I think since Android flooded the market, nearly everyone has used Linux now
(most don't realise it) and the enphasis on.keeping Linux alive seems to have
diminished due yo it's large market share.
For my part though, I've used Linux (and predominantly Debian/Ubuntu based)
distros exclusively since 2006 but am strictly a "home user". Being more
creative, I haven't learnt system admin stuff or the technical bits, but do use
for video editing, graphics and photography, as well as usual "office" and
admin work. Basically a normal user haha. I make this distinction, because
although I'm a bit geeky, past PLUG meets have been a bit too geeky for me. I
do love the enthusiasm Linux users have though, and the various uses they find
delight in extracting from the software. :-)
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---- Russell Armstong via Peterboro wrote ----
>Hi everyone,
>It’s really good to see some life on the mailing list. I’m stilll running
>Linux on my home-lab, servers and test-bench here although I will admit to a
>slight weakening recently when I acquired an M1 MacBook. During the lockdowns
>I have joined several other UK Lugs for their meet-ups which has been great.
>It would be nice to think their might be a bit more of an active future for
>the PLUG?
>
>Regards,
>Russell
>
>> On 9 Aug 2021, at 18:43, Nick Elks via Peterboro
>> <peterboro@mailman.lug.org.uk> wrote:
>>
>> I'm with Brian (not literally) - am intrigued and interested in Linux. Have
>> had it as my home OS in the past. I tinker a bit on my Chromebook with the
>> Linux shell. Have also administered a Unix (well, SunOS) system before in a
>> minor way in the distant past . I also occasionally run Python programs. In
>> retrospect, I'm more into it than I thought :-)
>> Nick
>>
>> On Mon, 9 Aug 2021, 18:38 brian--- via Peterboro,
>> <peterboro@mailman.lug.org.uk <mailto:peterboro@mailman.lug.org.uk>> wrote:
>> I’m still a total Linux Novice but enjoy being part of PLUG, so hello to
>> everyone :-)
>>
>> Brian Smith
>>
>> > On 9 Aug 2021, at 16:53, Mike Whitaker via Peterboro
>> > <peterboro@mailman.lug.org.uk <mailto:peterboro@mailman.lug.org.uk>> wrote:
>> >
>> > Still alive here, running Ubuntu LTS and various Pi’s at home, and
>> > something yum-based at work (GoDaddy).
>> >
>> >> On 8 Aug 2021, at 14:40, B D via Peterboro <peterboro@mailman.lug.org.uk
>> >> <mailto:peterboro@mailman.lug.org.uk>> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Hi All (anybody?)
>> >>
>> >> In the last few days, I've learned that the PLUG is not dead.
>> >>
>> >> Is this true, are there still some Linux enthusiasts in Peterborough area?
>> >>
>> >> Now when the pandemic is giving its way to the 'new normal' maybe
>> >> there would be a chance to get together.
>> >>
>> >> Looking forward to hearing from you (anybody still on the PLUG mailing
>> >> list)
>> >>
>> >> Cheerio!
>> >> Bart
>> >>
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