[ubuntu-za] Linux at Monash

[Charl Wentzel]

Hi Guys

I want to share some good news with you and also ask for some help...

My company (basically my friend and I) went to see Monash University 
here in Roodepoort.  We wanted to open a little Linux shop on campus to 
promote Ubuntu on campus and establish a Linux Community there. The plan 
includes:
- providing pre-installed Linux laptop, or reviving older hardware
- having a location where students can get support on a daily basis
- running a server giving them fast access to updates, repositories and 
CD downloads
- presenting weekly presentations on Ubuntu/FOSS topics and software

Well, we haven't received everything we asked for yet, but they will 
allow us to promote our product at Registration day on Saturday 1 
February.  We have a lot of work to do before then, but we'll also need 
some help.  Although we hope to sell some laptops, the main goal here is 
promoting Linux amongst students.  We were hoping to get some support 
from the guys from the Ubuntu community and use it to establish a Linux 
community on site.

Anything you can do to help will be appreciated:
a. some volunteers to help promote Ubuntu and tell the students about it 
would be great
b. Ubuntu banners, flags, etc. we can borrow to mark our territory and 
draw attention
c. T-shirts, stickers we can offer students
d. CDs and artwork.  I don't have the facilities to make a lot of CD or 
print labels.
If you have stock of these items (e.g. T-shirts, CDs) and it cost you 
something, you are welcome to sell it on the stand to cover your costs.

Finally, the guys that already run a Linux Community on a Campus, we'd 
love to hear from you.  Some advice on how to establish and maintain 
such a community would be appreciated.

Regards
Charl