[QCLUG] St. Ambrose IT Showcase

[Robert Jones]

If the QCLUG decides to setup a booth at the "Showcase" I am available 
if needed.  Like last year I can be a "gofer" or whatever you need.  If 
the group wants me there, let me know soon and how many CD's you think 
we need and I can get some burned.  I have Ubuntu and Kubuntu 8.10 and 
can download whatever else you think we should have available.  If I get 
them burned before the "Showcase" we can enjoy ourselves a little more 
than the rush of last year.  I don't remember how many we did last year 
but I'm open to burning about 75 to 100 if you think we need that many.  
No labels though.  That is to expensive.

Bob Jones

Derek Kozlowski wrote:
> LUG Community,
> I am contacting the group once again to invite the Linux Users Group
> to organize a booth at the upcoming 3rd annual Technology Showcase on
> Thursday, March 19th at St. Ambrose University.  We use this as a
> chance to show off upcoming technologies as well as educate our users
> to the resources that are available.  Last year we had a substantial
> showing of support from vendors who have participated by setting up
> booths, presenting, and donating swag and products for giveaways.
>
> I thank all of you that participated last year and was impressed by
> the number of individuals that commented about the Linux booth on the
> exit survey.
>
> We are adding a few new participants this year including Microsoft,
> ECS, KALA (St. Ambrose Radio), and the SAU student chapter of IEEE.
> In addition to the Mac and Linux User Groups, previous exhibitors have
> included Apple, Pratt, Cisco, Dell, CDW, Video Games etc, Verizon and
> Valcom. Individual groups on campus have also used the yearly showcase
> as a way to demonstrate innovative usages of technology.
>
> Industrial Engineering (Robotics), Graphic Design, Computer Club
> (Virtualization + Open Source Software),  Ocupational Therapy (Control
> Systems), and Music.
>
> So what I am looking for is representation of the local Linux
> enthusiasts.  I am interested in getting a demo area setup where
> Showcase visitors can stop by to see the free alternative to MS/Apple.
>  Most visitors probably have never heard of Linux so I am sure many
> will be surprised to see how simple and fun Linux can be to use.  In
> addition to the demo systems (various distros, kde, gnome, compiz,
> etc), I would love to see some knowledgeable LUG members that would be
> willing to demonstrate the systems, tools, applications, package
> management, and answer any questions that they may have.  In addition
> to the daily computer applications I am also interested in showing off
> 1 or 2 interesting projects that show the flexibility of a free
> operating system.
>
> If anyone is interested in getting involved or knows of other groups
> companies that would like to contribute to the showcase feel free to
> send me a message or post back to the group mailings.
>
> Questions or Comments?
>
> Thanks,
> - Derek
>
> Derek Kozlowski
> Information Technology
> St. Ambrose University
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