Eoin -
Clueless isn't a problem. What got you through was the "willing" and the
right attitude. But I've run into one too many users who just want
everything to work without having to do any work themselves. Sometimes
accompanied by an attitude that they're doing you a favor by trying
Linux. Unfortunately it's our own enthusiasm that helps this happen.
All that said I don't want to be the damp towel here so by all means why
not give it a try. I see a number of people interested so why not "adopt"
a local school and arrange a group of UMLUG-ers to support them. If the
maintenance burden is spread out over a few people it might work better.
And I would charge a nominal fee (however small) as people tend to
appreciate things they pay for and it'll help keep the relationship
professional.
And ... if/when you get serious, let me know because I may be able to
round up a box or two for the cause.
Judah
On Thu, 25 Jan 2007, Eoin Fitzpatrick wrote:
I remember when mine was the OPC - I was clueless, but willing.
I can genuinely say that without help from UM-LUG members, I would not
be a Linux user.
Eoin
On Wed, 2007-01-24 at 22:25 -0500, Judah Milgram wrote:
Beware of OPC [1] syndrome.
[1] Other Peoples' Computers
It's not just the install and setup. You'll have to hold their hands
forever, else sooner or later they'll run into a problem they can't
solve and if you're not available right then and there it'll be "we
tried Linux and got burned".
Especially unpromising if you have to "convince" someone they want
Linux.
I see a reply from Eoin ... maybe his experience says something
different.
Judah
Matt Lee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I've recently started to look into the idea of assisting private schools and
non profits in migrating over to linux. Has anyone else already done this
sort of thing? With the summer break a few months out this seems like it is
a good time of year to come together and start planning, convincing,
whatever is needed before any actual installs take place.
Feedback, experience, whatever?
-Matt
