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

[jm]

How about trying a live image first to acquaint this person with Linux 
and to check they like the distribution to be installed?

Jeff.

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/>
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> PCUG: Linux Learners’ SIG
> 	<http://www.pcug.org.au/wp/member-services-2/special-interest-groups/linux-learners-sig/>
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> 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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