[QCLUG] IT Showcase Update 3

[Noah Norris]

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I could also come and bring my laptop or a desktop if needed


On Wed, Mar 12, 2008 at 1:31 PM, Jim Hall <volunteer.jim@gmail.com> wrote:

> On Wed, Mar 12, 2008 at 12:23 PM, Mark Riedesel <mriedesel@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I'm available that day and would be happy to assist if we can get
> > something semi-organized in time. I can bring my laptop and burn off
> > distros as needed.
> >
> > -Mark
> >
> > On Wed, Mar 12, 2008 at 12:06 PM, Derek Kozlowski
> > <derek.kozlowski@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > If you can talk Steve Langasek into doing a presentation on disk
> > about
> > >  > the philosiphy aspect, that would be great. He has that down cold
> > >  >
> > >  > You can also reference and possibly hand out "The Cathedral and the
> > >  > Bazaar" and offer for sale (working with the campus book store) "In
> > the
> > >  > Beginning was the Command Line".
> > >  >
> > >  > I have an Etch box that runs World of Warcraft and Skype if that
> > will help.
> > >  > Jim
> > >
> > >      Thanks for the suggestions.  I am assuming Steve Langasek is part
> > >  of the mailing list I am not yet familiar with everyone.  Steve if
> > you
> > >  are willing to take part in our Technology Showcase on March 19th I
> > >  would love to have you around.  We have a few more slots open for
> > >  presentations during the day if you are interested in taking 1 or 2
> > >  throughout the day to discuss the philosophy of linux, maybe discuss
> > a
> > >  bit about open software in general I think it would be a great
> > >  addition.  If interested in sticking around the showcase throughout
> > >  the day It would be nice to have 1 or 2 more individuals that can be
> > >  at the table to do some demos and answer questions.
> > >
> > >      Jim, are you interested in just getting involved in presentations
> > >  or can I convince you to take a part in the booth.  At the LUG I
> > would
> > >  like to be able to show off a couple linux based projects (mythtv,
> > and
> > >  your etch) that people have put together. In addition to a couple
> > >  general purpose machines.  I can even provide a couple machines
> > >  (Optiplex gx270/gx280) that you guys can configure as needed.  You
> > can
> > >  use the machines to demonstrate how easy it is to install linux at
> > the
> > >  start of the day, if you don't want to prepare it prior to the day of
> > >  the showcase.  I would like to see atleast one machine set up with
> > >  Compiz so we can demonstrate some of the special effects that are
> > >  available.
> > >
> > >  We can use this as a mini Linux Demo Day.  Anyone interested in
> > >  bringing pamphlets, reference sheets or burning cd's to give out
> > >  during the day are more then welcome to.  Heck, if anyone can bring
> > >  some ISO's of the current linux versions we can burn the cd's at the
> > >  showcase.  IT can provide a spindle of cd's and a sharpie for the
> > day.
> > >   Feel free to use your distro flavors of choice for the demos.
> > >
> > >  Contact me if you are interested in getting involved.
> > >  I would prefer it if you contact me directly, or atleast cc my email
> > >  directly so your email is not over looked since the showcase is
> > coming
> > >  up quickly.
> > >  I can be contacted by phone through the SAU IT Service desk
> > >  (563.333.6368) or email at my posting address.
> > >  For those interested in getting involved please send me your name,
> > >  contact info, and how you would like to participate.
> > >
> > >  Thanks,
> > >  - Derek
> > >
> > >  Derek Kozlowski
> > >  Lab Manager
> > >  Information Technology
> > >  St. Ambrose University
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>
> Sadly, I can only be available until about 2PM. If that's ok I'll be glad
> to come.
>
> Jim
>

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