or I could possibly do one on chrome extensions if there is interest. On Tue, Sep 28, 2010 at 3:50 PM, Mike Hoy wrote: > how about something related to vim? geared more towards the beginner user. > > On Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 3:36 PM, Ed wrote: > >> n Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 11:53 AM, der.hans wrote: >> > Am 26. Sep, 2010 schwätzte M Hoy so: >> > >> > moin moin, >> > >> >> in the future I am interested in doing presentations. my main >> motivation >> >> is >> >> to work on public speaking skills. the only problem is I don't know >> what >> >> you >> >> guys/gals might want to hear me talk about and of course I would also >> need >> >> to have sufficient knowledge in that area. >> >> >> >> so anyway I'll be looking into this more and hopefully I can come up >> with >> >> something I feel I can go over in detail and still be able to answer >> those >> >> questions at the end which can be very unpredictable. >> > >> > Sometimes the appropriate answer is, "I don't know.". A presenter >> doesn't >> > need to be an expert in the topic. Sure, that helps :), but it's not >> even >> > a loose requirement. >> > >> > The key is knowing the actual material being presented. Sometimes that >> > meanѕ leaving out large components of a tool, but that's fine. Present >> > what you know. There is a maximum time for presentations, but not >> minimum >> > time. In fact, short presentations give us the opportunity to cover >> > multiple topics and broaden the potential audience. >> > >> > BTW, I have had multiple presentations with much more knowledgable >> people >> > in the audience. Those who've spoken up have always been helpful and >> > improved my presentation. In some cases it was information beyond the >> > scope of the presentation, but useful, so I let the audience >> participation >> > run wild. In at least once case it was instant clarification of >> everything >> > I said ( hi Russ :) ), but in the end the audience got a much improved >> > presentation and I learned a lot. >> > >> > As the presenter it's your choice as to whether or not you allow >> audience >> > participation during your presentation. I do and think that's better, >> but >> > there is no obligation for other presenters. >> > >> > ciao, >> > >> > der.hans >> >> what hans said +1 >> >> What areas are you interested in? >> >> For example, I have been looking into the new system initiation >> process that in Fedora will likely replace sysVinit and Upstart pretty >> soon*. If people are interested, I can make a presentation that I >> think would make a good introduction, but I'm no kernel hacker so I'll >> be on a bit of a learning curve myself. As many can attest, a not all >> that unfamiliar location... PLUGdev presentations are typically >> informal, a relaxed chat if you wish. with pictures. and a topic. >> Sometimes canned goods too - if we're lucky. From a developers >> perspective, this presentation will be useful for those setting up >> daemons, among other things too. >> >> It all comes down to what you are experienced with, and what you are >> interested in - make a list & volunteer! >> >> Ed >> >> *sooner than it should, but then that's Fedora for ya. >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> > > > > -- > Mike Hoy > > > -- Mike Hoy