[ubuntu-za] Linux at Monash

[Vincent Swart]

Nice work Charl!
Let us know of the progress.

Vin.


On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 9:19 AM, Charl Wentzel <charl.wentzel at vodamail.co.za
> wrote:

> 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
>
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