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On 17 Oct 2007, at 10:08, Paul Sutton wrote: > >>> >> I have managed to get the community centre to start organising >> broadband. Would it be worth pushing the date back three weeks or so >> to ensure that it is available? Will it help the project run >> smoother? >> >> Thoughts please? >> > > I think if we have all the cables and other kit we need, then we > should > not need broadband, after all we are a resourceful group, If we > find > we need broadband then organise additional meetings, as it sounds > like > we will have a regular venue in lostwithel, which is ideal. > > If this meeting is off, then we need to know ASAP as people have > planned around this meeting, for example myself. and Clare who has > kindly offered me a lift, > > another reason to hold this now is driving, while its still light > around 5pm in a few weeks it won't be, those people who have to drive > may prefer not to have to drive in the dark, I think for many people > driving in daylight is always preferable to driving at night, > > We have a window of opportuity, if we find on the day we need > internet > then its all part of the learning curve, but at the end of the > day, we > will meet up, have a laugh, and a good time, > > Given recent reports of getting internet access from just 2 of our > younger members, 3 weeks ends up as 3 months, in some cases, so > another reason to do this now. If Tom B can get a school in Cameroon > wired up with LTSP without broadband, surely we can get a cluster set > up in england without it, > > lets go for it. > > Paul > I agree with paul. However, if we aren't having the meeting I'd appreciate knowing soon. I'd like to arrange something else to do otherwise. I'm bringing sandwiches, but can one get a drink there, tea or coffee? Xlare -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html