🚀 go-pugleaf

In article <62olbi$4je@inferno.mpx.com.au>, jhonan@mpx.com.au (Jamie Honan)
wrote:

>*****************     Next Meeting Summary     *******************
>
>NEWBIE NIGHT! NEWBIE NIGHT! NEWBIE NIGHT! NEWBIE NIGHT! NEWBIE NIGHT!
>
>Next Meeting:   Friday 31st Oct, 6.30 pm
>
>Where:          Near Room 639 in the UTS tower building, see directions below
>
>Main talk:      From Lilo to Login -- what happens when your
>                computer boots - Peter Chubb
>
> 

I cant make this night, but I wonder if you guys have the Linux for PowerPc
CD? I have a Mac Performa 5400/120 603e and a strange urge to fool around
with Linux.

Cheers!




               Also, a short talk on Linux resources : LSM's, sites, 
>                how to find stuff (probably from Jamie)
>
>Door prizes:    Debian CD's thanks to Charlie Brady.
>
>Len Chan usually comes to SLUG nights, so it's a good chance to collect
>preordered items. See http://www.zip.com.au/~lychan
>
>CHECK OUT --->  http://www.slug.org.au our WEB site.
>and also        http://www.linux.org.au
>
>******************************************************************
>
>
>Introduction
>============
>
>The Sydney Linux Users Group (SLUG) will be meeting on the LAST Friday
>of this month, Friday the 31st October 97 at the University of Technology
>Sydney, just opposite the Sydney Central Station complex.  Meeting at
>6:30pm for a 7:00pm start. Details of SLUG are available from our web
>site at http://www.slug.org.au
>
>UTS is on Broadway just up from Central Station. Building two is the
>engineering building. You get to it from the tower building level four,
>on the left hand side through a set of revolving glass doors. You take
>the lift in building two from level four to level six, and then find
>room 639 (turn right on exiting from lifts). Note: Room 639 is NOT in
>the main building but in the engineering building adjoining. There's a
>GIF map in the SLUG Web pages. The room is kindly provided by Tim
>Bayfield of UTS.
>
>
>What is Linux ?
>===============
>
>Linux is a multiuser, multitasking and multiprogramming 32/64 bit fully
>(POSIX) compliant UNIX-like operating system. The best news is Linux is
>FREE and and it comes with gigabytes of FREE high quality applications
>programs, device drivers, Graphical User Interfaces (GUI), graphics
>programs, system utilities, internet and communication tools (eg:
>email, http, ftp, Web software etc.). You can run Linux on Intel 386,
>486, 5/686, Pentium++ boxes as well as Motorola 68xxx, Sun Sparcs, DEC
>Alpha (64 bit systems), SGI, Apple PowerPC, HP PA/RISC, and the list
>goes on.
>
>
>Are there any joining Fees ?
>============================
>
>No, the only fee you will pay is if you wish to partake in Tea/Coffee
>and Biscuits at the nominal charge of only 50 cents.
>
>
>Who can attend ?
>================
>
>You are encouraged to bring along ANYBODY who would like to know more
>about Linux. If your machine is portable, bring it to the meeting and
>we will help you set it up. Contact one of us ahead of time to
>prearrange any hardware hookup needed.
>
>Contact Jamie Honan (jhonan@mpx.com.au)
>copying Tim Bayfield (tim@ee.uts.edu.au), and we will handle it.
>
>
>What is on at the next meeting ?
>================================
>
>>From 6:30 to 7:30 there will be general discussion. This is usually
>spirited and a good time to catch up with news/gossip about Linux.
>
>The suggested schedule is:
>
>6:30 -          General Discussion, latest information, gossip and tea/coffee.
>     -          Where to find stuff, LSM, sunsite, errata lists.
>
>7:00 -          Main Talk
>
>Late            Adjourn for supper.
>
>If you are a newbie, you are most welcome. It is possible to get help
>setting up your computer at the other end of the room if the major talk
>doesn't appeal to you. And you can always ask questions in the general
>Q&A.
>
>
>UP and COMING Presentations / Talks
>===================================
>
>Anybody with ideas for a talk is encouraged to suggest them.
>
>
>What will SLUG do for me ?
>==========================
>
>SLUG is primarily a meeting of the minds, a place to learn about
>Linux(Unix), discussion on the latest applications s/w, system tools,
>MSDOS, Win 3.1, Win95, Win/NT and Macintosh connectivity and cross
>applications.  (This last group would be of keen interest to MicroSoft
>users eg:  aus.computers.ibm.pc'ers).  Linux can be easily configured
>to look like a LAN manager (ie: File & System resource manager for
>connecting together numerous Win95, WfW, Win 3.11 systems using SAMBA).
>Linux can also serve Macintosh boxes using Appletalk.
>
>SLUG members are made up of professional, semi-professional, hobbyist,
>users and just those how like to play and gain knowledge of Unix and
>the vast number of FREELY available application packages. SLUG offers
>access to Linux CDROMS, Video's, Magazines and Documentation especially
>to help newbies experience the joys of using Linux.  We assist all
>newbies in setting up the machines and strive to answer all questions
>be they related to inter-connectivity, applications, core system issues
>or general "Does anyone know of a .... package that can do ......? "
>questions.
>
>
>For more SLUG details
>=====================
>
>http://www.slug.org.au
>
>Hope to see you at the next meeting!
>
>Cheers, Grahame, Ken, Jamie and Tim