[Computerbank] finding a "local" Linux expert in regional areas

[The Moose(tm)]

hi Mark

Both Grant and I are from Wangaratta( moved to Melb) and may be able to
help you with contacts or we may all know people in common if you're from
up there.

Penni Diffey
Sec
Computerbank

On Wed, 26 Sep 2001, marktri wrote:

> Hello Bruce, and others,
> 
> On Tue, 25 Sep 2001, Bruce McCubbery wrote:
> 
> > At 14:27 25/09/01 +1000, Tuan Dao wrote:
> > >I think the best place to start with is a local or nearby Linux user group.
> 
> > Yes, it seems so, but the question is, "Where outside the metro
> > areas are they? How can we interest them?"
> 
> I am both Melbourne, and North East Victoria. There is a building
> interest from Wangaratta through to Mount Beauty. I have friends in
> Wang, Myrtleford and around Bright, but we are all relative beginners.
> Getting beginners together is a start, as we can all find different
> things and share them and learn faster than on our own. My major problem
> is spending too much time helping M$ Windows users, and not enough using
> Linux myself. I also have a full time job in Melbourne and looking after
> my father and a country property near Bright. While I do rent a unit in
> Melbourne, the travel times eat into the weekends.
> 
> I would suggest that there be an endeavour to find the scattered Linux
> users, and help put locals in touch with one another. From this, groups
> can form that can support Computerbank.
> 
> I also see a need for real beginners books, not the "Dummies" or the
> "Pocketbooks". They are a start, but I see a need for something that
> introduces the underlying philosopies and structures. With a sound
> understanding of the foundations, a lot of the rest is much easier, it
> fits a pattern.
> 
> Comparing to driving a car, while it is far from necessary to be able to
> rebuild the engine, it does help to understand how it works. Having made
> one, possibly unsuccessful, attempt at a major mechanical service task,
> there is a much better appreciation and respect for the mechanicals.
> Similarly, having had a go at panel beating tends to reduce the
> accidents.
> 
> Regards,	Mark Trickett
> 
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