I would like to give a big thanks to all the folks who attended today's Salt Lake Linux User Group Daytime Special Interest Group (SLLUG Daytime SIG). We had a great time covering the basics of vi(m) and I think everyone walked away knowing something new.
I created my slides using Google Docs, so you can see them too!
I want to thank Joe Brockmeier, and Linux.com for the source material and here is a list of places you can find equally great (actually better) presentations and tutorials on vi(m):
Also to learn more about vi(m) read up on these:
There are thousands of other articles on vi(m) around the net, so if this doesn't give you your fix, search Google.
Ignite is an experience that everyone should have, at least once.
What is Ignite?
Brady Forrest and Bre Pettis, some of O'Reilly's best, dreamed up an event where people could share their ideas over beer, and sent word out through their network.
The even is described best as:
Fast-paced, fun, thought-provoking, social, local, global—Ignite is all of these and more. It's a high-energy evening of 5-minute talks by people who have an idea—and the guts to get onstage and share it with their hometown crowd. Run by local volunteers who are connected through the global Ignite network, Ignite is a force for raising the collective IQ and building connections in each city. And, via streaming and archived videos of local talks, local Ignites share all that knowledge and passion with the world.
Is it a bunch of nerds?
No! Normal everyday people have been known, and are encouraged, to attend the event. There is no basis for the information share at the event. At Ignite SLC 3 we had topics ranging from food co-ops, open source technology, surfing vs. snowboarding, politics, and even beards!
The format is fast paced and keep things exciting, in most cases you can even bring kids (probably best if they are 13+) update: The State Room is a 21+ club, sorry kids!
What about Zombies?
Glad you asked! Zombies are a growing concern for many, and maybe you were wondering if the Zombie Apocolypse will have an impact on your dating regiment? Guess what, there is an Ignite presentation for that!
Jason Vance will be presenting "15 things to remember when dating in a post Apocalyptic Zombie Environment" -- I personally am looking forward to this presentation!
Is it all about zombies?
Don't appreciate zombies? That is ok, it will only be for 5 minutes and then you can move on to other great topics including:
- Deb Henry - Does Widening Roads Cause Congestion?
- Kellen McAffee - How to tell your friends that you've seen a sasquatch.
- DJ Waldow - Dude
and one that look particularly awesome:
- Matthias Shapiro and Jason Alderman - Mobile App Dev RAP BATTLE
because geeks and rap go hand-in-hand!
Cost?
As with most of the awesome things in this world there is NO COST!! My list of awesome things includes, but is not limited to:
- Linux
- Free Money
- Firefox
- Free Toys
- Pidgin
- Free Time
- Irssi
- Free Tibet!
I hope to see you all there!
