[nflug] community GNU/Linux education

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Daniel V wrote:
> Dave,
> Thank your for the suggestions. 
>
> 1. Who - I havn't gotten any commitments from anyone
> else for this advocacy /education project, so thus far
> it's just me. 
>
> 2. What - Helping people learn about GNU/Linux.
>
> 3. Where - Any place that will donate space. Any extra
> resources would be a plus.
>
> 4. When - Wed. through Sat. mornings, occasionally
> less days. 
>
> 5. Why - Why should people come to me? I got my start
> through GNU/Linux community education. I entered into
> the IT field, getting my foot in the door through my
> linguistics training, I worked my way up, doing
> systems administration. I am proof of what free
> community education and free software can do for you,
> if you apply yourself. 
>
> I want to for people to realize that they have a
> choice when it comes to computer operating systems,
> and for people to realize that "quality computing" and
> "uptime" are within their reach.
>
> Experienced Linux geeks interested in giving back to
> the community are most welcome to pitch in. This would
> be an experiment to see if people interested in
> GNU/Linux would be willing to check it out.
>
> I'm not interested in starting an organization with
> the goal of acquiring tax-exempt status. I want this
> to be somewhat fun and interesting, as far as
> computing goes. I would want this to be family-safe. I
> want this to be totally free. 
>
> Some possible scenarios are to have regular workshops,
> open time for installs/troubleshooting. I am not
> interested in providing free support for Enterprise
> users, neither am I interested in doing anything for
> people who refuse to study the documentation and won't
> make an honest effort to do things on their own. I
> realize Newbies are unsure of where to start. These
> people would be the people I think I could help the
> most.
>
> Obviously the morning is not a great time for most
> people, but my work schedule is due to change soon. I
> will need some morning time to do chores on occasion.
> My free time is limited. I am only available during my
> work week.
>
> I haven't gotten a domain name yet. I'm considering
> this option. I will start putting together a list of
> goals and how I'd like to proceed. I expect a
> prospective sponsoring company/organization/individual
> will want to know what to expect and if the concept is
> worthwhile and feasible.
>
> regards,
> Daniel Villarreal
>
> --- "David J. Andruczyk" <djandruczyk at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>   
> Why not contact some of the public libraries nearby?
> The downtown library comes to mind,  but there's no
> reason why you couldn't try any of the other local
> branches...
>
>   
> I want to provide free Linux education to the
> community.  I figured I'd have a folding table and
> some chairs for starters, and my laptop, maybe a
> whiteboard. If I could have internet access that would
> be wonderful. 
> I'm interested in opening a storefront, for lack of a
> better term...
> certificate of insurance, at any rate. I assume this
> would apply
> anywhere here in Buffalo and wonder what would be
> involved in acquiring this, any hints?... 
>   
>>> Thank you for your consideration,
>>> Daniel Villarreal
>>>       
>
>
>
>
>
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Hello Daniel,
  Just a suggestion but why don't you work with what is already here, 
this LUG! The physical meetings have pretty much dried up because of 
time constraints on the likes of Bob, myself and others that have come 
up to the plate to host/organize the physical meetings of the NFLUG. I 
get asked all the time, when's there going to be another meeting? etc.. 
If you have the time I'm sure all here would support you in seeing that 
the physical meetings resume. I for one really like them because you can 
get such a different angle speaking to different people about Linux 
(cause there's like a gazillion ways to do something in Linux and you 
might like the way someone else has found, etc.). What do you all think?
BTW, my son and fellow NFLUG member Jesse is getting married today!!! 
(he already has his new wife converted to Linux, of course ;)) That's my 
boy!
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