RE: OK seems as though the interest is here

[Alan Wilson <awilson@mtvernon1.accessus.net>]

I am most interested in learning more about Linux and would like to
participate in the study group.
Alan Wilson


On Tue, 24 Oct 2000, Flood Randy Capt AFCA/GCF wrote:

> 
> I've read back through the e-mails and I think the following people are
> interested in coming:
> 
> Steve [sreindl@home.com]
> George Williams [gsw3@hotmail.com]
> Flood Randy Capt AFCA/GCF [randy.flood@scott.af.mil]
> Kara Pritchard [kara@luci.org]
> Dwayne Masters [dwayne@linux.com]
> 
> If you are on this list and don't want to be, please let me know.  Also, if
> you are not on this list and want to be, let me know and I will add you. 
> 
> I'm willing to help run this, run this, or step aside for someone more
> qualified or organized (which can't be too difficult ;)  I'll try to compile
> a list of people who are willing to attend though.
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kara Pritchard [mailto:kara@luci.org]
> Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2000 1:14 PM
> To: silug-discuss@silug.org
> Subject: Re: OK seems as though the interest is here
> 
> 
> On Tue, 24 Oct 2000, Steve wrote:
> > 
> > Kara you mentioned something about beta testing? Hmm? :)
> > 
> Hmn, depends on the context. I have several issues revolving "beta
> testing" and Linux certification that i could have been referring to. heh.
> 
> LPI's beta testing periods are over.
> 
> As for beta testing this internal LUG program... 
> 
> 1) I see discussion from people, but not all saying "I'll come". Someone
> needs to collate a list of those people who will come (not just interested
> in discussing it). That will determine the size needs for the meeting
> location. 
> 
> 2) From these people, determine the best night for meeting, and how
> often. I vote for pretty much any night other than Tuesday. Thursdays are
> rough too though. I have 2-4th Mondays, all Wednesdays (theoretically),
> 1,2,4th Thursdays (sorta), all Friday-Saturday-Sundays (though Fr/Sat
> would not be fun, IMO).
> 
> 3) Who is going to lead this? Steve (not my husband) is definitely pushing
> this topic. Randy? Me? Should we rotate? I think multi-interest would be
> good.
> 
> 4) Schedule. How quickly do we want to push through the tracks? What kind
> of graduate date do you want to see? There are 14 topics between the two
> exams for LPI level 1. Within these 14 topics are 60 topics, each of which
> could easily consume a meeting each! If you think you should pace things
> for a year, you could cover a topic a month (two per month for the smaller
> topics). And not rush things to the point that people can't just jump in
> later in the program and keep up. That's one exam every six months
> (graduation goal, if you chose to go that route). Probably one in 4 mos,
> and the other in 8, knowing the objective differences. This can be covered
> effectively with meetings twice a month (average length) or once a month
> (compelementing current LUG meeting) with lots of data, possibly a longer
> meeting. So, in short, we need to figure out what you want to do there
> ;) I think a special meeting once a month outside of the LUG meeting, and
> then a quick tutorial at the beginning of the regular meetings would plan
> nicely, and keep everyone involved.
> 
> 5) Plan for growth. What happens if we get lots of people interested. Do
> we start multiple tracks, do we have bigger places with hands on equipment
> available? Do we want to advertise? How big do you want to go?
> 
> 6) Can we answer all these questions before Demo Day on November 11th? :)
> 
> 

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