I too think this is a good idea, but it won't happen unless we make it
happen.
So, 1st of all who, where and when?
Who would be prepared give a presentation/talk/etc about some aspect of
using GNU/Linux?
Someone with more knowledge than I :)
When is a good time to do this? Evenings? Weekends? Next year, this year,
January, February, etc?
Where would be a good venue? Should we use several different venues or
the same one for all?
Good point, do you keep the monthly meet as a social, then alternative weekends/evenings as lecture days? From such an arrangement there is a greater level of commitment which may or may not effect turn out???
If we're going to do this then the wiki web pages is probably a good place
to build up some lists of people/topics/ venues.
We need to avoid re-inventing the wheel so we should find out who else has
done this sort of thing (as per the URL supplied) and see if we can get material and advice from them.
Indeed, as noted in another email, would be good to initially run a core foundation lecture i.e. what is Linux, how Linux is used, basic commands, overview of functionality ... much like the lectures Jenny attached. Perhaps talk to other LUG's who may have such lectures already?
I am sure that we can all add something to make this successful and virtually cost free :)
Take Care,
J