[QCLUG] St. Ambrose IT Showcase
Robert Jones
Robert@RM-Jones.com
Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:10:13 -0500
Good Idea, I'll have me laptop (LabDancer) with me and I even have
Ubuntu in it this year so I can give some demo's to. I'll try to think
of something that don't take long and people will find of interest.
Bob Jones
Noah Norris wrote:
> 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
> <mailto: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
> <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. 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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