I'll be around for the conference. Certainly don't mind helping if I
can.
Olivia
On 13 Jun 2008, at 21:58, Patrick O'Connor wrote:
> Hi Iluggers.
> We're trying to drum up some support for next week's open source
> conference.It seems that Ireland is as ready for the open source /
> free
> software revolution that organisers thought they would be!
> To make the show a more interesting place and also to allow people
> in at a
> decent 50% discount (might be able to negotiate free entry), we're
> looking
> for people to help in setting up and manning some linux app demo
> tables.
> These days linux and open source / free software in general has
> some pretty
> cool apps under its belt and showcasing these would make for a good
> exhibition. So far, mythtv, asterisk and random business apps seem
> to be the
> best.
>> Here's what I'm looking for. There will be 3 tables / areas set up, an
> internet café (Ltsp), a media centre showcase (mythtv) and perhaps an
> asterisk / business apps stand. The organisers have offered 6 free
> passes to
> those who run the stands and 50% admission to volunteers after
> that. If
> there's major interest I might be able to negotiate something else.
> I'm
> going to help out with each of the tables (setup / hardware etc)
> but won't
> be using one of the free passes cos I'm paying in (the joy of being
> self
> employed...expenses!)
>> Ok, so if anyone wants to put their hands up to man the tables (2
> per table
> to lead plus helpers after that) mail me back onlist. Also, if
> anyone feels
> strongly enough that they'd like to demo something else, post here
> too.
>> Thanks and Regards,
>> Patrick
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