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On 27/03/11 19:10, Roland Tarver wrote: > 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 > I agree but to add to these woes there was also the requirement we needed liability insurance, even though we would probably keep the 1 laptop safe on a table right next to the projector input socket thingy so there won't be any trailing cables. Paul -- Paul Sutton Cert SLPS (Open) http://www.zleap.net Easter Fest 2011 - Music and production activities for young people 12 - 19 April 11 - 23rd - The Lighthouse,26 Esplanade Road, Paignton 01803 411 812 or e-mail info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx for more info. 17th September 2011 - Software freedom day -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq