VH> Can you think of a better way to get to know the local geeks than VH> be the one responsible for rounding them up? :)
Well the problem is that I don't KNOW any geeks. =v) Perhaps as I get to know people, I will make the attempt, but it's sort of round-about -- I ask you for ways to get to know geeks, and you say, "Well, when you do..." ;v). Aw well. I'm going to take a few Computer Science courses at Manoa, probably, as they are easy grades, and maybe I'll meet a few there. I know there's a pretty large number of gamers, but I don't know how to infiltrate that scene, and only one in ten of them are actually knowledgable about computing, especially *nix. I am all for supporting the scene, but I have not the resources to help out much. I do know enough about certain parts of administration and programming to give a lecture, but I loathe speaking in front of audiences, so I think that's also a mute point. VH> Sort of. The primary goal of the twice-a-week meetings are to VH> build systems to donate to the schools. The side-effect is VH> it allows volunteers hands on experience with fixing PCs and VH> installing Linux. There really is not enough room for a large VH> group of people to bring in their own systems. That's pretty crazy, because I was actually considering doing something like this before I left, and definately had the resources to do so. I was planning on starting a non-profit organization, and building the computers from spare hardware gained from "donations" from the larger corporations in the state. I would then sell the computers with Linux installed for a small price to local schools, and possibly students (especially underprivileged, as there are a very good number in Maine), and possibly also offer support to the schools for the systems, at minimal fees. There are more details to the plan, but they're just the aftercare and all. VH> I suppose the message I am trying to get across is there have VH> been a lot suggestions made in the past that have not made much VH> progress. This was not because they were bad ideas, but simply VH> because no one took charge to bring the thoughts to life. This is the story of every project in the world. It only thrives if it has one or more motivated (or paid) participants. Well, let me know what you think. James
