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<P><FONT SIZE=2>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.<BR>
<BR>
David<BR>
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-----Original Message-----<BR>
From: qclug-bounces@qclug.org on behalf of Robert Jones<BR>
Sent: Mon 3/2/2009 8:28 AM<BR>
To: qclug@qclug.org<BR>
Subject: Re: [QCLUG] St. Ambrose IT Showcase<BR>
<BR>
If the QCLUG decides to setup a booth at the "Showcase" I am =
available<BR>
if needed. Like last year I can be a "gofer" or whatever =
you need. If<BR>
the group wants me there, let me know soon and how many CD's you =
think<BR>
we need and I can get some burned. I have Ubuntu and Kubuntu 8.10 =
and<BR>
can download whatever else you think we should have available. If =
I get<BR>
them burned before the "Showcase" we can enjoy ourselves a =
little more<BR>
than the rush of last year. I don't remember how many we did last =
year<BR>
but I'm open to burning about 75 to 100 if you think we need that =
many. <BR>
No labels though. That is to expensive.<BR>
<BR>
Bob Jones<BR>
<BR>
Derek Kozlowski wrote:<BR>
> LUG Community,<BR>
> I am contacting the group once again to invite the Linux Users =
Group<BR>
> to organize a booth at the upcoming 3rd annual Technology Showcase =
on<BR>
> Thursday, March 19th at St. Ambrose University. We use this =
as a<BR>
> chance to show off upcoming technologies as well as educate our =
users<BR>
> to the resources that are available. Last year we had a =
substantial<BR>
> showing of support from vendors who have participated by setting =
up<BR>
> booths, presenting, and donating swag and products for =
giveaways.<BR>
><BR>
> I thank all of you that participated last year and was impressed =
by<BR>
> the number of individuals that commented about the Linux booth on =
the<BR>
> exit survey.<BR>
><BR>
> We are adding a few new participants this year including =
Microsoft,<BR>
> ECS, KALA (St. Ambrose Radio), and the SAU student chapter of =
IEEE.<BR>
> In addition to the Mac and Linux User Groups, previous exhibitors =
have<BR>
> included Apple, Pratt, Cisco, Dell, CDW, Video Games etc, Verizon =
and<BR>
> Valcom. Individual groups on campus have also used the yearly =
showcase<BR>
> as a way to demonstrate innovative usages of technology.<BR>
><BR>
> Industrial Engineering (Robotics), Graphic Design, Computer =
Club<BR>
> (Virtualization + Open Source Software), Ocupational Therapy =
(Control<BR>
> Systems), and Music.<BR>
><BR>
> So what I am looking for is representation of the local Linux<BR>
> enthusiasts. I am interested in getting a demo area setup =
where<BR>
> Showcase visitors can stop by to see the free alternative to =
MS/Apple.<BR>
> Most visitors probably have never heard of Linux so I am sure =
many<BR>
> will be surprised to see how simple and fun Linux can be to =
use. In<BR>
> addition to the demo systems (various distros, kde, gnome, =
compiz,<BR>
> etc), I would love to see some knowledgeable LUG members that would =
be<BR>
> willing to demonstrate the systems, tools, applications, =
package<BR>
> management, and answer any questions that they may have. In =
addition<BR>
> to the daily computer applications I am also interested in showing =
off<BR>
> 1 or 2 interesting projects that show the flexibility of a free<BR>
> operating system.<BR>
><BR>
> If anyone is interested in getting involved or knows of other =
groups<BR>
> companies that would like to contribute to the showcase feel free =
to<BR>
> send me a message or post back to the group mailings.<BR>
><BR>
> Questions or Comments?<BR>
><BR>
> Thanks,<BR>
> - Derek<BR>
><BR>
> Derek Kozlowski<BR>
> Information Technology<BR>
> St. Ambrose University<BR>
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