<p>In this episode I’m joined by Murray Steele. Murray is a Ruby developer for Unboxed Consulting, organises our very own LRUG meetings and is one of the kingpins behind the successful Ruby Manor conference. Murray joined me a few days after his <a href="http://skillsmatter.com/podcast/ajax-ria/my-first-ruby">June LRUG talk</a> to chat about the first Ruby code he ever wrote. We also discussed what it takes to run a successful tech user group, and the advantages of community-run conferences compared to big, corporate ones.</p> <p>If you enjoyed this episode of the LRUG podcast, I’d love to hear your opinions. Please contact me, <a href="http://www.chrislowis.co.uk/">Chris Lowis</a> via Twitter (<a href="http://twitter.com/chrislowis">@chrislowis</a>) with your comments. You can also help the podcast by <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lrug-podcast/id366276525">leaving a rating</a> on iTunes.</p>