[Cumbria] My Word!!!

[Michael Saunders]

On Thu, 9 Jan 2003, Ken Hough wrote:

> In all the messages over the last few weeks, I can't remember seeing
> many messages concerning actual usage/setting up/ problems, etc. It's
> mostly been, IMHO, hot air.

In all fairness, there haven't been any requests for help -- the first
message I've seen of that type was your KDE 3 queries yesterday, and two
people replied within minutes -- that's pretty good support! But unless
the newer Linux users on the list start asking questions and looking for
help, the discussion is inevitably going to stray.

> Is this going to be a Sys. Admins. soap box --- or a proper USER GROUP?

Well, the pedant in me concentrates on the word "user" -- perhaps the main
goal isn't to be a support channel but a general group for those who use
Linux alreay and want to help others, and discuss all aspects of Linux
(distros, politics, techie stuff etc.). I don't know; I'm just here to
have a good crack, talk about Linux and help where I can!

> If the former, then I too will be leaving the group. Perhaps that's the
> intention.

I hope you don't leave Ken, esp. as this seems to be a nice varied group
and with lots of potential and despite the odd argument there have been
plenty of tutorial suggestions for the LUG, help provided when people ask,
and good general banter. Personally, I think we should carefully organise
one more meeting, with presentations and tutorials prepared in advance,
and the opportunity for anyone to get help on a particular subject, and
take it from there.

Mike

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Michael Saunders
www.aster.fsnet.co.uk