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Chat => Tech Chat => Topic started by: JGO on August 09, 2016, 11:12:48 AM

Title: Are Computer Clubs Extinct ?
Post by: JGO on August 09, 2016, 11:12:48 AM

It seems that gatherings of enthusiasts have been replaced by a leader and a group of disciples !?

This seems to imply that development of computing has stopped, and can be learned complete like Latin Grammar ! 

Title: Re: Are Computer Clubs Extinct ?
Post by: roseway on August 09, 2016, 12:00:33 PM

The majority of people these days are users, not hackers.  Use of desktop PCs is declining, and no-one builds their own laptop, tablet, etc. Building and generally fiddling with desktop PCs was a large part of the activities of computer clubs. So I guess it's not too surprising, although I do mourn its passing.

Title: Re: Are Computer Clubs Extinct ?
Post by: licquorice on August 09, 2016, 02:36:15 PM

Ah, the good old days of hacking software for the BBC-B at the computer club.  :)

Title: Re: Are Computer Clubs Extinct ?
Post by: underzone on August 09, 2016, 03:38:36 PM

Still plenty of Linux User Groups.