Re: [Sheflug] Intro and Meetings

[Richard Ibbotson <richard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

David

> Sorry if this sounds like a Linux Anonymous type introduction!
> I'm a C++ developer of over 10 years and a Linux user for about the
> same. Started with Slackware (on 30+ 1.44MB floppies... remember
>  those?) now an ardent Debian / Ubuntu user.

We get all kinds of people at all kinds of levels.  Home users or 
developers or international visitors.

> So why am I introducing myself? Well I have a little free time and
>  would like to get involved in Linux coding some more (there's only
>  so much Visual Studio a person can take!).

Hmm.. there is a code shop on Thursday night in Sheffield I think ?  
Other than that there is an excellent venue in Manchester.  Send e-
mail to Jon Spriggs <jon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> to ask questions about that.

> So first question... is the Sheffield LUG open to 'newbies' or just
> people who are already involved with Linux related projects?

Just about anything.  I've written for GNU/Linux magazines for ten 
years.  I've done stuff with most open source projects.  Debian, SuSE, 
RedHat, Slackware,  ManyOthers, Drupal, Joomla, GodKnowsWhatElse.

> Second question... what sort of projects is the LUG involved with
>  and are there any particular distros that the LUG prefers/uses?

Projects tend to be occasional and few and far between.  However, most 
times it can be interesting.  Then again, projects might be happening 
all the time.  Open source=never ending project.

>  Third question... I can't make this saturday as I'm in Birmingham
>  on a conference, at the next meeting am I welcome to pop in and
>  introduce myself and (hopefully) get involved?

The first week in February.

> Thanks for your time and hope this post hasn't put you all to
>  sleep!! Cheers

I'm off to bed now :)

-- 
Richard

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