Linux World Canada Show, April 24-26, 2006

[Scott Elcomb]

On 2/2/06, Christopher Browne <cbbrowne-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> On 02 Feb 2006 15:12:46 -0500, G. Matthew Rice <matt-s/rLXaiAEBtBDgjK7y7TUQ at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> > Scott Elcomb <psema4-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org> writes:
> > > What about 10+ people burning off 5+ copies of their favorite distro
> > > (and/or app collections).  Add them into the Ubuntu stock and there'd
> > > be plenty to choose from.  (Or put into surprise bags... ;-)
> >
> > Or build/get one of these:
> >
> >         http://www.freedomtoaster.co.za/
>
> A prerequisite for that device is space and power, which may not be
> economically available.

2 or 3 of these strategically located between the tradefloor and the
exits would give even those who don't visit the TLUG booth (yeah,
right!  lol) a chance to grab whatever they want.

> If a dozen people burn 20 CDs apiece of some of their favorite things,
> that requires no electricity at the show site, and should be plenty
> compact, to boot.

If it weren't cost-prohibitive, USB keys would be good too.

> Technology that you don't have to plug in and wait for on the show
> floor is better than technology that has to be waited for...

Warning, Personal Opinion follows:

When in doubt, look for the resources - if they're there, do both.  No
one gets left behind.

If not then there's more advocacy work to be done.

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Scott Elcomb
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