On Tue, 5 Jun 2001, coldfire wrote:
> in response to the idea of bringing linux into the mainstream ... i've
> found that LUG participation focuses in almost all cases primarily on this
> cause. the majority of time i've spent at lug meetings has been educating
> the new comers to linux or else
Hi, Abe, and everyone else,
[I'm posting this to issues only, since it's non-technical]
> in response to the idea of bringing linux into the mainstream ... i've
> found that LUG participation focuses in almost all cases primarily on
this
> cause. the majority of time i've spent at lug meetings
> The local LUG here has a reputation for being incredibly condescending to
> newbies, especially women, and just plain rude. I'm told it's gotten
> better since I was involved a couple of years ago, but at that time they
> were not exactly good representatives of the community.
as is the reputa
KCB wrote:
> Caitlyn Martin said:
>> I'm going to tackle this from two angles: First, 90% of computer users
>> can't install *any* operating system. They buy their system with the OS
>> preinstalled. This is why getting Linux-based systems into stores is so
>> critical. IMHO, the semi-savvy
> question they can't answer and give up: do your LUG members go round and
> help newbies through the installation if they have problems, then get them
> started with Gnome/KDE??
sure do .. it was always an asset to have my laptop with me at the
meetings to show new desktops or whatever .. like
