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

[Shayne O'Neill]

On that subject, It'd be nice to have 2 plug lists [plug] and
[plug-newbies] or something.

The basic idea being plug-newbies being a list where beginners can feel
free to ask 'dumb' questions ('What is the root account'? etc) without
the intimidation that a list full of eosoteria about kernel tuning and
deep-level scripting can bring a beginner. The concept would be those of
us who are happy to share our knowledge can sit on the list and answer
beginner questions, and that beginners who know answers can feel free to
answer questions without feeling intimidated by more experienced crew.

Plus those who feel fatigued by 'dumb' questions would be spared them.

Shayne.

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Shayne O'Neill. http://www.perthimc.asn.au

On Mon, 26 Jul 2004, Adrian Woodley wrote:

> 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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