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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 :-) -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq