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Re: [LUG] DCWUG?

 

Ruairi Fullam wrote:
> Hi,
>
> At the risk of being burned on the cross I was wondering whether it was 
> feasible for a mailing list to be setup for non-Linux users - I 
> personally am platform agnostic and due to the nature of my work have no 
> alternative in some cases but to support Windows based infrastructures.
>
> I was considering for some time setting up a mailing list for 
> Windows/Mac etc types, but wanted to see if anyone here may be interested.
>
> Politics aside, I think our shared knowledge may benefit us all while we 
> are still lumbered with the beast.
>
> Ruairi
>
>   
It may be useful,  for perhaps getting windows to talk to Linux from the 
windows side (or even windows to windows),  perhaps even discuss how to 
get OSS software working under Windows such as openoffice.org.  So 
things that would be off topic for a Linux user group.  would be welcome 
there.

However there are not that many people offering free windows tech 
support,  there are plenty of people offering support for money,  where 
as the free software community is  just that,  a community dedicated to 
helping each other and freely,  which sets us a part.   You need to 
perhaps be careful that your not going to get inundated with

I have a virus
I have spyware,  how do I get rid of them

and the classic

Windows is not working,  or I tried to install Windows 97,  when they 
mean word 97,

that aside I agree it would be a useful resource.  esp given the rural 
nature of Devon and Cornwall it could be useful for some communities out 
there, to be able to discuss issues.

Paul (grabbing flame proof suit for protection from being flamed)

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