I remember an doco about linux and it showed people who had issues with linux would bring in their linux machines so others could help them trouble shoot any issues they might have. I think that would be a great way to get people into linux. Maybe we could rent a room (if other linux users of this mailing list were willing to help pitch in with the costs) at a library on a Saturday.
On 8 May 2015 at 13:46, Peter Simmonds <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi All, > > That idea would be great for newbies too. I Have had several employers who > fund these sorts of events, and from my own perspective find that this > really helps getting focused on the job at hand as well as getting a handle > on the nature of the job (and people) at hand. > > The human factor also helps a great deal in even at least getting the > right mindset for working on a new system, and helps a great deal in > keeping motivated. This was always a case with the Amiga community, as > those systems were such a dog to use, but with the different perspectives > of other users, and at times encouragement, support and ideas; usually it > was possible to find a way through the technical jumble of using those > machines. > > Regarding venues, There a 2 possibilities I can put forward; > > "The Peg" in Belfast; Usually heaps of space (tables) available. Regulars > are usually there in the afternoons only. > > "The Speights Ale house" (Tower Junction) Very busy usually. Atmosphere > seems quite professional though. > > > Not to forget the various Churches around, usually with good sized halls > that lie idle most of the time. > > Just 2 cents worth, but hopefully good ideas. > > Cheers, > > Peter > _______________________________________________ > Linux-users mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users > -- Regards Bevan Linux Aficionado and Arch Linux fanboy In a world without fences and walls, who needs Gates and Windows?
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