[sclug] Jamies Learning Workshop

[Bob Dunlop]

Hi,

On Sat, Jun 11, 2005 at 12:38:00PM +0100, Neil Haughton wrote:
> 
> >Jamies Computer Club in Southampton regularly have this sort of equipment
> >for sale for just a few quid with the money going to a good cause.
> >
> >http://www.jamiescomputerclub.org.uk/sales/index.shtml
> 
> Actually I see that their (Jamies') Learning Workshop  doesn't seem to 
> offer training on other than MS products (Word, IE etc).
> Can we not encourage them to offer opensource alternatives? Given that 
> their target market is the less well off, it would seem ideal that they 
> be introduced to the world of free software.

The people at Jamies are well aware of Linux, all thier back office stuff,
firewalls etc is Linux based for the obvious reasons.  I think they also
assist other charities with Linux setups etc.

I think the workshops etc are a result of a pragmatic approach to what
thier clients are likely to encounter in the world of work.


They certainly don't discriminate in the recycling department.  They often
have Macs, Sparcs and once even SGI Indigos for sale.
-- 
        Bob Dunlop