Many thanks For your reply Joe. That would be great. I will try to get there.<div>Regards</div><div>Jackie<br><br>On Monday, 25 January 2016, Joe Ressington <<a href="mailto:joeressington@gmail.com">joeressington@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><p dir="ltr">> I am a relatively new Linux/ Ubuntu user having had my sytem installed only 6 months ago by a friend who is now working abroad and not available to help.<br>
> I am having start-up problems and haven't a clue how to deal with this myself. I have had no joy in finding a solution at a regular PC repair shop (tried but failed). I am looking for a technician or shop within a 25 mile radius of Croydon who has experience with and knows this system. I would welcome any recommendations or suggestions.<br>
> Regards<br>
> Jackie</p>
<p dir="ltr">Hi Jackie. If the computer is a laptop then I'd suggest brining it to the meet up that's happening this Thursday evening. There will be plenty of experienced Linux users who will be able to help you for free. The details are on the GLLUG site here:</p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="http://gllug.org.uk/index.php/2016/01/05/meetup-thu-28th-jan-at-the-mulberry-bush-pub-near-waterloo-station-6pm/" target="_blank">http://gllug.org.uk/index.php/2016/01/05/meetup-thu-28th-jan-at-the-mulberry-bush-pub-near-waterloo-station-6pm/</a><br></p>
<p dir="ltr">Joe</p>
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