Northern Explorers' Forum 2019

Alex

Alex

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Do people still use that OS???  Next thing you are telling me people still use MSDOS or Atari's and Amiga's computers as they might as well be lol. Be away with you and your deamons!
 
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Benfool

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What, are you being serious? Of course people still use Linux - its a perfectly acceptable modern operating system. In fact the majority of web servers run on some form of Unix variant and Linux has a bigger market share of desktop computers than you might of thought.

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Alex

Alex

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I was being a bit flippant mainly because Kay was having a go at me for not being a mind-reader when I was only trying to help. It was also a bit of a joke did no one get the Deamons bit (Linux uses them instead of services as far as I understand).

I barely ever hear of anyone using them as desktop computers now and looking at the global market share it's a couple percent share which is not increasing, so in my view they are rather obsolete.  I am aware web servers tend to run on unix but that's a different kettle of fish as we are talking desktops now and also we are royally derailing this thread.
 
andrewmcleod

andrewmcleod

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Alex said:
I was being a bit flippant mainly because Kay was having a go at me for not being a mind-reader when I was only trying to help. It was also a bit of a joke did no one get the Deamons bit (Linux uses them instead of services as far as I understand).

I barely ever hear of anyone using them as desktop computers now and looking at the global market share it's a couple percent share which is not increasing, so in my view they are rather obsolete.  I am aware web servers tend to run on unix but that's a different kettle of fish as we are talking desktops now and also we are royally derailing this thread.
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Small market share != obsolete
(writing this on my Linux laptop)
 
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Benfool

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Most webservers these days will run Linux distos such as Redhat and Fedora, rather than bare Unix.  Android too is a slightly modified version of Linux. Linux is far from obsolete.

Out of the 70 Devs in my office, I'd say 50% run linux on their work laptop (usually Ubuntu) and I suspect that's not unusual for a technology company. More people run Linux on their machines than you think!

 
GarDouth

GarDouth

Administrator
Clearly payments have been an issue for several people. I'm not sure why really. Once you go to pay, the payment process is entirely handled by PayPal.

I'm surprised because although PayPal can be a pain it usually works reasonably well. PayPal was used really just for it's quick implementation but if NEF is repeated in future years we'll sort something better. I would usually use Stripe so we'll probably go down that route next time.

Hopefully everyone who wants tickets gets one despite the problems. I'm sure Sam will help anyone if you contact him.
 
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s_allshorn

Active member
Please note that there are now a limited number of tickets remaining. If you haven't been in touch but would like to come please do so ASAP if PayPal isn't working for you or it isn't the way you wish to pay. Numbers are limited due to the size of the venue.
 
Alex

Alex

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If it works correctly you should be able to pay by credit card/debit card and not use a paypal account, there is an option on there for it.
 
kay

kay

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Alex said:
I was being a bit flippant mainly because Kay was having a go at me for not being a mind-reader when I was only trying to help. It was also a bit of a joke did no one get the Deamons bit (Linux uses them instead of services as far as I understand).
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Sorry, I should have said thanks for trying to be helpful. But it's not asking you to be a mindreader to realise that Apple has a good share of the market, and if someone hasn't tried using IE when their favourite browser has failed, it probably means they don't have IE available.
 
Alex

Alex

Well-known member
If not using a MAC or other non-windows device (Raspberry pie?) try my suggestion with Internet Explorer on an earlier post. Otherwise PM Sam, he seems to be able to get people sorted.
 
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s_allshorn

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SOLD OUT
If you don't have a ticket please don't plan to just turn up as there is a restriction on the numbers who can come into the hall. My apologies if you wished to attend but haven't been able to get a ticket. Maybe next time...
 
CNCC

CNCC

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A huge thank you to Sam for organising this event! The lecture list looks excellent and will show off northern exploration at it's finest!  :clap:
 
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s_allshorn

Active member
This email has been sent to everyone who I have an email address for who has a ticket.
Dear Attendee,
This is a reminder that the Northern Explorers' Forum is to take place on Sunday 7th at Clapham village hall doors open at 9am.

Can I ask that you bring a mug or cup with you for drinking tea (Yorkshire) or coffee (instant) which will be provided.

Lunch will consist of:
Selection of sandwiches (ham, beef, cheese savoury, egg mayo)
Sausage rolls
Crisps
Cheese and onion quiches for veggies
Selection of cakes and tray bakes

If you aren't able to eat this for whatever reason please bring your own lunch.

There are over 100 people attending can I therefore ask that you all, where possible share a lift into the village and then ensure that you park responsibly. There is a large national park car park in the village that charges. Please don't ignore local signs about parking in any part of Clapham around the church and outside peoples homes.

If you are planning on breakfasting in at the bunk barn in Clapham can you please let them know in advance so they can ensure they have enough food.

Many thanks
Sam Allshorn

 
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s_allshorn

Active member
If you have a ticket but can't now come please let me know ASAP as there are several people who'd like to come but there isn't the space.
 
Pitlamp

Pitlamp

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The Northern Explorers' Forum took place today. A cracking event with some excellent presentations. There was talk of doing something similar in a couple of years or so; I really hope this happens.

I'd certainly like to thank Sam Allshorn for shouldering much of the work of making it happen and all the people who gave their time to entertain us all so ably.
I certainly came away inspired . . . .    :)
 
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