discuss: retirement
Subject:
Re: [discuss] retirement
From:
Rahul Sundaram ####@####.####
Date:
29 Aug 2005 00:34:43 -0000
Message-Id: <4312581E.8090009@redhat.com>
Emma Jane Hogbin wrote:
>Hello,
>
>It is with a heavy heart that I write this email. I have tried desperately
>to stay up-to-date with the LDP, but I have been unable to do so. I remain
>committed to Linux and documentation, but I cannot continue in my staff
>position with the LDP.
>
>I am working on a new book right now specifically geared towards artists and
>FLOSS/Linux, its contents have already been through one very successful workshop
>with 10 participants. Even the sheep farmer was convinced that open source
>was a good direction for her small business! I am sure there will be more
>workshops as I progress with the text. I have also started applying to
>conferences as well to discuss the special needs of the artist. This summer
>I helped my dad set up Linux on a brand new laptop. He is one of Canada's
>top critical thinkers on art and design and he now loves Linux! He wants
>me to teach more workshops to help more artists, we are even discussing
>a Custom Debian/Mepis distro specific to the needs of the visual artist.
>I have a lot of work ahead of me!
>
Congrats Emma and your work in LDP is impressive and is well
appreciated. Good luck on your future projects
regards
Rahul
