[wellylug] Linux Expo

[Rob Giltrap]

I have two initial thoughts on the topic.

1) Could we just go for hosting http://linux.conf.au/ in Jan/Feb 2009? 
Would that be better than reinventing the wheel?

2) If not linux.conf then I would prefer a broader focussed (if not 
titled) 'Open Source' conference which is more inclusive of other 
technologies including key Wellington companies/software like 
Silverstripe/CMS, Katipo/Koha, Catalyst IT etc.

Cheers, Rob.

Centurion Computer Technology (2005) Ltd wrote:
> Lindsay,
>
> Are keen to be directly involved in planning this?  I am trying to
> assemble a team of 6 to scope the idea and garner support for it.
>
> I'll organise a mailing list for the purpose of planning this shortly.
>
> Regards,
> 	Daniel
>
>
> On Sun, 2007-09-23 at 17:49 +1200, Lindsay Hunter wrote:
>   
>> Go for it!  I will help if I can, but mostly this needs to be done by 
>> the guys who are doing it!
>>
>> Lindsay
>>
>> Centurion Computer Technology (2005) Ltd wrote:
>>     
>>> On Sun, 2007-09-23 at 08:02 +1200, Lindsay Hunter wrote:
>>>   
>>>       
>>>> We briefly discussed another Installfest a few months ago.  The 
>>>> enthusiasm waned.  Given that the planet has moved on etc, is there 
>>>> another option?.  Do we need another option?  What makes more sense to 
>>>> me now is a Linux Expo, with all the entrepreneurs in Wellington showing 
>>>> what they can do, have done, etc, and in one corner, a display and 
>>>> information desk for home users?  It seems to me that local Linux 
>>>> business needs a venue to show local small business that they have an 
>>>> alternative, and let them size up the vendors without getting the feet 
>>>> wet?  Or do we wait for Dell?
>>>>
>>>>     
>>>>         
>>> I think this is an awesome idea and a great opportunity to build up the
>>> profile of Open Source in NZ.  I have some contact with people in the
>>> event business, (and have been involved in big event stuff myself), and
>>> could see what the potential costs involved are and see if we can make
>>> it happen.
>>>
>>> Hey maybe we should get a team of people together to plan this.  I'd
>>> certainly be keen to help in organising this.
>>>
>>> Thanks Lindsay!!
>>>
>>>   
>>>       
>> -- 
>> Lindsay Hunter
>> Computer Solutions
>> 021 341 232
>> (4) 934 1702
>>
>>
>>