[Linux-aus] [Fwd: Re: Software Freedom Day in Melbourne 2006!]

[Jonathan Oxer]

[Added LUV-talk to the recipients list and I've left most of the
original message intact to give context]

On Tue, 2006-08-15 at 17:18 +1000, Kylie Davies wrote:

> > Software Freedom Day at the Melbourne Town Hall! We need to make the
> > most of it. :)
> > 
> > Speakers, info-stands, software demos, documentaries, and a kids game
> > zone. Free CD giveaways. Tux. Live Linux Laptop record and more! 
> > 
> > So far we've got Computerbank, LUV, Linuxchix, Oz Zope, OSV, and Melb
> > Wireless confirmed. Community Media Services (CMS) are filming the
> > event. On the OSV table it looks like we have 4 businesses represented,
> > it would be great to have more of you involved. 
> > 
> > We are also keen to have some one from the business community do a 20-30
> > minute talk on why FOSS is good for business. If you'd like to do this
> > or know someone who would be perfect, let Donna or myself know.

I'd be happy to do that, but if someone has a pitch ready and is raring
to go please say so.

> > As Donna has already mentioned, we need help to pay for the cost of
> > bandwidth. We'd also appreciate hearing from anyone that can loan us a
> > data projector screen for the day.
> > 
> > Computerbank has an announcement about the event at
> > http://vic.computerbank.org.au/Members/kylie/sfdbazaar06 and from
> > http://www.softwarefreedomday.org/teams/oceania/au/melbourne you'll find
> > some more info about other events happening on the day. 
> > 
> > If you'd like to help out with planning, promotions, and logistics on
> > the day, we'd love to hear from you too. For those interested in this
> > aspect, we have a planning wiki over at
> > http://vic.computerbank.org.au/wiki/SoftwareFreedomDay
> > 
> > We'll also have some posters up soon so folks can download and put them
> > up in public places. :)

So, LA-Melbournites: there is a stand at the event for LA, but to make
it happen I need YOU! I need enthusiastic people to do demos, talk about
FOSS and LA, and generally make it a happy day for everyone who visits.

If you can spare some time on September 16th please give me a call or an
email ASAP.

Cheers   :-)
-- 
Jonathan Oxer <jon at ivt.com.au>
Ph +61 3 9723 9399