On Tue, May 27, 2008 at 6:04 PM, Doug LaRue <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > ** Reply to message from "James G. Sack (jim)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on Tue, 27 > May 2008 17:32:57 -0700 > I wonder if what we could provide was video tutorials on the installation > of the CDs and the online forum support capabilities. If good enough, > we might get a CD of the videos included in the kits for everyone who > uses the kits. That would bring much attention to the KPLUG if that is > of any interest. At the very least, it would get us started on that online > video library mentioned at some point in the past.
I just purchased a Flip videocam to play with. I had the idea of doing just that. I would prefer something more sophisticated, but it's the most I can afford right now. I'll let everyone know how it works and post the vids on my website. >> Can KPLUG maybe set up to help allay any fears along those lines? > > Unless it is an OSS type of question like Microsoft IP FUD, otherwise it > should probably be left to the On-Disk/foundation people. >> - add our stamp of approval on individual packages >> - make ourselves known/answerable as trustworthy >> - offer online help, advice, community (we know how to do this, eh?) > > I think these are all things which can let the local libraries know that this > is real. Having a SIG with some history also helps give the local library > system comfort that it's not completely new to everyone and they'll have > a local POC for library users. This might also be an area in which a few well thought out, properly focused videos or screencasts might go far toward establising credibility. Robert D -- [email protected] http://www.kernel-panic.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/kplug-list
