[wellylug] Installfest Planning

[Centurion Computer Technology Ltd]

A similar thread is going on on the nzlug about holding a National
Installfest.  The suggestion there is to have it January 17/18.  If we
could link in with this nationwide event, I think we could turn some
heads.  Our aim should then be to have a site in Lower Hutt, Wellington,
Porirua, and Kapiti.

I will look into the use of our Lower Hutt LUG venue.

On Thu, 2003-09-11 at 21:06, Michael Dittmer wrote:
> Hi All...
> 
> I am keen to take a leading role in this as I see it as a good project to
> help the commuity (and not just Linux users, or beginners). If I am to take
> this on, I will need someone to help guide me as this will be the first time
> I have organised something like this.
> 
> I can be contacted at: michael (the usual) inside-job dot co dot nz
> 
> I have currently asked Daniel if we can use the same place as we use for the
> Lower Hutt LUG meeting, so I will let people know.
> 
> I am willing to provide some copies of the Linux distro's I have mentioned
> in a previous message, and will be advertising Desktop/LX more than last
> time as I personally see it as a better distro for beginners than RedHat or
> Mandrake (my personal thoughts on the matter, please feel free to disagree
> with me).
> 
> Regards
> 
> Michael Dittmer
> An Inside Job
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: wellylug-admin at lists.naos.co.nz
> [mailto:wellylug-admin at lists.naos.co.nz]On Behalf Of Colin Klenner
> Sent: 11 September 2003 19:51
> To: Wellington Linux Users Group
> Subject: [wellylug] Installfest Planning
> 
> 
> There seems to be some interested people out there for an installfest.
> However no one has fronted and indicated they would take a lead to form
> a committee and organise it.
> I am not volunteering as my time is severly limited these days.
> 
> The best approach is to set a location and date first. Make the date at
> least a couple of months off so you can get some advertising out there
> and ensure everything is covered.
> If you want to get sponsors then get that going as your second item. You
> will want someone to fund the advertising.
> Decide what sort of installfest you want to have - aiming for beginners
> and converts only, for semi-users to knowledgeable ones, or a mixed
> venue catering to both. We had demand for Partition Magic as well from
> converts, but this was time consuming and wasteful.
> Do you want to allow advertinsing by sponsors and other parties at the
> day?
> Decide what you want to advertise and where. Draft an advert and take it
> with you when approaching potential advertising places. Think public
> places, transport, and schools.
> Remember to include your sponsors message on the advert.
> What sort of structure on the day do you want? A central server with the
> distributions on it and a couple of cd-writers, or pre-built CD's. At
> the last 'fest we had a half dozen of each of the four distro's and
> needed more.
> At the venue how are you going to signpost it?
> Are you going to have separate areas for the types of people?
> Do you want to include a gaming venue? - be warned this could be illegal
> if not done right.
> What demo's do you want and on who's machine's?
> Who will be the front man on the day to direct people and generally take
> people to the experts?
> Parking is a big consideration as is the weather.
> 
> and so on. Think about it people, I am happy to advise and support in
> whatever way I can but time is ticking and no one is taking the point
> forward. This is YOUR opportunity to contribute in a significant way to
> growing Linux in our Wellington.
> 
> --
> Colin Klenner <colink at clear.net.nz>
> Wellington, New Zealand
> phone/fax +64 4 388 3835
> 
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