[sclug] Hands on days

[Steve Lane]

Alan Pearson wrote:

> All,
>
> I work for a rather large Telco Vendor in the Video Server area. (No 
> it's not Three !)
> We have a large base in Maidenhead not far from the train station.
>
> I have asked the VP of our division if it would be possible to use the 
> facilities here once per month for hands on days.
> Surprisingly he agreed. I've still some details to sort out, but it is 
> looking good.
>
> Initially we have a room that can hold 20 - 25 people and access to 
> some equipment like projectors, TVs and probably one PC allowing 
> Internet Access. Connecting to the company LAN will not be allowed, 
> but I have access to all facilities to create our own LAN, and 
> probably a server.
> We also have a lot of equipment like monitors, power blocks, LAN 
> cables and all the normal stuff you would need for such a day.
>
> The exact location of our place if 1/2 mile from train station, up 
> Shoppenhangers road beside A404 turnoff.
>
> As the answers from the survey have seen the max YES votes for 
> Maidenhead, this seems like a good offer.
>
> We'd need to use it responsibly and for real things (i.e. not LAN Game 
> parties !).
>
> What is the general feeling on this ?
> Also what ideas do folks have that we could do ?
>
>
> Ideally the company would also like to get something out of it, I'm 
> not sure what. Maybe we could acknowledge them some way or other ? The 
> VP seemed to think access to the brightest minds would be a good 
> perk.....  me... I'm not so sure after seeing some posts on this list 
> :-)))
>
> Anyway feedback appreciated.
>
> AlanP
>
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I am a bit of a "lurker" on here.... but I would be interested in 
getting involved in doing some hands on days to enhance my Linux 
skills... to perhaps listen to some lectures etc.  Manchester LUG do 
this and, when I was up there, it was a good approach.

Kind Regards
Steve