Hi all; Im new to the list here.
I am a long-time linux fan, & i run linux on all of my home computers. But i am not a teckie. I am into Linux because i am an idealist. I am committed to "Open Source" philosophy; as well as to "social-justice", & "power to the people". I dis-like the manner in which Bill Gates & Microsoft are perverting the natural & orderly growth of computing for their own private & money-grubbing & control-freaking purposes. I really like the grounds-breaking work which Robert Steel has done in applying the "Open Source Philosophy" to our very problematic governmental "intelligence community". http://www.theguardian.com/environment/earth-insight/2014/jun/19/open-source-revolution-conquer-one-percent-cia-spy But; I have problems keeping my own computers & networks & printers functioning reliably. I need technical expertise in solving these routine home/office problems. And right now, my xubuntu laptop is refusing to communicate thru my network to my older hp-4100 laser printer. Do any of you know of any dedicated linux supporters who also hire-out their skills to help with these sorts of routine problems? And; like with networks & printers; it may be easier to just make a house-call; than to try to talk me thru to the solution. One slight prob there is that i live out in "Sandy", about 10-miles east of Gresham. But i can pay what is reasonable. I just want my money going to someone who really appreciates linux. Do any of you know of anyone in our local linux community here who might be able to help me with these sorts of problems? Thanks much; Charles Stewart, 38788 Barlow Parkway, Sandy Oregon [97055] 503-668-5091 _______________________________________________ PLUG mailing list [email protected] http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
