[Liverpool] GNU/Linux Netbook workshops in Liverpool

Richard Smedley smedley358 at btinternet.com
Wed Mar 25 16:58:14 UTC 2009


On Wed, 2009-03-25 at 16:23 +0000, Andrew Williams wrote:
> > Where would we do it though? We'd need an accessible venue for people and
> > maybe we could do it like an alternative version of an installfest. People
> > bring along their netbook and we help them get to grips with Linux, explain
> > some of the basics they may be missing in a friendly but not cendescending
> > way if we can. We'll have to try and strike the right balance.
[snip]
> I think we could easily setup this type of event as a "open forum", no 
> strict talks, just a gathering of people discussing issues they have and 
> various other topics. Organise the event so it's easily accessible, make 
> sure you indicate who the organisers are and who can answer questions. 
> Maybe some T-shirts with "Ask Me About Netbooks!" or something.

Some great ideas :-)

I wonder what day/time would be best? Perhaps 2pm to 8pm 
on a week day, to capture the largest X-section of
free time?

 - Richard
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