October 19 through 20, 2010 (http://qt.nokia.com/qtdevdays2010/registration). It would be nice to have a MeeGo group started by then!

I will gladly make myself available for startup and related purposes. Outreach material in progress.

I've put out notices on twitter and Meetup.com boards in the Austin area. If you're interested, let's get this going!

[epage]

There still isn't quite enough stuff over hear (f.m.c) for me to check it much. I'd probably be interested in doing stuff depending on how crazy my life is at the moment.

[texrat]

Thanks Ed. I'm just concerned at the complete lack of response from any of the Austin groups I've contacted... and surprised.

[texrat]

Okay, now that the Dallas area group is up and running, I'm going to allocate some time to helping Austin get underway. Anyone here other than Ed from Austin, Texas? It takes more than one to make a group!

EDIT: LinkedIn group created-- http://www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=3707050

[qgil]

fwiw Ibrahim Haddad from The Linux Foundation is based in Austin and fully dedicated to MeeGo. He moved recently from California.

[texrat]

Ibrahim was second to join the LinkedIn group. He has also asked me to lunch next time I'm down there... I'm working on that.

Anyway 5 members now not counting me, and many invitations sent...

[texrat]

Ok, we have a plan! Texas Linux Fest 2011 is being held in Austin on April 2 at the Hilton Austin. We are planning a MeeGo booth for that event, and a local meetup the next day. Stay tuned for more details!

http://www.texaslinuxfest.org/

[epage]

Bad timing, I'm already booked that weekend.

[texrat]

Bummer, Ed.