[Cumbria] An Idea

[Ken Hough]

Schwuk wrote:

>
> Paul Broomfield wrote:
>
>> Just thought that I should mention this. If people want lectures and
>> demonstrations then why do we have to meet up for this in person.
>
>
> A good suggestion, although the same arguments could be applied to the 
> 'we just want to have a chat' comments people have made.
>
> My company has currently reined in 'frivolous' travelling, and as such 
> are making far more use of technical replacements such as 
> teleconferencing, IM and netmeeting. Personally, I have no problem 
> with using these, but a few of the more 'traditional' people (i.e. 
> managers) are not so keen - they liked their expenses claims :)
>
> I would certainly be willing to give this a try - how about setting 
> one up?

I've been thinking about this one. A few points:

1. There's a vast amount of info available re Linux, much of this 
on-line (or rather on-disc) with every Linux installation.

However, because of this,

2. Finding a starting point for the topic of immediate interest can be 
difficult -- sometimes seemingly impossible.

3. There's a lot of fun to be had out of actually getting things to work.

Maybe the most productive form for on-line 'lectures' would make 
extensive references to existing documents which we all have access to.
Some of these 'tectures' could be directed towards setting up software / 
hardware solutions for demo at the Gleaston (or wherever) meets.

BTW. -- What should I look up to discover how to set up a PC / modem for 
remote access? Yes! I know! That's dead simple for some. It's only easy 
when you lnow how. No flames please.

Ken