[ubuntu-uk] [marketing] Possible Training Events

[alan c]

Steve wrote:
> I know from talking to people in the pub that a awful lot  
> of people have no interest in another operating system.

that could be where marketing comes in

>  Their computer  
> comes with one and that’s what they’re going to use.  As you say training  
> will probably have to be aimed at existing Ubuntu users.  The problem then  
> is; are they Ubuntu, Kubuntu or Xubuntu users.
> I have, in the past, done quite a bit of training at all levels and hands  
> on for the vast majority is the way to go.  People generally don’t like  
> lectures, they prefer to do something.  The one problem with courses aimed  
> at people that already use computers is knowing what level to start at and  
> how fast to go with out causing frustration for everybody.  I found it  
> best to have one 'Teacher' and an assistant for every 3-4 people.
> 
> I’d be happy to help as I rather like doing this sort of thing.
> 

I believe that the course content and arrangements are an issue that
can be solved as required. I think the major question is - Who is
going to, or wants to, attend?
Maybe this is a chicken and egg situation with 'marketing'?

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alan cocks
Ubuntu user