agree with eric... its all in the details... stuff like... * doing simple things like configuring your wireless network
* steps in setting up editors like eclipse, etc so they work * examples in using gimp * changing your keymap to dvorak (hihihi) * using linux to dominate the world On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 12:28 AM, eric pareja <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > hi ryan, > > i think gabriel's point is not just knowing what he can try out, but > rather, he is suggesting topics for possible presentations during a > meet up. we can easily find out the equivalents of proprietary > software in the free software world using <insert name of preferred > search engine here> but sometimes it takes actually seeing someone > demonstrate using the software to us for it to click. show and tell. > > in the early days of plug, i recall doc mana demonstrating SAMBA, and > dr. cito maramba and i discussing using PC NFS (on DOS) with Linux NFS > servers at one of our meetings. > > we even had an interesting demonstration of Linux on a floppy as an X > server! ;) [wait, i think that was at a smaller private meeting.] > > > On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 2:17 PM, Ryan Ching <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Gabriel, > > > > If you are looking for alternative for the two softwares: I would > suggest > > GIMP for photoshop, they almost have the same set of features you can > use. > > You can also try Blender for 3D images. For the editing tool, you could > try > > eclipse IDE (this one I am using) or amaya or mozilla. > > > > Regards, > > Ryan > > > > On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 1:57 PM, Gabriel H. Mercado <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > wrote: > >> > >> The floor is now open for topics to discuss for our oncoming PLUG Meet. > >> > >> The idea of this thread is to compile possible topics to be discussed > >> during the Meet. > >> > >> I am hoping to add at least 3 suggestions for 'Beginner', 'Intermediate' > >> and 'Advanced' categories. > >> > >> We will schedule these accordingly, along with venue. > >> > >> On a personal level, below is my problem that I'm hoping a PLUG Meet > will > >> address (definitely in the 'Beginner' category): > >> > >> I wanna get rid of Windoze! But unfortunately, I'm way too set in my > ways > >> and like most people don't have the time nor inclination to experiment. > My > >> constantly used programs are: Homesite (a 'power' html / txt editor) and > >> PHOTOSHOP (which I love with all my heart). All I need someone to show > me a > >> working practical alternative. I think this is all I need to make the > >> switch. > >> > >> how bout you guys? > >> > >> Gary > >> >
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