Re: OCLUG needs a newbies night

Seems the original was HTML formatted so the body didn't make it to the list,  
here is what Jean-Francois intended to send 

On March 5, 2009, Jean-Francois Messier wrote:
> I also think that there should be periods when the new users, and all of
> those with question can voice their problems, concerns, questions, etc. The
> presentation/identification round at the beginning is nice, we can see who
> is a new one and who has experience,  but I also feel that new ones do not
> get what they would need the most: assistance and help in getting their
> linux computer up and running.
>
> Although I've been using linux for over a decade, I still have serious gaps
> in some areas. I also think I could benefit from this. This newbie period
> could be done in different ways, such as an "answer period", where time can
> be dedicated to questions posted on the list in the last 30 or so days.
> This period could also leas to some discussion, that could be led by the
> presenter, but remain focused towards the initial question.
>
> Another way could be the classic installfest. A separate, independent
> session.
>
> A third way could be, say every other month, leave the floor open for
> questions, discussions, two-way interactions, where users can voice their
> problems, questions,etc. The room we can use is big enough tou have corners
> with differents subjects, and each can have the user setup their equipment.
> This would partially solve the problems OCLUG sometime has in finding
> speakers. I say every other month, but this could be one month out of
> three.
>
> We could build a "pool" of resources, or knowledgeable people, in different
> areas who can be available to answer questions. I help others at
> Linux-Gatineau every month, before the formal presentation.
>
> I think this should seriously be debated and presented by the candidates at
> next month meeting, which is also the election. Although not everyone wants
> to be on the committee, I think everyone should voice their issues and
> concerns.
>
> But we have to speak up if we want to change things.
>
> Have a nice day :-)
>
> JF

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