Request for Presenter Demonstrator

[Arthur Pemberton]

On 12/20/06, Arthur Pemberton <pemboa at gmail.com> wrote:
> Dear KCLUG List,
>
> I am emailing on behalf of the UMKC Chapter of the Association for
> Computing Machinery (I haven't finished building our website yet). As
> part of the School of Computing and Engineering's "E-Week" (Feb. 19 -
> 23), I am attempting to organize a "Linux on the desktop"
> demonstration which would be open , and advertised to the UMKC student
> body. The objectives which I would like to meet are as follows:
>
> - Boost interest, membership, and awareness of my organisation
> - Boost awareness of the availability of operating system other than
> those produced by Microsoft and Apple
> - Correct misconceptions that Linux is only used on servers
> - Generally show that Linux can be a viable foundation on which users
> can focus on productivity, while still having a full functioning
> personal computer complete with "shinny" graphics.
>
> I hope to also present Linux running on my office machine (customized
> to various themes) along side, or more in assistance to the KCLUG
> representatives.
>
> Currently, there is very little probability of financial incentives.
> The presenter(s) would have to supply their own hardware, however, I
> should be able to organize transportation. I am currently unaware of
> (but can find more information if necessary) of the cable television
> coverage within the SCE building - in case the presenter(s) would like
> to showcase MythTV (or TvTime). The exact day of the week and time
> have not yet been decided by the organizers of the week, however,
> demonstration length would be between 30 mins and 60 mins. Wifi and
> ethernet access can be provided for.
>
> I hope that some members will be willing to make this presentation and
> represent KCLUG. Please reply on or off list ( I do not have a
> preference). And please feel free to request any further information
> that may be needed to come to a decision.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Arthur Pemberton
> President
> UMKC ACM
>


Good day gentlemen,

I'm back again to request the assistance from the KCLUG membership for
an upcoming event. Everything has been confirmed on my side, now I
need only the commitment of one to two member of KCLUG to lend your
expertise to give a presentation focused on "Linux on the Desktop" ie.
use of Linux beyond simply back room servers, etc.

Here are the details currently.
- 1.5 hours long
- 1pm to 2:30 pm
- on the 22nd of February 2007
- during a week of activities at UMKC called E-Week (engineering week)
- to be help in a conference room equipped with a projector

I hope that one of you gentlemen will be willing to commit to giving a
presentation. The intended audience is students of the School of
Computers and Engineering.

I look forward to your participation.

Thank you.

Arthur Pemberton
ACM Chair

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