[QCLUG] St. Ambrose IT Showcase

[Mark Riedesel]

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Ah, I don't recall how many discs we handed out last year.  I can bring some
printer paper and fold up some disc envelopes if needed.


On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 4:29 PM, Robert Jones <Robert@rm-jones.com> wrote:

> Assuming that the QCLUG is going to have a table, I have burned 25 copies
> of Ubuntu 8.10 and 25 copies of Kubuntu 8.10 . I don't think I will make any
> of 8.04 LTS since these are show and tell disk so we might as well provide
> the latest version. At this time I have no plans to make copies of anything
> besides Ubuntu and Kubuntu so if anyone wants something else available to
> give away please make some copies.
>
> Mark, Do you remember about how many copies we burned last year?
>
> If anyone thinks we need more than these 50 CD's please let me know so I
> can make them and take them with me. Much faster on my desktop box. I will
> bring some blanks along just in case.
>
> I don't have any CD sleeves so if anyone wants to put them in sleeves and
> has some laying around we could put them to use.
>
> Before the date, I'll need a reminder of which building and parking lot to
> use. Thanks.
> Bob Jones
>
>
> David Hinkle wrote:
>
>>
>> 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
>>
>> 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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