[QCLUG] St. Ambrose IT Showcase

[David Hinkle]

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If the LUG sets up a booth I can probably provide a CIPAFilter to put on =
display in it to give you something to point at when you talk about =
embedded applications.

David


-----Original Message-----
From: qclug-bounces@qclug.org on behalf of Robert Jones
Sent: Mon 3/2/2009 8:28 AM
To: qclug@qclug.org
Subject: Re: [QCLUG] St. Ambrose IT Showcase
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If the QCLUG decides to setup a booth at the "Showcase" I am available=20
if needed.  Like last year I can be a "gofer" or whatever you need.  If=20
the group wants me there, let me know soon and how many CD's you think=20
we need and I can get some burned.  I have Ubuntu and Kubuntu 8.10 and=20
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=20
than the rush of last year.  I don't remember how many we did last year=20
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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