Where: Centreplace Mall, near Whitcouls
When: Saturday, 18th September. Running all day during Mall business hours 9 AM - 5 PM.
We will have two/three tables and be setting up some PC's and laptops to demonstrate FOSS. Bruce had prepared a new “Kiaora DVD 10.09” which we will be giving out (a collection of Free software for Windows similar to The OpenDisc). We will also have some Ubuntu cds and some WLUG brochures. We may possibly have an Internet connection, but don't count on it.
As for equipment so far we have:
WLUG tackle box with the usual gear.
Bruce:
1 Desktop (2.2Ghz x2, 2GBram) + 17” LCD
1 other desktop, borrowing an LCD from Ian
1 laptop, fairly low
spec
John:
1 Laptop
1 Desktop
1 22” LCD monitor
JohnThompson
1 laptop dual boot
Virtual box on both Linux machines [If you want ~ JB]
1 Atx box dual boot
2 17inch crt monitors [LCD preferred, will let you know if these are needed]
1 4 port switch
RodAldridge
Sam
1 Laptop on PC-BSD 8.1, somewhat low
spec
We could use some LCD's and a notebook/eeePC for demo if anyone can loan one.
We need people to talk about FOSS and WLUG, so far we have these people attending, add you name or let us know if you will be attending so we an add your name. Let us know what time you might be able cover, and we can plan accordingly.
Bruce Kingsbury
John Billings
John Thompson
Roderick Aldridge
Shih-Min Lin (Sam)
Add your name here
Volunteer Responsibilities
Meet and greet people, give out CDs/DVDs, have a “elevator speech” or a short “this is what it's all about” script prepared. Don't let one person (i.e kid) tie up a computer for a long time.
FOSS is for EVERYONE, even kids. If they're interested DO show them some of the cool software and games for kids such as tuxpaint or Yo Frankie, let them have a play as long as nobody else needs the machine, and give them a brochure and DVD to take home.
The point of the event is to inform people about
FOSS, many people will have never heard of it, some people may not be interested, and we need to be prepared for how we will approach the public. Think about what common questions we will likely get, and how they should be answered. Started a Google Doc for the script/flyer/faq:
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The other point is to inform people about WLUG and invite them to our next meeting and to become members. And that we can support them in the future if they have any trouble using anything. (At meetings and on the mailing list, and with the wiki)
Demonstrate or tutor some
FLOSS e.g. the GIMP or Inkscape how general public can make use of
FLOSS in their daily life. For instance, use the GIMP or Inkscape to draw some pictures/icons and edit their photographs (somewhat like street performance so as to attract people to come over SFD).
Demo a dual monitor setup
Demo some virtualization software. Linux running in a Windows box, or Windows in a Linux system.
Tux - We need a small person, or several small persons to volunteer to walk around the mall in a penguin suit.
Requirements are that the penguin suit wearer is small, sociable, and a linux user. Bruce will get Punua to try out the penguin suit next week, although we probably want more than one person to take turns. Cairo will assist and care for the penguin on the day, and take a turn wearing the suit if necessary (although she's really too tall now).
TrustWaikato has donated $350 to help us pay for the leasing fee from Centreplace and insurance.
We plan to hold a follow up meeting for Linux/FOSS newbies at our University of Waikato meeting room on our regular meeting date of 27th September.
Stephen suggests showing some pictures of other SFD events as an introduction.
WLUG banner
Stuffed Tux and Tuz
