[Ubuntu-US-CA] OSCON Booth Planning

[Jack Deslippe]

Here is the link to the youtube video of the demo I have so far.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBlZjY2uxeU

-Jack

Jack Deslippe wrote:
> Darn, I didn't see this email until I sent mind.  Hope you don't mind.  
> In order to stay organized, I will paste the text of my other email here 
> so people can respond to this thread.
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> Here is a quick summary of what I would personally like to contribute to 
> the OSCON table and my opinions on the questions about the booth that 
> are still under discussion.
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> I would like contribute the following:
>
> A video showing off the ubuntu desktop (compiz / look-feel / etc) and 
> key apps that can be run on the ubuntu desktop (OO.org, Firefox/Hulu, 
> Wine, Banshee etc).  I will upload the video to youtube tomorrow; so, 
> people can comment on it and we can improve it.  I can provide a 22 inch 
> lcd screen (at least) to show this on if it is accepted.
>
> I will print a large reusable banner.  I would like to discussion the 
> dimensions of this and where to get high resolution stock ubuntu images.
>
> I will contribute up to $60 for power as it is obviously necessary for 
> my video demo idea.
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> About the major questions of interest:
>
> Should we have network: -1  (I don't think it is worth $400 and 
> hopefully enough smart phones are present)
>
> Should we have power: +1 (I think this is absolutely necessary to have a 
> professional looking booth)
>
> Should the space be split 50/50: +0  If it is possible to do it so that 
> it does not misrepresent Ubuntu as being a local group or a casual 
> organization than I am for it.  If it takes away from the professional 
> aspect of the booth, I am against it.  Which ever way it is decided, I 
> pledge my time both days to help make the Ubuntu and LUG booths be a 
> success.
>
> Should LUGs be promoted: +1 At the very least Ubuntu's booth should hand 
> out flyers and perhaps present a poster showing locations of places 
> where you can get help in the California area (i.e. LUGS).
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jack
>
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> Neal Bussett wrote:
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>> As spillover from our meeting on the 14th of June, we're moving OSCON
>> planning discussion here.
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>> So far: We don't know about electricity (but won't have network access).
>> And we will be, at the very least, supporting the LUGs by having flyers
>> available.
>>
>> Everyone involved in that discussion during the meeting should post their 
>> opinions here, even if you've already stated them at the meeting (since 
>> some of us have bad memories, and others weren't there).
>>
>> Neal Bussett
>> Ubuntu California
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