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Re: [LUG] DIY supercomputer

 

On 17 Oct 2007, at 10:08, Paul Sutton wrote:

>
>>>
>> I have managed to get the community centre to start organising
>> broadband. Would it be worth pushing the date back three weeks or so
>> to ensure that it is available? Will it help the project run  
>> smoother?
>>
>> Thoughts please?
>>
>
> I think if we have all the cables and other kit we need, then we  
> should
> not need broadband,   after all we are a resourceful group,   If we  
> find
> we need broadband then organise additional meetings,   as it sounds  
> like
> we will have a regular venue in lostwithel, which is ideal.
>
> If this meeting is off,  then we need to know ASAP as people have
> planned around this meeting, for example myself. and Clare who has
> kindly offered me a lift,
>
> another reason to hold this now is driving,  while its still light
> around 5pm in a few weeks it won't be,  those people who have to drive
> may prefer not to have to drive in the dark,   I think for many people
> driving in daylight is always preferable to driving at night,
>
> We have a window of opportuity,  if we find on the day we need  
> internet
> then its all part of the learning curve,  but at the end of the  
> day,  we
> will meet up,  have a laugh,  and a good time,
>
> Given recent reports of getting internet access from just 2 of our
> younger members,  3 weeks ends up as 3 months, in some cases,  so
> another reason to do this now.  If Tom B can get a school in Cameroon
> wired up with LTSP without broadband,  surely we can get a cluster set
> up in england without it,
>
> lets go for it.
>
> Paul
>
I agree with paul. However, if we aren't having the meeting I'd  
appreciate knowing soon. I'd like to arrange something else to do  
otherwise. I'm bringing sandwiches, but can one get a drink there,  
tea or coffee?
Xlare

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