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                  The Melbourne Linux Usergroup (MLUG)
                Membership and Subscription Informational

1. Introduction

Melbourne Linux Usergroup (MLUG) is a Linux usergroup residing in
Melbourne, Australia. It is currently only internet based, although we are
hoping to have meetings very soon.

MLUG aims for a slightly professional code of conduct, and respect for
others when on the mailing list.

2. Why would I want to join?

MLUG membership entitles you to many benefits ;-

	* You can write on your resume that you gave people technical
support through MLUGs' channels, thus enhancing your professional appeal.

	* At future meetings there will be door prizes and good things
like that, so you'll be able to get yourself a free Linux CD or a cuddly
Tux to bring home with you.

	* Help with Linux from the helpful members, and in addition to
that a really community attitude, that's easy to get along with.

3. What do I need to do to become a member?

MLUG membership is currently free, and will hopefully remain that way for
its' lifetime. However, there are a few rules you'll need to consider
before going ahead and joining.

	- No swearing (unless completely needed)
	- No deflamatory remarks
	- Keep a professional, positive attitude at all times

If you can follow these do's and don'ts, then we'll be really happy to
have you as a member. To become a member, all you have to do is construct
an e-mail similar to below...

 To: mlug-request@croftj.net
 Subject: subscribe

This is all you really need to do. Just make a blank e-mail addressed to
mlug-request@croftj.net, with the subject subscribe. The list processor
will then send you back a reply saying that you're now on the mailing
list, and also send you the F.A.Q -- read the FAQ, it contains important
information.

After subscribing you'll then receive all sorts of stuff addressed to the
mailing list to your e-mail address. To contribute, send your message to
mlug@croftj.net and it'll be forwarded to all members.

Once you've subscribed, send a message to the list telling people about
yourself (ie: what you do, where you work, what you use Linux for), and
then send a personal message to myself (mstrates@croftj.net) containing a
breif amount of personal information. A template is included below, for
your reference..

 To: mstrates@croftj.net
 Subject: Personal Information

 Name: ______________________   Date of Birth: __________
 E-Mail: ________________________________________
 Home Page (if any): _________________________________
 Home Phone: ________________    
 Address: _________________________________________________
 Address: _________________________________________________

Something like the above is just fine. I'd appreciate it if everybody did
this, and sent it to me correctly.

4. How do I revoke my membership?

Simply send an e-mail to mlug@croftj.net, and explain that you want and
are going to revoke your membership, and then compose a message to our
mailing list server. See the template below...

 To: mlug-request@croftj.net
 Subject: unsubscribe

It's virtually the same as subscribing, although you change "subscribe" to
"unsubscribe". This is all you need to do.. The server will then send you
back a note saying that you are now off the list.

5. Contacts

Michael Strates
Melbourne Linux Usergroup
mstrates@croftj.net

Some people have asked if we have a world wide web page. Unfortunately, we
don't have one as yet, however when we do it will probably be listed as
http://mlug.home.ml.org/ or if we can find a dedicated server, most likely
http://www.mlug.org.au/.