[FOSE] FOSE Updates and Wiki Updated

[Alan McConnell]

According to David A. Cafaro:
> You have the "Choice" not to wear something similar to the rest of
> group.  I'm not going to say stay out or go away, worst you will have to
> worry about is that I'll be disappointed.
> 
> It's professional in that it shows we are organized and care about our
> appearance. 
	Again, Whoa!  What do "care about our appearance" and "livery"
	have to do with one another?

> This gives others the impression that we care about what we
> do and what we stand behind.  We aren't talking just to fellow geeks or
> techies who understand that the ability to dress how we feel is
> comfortable and appropriate to our position is something we all
> appreciate (and some demand).
	Let me try to be a little light about this.  I have been a 
	Linux advocate and proselytizer since 1993.  I have attended
	every FOSE conference except one, when I was recovering from
	surgery.  I bet I have had more interactions with people about
	Linux than anyone else on this E-list(try going to Eritrea
	and preaching the Linux gospel there)

> I have always gone to job interviews dressed in a suit or minimally
> business casual (only in very specific circumstances).  Appearance
> matters when you are talking to people who don't know you.
	Again, why is the discussion being changed from livery to
	personal appearance?  I bet I've been to more job interviews
	than the majority of people I'm writing to here.  And I 
	claim that I've been extremely successful as a professional
	academic _and_ as a professional CEO.  I'll compare my
	resume' with anyone on this E-list.  And I have never had
	trouble with my "personal appearance"(except perhaps with
	the occasional babe who likes a full head of hair<g>).

Bottom line: neatness of appearance goes without saying; please let's
have no more discussion about that.  Otherwise, dress as who you are;
which is presumably different for each person.

Do we really want to make the impression that Linux advocates are a
collection of 'droids??  C'mon, folks!

Alan

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