As I mentioned on the tech show last night, an essay that Moose and I wrote was published on Rikki’s Roseblog on Linux Magazine.

It is a call to end the elitism that continues to hold open source back.

Nothing about who a person is prevents them from being a participant in Open Source other than people’s attitudes.

The Ohio LinuxFest welcomes all participants to the Ohio LinuxFest.

Don’t have a Linux box now? We offer a Linux basics class with a computer that you can take home

Have a tight budget? That’s why we offer free registration

Don’t think you look/are geeky enough? Let’s work together to change those perceptions at the Diversity in Open Source Workshop

Elitism isn’t just a women’s issue, a minority issue, or a new to open source issue. It’s about smug fools who think that they alone possess the DNA to understand and enjoy open source.

The Ohio LinuxFest and the Diversity in Open Source Workshop have a mission to change the attitudes starting this year.

Could someone at Microsoft contribute to the Open Source community? I’ve been told they have. Going open source is the only way for Microsoft to stay relevant in 2011.