[olug] 2015 is almost here. What are your plans?

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On 12/12/2014 6:51 AM, Jon Larsen wrote:
> Also, what topics are you interested in hearing about?

I wouldn't mind actually making it out to one of the meetings AT ALL.  
I've been signed up for OLUG for how many years and haven't attended 
anything yet!

> Do you like the basics or more advanced topics?

In a presentation format, I dunno.  20-60min would be difficult to truly 
dig into something meaty.  I'd say more advancedish stuff possibly.... 
with a mention in next answer too.

> Do you want to mix it up and have a meeting that is a mini-install fest?

Having not been to a meeting, I dunno how things work out - but having a 
block for noobs (part of the whole installfest idea) and the more 
advanced doesn't seem too bad.  But - how many times will pros listen to 
the "yes, linux offers desktop interfaces too" speech before giving up ?

> Would you like a show and tell segment during the meeting?

This is actually a great idea - and brings about possible fodder for 
future presentations.

For example - when I get the desktop CNC machine built (powered by 
linuxcnc) - it might make a decent show and tell piece.

Or a "here is a 386 running the latest gentoo" ... etc.  Things that 
don't really need a whole presentation, but would be a cool thing to 
show off.

> Do you prefer more hands-on approaches to presentations, with live hardware?

Due to time constraints and possibly size of the meetings, I'd lean 
towards presentation.  Although if it's only a dozen folks....

> What is the value you get from OLUG?

Smart friendly folks that are helpful when asked short questions :) ... 
or put up with some my ramblings heh.

-Will