Martin Fitzpatrick wrote: > On 11/11/06, Rob Beard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Hopefully with little events like this we'll be able to spread the word >> and do a bit for charity at the same time. >> > > I think it's a great idea - don't be put off by a lukewarm reception > in some parts, it's often a sign you're doing something new. > > Yeah, I think the most lukewarm reception was from the long standing LUG members. There seems to be an enthusiastic response from other people though. I think the problem is getting the word out. I fixed a work colleagues PC and Laptop yesterday. I was only there to setup a wireless connection. I used the opportunity to mention that they would possibly find Ubuntu (or Kubuntu) to be a good alternative to Windows ME which they had before (which was riddled with spyware). > When the mark of "Ubuntu" is humanity it only makes sense to take an > interest in the various non-standard ways that the FLOSS community can > have a positive "human" impact. Doing something like this occurred to > me when I ran the GNR this year - although I wasn't sure of the > potential for getting a bunch of Linux geeks to run 13 miles. > > Yeah. I must admit I don't think I could run 13 miles. > (For the record, I hobbled a dodgy-kneed 3hrs 8seconds) > > Thats good, I wouldn't be able to make it. For me it would have probably be 3 days 8 hours!
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