Fwd: [linuxchix] SFD 2008

[ronald munjoma]

2008/8/14 Neil Coetzer <ncoetzer at halsteds.co.zw>

>  Hi Ronald,
>
> If you're prepared to take it on yourself, then I would say go for it!
>

Yes I am prepared to take it


> I'm sure we can try to assist wherever possible.
>

What I badly need is your support, resources (demo laptops, desktops,
speakers, presenters)


> Or would it not possibly be an idea to "join in" with the event planned by
> Linux Chix,
>

The Linux Chix event will be held in Mutare at the Africa University. Are we
prepared to travel to Mutare?


> and maybe collaborate on it this time around as a joint project.... then
> maybe do our own thing next time? Just a thought. Either way I think it
> would be excellent to get involved. Do we know anything else about Linux
> Chix in Zim?
>

Not much, but I can dig for more information. I will find out about their
Harare Chapter.


> This could also be your opportunity to recruit some female members for
> Ubuntu-ZW [image: ;)]
>

Big opportunity

>
>
> If we can also get details of when/where/what is going to be happening,
> then I can request a "pack" of promotional material from Canonical.... but
> Sept 20th is only a month away and we need ALL the details before making the
> request. Unfortunately, chances are even if we applied now it wouldn't reach
> Zim in time, so that probably isn't an option. [image: :(]
>
Strongly agree, its a bit too late, I am sure I can pull something together
for September 20 or other agreed upon date.


Please have a look at the attached document.

Regards

Ronald.

>
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> On Wed, 2008-08-13 at 17:05 +0200, ronald munjoma wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> Find below Linux Chix Zimbabwe SFD plan of action. Are we in a position to
> do something this year and make it one of our projects. I am prepared to be
> the project champion.
>
> Regards
>
> Ronald.
>
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> From: <foromozob at africau.ac.zw>
> Date: 2008/8/13
> Subject: [linuxchix] SFD 2008
> To: linuxchix at freelists.org, linuxchix at coolist.org,
> dhlaminin at africau.ac.zw, chipunzau at africau.ac.zw, sibandaf at africau.ac.zw
>
>
> Hey ladies, we are getting cose to that day when we celebrate Softaware
> Freedom Day (SFD). Out Linuxchix Mutare team is listed as registered among
> thousand others for Software Freedom Day event for September 20th,
> 2008.Unfortunately the AU Peace Marthon is scheduled for this date so may
> you come up with proposed dates when we can celebrate the day. Its a
> pleasure to inform you that one of our chix mambers Getty created and
> registered her team, its great to know that the spirit dint die after she
> left us.
>
> To see the list of other registered teams follow the link below
>  http://cgi.softwarefreedomday.org/map.shtml#
>
>
> Find below the listed activities , brainstorm and add to the list more
> activities we can plan on. I hope that we will meet, but for this period
> we can communicate to share ideas by email until we have the first
> meeting.
>
> 1. Introductory presentation on what is Free Open Source Software (FOSS)
> 2. Practical Computer Laboratory session demonstrating  FOSS using Ubuntu
> Live CDs
> 3. An address by one of the linuxchix members on Women in ICT and
> challenges faced.
> 4. Quiz session with prizes for winners in the High school category,
> teachers colleges and other tertiary institutions represented on the day.
> 5. Differences between proprietary software  and FOSS
> 6. Show case of FOSS at work by Africa University Educational Technologies
> Administrator based on MOODLE e-learning FOSS
> 7. Use of FOSS in developing countries in health sectors, education and
> poverty alleviation projects, awareness of HIV and AIDS
> 8. Use of FOSS as a communication tool, areas to be covered include wikis,
> discussion forum, blogs, Instant Messengers ETC.
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> ******* Only those who do nothing do not make mistakes.
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> * Never take a problem to your boss unless you have a solution.
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