[QCLUG] St. Ambrose IT Showcase

Robert Jones Robert@RM-Jones.com
Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:06:29 -0500


That sounds great. I'll make a few more Ubuntu and Kubuntu CD's. I don't 
know how to make the envelopes. If I can figure out how to do it I'll 
make some up now so we don't have to mess with it there. I'll let you 
know if I get some made.
Bob Jones

Mark Riedesel 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 
> <mailto: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 <mailto:qclug-bounces@qclug.org>
>         on behalf of Robert Jones
>         Sent: Mon 3/2/2009 8:28 AM
>         To: qclug@qclug.org <mailto: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. Â Like last year I can be a "gofer" or whatever you
>         need. Â 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. Â I have Ubuntu and Kubuntu
>         8.10 and
>         can download whatever else you think we should have available.
>         Â If I get
>         them burned before the "Showcase" we can enjoy ourselves a
>         little more
>         than the rush of last year. Â 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. Â 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. Â We use
>         this as a
>         > chance to show off upcoming technologies as well as educate
>         our users
>         > to the resources that are available. Â 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), Â Ocupational
>         Therapy (Control
>         > Systems), and Music.
>         >
>         > So what I am looking for is representation of the local Linux
>         > enthusiasts. Â I am interested in getting a demo area setup
>         where
>         > Showcase visitors can stop by to see the free alternative to
>         MS/Apple.
>         > Â 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. Â 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.
>         Â 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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