Hi all, I've been asked to "send a short description of why you're interested in Linux to the mailing list" - so here it is.
I've been into computers since 1982 (ZX Spectrum - Z80) and am now self-employed helping people with their Windoze machines. I like the politics of open-source software and I thought I'd better learn Linux before I die. I'm very, very old (58). Also, the Reindeer is a decent pub - do they still brew their own beer?
On Sat, Dec 03, 2005 at 05:20:28PM +0000, Phil Wade wrote:
Hi all, I've been asked to "send a short description of why you're interested in Linux to the mailing list" - so here it is.
I've been into computers since 1982 (ZX Spectrum - Z80) and am now self-employed helping people with their Windoze machines. I like the politics of open-source software and I thought I'd better learn Linux before I die. I'm very, very old (58). Also, the Reindeer is a decent pub - do they still brew their own beer?
Not quite as old as I am, I beat you by a year, and my computing career started long before yours - I've earned my keep by programming since around 1970.
On Sat, Dec 03, 2005 at 06:27:44PM +0000, Chris Green wrote:
On Sat, Dec 03, 2005 at 05:20:28PM +0000, Phil Wade wrote:
Hi all, I've been asked to "send a short description of why you're interested in Linux to the mailing list" - so here it is.
I've been into computers since 1982 (ZX Spectrum - Z80) and am now self-employed helping people with their Windoze machines. I like the politics of open-source software and I thought I'd better learn Linux before I die. I'm very, very old (58). Also, the Reindeer is a decent pub - do they still brew their own beer?
Not quite as old as I am, I beat you by a year, and my computing career started long before yours - I've earned my keep by programming since around 1970.
Oops, I forgot to say - welcome! :-)
-----Original Message----- From: main-bounces@lists.alug.org.uk [mailto:main- bounces@lists.alug.org.uk] On Behalf Of Phil Wade Sent: 03 December 2005 17:20 To: main@lists.alug.org.uk Subject: [ALUG] Another newbie joins
Hi all, I've been asked to "send a short description of why you're interested in Linux to the mailing list" - so here it is.
I've been into computers since 1982 (ZX Spectrum - Z80) and am now self-employed helping people with their Windoze machines. I like the politics of open-source software and I thought I'd better learn Linux before I die. I'm very, very old (58). Also, the Reindeer is a decent pub - do they still brew their own beer?
Welcome Phil, Age is not a barrier to ALUG we do not discriminate at all. We've even been known to allow the odd Windows user in! :-)
May all your computing become `free'.
Cheers, BJ
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John Woodard mail@johnwoodard.co.uk wrote:
-----Original Message----- From: main-bounces@lists.alug.org.uk [mailto:main- bounces@lists.alug.org.uk] On Behalf Of Phil Wade Sent: 03 December 2005 17:20 To: main@lists.alug.org.uk Subject: [ALUG] Another newbie joins
Hi all, I've been asked to "send a short description of why you're interested in Linux to the mailing list" - so here it is.
I've been into computers since 1982 (ZX Spectrum - Z80) and am now self-employed helping people with their Windoze machines. I like the politics of open-source software and I thought I'd better learn Linux before I die. I'm very, very old (58). Also, the Reindeer is a decent pub - do they still brew their own beer?
Reindeer is now an Elgoods Pub, no it doesn't brew it's own beer anymore, I believe that was before and during it's time as a Firkin Pub.
Welcome Phil, Age is not a barrier to ALUG we do not discriminate at all. We've even been known to allow the odd Windows user in! :-)
Shhh! Don't spread such vicious rumours - we don't let them stinking windows users in really! and we *really* don't like those OS X using hippys *grin*. We do have a *serious* age range in ALUG, and, worryingly, a rather diverse populus, like Tats in Japan. (Or me, now in Brighton).
May all your computing become `free'.
Not going to happen till hardware is Free ;)
Cheers, - -- Brett Parker web: http://www.sommitrealweird.co.uk/ email: iDunno@sommitrealweird.co.uk
-----Original Message----- From: main-bounces@lists.alug.org.uk [mailto:main- bounces@lists.alug.org.uk] On Behalf Of Brett Parker Sent: 03 December 2005 21:35 To: main@lists.alug.org.uk Subject: Re: [ALUG] Another newbie joins
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John Woodard mail@johnwoodard.co.uk wrote:
-----Original Message----- From: main-bounces@lists.alug.org.uk [mailto:main- bounces@lists.alug.org.uk] On Behalf Of Phil Wade Sent: 03 December 2005 17:20 To: main@lists.alug.org.uk Subject: [ALUG] Another newbie joins
May all your computing become `free'.
Not going to happen till hardware is Free ;)
If it's documented and its drivers are supported it's free in my book. Zero cost is even better <g> but apparently PC World prosecutes these days, bah!
Cheers, BJ I'm not a shop lifter honest.
John Woodard wrote:
Welcome Phil, Age is not a barrier to ALUG we do not discriminate at all. We've even been known to allow the odd Windows user in! :-)
Too right! (Hi, BJ) I'm nearly 50, and have been earning my living from the pooter things since 1973. Been a Linux bod since about 1995.
Oh, and welcome!
Cheers, Laurie.
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