[plug] Hacker Nights (was ** July Workshop Notice **)

[Adrian Woodley]

G'Day PLUGers,
       On a semi-related topic, I've been thinking about starting a 
monthly Hacker Night. This would be similar to the workshop but instead 
of turning up to get someone to help, people will turn up to work on 
their own project. I've noticed that there is a mild amount of 
frustration amoug "those who know" when their own work is un-completed 
in favour of helping others.
        Do not get me wrong, the workshops are a very important part of 
PLUG and I don't think anyone "who knows" would berate people for asking 
for help. On the contrary I think the people attending PLUG workshops 
enjoy helping others with their Linux problems. However, PLUG is more 
than just support for new users, we should be promoting and supporting 
those are doing exciting things on theor own.
        There is scope for asking for a small amount of assistance, but 
generally its to get a group of people together who are doing cool 
things in Linux, maybe buy some pizza, and generally hack on for an 
evening. At appropriate times of the year these meetings could be 
converted to bug squashing events, but on the whole people should be 
working on their project buy themselves.
       I'm not sure if my idea has been translated correctly into this 
email, but I think people will get the idea. All we need now is a time 
and a place (I'd prefer not UCC - we should be sharing the love around :P ).

Regards,
Adrian

Bernard Blackham wrote:

>Just a reminder that the monthly PLUG workshop will be happening
>tonight (Monday 26th July). If your computer is in need of some
>hands-on help to configure or install Linux, it's the best
>opportunity to get some assistance. It's also an ideal time to just
>meet and chat Linux with other PLUGgers!
>
>Venue: University Computer Club (UCC), Upper level of Cameron Hall,
>above the Tavern. University of WA. For detailed directions, see
>http://ucc.asn.au/aboutucc/contact.ucc
>
>When: 7:30pm, Monday 22nd March 2004
>
>Visitors and friends are most welcome.
>
>Regards,
>
>Bernard.
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