[Beds] Beds Digest, Vol 75, Issue 6

[Mick Redman]

I'm happy to offer advice, burn CDs. I have spoken to groups in the past
about the benefits of moving to open-source.

On Mon, 2009-01-12 at 12:00 +0000, beds-request at mailman.lug.org.uk
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>    1. Welcome to 2009! (Jim Halfpenny)
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> > From: Jim Halfpenny <jim.halfpenny at gmail.com>
> > To: beds at mailman.lug.org.uk
> > Subject: [Beds] Welcome to 2009!
> > Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:13:26 +0000
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> > Hi everyone,
> > Now that the dust has settled on the winter festivities it's time to
> > think about 2009 and what it has in store. With all those new PCs
> > purchased over Christmas there's got to be a lot of people with a
> > spare computer out there and now would be a great time to organise
> > an installfest. Here's a few ideas, comments are more than welcome.
> > 
> > Location
> > I'm open to suggestions for a venue. Really all we would need would
> > be somewhere warm and dry with power, easy access and is preferably
> > free. I don't think we are going to find anywhere with Internet
> > access but that would be a plus.
> > 
> > Volunteers
> > Nothing is going to happen without your cooperation and there's
> > plenty you can do to help no matter what your ability and
> > experience. As well as bodies to help with the installations we'll
> > need people to burn CDs and offer advice. A guest speaker or two
> > would add some entertainment if anyone feels up to the task.
> > 
> > Publicity
> > It's going to be a lonely affair if no one turns up so we need to
> > get the word out. Obvious places would be notice boards and
> > newsletters as well as any local computer groups out there. Word of
> > mouth is of course an excellent way to entice would-be users and
> > enthusiasts.
> > 
> > I think I'm done for now and it's time for you to take the floor.
> > Ideas, suggestions and advice all very welcome.
> > 
> > Regards,
> > Jim
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