[Lincs] RE: Lincs Digest, Vol 60, Issue 4

Wed Mar 28 13:27:29 BST 2007

Tony,

I'd be up for an 'install-fest' in Lincoln and I'm in business.

Richard

> -----Original Message-----
> From: lincs-bounces at mailman.lug.org.uk 
> [mailto:lincs-bounces at mailman.lug.org.uk] On Behalf Of Tony Daniels
> Sent: 28 March 2007 13:01
> To: lincs at mailman.lug.org.uk
> Subject: [Lincs] RE: Lincs Digest, Vol 60, Issue 4
> 
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Happy to provide a room for an 'install-fest'- depending on 
> who attends: we have a suitable building but it cannot be 
> used solely for student events.  However, if many attendees 
> were based in community groups, businesses, schools (i.e., 
> teachers, sys admins) then we could oblige. The building has 
> full wireless and wired internet access and a couple of fair 
> sized rooms that may well be appropriate.
> 
> If interested, contact me using one of the following:
> 
> Dr Tony Daniels
> Business Development Manager (Technology)
> EMMTEC
> University of Lincoln
> Brayford Pool
> Lincoln
> LN6 7TS
>  
> Tel: 01522 837103
> Mobile: 07748 984 328
> Email: tdaniels at lincoln.ac.uk
> 
> Cheers,
> Tony
> 
> 
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>    1. RE: 3-in-1 (Richard Williams)
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> Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:47:54 +0100
> From: "Richard Williams" <richard at rkwinternet.com>
> Subject: RE: [Lincs] 3-in-1
> To: "'Lincolnshire Linux User Group'" <lincs at mailman.lug.org.uk>
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> Iain: I've been very quiet on the LLUG front, but do have an 
> interest in an installfest as I want to put Ubuntu on a 
> laptop. I know there is a problem (to do with a Dell 
> component) and would need advice on resolving this.
> 
> Phillip: I like the idea of input from professional linux 
> administrators, but if we're talking PHd or even BSc level 
> discussions I'd be out of my depth. So, hopefully these 
> events could be a mixture of the general and the esoteric.
> 
> Generally, I believe there is a need for introductory level 
> meets in order to encourage linux newbies like myself. Any 
> organisation needs new blood to grow.
> 
> If an installfest is arranged for anywhere in the county I'd 
> be willing to travel - Lincoln-based BTW.
> 
> Richard
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: lincs-bounces at mailman.lug.org.uk
> > [mailto:lincs-bounces at mailman.lug.org.uk] On Behalf Of iain Baker
> > Sent: 28 March 2007 00:37
> > To: Lincolnshire Linux User Group
> > Subject: Re: [Lincs] 3-in-1
> > 
> > 
> > Phillip, Thank you for your input, please allow me to respond...
> > 
> > On 3/28/07, Phillip Taylor <Phillip.Taylor at bcs.org.uk> wrote:
> > > Are you talking about http://www.lincs.lug.org.uk/ ?
> > 
> > no, i was talking about the prototype of its replacement
> > http://llug.ricey.co.uk/
> > 
> > > If so I don't think I'm alone when I say it looks absolutely shit.
> > > It's not been updated for a long time which is the worse thing.
> > 
> > I think that could be a bit harsh but point taken... it was not
> > updated for 2 years, however updates have started again.
> > 
> > > It
> > > gives the impression the LUG has disbanded. Also (and I
> > don't want to
> > > offend anyone) but the member profile section just reeks of
> > > homosexuality. I'm sorry but it had to be said!
> > 
> > i don't want to disappoint but you have offended at least 
> one person.
> > if you dont like the feature or the way it is implemented 
> that is fine
> 
> > and we certainly welcome constructive criticism, however homophobic
> > comments are not welcome.
> > 
> > > I recon it desperately needs a complete overhaul. A new style and
> > > everything.
> > 
> > Indeed see above comment  :)  see we are slightly on the ball  :D
> > 
> > > In terms of the things we do, I think the install fest is
> > an okay idea
> > > but I'd like to see some more professional, more integrated events
> > > taking place. I'm a member of the BCS and they do 
> fantastic events.
> > > Masters and PHD students present ideas and do presentations on 
> > > interesting new technologies and everyone comments and 
> discusses it 
> > > over a tea and biscuit. Then a few of the younger guys can
> > go on to a
> > > pub where the drinks and really techy conversations starts. Flame
> > > wars, 1337 $p34k etc. Always a good way to spend an evening in my 
> > > opinion. Those that present get to walk away with lots of 
> input and 
> > > constructive critisism to put into their dissitations. We
> > could find
> > > Linux related projects and make it a LUG event. This is 
> just one of
> > > many things the LUG could do in the community.
> > 
> > I am sure no-one will argue with this idea, and that is 
> certainly the
> > angle we approached the first Real Life Meeting... unfortunately we 
> > have not managed to organise one since, and as the website will 
> > attest, that was a while ago!
> > this is why an install fest was proposed... baby steps, getting us 
> > back into meeting up and community involvement.
> > 
> > > I'd be willing to wander up to the university (i'm not a
> > student) and
> > > stick my nose in, see if there is much interest up there.
> > In terms of
> > > the number of Linux users we have, i'm sure we have quite a
> > few. The
> > > company I work for in Lincoln manages 5000+ Linux firewalls
> > around the
> > > world and we've got at least 30 Linux guys in our 
> building alone so
> > > I'm sure some big events can be rallied if we get the right
> > material
> > > for them and everyone else in the region.
> > 
> > That is fantastic... you are a star! Every person helps, the bigger
> > the better when it comes to this sort of thing... I, and 
> I'm sure i'm 
> > not alone, certainly welcome any input on a professional LUG meet
> > 
> > > I'd love to talk over more suggestions with people if they care to
> > > submit them.
> > >
> > > Phillip Taylor
> > > Systems Developer
> > > B.Sc. Honours Software Engineering
> > 
> > Well guys, the gauntlet has been thrown!
> > 
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