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Re: [LUG] Suggestion for a workshop - how to achieve a great Linux install

 

On Sat, Nov 20, 2010 at 9:03 AM, Neil Winchurst <barnaby@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On 19/11/10 08:21, Vivi Griffin wrote:
>>
>> On Gordon's advice, I am confirming a specific date for a meeting at my
>> house to discuss best practice when installing Linux.
>>
>> "Linux Installation - Achieving A Great Desktop System" - Wednesday 12th
>> January 2011 - 14:00 to 16:30
>>
>> Purpose - There is much information available on installing Linux OS's
>> but, installing the OS is only the 1st step (as many of you will be very
>> aware) in achieving a desktop system that meets your day to day as well
>> as less frequent computing requirements. It could be argued that with
>> Linux there is almost too much choice of utilities & software to install
>> and I thought it could be useful to share our experiences of which we
>> have found the most useful & why (also, useful additional repositories
>> to add etc.)
>>
>> * I realise that we will be possibly using different distros and doing
>> things in different ways but, learning the different approaches that
>> people take could be very useful.
>>
>> Location - 19 Fordlands Road, Moretonhampstead, TQ13 8LR
>>
>> During the day, there is likely to be some street parking available in
>> the immediate vicinity but, in addition, there are 2 public car parks in
>> the town as well - approx. 10 minutes walk away.
>>
>> In organising this, I just request that you confirm with me if you are
>> definitely planning to come (and if anything last minute prevents this)
>>
>> I will provide refreshments.
>>
>> Please let me know if I have omitted anything.
>>
>> regards
>>
>> Viv
>>
> Please add me to the list. I plan to make it if the weather is OK. In case
> you have forgotten, a long time ago now you came to Holsworthy by
> arrangement to sell me your PalmOne.  I expect that you have forgotten. I
> will confirm nearer the time.
>
> Thanks
>
> Neil
>

This sounds very good to me. :-) I hereby express an interest in
attending but cannot confirm a place until I know what my work load is
like nearer the time.

Best wishes
roly :-)

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