[clug] Software Freedom Day 2009 plans

[Andreas]

Hi Paul,
So long as there's no schedule conflict with CodeCon this year, I'll
try to make it to both days.  I'm happy to arrive a little earlier as
well to help set up if you like.

- Andreas

2009/7/28 Rainer Klein <rklein at tpg.com.au>:
> Paul,
>
> Count me in for both days.
>
> Please let me know if I can be of help for any preparation jobs.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Rainer
>
> On Mon, 27 Jul 2009, Paul Wayper wrote:
>> Hi all!
>>
>> Software Freedom Day is on Saturday September 19th this year, and planning
>> has started for our regular activities.  These are:
>>
>> 1) On the day, running a stall at the Computer Markets
>> (http://www.computermarkets.com/cm/) at the Old Bus Depot Markets
>> (http://www.computermarkets.com/cm/index.php?view=venueevents&id=7:Old%20Bu
>>s%20Depot%20Building). * Set up computers running Linux and a variety of
>> Free Open Source Software on whatever other operating systems people are
>> prepared to bring.
>>   * Have videos running - e.g. Big Buck Bunny, Elephant's Dream, and others
>> - made with FOSS.
>>   * Have flyers and CDs to give away.
>>   * Get a large banner made up to give the booth an air of quality.
>>
>> 2) On the following weekend (26th September), run an Install Fest.  This
>> gives people who are interested in learning more a chance to bring their
>> computers along and have people help get started with FOSS.
>>   * Run an installing room with people helping install Linux and help
>> people with FOSS.
>>   * Have people giving talks on a variety of FOSS programs - e.g. Inkscape,
>> The Gimp, Firefox, OpenOffice, Wordpress, etc. - in a separate room.
>>   * Advertise this event at the SFD stall, and on radio, in newspapers, on
>> flyers, and wherever else we can.
>>   * Invite public speakers to talk about the importance of FOSS and
>> possibly get coverage of this in the media.
>>
>> Pia Waugh and I are doing the main organising and we'd love people to
>> volunteer to do stuff, or at least delegate stuff to you.  Lana and Jeff,
>> are you interested in handling the PR side of things?  Preferably get back
>> to us before the 10th of August so we can work out where things are going
>> from there.
>>
>> Have fun,
>>
>> Paul
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