[TriLUG] Triangle Open Source Lab meeting 5/24 from 7 PM until 9 PM - RSVP

[Israel J. Pattison]

I think the Installfests, taken as their name suggests, are outdated.  I
don't hear many calls for help installing Linux any more.  And that was
exactly the excuse I got the last time I asked about an Installfest.

I think Mr. Ray's endeavor here should be something of a wake-up call for
the new steering committee.  Are we meeting the needs of our members in the
best way possible?  What I'm hearing from Shawn in this thread is: 1) less
technical info, more solutions oriented info, and 2) slower pace.

May be we should restake the Installfest as a "Solutionfest".  Focus on the
endpoints.  Do people need a LAMP solution, or an VoIP solution, or a
groupware solution.  Installing Linux today is fairly easy, getting
OpenXchange server up and running with a cadre of MS Outlook clients --
that's tough.

On 5/16/07, Tanner Lovelace <clubjuggler at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> On 5/16/07, Steven T. Davis <STDavis at doc.state.nc.us> wrote:
> > Thank you for the information.  I have enjoyed the Trilug meetings I
> have attended, but I would like to know if there is an organization or group
> for beginners with Linux.  I have been using Linux for 2 years and have been
> "preaching" to my fellow workers about the wonderful products from the world
> of Linux.  Finally after the introduction of Vista, some people are starting
> to listening.
> >
> > Is there an organization or group for newbies and others who are not as
> technically talented as the member of Trilug?
> >
> > Trilug members are great, but are far more advanced and gifted than I
> am, but we all share the enthusiasm of our love for Linux and Open Source.
>
> Once upon a time, TriLUG sponsored weekend classes that went in depth on
> various topics.  There haven't been any in a few years, partially because
> we've
> had trouble finding classroom space, but that doesn't mean they couldn't
> be started up again.  TriLUG is NOT just for advanced people.  TriLUG is
> supposed to be for all levels of experience.
>
> Perhaps the new Steering Committee could discuss holding an installfest
> and/or some classes.  It's been way too long since we've had a good
> installfest
> and that is an excellent place for people who don't know much about linux
> to get more information and hands on help.
>
> Cheers,
> Tanner
>
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