I have done a basic intro to the Linux and the command line at work and
will be repeating it. Maybe I should do it for the lug? I assumed it would
be a bit basic...
Anton
On 27 Jan 2013 17:59, "Ally Biggs" <bluechrome@???> wrote:
> Just a idea but to attract more newcomers to meets. You should hold
> Talks on stuff like the basics of Linux
> Administration covering areas such as basic samba (getting windows and
> Linux to play nicely). There is probably
> Alot of people out there coming from a windows world who are making the
> transition to Linux. Who are not necessarily gurus and do not want to sit
> to talks and lectures on advanced topics. With raspberry pi being released
> this would also be a perfect opportunity
> To grab new users attention. I'm quite
> New to Linux myself I wouldn't want to
> Attend a meeting and sit through a talk
> On something I'm either not interested in or am technically not at that
> level. It would put me off attending further meetings. A beginners setting
> up a Linux server workshop would be very
> Popular with myself and a lot of other
> People out there. Just some thoughts
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On 27 Jan 2013, at 17:52, "Anton Piatek" <anton@???> wrote:
>
> In general I think it is a good idea.
>
> Facebook has a good process for multiple admins of a page, but I've not
> seen a good solution for twitter other than relying on one person. Anyone
> know of anything.
>
> Anton
> On 27 Jan 2013 17:48, "Alan Pope" <alan.pope@???> wrote:
>
>> Hullo,
>>
>> It struck me today that the LUG doesn't have any kind of active presence
>> on social networks (such as Twitter, Facebook and Google+). I have seen
>> other LUGs promote their meetings (and not much else) via these networks
>> and it struck me as a good way to reach a wider audience than the website
>> and mailing list currently do.
>>
>> I wondered if it might be worth setting up a presence on each of the
>> above networks and have some people responsible for posting when the LUG
>> has a meeting.
>>
>> To be clear, this isn't to replace the mailing list or website, and isn't
>> targeting _you_ because you are already on the list. It's to target
>> potential new people.
>>
>> Opinions / flames...
>>
>> Cheers,
>> --
>> Alan Pope
>> Engineering Manager
>>
>> Canonical - Product Strategy
>> +44 (0) 7973 620 164
>> alan.pope@???
>> http://ubuntu.com/
>>
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