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Re: [Computerbank] bad vibe unfortunately
Hi John and all computerbankers
Tech day is on Sept 16 starting at 10am
There will be a run through iof the hareware testing, install/config and
an opportunity for people to have a bit of enduser training ) for those
who don't run Limux.
Don't be oberwhelmed by the tech side of things just come and have a go
ut's easoer than most people think. I've had to help there ( rarely ) and
as acomplete non tech it wasn't as complex as I thought.
Come and learn a new skill :) this is not onlt for techs but for anyone
intersted in learning more tech skills
Pen
On Sat, 8 Sep 2001, John Habermann wrote:
> Hi Ian
>
> We have been talking about having a dedicated training day were we spend the
> day just training volunters in installations, hardware testing, etc. We were
> thinking of a Sunday as Saturday has the training class and recipients
> picking up machines. Sunday would be good as there would be no distractions
> due to training, or support calls.
>
> We have been trying to get detailed documentation together as far as the tech
> side of things go which will make it a lot easier for new volunters to work
> there way through installations and hardware testing. There are also efforts
> underway regarding documentation for recipients. If anyone is interested in
> getting involved in that sort of thing it would be really helpful as that is
> becoming more of an issue as more and more people get computers. The training
> day might be good for discussion of that side of things as well. Just a
> suggestion!
>
> If people are interested I would be happy to have a training day next Sunday
> which is the 16th. If there are other times that people would prefer please
> let me know. I was thinking of starting at 10 and staying till 6 pm so people
> would be able to come in at any time during the day.
>
> If anyone is interested please let me know.
>
> Thanks for posting that message to Bruce it is good to see some activity on
> the list.
>
> John Habermann
> Melbourne
>
> On Friday 07 September 2001 09:35 am, Ian wrote:
> > Greetings folks
> > Who's this guy "to but in here" you're probably asking .
> > And maybe your right but I thought id offer my 10 cents
> > worth just in case
> > your interested.
> >
> > I came in and joined CB a few months back
> > I was impressed with the philosophy and the possibilities
> > that could be achieved by you guys and felt inspired to
> > join in the cause
> > And I watch with great interest.
> > As CB develops from a bright idea in the mind of its
> > visionary into an
> > Invaluable mechanism for building the "bridge between the
> > have's and have not's"
> >
> > And all involved are to be congratulated on the results
> > you've been able to achieve.
> > having said that as you'll no doubt agree theirs yet a
> > long way to go.
> >
> > While I hesitate to criticise
> > It took me a good 90mins on public transport each way to
> > attend CB in west Melbourne
> > which I did for a few weeks but each time I arrived there
> > I found the days planned activities
> > that had each time been cancelled postponed or delayed or
> > altered to the Point where I felt
> > my day had been wasted.
> >
> > Again id stress that I'm in no way intending to belittle
> > the efforts of any one here but
> > Not to put to finer Point on it :
> > (The CB would benefit greatly from a much firmer
> > timetable
> > With regard to specific scheduled events such as induction
> > & training sessions. )
> >
> > I personally felt that it was assumed that because I was a
> > volunteer I had time to just waste
> > and having spend hours in transit in the hopes that what I
> > expected to occur when I arrived might
> > transpire. Which was more often was not the case.
> > Under such circumstances Enthusiasm quickly wanes and
> > while I understand the benefits of flexibility within an
> > org.
> > there's a balance that needs to be met .
> >
> > Maybe firmer Time scheduling, Regular planned Events,
> > and
> > Dedicated training sessions for us "wet behind the ears
> > volunteers"
> > will help
> >
> > just a thought
> > keep up the great work folks .
> >
> > regards
> > Ian J bell
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: John Habermann [SMTP:habbers@tpg.com.au]
> > Sent: Friday, September 07, 2001 1:06 AM
> > To: Don Cameron; Terry Collins
> > Cc: computerbank@lists.linux.org.au
> > Subject: Re: [Computerbank] bad vibe unfortunately
> >
> > Just wondering if Sally or anyone who knows the details
> > could explain just
> > why she has given up on computerbank.
> >
> > Was she unable to get in touch with anyone? Were
> > commitments made and then
> > not acted upon? Did she get know reponse?
> >
> > If we have an idea of just what the problem is we might be
> > able to improve
> > things.
> >
> > From the melbourne point of view I know things are quite
> > hectic and immediate
> > concerns such as training next days system builds and
> > answering support calls
> > suck up most of the time.
> >
> > John Habermann
> >
> > On Thursday 06 September 2001 04:13 pm, Don Cameron wrote:
> > > Ahhh,
> > >
> > > Sorry for diving in here, but Sally is a WA Community
> >
> > Development
> >
> > > Practitioner highly regarded throughout Australia for her
> >
> > work - Sally
> >
> > > approached CB on the recommendations of Bruce, myself,
> >
> > and others involved
> >
> > > in Australian rural revitalisation efforts - She is very
> >
> > real, very well
> >
> > > respected both within the community framework and by
> >
> > Governments of all
> >
> > > persuasions, and is a person of the highest character.
> > >
> > > Don Cameron
> > >
> > > ---- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Terry Collins" <terryc@woa.com.au>
> > > To: "Bruce McCubbery" <brucemcc@melbpc.org.au>
> > > Cc: <computerbank@lists.linux.org.au>
> > > Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2001 3:24 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [Computerbank] bad vibe unfortunately
> > >
> > > > Do we really want the Sally's of this world
> > > > And is Sally for real or just a scam merchant pushing
> >
> > another project or
> >
> > > > private interest.
> > >
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