RE: [MLUG] meetings/expo

["Ross, Matt" <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

That defeats the purpose.  On the other hand, we may consider giving them a
dual boot by default.  Preferably a dist with games and without bi***-x IRC
client.  I know I don't want my younger brothers learning linux and running
across that.

-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Buford [mailto:EMAIL:PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2001 2:04 PM
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Subject: RE: [MLUG] meetings/expo


how bout vmware, install it on a solid linux box and then run a 98,NT, and
2000 session?

Rick 
Kudos to the poor <fool> brave enough to try this. They will have their
kernel recompiled in Valhalla. Slashdot, Saint Aardvark 

-----Original Message-----
From: EMAIL:PROTECTED
[mailto:EMAIL:PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Ross, Matt
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2001 8:04 AM
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Subject: RE: [MLUG] meetings/expo


Only one problem I see.  Running under Windows, Virtual Linux runs slow, at
least in my experience, and from what I've read.  My concern is that people
would get the impression that Linux was slow because of windows...

-----Original Message-----
From: Michael [mailto:EMAIL:PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, October 08, 2001 9:52 PM
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Subject: Re: [MLUG] meetings/expo


Take the Virtual Linux distro (never hasta use the hdd to run
anything.. runs just from CD) and add in some programs people would want
to run such as games and burn off a bunch of copies with nice little
labels and everything and hand them out in public places like AOL discs at
the stores. Then people can try Linux with no effort or risk to their
computers.. running it the same way they'd try a demo disc on a
Playstation..

*^*^*^*
Michael McGlothlin <EMAIL:PROTECTED>
http://www.nomadphones.org

On Sun, 7 Oct 2001, yoda wrote:

> Trying to bind with other organizations is a good thing, too. I think 
> one of the reasons we have trouble attracting people is that we're 
> putting up posters aimed at geeks. Not to be critical or anything, but 
> for example I don't think most people have 'old computers' lying around. 
> They've gotten rid of them or something if they're that old. Multiple 
> computers is mostly a tech thing (IMO).
> 
> If we want to attract people to MLUG, don't just say 'Linux' on the 
> poster. Attach it to something they want to do. Also, 'free' isn't 
> really all that impressive, because most people think they got Windows 
> 'free' with their computer.
> 
> NIC installs are a wonderful idea. Even if we just install them on 
> Windows boxen. It's good income, especially since 'Linux geeks' are 
> credible to the average student (at least in computer matters).
> 
> And one more thing. I don't know most of the people on this list, except 
> by their messages, and I don't keep track of who said what too well. I 
> want to go do something as a group, even if it's not Linux-related. My 
> thoughts are, make contact, then go technical. We could go to a movie or 
> go bowling or go to a park or something. It's not tre-geeky, but I, as 
> I'm sure most everyone else on this list does, have other identities, too.
> 
> Most people who are looking into technical things have heard of Linux. 
> We need to reach people that may not have really thought about it much 
> until now.
> 
> Igor Izyumin Jr. wrote:
> 
> >>I would suggest trying to become a part of larger events with more than
1
> >>organization - that way there are more people (and resources) available.
> >>Maybe it would be simpler to start with the activities mart (that thing
at
> >>lowery mall every fall, although too late now) and then work up to an
expo.
> >>The expo seems to have failed for two years in a row.
> >>
> >True.  The real problem is that people are lazy, busy, or don't care.  If
we 
> >do something smaller-scale but more often, we could get a LOT more
interest 
> >and put less effort and time into it.
> >
> >>I also know that the arcade in brady commons sponsers game tournaments
> >>(quake 3 too) every now and then - perhaps mlug could join with them to
> >>showcase the technology behind the games (ie, linux) or at least bring
some
> >>linux equipment to play on. Brady could provide prizes. The guy that
runs
> >>the place is pretty cool - I'm sure he wouldn't mind joining up for
> >>something.
> >>
> >That would be cool, since that would actually draw some people towards
linux 
> >and mlug.  There are a lot of people I know that love playing games and 
> >computer stuff.  If they can actually see the benefits Linux provides,
they 
> >might become interested.
> >
> >>Another idea - take out tables in different dorms (or in brady-right in
> >>front of computer spectrum would be great) to showcase and promote
linux.
> >>Let students know they can get good productive software for free and
show
> >>them how to get it. Perhaps even perform a free service(such as
installing
> >>a nic, or linux) while you're there (doesn't have to be a large scale
> >>event).
> >>
> >Yep.  That would be great.  I like the idea of having it in Brady.  A
better 
> >idea IMO would be to first have a showcase / kiosk which would
simultaneously 
> >be advertising for an installathon kind of thing a week or so later.
That 
> >would actually get people interested enough that they might actually
come.  
> >We would also want to put informational posters and stuff around the
kiosk 
> >things (like "what is Linux?", "what do I need to run Linux?", "What is 
> >MLUG?", "Benefits of Linux", etc.).  The key would be setting it all up
with 
> >enough info and in a place likely to attract students.  Where you
suggested 
> >would be ideal, but it might be hard to get.
> >
> >>yet another idea - home networks are becoming a big thing with all kinds
of
> >>students. Perhaps MLUG can host a 'home networking' event and involve a
> >>broader range of people.
> >>
> >That would be very good, since linux is REALLY good for that and superior
to 
> >every other product I've seen.  We would probably want to set up a demo 
> >thing.  We also would need to choose a router distro that's compatible
with 
> >new network modules (like pegasus and natsemi chipsets) and has an EASY
TO 
> >USE interface.  A patched version of e-smith would be excellent.
Finally, I 
> >suggest something like "bring an old pentium box with a hard drive" 
> >advertisement campaign thing.  Then we could dig out some ancient
ne2k-based 
> >ISA network cards, and some PCI cards and install one or two of them into

> >machines for a reasonable price (like $15-20), then install Linux on it,
and 
> >the person would have a reasonable box with webserver, ftp, storage and 
> >netsharing capabilities.  What do you all think?
> >
> >>These events would be easier to pull off (and cost a lot less) than an
> >>expo. However, if they are to be successful, I think we need more
> >>advertising than the email list or the website (ie, flyers, posters, or
> >>even asking IATs to post annoucements on desktops in the labs).
> >>
> >Yep.  That's the main problem we have.  I have not seen *one person*
other 
> >than members of MLUG that came to our last geekfest.  Probably posting 
> >announcements around campus would be the best idea.  Somewhere like
computer 
> >lab bulletin boards would be excellent too.  Another idea would be asking

> >computer spectrum or somebody to post announcements near their stores. I 
> >don't know how feasible that is, though.
> >
> 
> 
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