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Rob Beard wrote:
> wrote:
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>> tom wrote:
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>>> I have 3 * 17" and a 15" monitor up for grabs for this sort of thing.
>>> Also who wanted the 386 for serial port something or other
>>> as that 486 is available if its wanted for a doom server...
>>> I'm near Holsworthy and dont get out much tho...
>>> Tom te tom te tom
>>>
>>>
>>>     
>> I wonder if we could actually do the resurrection day at the light
>> house,  its currently closed for refurb so only open for rehersal or if
>> we are doing work,
>>
>> Perhaps what we can do is set some more clients up, and see if we can
>> build a server,  or use a powerful PC as a server,  then have a test
>> run,  so we all try and run open office,  not sure if we can use the
>> internet, unless we use a usb thingy wireless thing.
>>
>>   
> To be honest I think we're better off waiting till the server and
> monitors arrive for the LTSP installation.  It could do with some proper
> cabling putting in too, maybe even wall sockets.
>> could work out further if we can leave spare parts people don't want at
>> the venue so if computers break down we have a few spars to see if we
>> can get them working again.  We have 8 computers but only 4 work.
>>

Ok good point, it was just an idea.
>>   
> Depends on what spares there are.  I've e-mailed Mark and Bryn about
> what we've done so far anyway.
>> how many hours would such an event need to run for to justify the drive
>> from north devon. or longer distances,  I am aware that a 2 - 3 hour
>> meeting doesn't justify a long long drive, but something like 11 - 3 or
>> 4 would be a good few hours.
>>
Ok fair enough,
>>   
> I'd say probably something at least along the lines of 10am to 4pm from
> experience of when I used to go to Barnstaple (let's just say, driving
> to Barnstaple from Exeter to just swap a hot swap hard drive is not my
> idea of fun, well it wouldn't be if it wasn't for the nice people up at
> Lantern FM... sorry, Heart North Devon.
>> Let me know and I will see what I can arrange.
>>
>> if we also all chip in a little perhaps we can arrange coffee / tea to
>> be provided,  food may be extra,  but if need be we can always bring
>> food with us,  like we do at the bbqs.
>>   
> Might be worth speaking to Tyrone with regards to this.
> 
> Otherwise maybe we can bring our own tea bags :-)
> 
> Rob
> 

Sounds good, i just suggested it as an idea as it was on my mind and if
I don't suggest things at the time, i tend get distracted by newer ideas.

Paul
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