Re: [LUG] Use Jitsi for video conferencing was Re: Skype

[Eion MacDonald <maceion@xxxxxxxxx>]

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On 27/03/2020 08:12, Neil wrote:
> On 26/03/2020 18:45, Michael Everitt wrote:
>>>
>>> Need to get past this covid-19 first though,
>>>
>>> Neil
>>>
>> Any mileage in helping out at the Holsworthy library maybe?
>>
>>
> At the moment all libraries are shut. Our branch does have 3 computers
> for the use of customers, but MS of course. I think if I eventually do
> some training in Linux it will have to be here at my home, or at the
> trainee's place.
> 
> Or have I misunderstood your question?
> 
> Long time to go before any of that can happen,
> 
> Neil
> 


If you decide to teach at the local library, there are a number of
points to  consider. I teach at local library and have done so for many
years.

First, find out what they want to do with their computer, be it
Android phone, laptop, (Chromebook, or MS Windows, or Linux).
Rarely do I ever see a macOS user.

If they want to put a Linux distro on their computer, I take them though
this.

However very few need this  or want it. Mostly old age pensioners with
Vista era laptops, which I change to a Linux system so they can use
safely. They do not want to buy a new computer.

If they use as their personal computer a MS Windows laptop then they
bring this into library. I show and instruct on library's computer.
I tend to check that they are up to date on software, Windows version.
Anti-virus etc.

Check they can log on to WiFi securely.
Check they understand risks of public WiFi.

On the few folk who use Linux (Put on Linux by me as computers were XP
or Vista era) I tend to use LTS version of Xubuntu, set to  auto update
to next LTS version. They cannot master downloading an ISO to do  6
month or yearly update. [some on Linux Lite have to do ISO update with help]

Main help needed by younger folk is instructing them how to use library
computers to do job applications, as almost all 'employer's recruiting
agencies' want PDF CVs or demand it in MS Office format.

Preparation of this CV , uploading to job agency, and sending a copy
to their Android Smartphone for storage is main deal. If they use Gmail
I get them to store copies of CV, (document format)  on Google Docs /
and PDF of driving license, and CV (and versions of it) on Google Drive
so it is available form any local library computer.

The Linux folk , all retired, only want email, (plus attachments, photos
etc.) browser search (DuckDuckGo is recommended to them), FaceBook for
family stuff, and occasional purchase of Local Government stuff (green
bin charge, parking charge, bus pass etc. ) Government with 'all on
internet' is NOT friendly to aged with partial defective memories.
For safety, I get them ONLY to use phone banking from their LANDLINE
connection, where they dial into bank's number.

I also do two folk with Linux in my local U3A computer class.

I trust this helps.

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Eion MacDonald

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