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Re: [LUG] Penzance Computers install and teach-in

 

On Sat, 2007-08-18 at 12:04 +0100, james kilty wrote:
> Dear All
> 
> Stephen Roddha at Penzance Computers has agreed to host our teach-ins at
> the Internet Cafe, 36b Market Jew St, Penzance on 28th October and 11th
> November. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
> 
> I will co-ordinate planning and preparation with Mike (stinga) and
> Stephen Roddha (owner) from early September. All are welcome to
> contribute and/or attend. A few laptops with different distros would be
> good. The aim is to have available cd/dvd's of different distros for
> "purchase", suitable instruction to take away (perhaps on the discs),
> demonstration of installs, individual support to install on either one
> of Pz Computer's machines or laptops they have brought in, and
> individual questions - which is where many members would be good (I know
> at least 2 members besides us want to come) - perhaps with an overall
> introduction. The second session would be to assist further regarding
> problems and repeat for the flood of new people attracted by word of
> mouth. We have no idea of the likely entry standard so need to be
> prepared for more than beginners and would-be users and all the standard
> issues/problems.
> 
> We can talk about publicity, advertising, radio, newspapers, interviews
> and so on later. I am sure it would be helpful if members (not
> necessarily coming to the day) used to TV, radio etc. would volunteer to
> be interviewed about GNU/Linux and the DC Group. More in September. Also
> mention the install days on any future event/publicity/specials.
> 
> Regards
> 
> james kilty
> http://www.kilty.demon.co.uk
> 
> 

We are definitely interested but, can only make the 2nd date in November
(11th). As it is a bit of a trek, we will probably stay in Penzance for
a few days. We can bring laptops or anything else that would be useful.

Viv and Phil


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