[Bradford] Fwd:20 free print subscriptions

Tue Feb 4 15:08:12 UTC 2014

David C and I discussed this after it had been raised at a meeting but
no-one else has showed any interest until now. If there are others who
would like to join in, we might be able to put on something formal some
time somewhere.

I'm going to do a couple of XP machines for friends shortly.

John
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On Tue, 2014-02-04 at 14:36 +0000, Nick Rhodes wrote:
> That reminds me.
> One of the news-tabloid websites mentioned in passing about lack of
> awareness about end of like of XP a few days ago.
> 
> There was talk of us doing some stuff for the XP end of life, could we
> do something in March for that, be it putting together some articles
> for the CVS, website, Radio show, virtual drop in session (hangouts)
> ?
> Ideas:
> Burning a load of Live CD/DVD's of various Linux distros for the CVS
> to distribute along side a factual, FUD free XP migration guide (and
> that should fairly mention Win 7 / Win 8 upgrades (and their pitfalls)
> as much as the Linux option (including Linux pitfalls) and more
> outlier options such as android tablets).
> Articles on successful XP to Linux migrations (mixture on experiences
> from  Bradlug + reference from the likes of Google and Munich).
> A radio article.
> 
> If people think this is a good idea, then we could synthesise  these
> plans into 100 words for Friday.
> 
> Comments, improvements, suggestions or alternative ideas please.
> 
> Cheers, Nick
> 
> On 4 February 2014 13:11, shi <notshi at gmail.com> wrote:
> > If anyone wants to send in anything for the 1st official issue of the Linux
> > Voice magazine, there is a deadline!
> >
> >
> > On 4 February 2014 12:38, Andrew Gregory
> > <andrewjamesgregory83 at googlemail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi Shi,
> >>
> >> That's very kind of you to help, thanks. Our deadline is really soon --
> >> Friday -- so anything you could get to us by Thursday or before would be
> >> most appreciated. I've already heard from John McLear, who's doing something
> >> with his telly, Raspberry Pi and XBMC, and is going to get a screenshot to
> >> us.
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >> Andrew
> >
> >
> > --
> > shi
> >
> >
> >
> > On 31 January 2014 12:29, shi <notshi at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> This was a while ago which I soon forgot about! But there you go, a lovely
> >> start to the weekends and a bit of press for the BRADLUG.
> >>
> >> Anything in March, anyone?
> >>
> >> And who wants the subscription? I'm guessing it should be someone who
> >> turns up regularly for the meetings. John? :)
> >>
> >> shi
> >>
> >> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> >> From: "Andrew Gregory" <andrewjamesgregory83 at googlemail.com>
> >> Date: 31 Jan 2014 12:15
> >> Subject: Re: 20 free print subscriptions
> >> To: "Shi Blank" <notshi at gmail.com>
> >> Cc:
> >>
> >> Hi Shi,
> >>
> >> We only got three LUGs putting themselves forward for this, which means
> >> that you, Cardiff and Sheffield are the only winners. Congratulations!
> >>
> >> What name and address should we send the subscription to?
> >>
> >>
> >> Also, for our first LUG pages, is there anything particularly awesome that
> >> you're up to in March that you could share with the readers of Linux Voice
> >> in about 100 words and a photo?
> >>
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >> Andrew
> >>
> >>
> >> On Sat, Nov 30, 2013 at 3:36 PM, Andrew Gregory
> >> <andrewjamesgregory83 at googlemail.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Thanks Shi, consider yourselves nominated!
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Sat, Nov 30, 2013 at 1:05 PM, shi <notshi at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> Hi Andrew!
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> I would like to nominate BRADLUG (Bradford Linux User Group) whose
> >>>> ongoings can be found on - http://www.bradlug.co.uk/
> >>>>
> >>>> We have a very spritely group of people who meet up regularly at a local
> >>>> volunteer community club for talks and presentations from our members about
> >>>> their contributions to FOSS and Linux-based projects, social meetups for a
> >>>> less formal format and we also have our very own radio show once a month at
> >>>> the local community radio station where we present to our listeners news
> >>>> about IT Stuff from around the globe with focus on local activities,
> >>>> hackathons, events and organisations. If that's not enough, we also have a
> >>>> very active mailing list where we update ourselves with all manners of Linux
> >>>> news and where I got to know about the Linux Voice campaign before it was
> >>>> advertised anywhere! Having not heard of Linux Format before, my interest is
> >>>> now peaked at the possibility of a magazine that caters to my needs.
> >>>>
> >>>> I have only been a member of this group for about 2 years having only
> >>>> moved here recently and also having only fully changed my OS to Linux 3
> >>>> years ago! It is very encouraging to receive so much support and observe
> >>>> such dedication from a group of strangers that are now my friends.
> >>>>
> >>>> BRADLUG has also celebrated her 5th birthday this September the 16th
> >>>> (here's an overview of our *accomplishments*
> >>>> http://www.bradlug.co.uk/september-16th-2013-fifth-birthday-snooping-and-wearable-technology/bradlug_fifth_year/)
> >>>> and I would love to nominate the club for the free print subscriptions.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Thank you for all your hard work and we look forward to your issues,
> >>>> podcasts and blog posts.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> All the best,
> >>>>
> >>>> --
> >>>> shi
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >
> >
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