[HLUG] http://www.hlug.org.uk/lpd2016/

Wed Apr 6 11:37:39 UTC 2016

Thanks sorted now

Julian
On 5 Apr 2016 23:09, "George DiceGeorge" <dicegeorge at hotmail.com> wrote:

> http://www.hlug.org.uk/lpd2016/
>
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Julian Robbins
> Sent: Tuesday, April 5, 2016 10:47 PM
> To: Herefordshire Linux and Open Source Users Group
> Subject: Re: [HLUG] hlug.org.uk/sfd2016/
>
> Thanks for this George - only thing is that the event is called *'Linux
> Presentation Day*' it's not a SFD event. I've changed the website post
> title to reflect this, can you edit and tweak the facebook one please?
>
> Thanks again for doing this - looks great and its a start to the promo of
> the event.
>
> Julian
>
> On 5 April 2016 at 21:07, George DiceGeorge <dicegeorge at hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> http://www.hlug.org.uk/sfd2016/
>>
>> -----Original Message----- From: Julian Robbins
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 5, 2016 5:59 PM
>> To: Herefordshire Linux Users Group
>> Subject: Re: [HLUG] Mail out promo text for Linux Presentation Day event
>>
>> George
>>
>> You wouldn't be able to create a quick event with the text please on our
>> website for Linux Presentation Day ? It would be a great help
>>
>> Thanks
>> Julian
>> On 5 Apr 2016 4:22 pm, "George DiceGeorge" <dicegeorge at hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> and a link to hlug.org.uk /eventpostname
>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message----- From: George DiceGeorge Sent: Tuesday, April
>>> 5,
>>> 2016 4:20 PM To: Herefordshire Linux and Open Source Users Group Subject:
>>> Re: [HLUG] Mail out promo text for Linux Presentation Day event
>>> first mention of HLUG needs to have (Herefordshire Linux (and Open
>>> source)
>>> User Group ) next to it
>>>
>>> demo's   no grocers' apostrophe
>>>
>>>
>>> sorry im away that weekend
>>>
>>> george
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message----- From: Julian Robbins
>>> Sent: Tuesday, April 5, 2016 3:40 PM
>>> To: Herefordshire Linux Users Group
>>> Subject: [HLUG] Mail out promo text for Linux Presentation Day event
>>>
>>> Hello
>>>
>>> Please find my first attempt at wording of the mail out text for the
>>> forthcoming Linux Presentation day at the end of this month.
>>>
>>> The text will be used for social media links to other lugs to the
>>> Hereford
>>> Times and other local promo.
>>>
>>> To make the most of the time, I dont want to dwell on things but if you
>>> have any comments please come back here on the list
>>>
>>> On other matters Hauke from the Berlin Linux User Group has kindly
>>> offered
>>> our LUG a small amount of money to pay for poster printing etc . This is
>>> a
>>> very kind gesture and one that we will be very pleased to accept. He is
>>> the
>>> originator of the Linux Presentation Day and keen to help promote out
>>> efforts as we are only one of two events happening in the UK under this
>>> banner
>>>
>>> Time is pressing though so we do really need to start organising the
>>> event
>>> to make the best of the space we have already secured at All Saints .
>>> Please see the Etherpad here http://board.net/p/hlugsfd2013 for details
>>> of
>>> things that need doing - there is quite a lot to do as yet.
>>>
>>> Julian
>>>
>>> Here is the text as below:-
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi
>>>
>>> We just wanted to let you know that the HLUG International Software
>>> Freedom
>>> Day event will be taking place on:
>>>
>>> Saturday April 30th 2016 at All Saints Church , High St. Hereford HR4
>>> 9AA,
>>> 10am - 4pm.
>>>
>>> We will have free CD's and goodies to give away plus lots of info,
>>> demonstrations and advice on all things Linux and Open Source.  During
>>> the
>>> event we will show how easy it is to install Linux nowadays. For those
>>> that
>>> are able to bring a laptop or pc along we will be happy to install Linux
>>> for you. Please note, you must backup any files that you wish to keep
>>> beforehand as with any Operating System install there is a small chance
>>> of
>>> losing data. Best is to bring an older machine that is not your main
>>> device that is not critical to you just in case.
>>>
>>> The Raspberry Pi will be making an appearance with demo's and a chance at
>>> hands on activities.
>>>
>>> We've also got plenty of information for small businesses who would like
>>> to
>>> see what Open Source Software has to offer and our experienced and
>>> friendly
>>> HLUG volunteers will be happy to demo programs, show you how easy it is
>>> to
>>> install Linux and show you what the options are to proprietary formats.
>>>
>>> Students off to college may also want to pop in to have a look at the
>>> great
>>> Open Source software which exists - it's high quality and *free to use
>>> and
>>> share*. Most of them are cross platform which means they work on Linux,
>>> Windows or Mac.
>>>
>>> The event is as usual free and run on a drop-in basis so you can call in
>>> at
>>> any point throughout the day.
>>>
>>> Our venue (which is fully accessible) All Saints is in the centre of
>>> Hereford and has a fantastic cafe that sells very good coffee and
>>> delicious
>>> locally sourced food. We are within walking distance of the railway and
>>> bus
>>> stations and a short stroll from Hereford Cathedral which houses the
>>> famous
>>> Mappa Mundi so why not combine a visit to our event with some shopping
>>> and
>>> sightseeing in the city.
>>>
>>> Look forward to seeing you there.
>>>
>>> From all the HLUG team
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