[clug] Is there volunteer group in Canberra to help people load Linux for the first time?

[Rodney Peters]

I'm the co-coordinator of PCUG Linux SIG.

We don't have a large active membership and our members are primarily 
experienced Linux users.

I doubt that we would take on the assignment.  Our experience with 
trying to support relatively inexperienced users via email or phone has 
invariably ended unsatisfactorily.  Almost inevitably some issue arises 
where on-site support becomes necessary.

Perhaps approach ITShare and ascertain what distro they would best be 
able to support, then prepare a USB stick to run a live version of that, 
to be posted to the beginner.

Rod

On 1/6/23 09:13, steve jenkin via linux wrote:
> I’ve a friend who’s saying “I need to upgrade to Windows 11”.
>
> I’d like to be able to say, “You should give Linux a go”,
> but I can’t think of a place to refer her to.
>
> Installing Linux for the First Time is a big deal for Microsoft Only users…
> Once you understand the terms & concepts, there’s enough material
> for self-support available, at least for most people.
>
> If I was in Adelaide, I’d send her along to “ITShare”.
>
> But I’ve struck a blank in Canberra.
>
> The PCUG “Linux Learner’s” SIG - I know nothing about it
> and am not sure they are more than enthusiasts meeting & chatting.
>
>
> Any hints?
> Any stories of what’s worked or not worked for others?
>
> stevej
>
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> ITShare - Adelaide Hills.
> 	Use "Linux Mint”, "unencumbered open source
> 	<https://itshare.org.au>”
>
> ================
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> Canberra Tech Shed, Charnwood
> 	A Microsoft Third Party Refurbisher (MTPR)
> 	<https://canberracitycare.org/tech-shed/>
>
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>
> PCUG: Advanced Linux Users Group = Canberra Linux Users Group (CLUG)
> 	<https://www.pcug.org.au/wp/member-services-2/special-interest-groups/related-group-activities/advanced-linux-clug/>
>
> PCUG: Linux Learners’ SIG
> 	<http://www.pcug.org.au/wp/member-services-2/special-interest-groups/linux-learners-sig/>
>
> PCUG: Open Source
> 	<http://www.pcug.org.au/wp/member-services-2/special-interest-groups/open-source-software-oss/>
>
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> Steve Jenkin, IT Systems and Design
> 0412 786 915 (+61 412 786 915)
> PO Box 38, Kippax ACT 2615, AUSTRALIA
>
> mailto:sjenkin at canb.auug.org.au  http://members.tip.net.au/~sjenkin
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