tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303542396046121869.post8598134962501202971..comments2023-05-21T23:02:07.221+10:00Comments on On Writing, Tech, and Other Loquacities: Linux n00bsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04441639648185651632noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303542396046121869.post-82136172778398672342009-09-15T22:18:37.537+10:002009-09-15T22:18:37.537+10:00I would love to attend if this hasn't taken pl...I would love to attend if this hasn't taken place yet. Not a total n00b but need to learn more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303542396046121869.post-64376120278515616982009-07-02T16:17:39.884+10:002009-07-02T16:17:39.884+10:00Sorry for anonymous. :P (Name = Dave)
One thing...Sorry for anonymous. :P (Name = Dave)<br /><br />One thing to possibly help people no their way to Linux freedom is point out that most ISPs provide FREE (unmetered) downloads of various linux distros.<br /><br />All well and good to get the latest Ubuntu/Suse/etc from the actual website but when you start dealing with 4 - 5 gigs on your metered plan things go downhill from there.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303542396046121869.post-25685642583816818732009-06-27T18:21:32.772+10:002009-06-27T18:21:32.772+10:00Peter, no the Google Groups list is the one I mean...Peter, no the Google Groups list is the one I meant. That's the mailing list for n00bs ... I decided in the end that n00bs probably wasn't the right name to use!<br /><br />LAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04441639648185651632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303542396046121869.post-76892207168882084922009-06-27T15:50:49.266+10:002009-06-27T15:50:49.266+10:00Loquacity,
I have signed up to the Google Groups ...Loquacity,<br /><br />I have signed up to the Google Groups list (and I have been a member of the Canberra Linux list for quite a while). Is there a separate mailing list for Linux nOObs?<br /><br />Regards,<br />PeterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303542396046121869.post-45913497220111307872009-06-27T10:19:25.114+10:002009-06-27T10:19:25.114+10:00Hi Peter, thanks for the comment - printing is a g...Hi Peter, thanks for the comment - printing is a good idea for a topic, as it's a common problem. FWIW, try Canon though ;) <br /><br />Have you signed up to the Jumpstart Linux mailing list yet? You can do it from the <a href="http://jumpstartlinux.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">new blog</a>.<br /><br />LAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04441639648185651632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303542396046121869.post-34553773141123086022009-06-26T16:44:09.796+10:002009-06-26T16:44:09.796+10:00Hi! I have been away on holidays and am just catch...Hi! I have been away on holidays and am just catching up on my "daily reads". This looks like a great initiative. I have been dabbling with Linux for several years now but have not yet made the full switch (my second PC has Ubuntu 9.01). The main reason for not switching is problems with printing. I don't seem to be able to find a cheap printer (preferably mono laser, but inkjetAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303542396046121869.post-19856884881524684042009-06-13T15:03:46.859+10:002009-06-13T15:03:46.859+10:00Linux beginners are go.
Check it out!
L<a href="http://lanabrindley.blogspot.com/2009/06/linux-beginners-are-go.html" rel="nofollow">Linux beginners are go</a>.<br /><br />Check it out!<br /><br />LAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04441639648185651632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303542396046121869.post-6947662146215589362009-06-12T11:13:52.323+10:002009-06-12T11:13:52.323+10:00Thanks Jason!
Everyone, please hang in there. I&#...Thanks Jason!<br /><br />Everyone, please hang in there. I'll have more coming on this subject shortly.<br /><br />LAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04441639648185651632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303542396046121869.post-54749235427989424862009-06-12T11:08:44.095+10:002009-06-12T11:08:44.095+10:00Hi Lana, I would love to help you with this.
Ema...Hi Lana, I would love to help you with this. <br />Email: glasper9@yahoo.com.au.Jason Stokeshttp://cygil.livejournal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303542396046121869.post-80924638090180695362009-06-10T15:09:50.342+10:002009-06-10T15:09:50.342+10:00Hi Dave,
I still believe that the CLUG list is th...Hi Dave,<br /><br />I still believe that the CLUG list is the best place for newbie questions, and I certainly wouldn't want to step on their toes.<br /><br />I will, however, set up a mailing list for the absolute-beginner group I'm planning. Stay posted for details :)<br /><br />LAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04441639648185651632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303542396046121869.post-38752803007020182202009-06-07T17:39:03.649+10:002009-06-07T17:39:03.649+10:00Hi Lana,
I am not sure of the work involved but m...Hi Lana,<br /><br />I am not sure of the work involved but maybe a mailing list where us newer Linux people can ask new person type questions.<br /><br />Newer Linux Person? I am not offended to be called a nOOb<br /><br />Dave U aka Noobie DaveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303542396046121869.post-30837670667721174402009-06-05T20:13:40.890+10:002009-06-05T20:13:40.890+10:00Hi Lana,
I'm not really a n00b -- nor a hardc...Hi Lana,<br /><br />I'm not really a n00b -- nor a hardcore techie, either. But I would certainly come along. Actually am interested in contributing to the Ubuntu beginner's documentation project and would be interested in finding out what newbies are actually out there and what problems/needs they have.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303542396046121869.post-66727910581054560102009-06-01T12:51:33.029+10:002009-06-01T12:51:33.029+10:00Tim's idea sounds great, although it can hardly be...Tim's idea sounds great, although it can hardly be called a beginners project I would love to be involved with that.<br /><br />Maybe it is possible to do it online or make them in to Tiny How Tos lateron.<br /><br />To me most beginners would love to be shown how to use their familiar [Linux alternative]programs. If this sound complicated it probably is, but what I mean is, which is an Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303542396046121869.post-74403408665607129042009-05-31T15:44:35.243+10:002009-05-31T15:44:35.243+10:00Hi Tim, and welcome!
