Re: SILUG Presentation

[Kara Pritchard <kara@luci.org>]

I have a boxed version (one version behind I think) of Caldera. We also
have a full box (still shrinkwrapped, unfortunately) of Mathematica for
Linux. We also have boxed games :-) I also will bring LPI brochures, we're
making news ones that are much better, but at least it's some information.

-Kara

On Wed, 11 Jul 2001, James L. Burke wrote:

> Steve,
>
> It would be great if you brought both your laptops.
>
> Also, I wondered if you (or anyone) would have any "boxed" versions of
> distros other than Red Hat.  I have Red Hat 7.1 and Star Office 5.2 in the
> box.  I find when I hand people the boxed version of Open Source software
> they say "hey, this is REAL software!"  (hmmm...)
>
> I thought some boxed versions of Open Source software could be something for
> a "static" display.
>
> If you want to call me at 618.222.1000 to discuss the "eye candy," I should
> be in the office most of the day.
>
> Thanks,
>
> jburke.
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:owner-silug-discuss@silug.org]On Behalf Of Steven Pritchard
> Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2001 11:02 PM
> To: silug-discuss@silug.org
> Subject: Re: SILUG Presentation
>
>
> James L. Burke said:
> > Therefore, I thought some SILUG members might want to show up and help
> > answer questions and, especially for those of you who consult for a
> living,
> > you could help demonstrate in person that there are professionals who can
> > support Open Source Software and help small businesses take advantage of
> > this licensing alternative.
>
> Hmm...  Sounds like something I can help with.  :-)  I'll be there.
>
> > If anyone is interested in helping out with this event it should only take
> > about an hour and a half of your time.  I would like to have some
> technical
> > expertise available for the possible Windows NT advocate/heckler (though
> > truthfully I could probably handle two MCSE's with one hand tied behind my
> > back) and it might also be interesting to have some cool demo's.  I will
> > only have my laptop running Red Hat 6.2 there to give the presentation on
> > ... if someone wanted to bring a box to let people see other things
> running,
> > that might be good.  Remember, these are business owners ... they may not
> > find the latest compiler very interesting, but a demo of the latest
> release
> > of Ximian Evolution might get their attention ... anyway ...
>
> I have two laptops running KDE 2.1 and some recent version of GNOME
> (both Red Hat 7.1).  Either would be good for presentations.  It might
> be a good idea to talk in advance and work out some ideas for eye
> candy.
>
> Steve
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> Steven Pritchard          | http://www.silug.org/
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