[QCLUG] St. Ambrose IT Showcase

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:29:32 -0500

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i would be interested in coming again , what demos would be nice to setup ?
i have my laptop and desktop that i could bring

On Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 8:02 PM, Mark Riedesel <mriedesel@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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