Thanks for the comments on t...Hi Tim, and welcome!<br /><br />Thanks for the comments on the use of the word n00b ... I'll keep that in mind. I guess there is a certain negative connotation to the word ("no n00bs allowed" etc).<br /><br />Love the idea of "what to do when Linux doesn't work out of the box". There's a lot of really great stuff there to explore.<br /><br />Thanks for the ideas :)<br /><br />LAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04441639648185651632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303542396046121869.post-50724632828127276402009-05-31T15:36:43.482+10:002009-05-31T15:36:43.482+10:00I'm certainly a member of the geek community, alth...I'm certainly a member of the geek community, although relatively unfamiliar with linux. In my opinion, "n00b" means not only someone who is new to something, but also someone who is pretty stupid. I'd be far more comfortable with a term like "beginners" or "non-serious users" :)<br /><br />I think it's a great idea though - Topics I'd like to see include "troubleshooting broken things" and "Timnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303542396046121869.post-25564540461581577042009-05-31T10:20:10.320+10:002009-05-31T10:20:10.320+10:00Anonymous and Dave, these are all great topics. Li...Anonymous and Dave, these are all great topics. Live CDs would be really important to cover, as would basic Linux terminology. Dave, I really like your idea of 'mapping' Windows terms across to Linux ones, and it could serve as a useful reference to take away too. Searching for help could be a useful skill to cover as well.<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />LAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04441639648185651632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303542396046121869.post-51126747011671304002009-05-31T10:15:58.953+10:002009-05-31T10:15:58.953+10:00Bob, thanks for dropping by! Very glad that you en...Bob, thanks for dropping by! Very glad that you enjoyed the Install Fest, and that you'll continue being involved with CLUG. The best apart about a forum like that is finding like-minded people to share ideas and problems with.<br /><br />As for the beginner course that I'm proposing, thanks for your enthusiasm. I see your point about reading blogs, though. How do you think we should communicate Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04441639648185651632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303542396046121869.post-34859476174923132612009-05-31T10:09:12.672+10:002009-05-31T10:09:12.672+10:00I am still a new user and I think it is a great id...I am still a new user and I think it is a great idea.<br /><br />My biggest worry when I first started was what if I do something silly and destroy my Windows installation and/or lose all my programs and data. Once I got past that and found live CDs it was was trying to find my way around with things like what is the Linux equivalent of CTRL+ALT+DEL or some of the Windows Key+Some Other Key.<br /Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303542396046121869.post-75969190146400411552009-05-31T08:59:38.315+10:002009-05-31T08:59:38.315+10:00You could maybe also cover Live CDs and/or running...You could maybe also cover Live CDs and/or running as a virtual machine, for people that want to try it out without disrupting their existing system.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303542396046121869.post-20304245443417481212009-05-30T22:36:11.125+10:002009-05-30T22:36:11.125+10:00Geek Girl Loquacity! aka Lana
Meeting you and som...Geek Girl Loquacity! aka Lana<br /><br />Meeting you and some other Linux learners and experts today, Sat 30 May, at the ANU "Installfest" event, following your talk on Thursday night, I'm very encouraged, as a base grade beginner, to persist with the 'Clug' events, even if most of it goes over my head.<br /><br />For someone like me, new to Linux, this forum you guys are offering is so Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303542396046121869.post-18281924093909365802009-05-30T20:15:52.636+10:002009-05-30T20:15:52.636+10:00Hi Naveen! Command line and bash commands are defi...Hi Naveen! Command line and bash commands are definitely on my list. Shell scripting could be a little more advanced than I'm thinking, but if there's interest then I'm sure I could drum something up!<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by :)<br /><br />LAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04441639648185651632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303542396046121869.post-42136997125779309812009-05-30T20:09:54.704+10:002009-05-30T20:09:54.704+10:00I would like to learn a lot about command line,bas...I would like to learn a lot about command line,bash commands,a bit of shell scripting and so on..<br />NaveenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303542396046121869.post-89293393572293391502009-05-30T19:02:34.768+10:002009-05-30T19:02:34.768+10:00That is an awesome idea. We can probably get our h...That is an awesome idea. We can probably get our hands on stacks of disks to give out that include distros and programs, but a laptop or three with a live USB disk so that people can check it out on site would be a great idea, too.<br /><br />Thanks Granny!<br /><br />LAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04441639648185651632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4303542396046121869.post-43431796713311125332009-05-30T18:21:00.420+10:002009-05-30T18:21:00.420+10:00I would come along, although that would probably d...I would come along, although that would probably depend on whether we had some employment at the time.<br /><br />It would be nice if there were some old machines you could play with it on and get familiar before you had to commit to taking the plunge with your own system. Also it might be hard to really understand the talks if you didn't get to actually do some of it in a hands on way.Estellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18351680957613110957noreply@blogger.com