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On Sun, Mar 27, 2011 at 6:58 PM, Paul Sutton <zleap@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > On 27/03/11 18:52, Roland Tarver wrote: >> On Sat, Mar 26, 2011 at 9:08 PM, Paul Sutton <zleap@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>> Hi >>> >>> at the week end herefordshire Lug held an event to prmote open source >>> software >>> >>> http://www.herefordshire.lug.org.uk/node/63 >>> >>> in a comment to the ubuntu mailing list they made 2 interesting points >>> >>> Quote - >>> >>> In my view there were two important aspects of the event which the >>> Herefordshire LUG got absolutely right: >>> >>> 1) The main message was to promote open source software rather than >>> specifically Linux. This is the right approach as it gently eases >>> Windows users towards FLOSS. To require a change of operating system as >>> the starting point is probably just too big a step for most people. >>> >>> 2) The venue attracted visitors for reasons other than just the LUG >>> event; an excellent coffee shop and an art exhibition. This means that >>> there was a steady flow of people who might not otherwise have come in. >>> >>> End quote >>> >>> I think we can perhaps add a 3rd they had a speaker which is a useful >>> addition to such meetings. >>> >>> This may give us something to think about, hold events somewhere that >>> as they say above has a regular flow of customers. Try to get people >>> using FLOSS then try things such as Linux ( the reason for this stated >>> above is a good one) >>> >>> >>> >>> Any thoughts on this >>> >>> on looking at this >>> >>> Herefordshire Linux and Open Source User Group >>> >>> Perhaps if visitors to our lug site saw something like the above it >>> would look less geeky How many people really under stand GNU, so if we >>> are Devon and Cornwall Linux and OPen source user group (on the site >>> anyway) it may help (any comments from the lug admins, can this be >>> changed easily?) >>> >>> >>> >>> Paul >> >> Hi Paul, >> >> Just a quick comment at this time. The Paignton library, dare I say it >> (!!!), would be a fantastic venue choice (at least for those fairly >> local). Coffee shop and a regular supply of folks who read books >> (*perhaps* more intelligent than average and hopefully less "sheep" >> like - see other thread)! Nice rooms. Good facilities. Modern. Central >> etc etc. >> >> I dont have time at the moment, but perhaps this line of enquiry could >> be re-opened!!!? I know Tom and (perhaps a few others) had all sorts >> of problems trying to arrange something a while back, so this is >> perhaps a non-starter. It really is a dam shame though, since as a >> venue I feel it would be fantastic. >> >> Perhaps I will visit them, with a baskball bat and memory sticks full >> of windows viruses, to "facilitate" negotiations hahaha ;-) >> >> Best wishes >> roly :-) > > I asked and we need to have any laptops PAT tested before we can take em > in. Ridiculous I know esp when there are plenty of power and cat 5 > sockets around the place. > > I will ask around, I am working on the basis that any talks will be > during the summer after you have finished your course as I know you are > keen to help out, doing that give the group time to get organised, get > some funds in a pot and work out what we want to do. > > Paul Perhaps it could be organised as a one off event as per DFD like they did in Hereford. This my make the arrangements easier - although not necessarily. > Ridiculous I know esp when there are plenty of power and cat 5 > sockets around the place. I agree that it is ridiculous that a group of IT experts (geeks ;-)) must have this done. But, would it really be that difficult for us to do? Would this (minor? - I am not really sure what is involved with PAT testing - not much if memory serves) small hoop not be worth the benefits of jumping through? Anyhow, I will park this conversation here - at risk of having those who tried previously kill me! haha and perhaps explore what is possible when i am able. To my mind it is just a really great venue and worth a little effort - but that's just me. Best wishes roly :-D -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq