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Author Topic: Are Computer Clubs Extinct ?  (Read 1551 times)

JGO

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Are Computer Clubs Extinct ?
« 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It seems that gatherings of enthusiasts have been replaced by a leader and a group of disciples !?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 ! 



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roseway

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Re: Are Computer Clubs Extinct ?
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Are Computer Clubs Extinct ?
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2016, 02:36:15 PM »

Ah, the good old days of hacking software for the BBC-B at the computer club.  :)
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Re: Are Computer Clubs Extinct ?
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2016, 03:38:36 PM »

Still plenty of Linux User Groups.
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