I understand that you need to cater for all levels of experience. I just thought that from my own personal experience I found it pretty hard to initially adjust to Linux (used Windows since 3.1) and would of found talks and lectures on basic administration invaluable. I think a lot of people start to use Linux and don't develop a good foundational level of understanding they try and jump the gun and run before they can walk. They essentially become frustrated with Linux and dismiss it for being over complicated and often revert back to what they know best windoze. I am the only person who uses Linux where I work and am often ridiculed my boss literally has said Linux is a niche it isn't used and it's rubbish. Believe me I have had to hold my tongue on many occasions.
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On 27 Jan 2013, at 18:23, "Robert Longstaff" <robert.longstaff@???> wrote:
> Hello Ally. One thing to remember is that a LUG needs to appeal to different people at different levels. In other words, the range from those who are brand new to Linux to those are more advanced and want to discuss topics with their peers and find out about new things.
>
> Consequently, I think it would be great if people are prepared to do intro talks on the subject (maybe advertise in advance so newbies specifically come to that meeting) but I wouldn't want to make that the main focus as the more expert users would likely drift away and take their knowledge with them.
>
> robert_
>
>
> On 27/01/13 18:00, Ally Biggs 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@???
>> <mailto:anton@piatek.co.uk>> 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@???
>>> <mailto:alan.pope@canonical.com>> 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
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>>>
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>>
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