LinuxWorld brainstorming

[bill at horne.net (Bill Horne)]

David Kramer wrote:

> It turns out that we will have electricity in the BLU booth (booth 
> 1333, by the way), and possibly even internet access.  But what to do 
> with it?
>
> Ideally, I would like to have a laptop in the booth with one or more 
> Linux distributions on it.  Some cool apps and games.  Maybe even 
> Christoph's ski video.  Since I'm going to need my laptop for the 
> classes, I can't volunteer mine, would someone else be willing to lend 
> us theirs?

I have a Zenith Z-Note MX that's not being used. It'd be a great way to 
show people how Linux can revive legacy hardware. ;-)

> Also, I'm trying to think of things to give away.  Maybe some Linux 
> live CDs, or rescue CD's.  Or maybe documentation, like the LDP.  
> Would anyone be willing to make them, and get reimbursed for the media 
> costs?

I'll be happy to burn 10 or 20 CD's: I suggest we use a CD-Based distro 
such as Knoppix, but I don't like having to change the language on every 
boot. Suggestions?

> What about case badges or Tux 
> pins?http://www.scotgold.com/acatalog/ScotGold_Catalogue_Linux_Tux_Stuff_2.html 
>
> http://www.securisysagency.com/linux_tux_case_badges.html

I don't think those sorts of gewgaws are worth the $. Visitors remember 
people, not objects: if we impress them with our attitude, they'll 
remember the BLU.

Bill

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