RSVP and i have an Idea for a presentation (series) if you'd all let me. I'm thinking a series on the linux+ 2005 test... I need to study for a retake of that test and teaching the subject matter couldn't hurt. it would take probably at least 8 weeks to get through it all though but it would go from basics of the system to intermediate... and in somplace's I can take it to advanced. Let me know what you think.
<br><br><div><span class="gmail_quote">On 1/18/06, <b class="gmail_sendername">Patrick Hawkins</b> <<a href="mailto:phawk42@gmail.com">phawk42@gmail.com</a>> wrote:</span><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">
RSVP<br><br><br>On 1/18/06, Charles Ulrich <<a href="mailto:charles@idealso.com">charles@idealso.com</a>> wrote:<br>> (The content of this announcement is identical to last week's pulled<br>> announcement, so you can skip it if you've already it.)
<br>><br>> Another weekly GLLUG meeting is scheduled to be held at the Gone Wired<br>> cybercafe in Lansing at 6:00PM. Gone Wired is at 2021 E Michigan Ave in<br>> Lansing on the north side of the street between N Clemens and Fairview
<br>> avenues. Here is a map with the (approximate) location:<br>><br>> <a href="http://tinyurl.com/7mh2w">http://tinyurl.com/7mh2w</a><br>><br>> We typically meet in the back portion of the cafe on the lower level. Venue
<br>> website: <a href="http://www.gonewiredlansing.com/">http://www.gonewiredlansing.com/</a><br>><br>> Agenda: Call for Presentations / Penguicon Ramp-up<br>><br>> Well, it's that time of year again. Time, that is, to schedule a batch of new
<br>> presentations for the upcoming months. By all reports, the LPI classes are<br>> going well and last year's presentations and workshops were largely a<br>> success. Those that are able to attend the meetings know how fun and
<br>> informative they can be and this year we aim to make them even better.<br>><br>> Also this meeting, we'll be discussing the quickly-approaching Penguicon 4.0,<br>> our plans for the computer lounge, and how to volunteer.
<br>><br>> Call for Presentations<br>><br>> Ever wanted to get up in front of a group of similar-minded geeks and<br>> curious individuals to tell them all about your favorite technology?<br>> Great! Let us know! Pass the word along to anyone else who might be
<br>> interested in delivering a speech or demonstration too. No reasonable<br>> offer refused! We are open to any pretty much any topic you might have as<br>> long as it fits in somehow with Linux, Unix, networking, technology, or
<br>> open-source software.<br>><br>> Would you like to give a presentation, but are not sure what topic you'd<br>> like speak about? There are sources all over the net that you can pull<br>> ideas from, such as other LUG sites, conference panel listings, HOWTOs,
<br>> even open-source software directories. There must be something out there<br>> that really drives you to use (or consider using) open source software or<br>> you wouldn't be subscribed to this list, now would you?
<br>><br>> Once you've got your killer presentation figured out, seek me (Charles) out at<br>> the next meeting or if you are unable to attend, just fire off a quick email<br>> to me with at least the following information:
<br>><br>> * Your name (if not obvious in the From header)<br>> * A rough timeframe in which you'd like to give your presentation<br>> * A short title<br>> * A concise description<br>><br>
> Penguicon Ramp-up<br>><br>> We have under four months left with which to build the Penguicon 4.0<br>> (<a href="http://www.penguicon.org">http://www.penguicon.org</a>) computer lounge. For those who have no earthly
<br>> clue what I'm talking about, a brief recap:<br>><br>> * Penguicon is an annual open-source/science-fiction convention in the<br>> Detroit-ish area.<br>> * Every year, they have a computer lounge available for people to waltz
<br>> into and browse the web, check email, and so on.<br>> * Last year, there was much lamenting of the fact that the computer lounge<br>> was markely barren of computers. This was a bummer for those who didn't bring
<br>> their laptops, assuming that a computer lounge would be available.<br>> * Worse, of the few computers that were there, none or very nearly none<br>> had Linux or any kind of open source software installed.
<br>> * A flamefest ensued on the penguicon-general mailing list before the con<br>> even came to a close and it was discovered that nobody had really stepped up<br>> to run the lounge that year. A few people donated computers and network
<br>> equipment, but were generally too busy with other stuff to worry too much<br>> about the lounge.<br>> * I volunteered GLLUG's services to enhance the lounge for Penguicon 4.0<br>> and turn it into an open-source showcase of sorts. By the summer, we had the
<br>> green light from the concom (Convention Committee) to proceed.<br>><br>><br>> So, starting exactly right about now, I'm putting the call out for volunteers<br>> and equipment. At the meeting, I'll explain a little bit more about what kind
<br>> of help is needed (primarily technical assistance, guard duty, and<br>> imagination) and take names of those who can donate their time, use of<br>> equipment, or supplies. We need people to write signs, one-page tutorials of
<br>> open source software, maybe even some coding help. We also need input on what<br>> *you* would like to see in the lounge of a computer con.<br>><br>> For those who haven't been yet to Penguicon, let me assure you that it is
<br>> always a metric buttload of fun. If you'd like to volunteer at the con,<br>> you'll have to register for the con ($35 now, $40 in February) in order to<br>> attend. This year's lounge is in a big ol' room situated between the function
<br>> space and the rest of the hotel, so there ought to be plenty of foot traffic.<br>> I think it'd be great if we could wow the crowd. :)<br>><br>> At the meeting, I'll be detailing what we plan to do (so far), what we have,
<br>> and what we need in order to get this ball rolling. If you want to help out<br>> in some way and can't attend, go ahead and post to the list and/or shoot me<br>> an email (<a href="mailto:dincht@securenym.net">
dincht@securenym.net</a>) to let me know and we can probably make<br>> something happen.<br>><br>> Please take a moment to RSVP if you plan to attend this meeting so that we can<br>> get a general idea of how many will show up. Just reply to this message (with
<br>> the GLLUG list address in the "To:" field) indicating your desire to attend<br>> and/or change the message Subject to "RSVP". Thanks!<br>> --<br>> Charles Ulrich<br>> Ideal Solution, LLC --
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