UBUNTU: The intersection of geek and geek

[Valorie Zimmerman]

On Wed, Dec 22, 2010 at 9:37 AM, Linda Halligan
<linda.halligan at gmail.com> wrote:
> While I was figuring out how to fit activities to support Geek Girl Con
> (coming some time in 2011 to a venue in or near Seattle) into my
> schedule I started thinking about the possibility of handing out Ubuntu
> install CDs at the convention. This brought to mind the general idea of
> handing out CDs at any of the regional geeky conventions that LoCo
> members may already be attending.

I wouldn't "already be attending," but I would be more than happy to
staff a table if others are interested in touching base there from
time to time. Ideally, I'd like to have some company part of the time,
and also have some time to wander around and see what's going on. I'm
not very plugged-in to any of this stuff, but i'm interested in
helping out, and getting to know more.

> Would our effort be better spent outside of the non-computer specific
> realms of geekdom (sci-fi/comic/gaming/steampunk) where there may
> already be significant cross over with the open source community? Or
> might this type of outreach something more easily accomplished because
> LoCo members may already involved in these other communities?

I think both are valuable. Also other groups who may value freedom and
free culture. Just off the top of my head, the Mountain Man gathering
that takes place somewhere locally, and some of the music festivals
such as bluegrass, folk music and other "home-grown" sorta stuff.
Also, maybe Hempfest?

> I'd like to know what other people think about coordinating these types
> of activities. As well as ideas on any other outreach oportunities we
> may be able to pursue in the coming year.
>
> -Linda

Thanks for raising the question. It's a good time to pull out the
calendars and start planning!

Valorie

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