[leglug-users] Thanks for Ubuntu cd

[Abdallah]

On 5/21/07, M. <moliffin at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Thanks Alaa for the reply.
>
> Well basically my other questions were regarding my own progress in the
> open source/Linux domain.
> Most of the Linux users and enthusiasts I have met either work or study in
> the field, unfortunately I am neither.
> What I was suggesting is if anyone on the list has any ideas they can
> share that i am most probably not aware of, such as
> virtualization was till i stumbled upon it, on how I can maintain my
> progress momentum alongside the reading/forums/trial&error
> that I am undergoing.


What is your "field" if I may ask? oh, scuba, cool. So why not start a
linux-scuba related project and work on that, I'm sure it'll give you plenty
of learning opportunities, and you'll get answers on actual questions you
ask about. Instead of asking "how do I learn", you'll be asking "how do I do
so and so". People are more inclined to answer the later question more.

Due to my inexperience in the field it would be impossible for me to find
> paid work at this stage,


I got paid for programming work after learning gw-basic out of a book and
writing a small script a week later. I think many here have a similar
experience. So don't get discouraged.


So I am hoping there is someone out there that needs a hand, and I am sure
> active Linux pros have their hands full.
> In return, given that my profession over the last decade has been scuba
> diving, I can provide related fun, instructional
> activities, which should be appealing given we are at the start of summer
> season and it would be advantageous
> for computer addicts to get out and enjoy Lebanese outdoors.


How about giving us  LUGers an introduction dive ?


-- 
Abdallah Deeb
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