[ubuntu-uk] Tower Hamlets FOSS day

[Paula]

Buzzing a bit about our event today - 30-odd people turned up at the Oxford House Settlement, the atmosphere was relaxed and enthusiastic. Lots of interest in Ubuntu - Ubuntu CDs flew off the table and we gave everyone USB sticks loaded with FOSS, including Wubi. 

We gave people Ubuntu laptops to play with and a tour of the Desktop - squeezed one installation in between workshops - lots of people said they'll be bringing laptops etc to the free drop-in on Friday 4th for help to install Ubuntu at leisure. 

Feedback has been really positive. The charities found it useful and a real eye-opener. A couple of other London City Fringe borough CVSs are interested in us doing similar events for them. Getting the serious support of CVSs will help a lot to build faith in Ubuntu in the VCS and I feel like we're really starting to get somewhere. 

Big thanks to everyone who did workhops and helped out, it's been a thoroughly successful day and you all made it feel like  breeze. 

See most of you again on the 4th,
Paula
 
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