Damon Jacobsen wrote:
In the development category, perhaps maybe a talk on init.d scrips and perhaps
the whole systemV scheme. I know I would like to know how to write these scrips
with commonly accepted practices.
Damon
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From: Sebastian Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: [RLUG] Topic request
Hi All,
Any ideas for a topic for next month? I was thinking about a topic
related to development, but since our turnout wasn't very good last month
perhaps we should do something different.
Has anyone found a new location to host our meeting?
- Sebastian
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There is an interesting article at NewsForge.com this week, called, "Why
Linux Needs A Mentor Program.
This is the link:
http://www.newsforge.com/article.pl?sid=05/09/13/1816200
I think it's a topic worthy of discussion, if not consideration, among
all LUGs.
Since attendance has been said to be low, I think there is a way fix
that. I would like to suggest that all meetings be broken into two
distinct sections. The first part strictly for the resolution of
problems for new or intermediate Linux "users," that is to say, people
who just use or want to use Linux, and do not have the technical
expertise some of you do, and who do not intend to write programs or
administer systems. (And please, do not call them "newbies." That term
is so off-putting to those of us who struggle alone to breech the walls
of Penguin World.)
During that time, which should be designated and promoted, ANY question,
not matter how trivial it might seem, should be welcomed. A repository
of these Q&A's from the meetings could be kept on the Web site. I think
it would be of great benefit to those who ask, and eye-opening for those
who answer. I think there can be presumptions made by Linux gurus about
what should or should not be simple to new and intermediate users.
Sometimes, we assume to much. The intimidation factor is still very high
for those who might teeter on the brink of disappointment with
Microsoft, with no soft place to fall.
Clearly, there should be a second part of the meeting that deals with
more complex issues, such as the ones I see frequently discussed in the
mail group.
My next suggestion is not for the upcoming meeting, but one in the
future, and would involve inviting as many computer-skills educators as
possible to a meeting, to give them a demonstration of Linux, and to
pass out to them copies of live-CD versions of Linux they could play
with, along with the assurance that if they decide to pursue the topic
further, they could contact the RLUG and it could refer them to a person
or persons who could help them pursue a windowless world.
I feel EXTREMELY awkward, recommending a topic for a meeting that I
can't attend. But I would be there, if my health would allow, because
I'd like the privilege of meeting you all. And I know the time
constraints many of you already have prevent you from being all you
would like to be in the Linux world. As such, these recommendations can
be taken with whatever level of seriousness you find appropriate.
Yet, I can't help but believe that factoring in the real, clear and
present needs of new and intermediate users can benefit everyone. Once
cannot teach something without learning something. It's a win/win situation.
If this topic set has been discussed before, and resolved, I apologize
in advance. Meanwhile, thank you all for your support and insight.
Bill
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