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

[Marc Wiriadisastra]

I agree I would definately like to know about heaps more stuff that I 
can't sorta think of at the moment.

Regards,


Marc

Tim White wrote:

>I like this idea.
>Maybe if we have something between the Workshop and the Lecture/talk things. Possibly HOW-TO do some cool hacker/programming tricks and people share their cool and funky projects and ideas around. It could be a good plug for some people and possible get others intrested in others projects. This would have to be open source projects more than personal/work related things but I'm sure there is probably some game programers out there that would love to 'show off' there work and give a little demo/example to others who are interested. Somethings look too big to tackle until you have seen someone else do it. I would love to learn a little kernel programming for example and I'm sure that some people out there would love to give CSS a go.
>Just an idea
>Tim 
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>Subject: [plug] Hacker Nights (was ** July Workshop Notice **)
>   From: Adrian Woodley <Adrian at Midland.RoyWeston.com.au>
>   Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2004 16:52:19 +0800
>     To: plug at plug.linux.org.au
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>>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:
>>
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>>
>>>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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