[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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