[Linux-aus] Request for Sponsorship for Barcamp Gold Coast on 2nd April

[Donna Benjamin]

On Thu, 2011-03-31 at 14:54 +1100, Michael Still wrote:
> So, do Bar Camps somehow promote the use of open source in Australia?
> If so, how? 

I've only been to a few, but all I've been to have had a considerable
chunk of open source stuff talked about.

I've spoken about Inkscape - and had people who never used it before
give it a go too... so I see that as promoting the use of open source
software.  

But the whole point of a barcamp is that there's no set program, there's
no mandating of what will and won't be talked about.

The point is to participate, and encourage people to stand up, have a go
share some knowledge and build some skills.

That bit about participating and sharing knowledge - in my view - is
exactly what makes open source matter.

Mikal - to be honest, I'm somewhat surprised you don't grok that.

- Donna


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