Hi Folks
If you recall our chat on IRC a while back about a Kit Meeting. The suggestion was that i should post some ideas.
I've managed to get Ubunutu on my spare machine with no problems - gulp. I've got a Compaq P3 500mb and it seems to run ver 6.10 fine so far. Someone was going to throw it out so i gave it a 'good home'. I was wondering if folk would be interested in a meeting shortly... or series of meets. I've now got loads of questions on linux and on computing in general. While it's fine to chat on IRC i thought it would be nice to get folk together.
Topics for a meeting from my point of view:
* installing software and using wine [i've Ubuntu Hacks and Ubuntu Linux Bible by Von Hacks but it's still hard going] * pros/cons of different distros [I've chosen Ubuntu as there seemed to be more available for it but would like to see other distros that folk use] * compiling programs from source * computer architecture [modern m'boards for Linux... what's not needed for Linux i.e SATA etc] * using linux for websites to enhance security * internet connection via power sockets [can't remeber what these are called!]
As a result of this post and responses we can get a meeting organised covering all needs and interests!
james
Hi,
At the last Ipswich meet, James repeated his request for a kit meet, though he's less keen on travelling to Syleham.
Is there any interest in a kit meet in the near future? James was suggesting that if only the Suffolk-dwellers would like one, then we could perhaps host one of our own somewhere in the Ipswich area.
I'm less keen on that, as last time I went, I enjoyed meeting the wider members of ALUG I don't normally get the chance to see in person. Plus, I think with car sharing that petrol costs etc. shouldn't be a major factor (I'd be happy to drive 3 or 4 people).
So, is there any interest in a kit meet some time soon? If so, would you prefer Syleham, or a more local venue?
Peter.
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James Freer -
samwise