Request for Presenter Demonstrator

[Arthur Pemberton]

On 1/30/07, Arthur Pemberton <pemboa at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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> Fedora Core 6 and proud
>

I forgot to add a link to ACMs newly refurbished website were I hope
you can find any information that you may require:
http://studo.umkc.edu/acm/


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