Software Freedom Day 09/10/05

[gaf at blu.org (Jerry Feldman)]

Thanks David,
I was planning on sending out a similar message, but I think yours is
probably better than mine. I can be available for some logistical work
and I will try to maintain some availability that day.

 On Sun, 04 Sep 2005 22:48:49 -0400
David Kramer <david at thekramers.net> wrote:

> http://softwarefreedomday.org
> 
> Software Freedom Day is fast approaching, and BLU needs your help.  Due to 
> the usual communication breakdowns, all of the officers thought one of the 
> other officers had the ball, while it laid calmly along the curb gathering dust.
> 
> 
> What is Software Freedom Day?  From
> http://softwarefreedomday.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=23&Itemid=63
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> I. What is Software Freedom Day?
> Software Freedom Day (SFD) is a worldwide celebration of Free and Open 
> Source Software (FOSS). Our goal in this celebration is to educate the 
> worldwide public about of the benefits of using high quality FOSS in 
> education, in government, at home, and in business -- in short, everywhere! 
> The non-profit company Software Freedom International provides guidance in 
> organizing SFD, but volunteer teams around the world organize their own SFD 
> events to impact their own communities.
> 
> II. How can I celebrate Software Freedom Day?
> There are two primary ways to celebrate SFD:
> 1. Organize your own SFD Team and plan a SFD event. Just find at least two 
> friends to help you, confirm a venue, and plan an event by July 1st and 
> Canonical, Ltd., the primary sponsor of SFD, will help you up to 100 CDs to 
> distribute! (Keep reading for more details.)
> 2. Find and join a local SFD Team and help make their SFD event a success.
> 
> III. SFD will be most effective if we keep some target groups in mind:
>      * Families
>      * Government
>      * Small Business
>      * Big Business
> 
> IV. Be Creative!
> You can organize any kind of SFD event you want. But just to get you 
> started, here are a few ideas some people have had:
>      * Set up simple public booth and hand out CDs.
>      * Have demo machines present if possible and interact with people as 
> they try the software out.
>      * Hold installation workshop(s) and combined FOSS installfests (not 
> just Linux, but also Windows FOSS).
>      * Lab-based installfests in schools/businesses
>      * Cooperate with local computer store to do an in-store installfest... 
> possibly with discounts for associated purchase?
>      * Advertise to "revitalize" slow computers - delete those 
> virus/adware/spyware-ridden Windows OSes and install Linux!
>      * Hold a seminar on IP, Free Culture, Patents, etc.
>      * Have a cultural event - food, drink, music (jam session? - 
> "open-source music").
>      * The Free Software Foundation was founded in 1985, so this is the 20th 
> anniversary of Software Freedom. Celebrate Free Software with a birthday 
> party...
>      * Organize an expo to highlight [small] local businesses using FOSS.
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> 
> We don't have a lot of time OR ideas.  Jerry, JABR, and I are all busy that 
> day, But if we can get some volunteers who would be willing to help out on 
> that day, I would be willing to help out with prep work and brainstorming.
> 
> I'm thinking that we could make and distribute flyers, and possibly CDs. 
> Not sure where.  Most likely computer stores would not let us push free 
> alternatives to their bread and butter.
> 
> What about schools?  Would that be a silly thing to do on a Saturday?
> 
> Downtown Crossing?
> 
> Movie theater?
> 
> Mall?
> 
> Any other thoughts?
> 
> 
> Let me know if you're interested.
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