LOSURS

About

LOSURS is a Linux users' group serving Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada and the surrounding area. The group was originally founded by Scott Wunsch in October 1998, and has been rapidly growing in membership since then. LOSURS currently has 741 members. More specifically, though, LOSURS exists to serve several goals:

To assist members in using Linux and other Open Source software. This is accomplished through regular meetings which incorporate informative presentations and by making available a variety of useful documentation and tips. It is also accomplished by providing forums which allow members to ask questions of other members; LOSURS is an amazing pool of talent and professionals.
To assist members in expanding their knowledge about computing technology. Through the same forums that allow members to ask questions, members also have the opportunity to be exposed to many new ideas and concepts. Watching other, more experienced users interact can be an excellent form of education.
To encourage more people to try, and hopefully switch to, Linux or other Open Source software. Similarly, we would also like to encourage businesses to adopt Linux or other Open Source software.
To support and promote Open Source ideals. We strongly believe in Open Source and other ethical ideals with respect to software development, and would like to help more people to understand them.
To provide an informal social environment in which people with common interests (Linux and Open Source software, or even computers and technology in general) can meet and interact. This environment also provides a perfect opportunity to make new contacts in the local computing community.
It should be noted, however, that while LOSURS does exist to promote Linux and Open Source software, it does not exist to disparage or attack alternative technologies. Intelligent discussion of the relative merits of each, of course, is encouraged.

Additional Information
Why we chose the name LOSURS
Benefits of membership in LOSURS, and how to join LOSURS
Corporate information
LOSURS hand-out brochure (PDF, 287kB)