[Cialug] Computer show?

Jeff Davis jeff at dynamictelecard.com
Mon Jun 6 10:31:16 CDT 2005


The BBQ presentation by John Lengeling was good. ;-)

-Jeff


John.Lengeling at radisys.com wrote:
> This was essentially what the Iowa Training Days was all about when it was 
> held in April.
> The turnout from the various user groups that participated was 
> pathetic...IMHO.  Trying to get people to provide presentations was also 
> very hard.
> 
> johnl
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> "Kevin C. Smith" <kevin at linuxsmith.com> 
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> Thinking bigger now:
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> If the Science Center doesn't go for the Linux Installfest
> idea at their facility, I was thinking of pitching a grander 
> plan: An Educational Computer Show.
> 
> Idea:
> 1. Invite local user groups to come. Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD, 
> anyone I've forgotten.
> 2. Have presentations by each.
> 3. Computers set up for Kids and Adults to play with.
> 4. Each group mans their area to education and assist. 
> 5. All day or All weekend event.
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> We will probably have to think a year or so in the future, and 
> still plan our usual Installfest for this year. 
> 
> I may pitch the idea even if they allow our Installfest.
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> What do you think?
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