Summer just isn't my computing season. Too many outdoor projects, including the garden (which is still going strong). Once we get a strong frost, I'll be showing up more often. Anyhow, I like the idea of the database classes. SQL basics in particular is of value to office workers, as so much reporting nowdays is SQL driven. Very few programmers actually understand database design, so that's a great choice, too. For that session, I'd also recommend inviting the local JUG (meets at MSU). 5.) Another KeySigning and Asymetric Crypography is way overdue. I could run that almost anytime after Thanksgiving, but reliable Internet Access is pretty much a requirement for that event. I'll also volunteer to help out with either database topic (another body, or running a session). No preference either way, but I don't want to step on any toes. On Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 10:56 PM, Clay Dowling <<a href="mailto:clay@lazarusid.com">clay@lazarusid.com</a>> wrote: > We've been coasting for a while, not performing out community outreach > function. It's time to fix that. Jeff and I tossed these ideas around > tonight on the phone: > > 1. Install Fest. For people who have heard about Linux, but aren't quite > ready to fly solo yet. > > 2. Command Line introduction. It's a perennial favorite, because there are > always newcomers who are wanting to get more out of their Linux experience. > > 3. Database Design. A popular class and useful outside of Linux. A good > outreach opportunity to other user groups such as the <a href="http://ASP.NET">ASP.NET</a> group that > meets at MSU. > > 4. SQL Basics. Another popular class that gives us a wide outreach basis. > > My proposal would be to hold one class a month, maybe second tuesday? > Probably skip December, which tends to get really crowded with holiday > stuff, maybe start in January? > > Other class ideas are welcome. Those are just what Jeff and I could come up > with quickly. > > Clay > > _______________________________________________ > linux-user mailing list > <a href="mailto:linux-user@egr.msu.edu">linux-user@egr.msu.edu</a> > <a href="http://mailman.egr.msu.edu/mailman/listinfo/linux-user">http://mailman.egr.msu.edu/mailman/listinfo/linux-user</a> >