ITEC 2001 Planning

[Bill]

Deven,

Count me in for $20.00

Bill Musson


----- Original Message ----- 
From: Deven Phillips <dphillips at viata.com>
To: Linux & Unix Advocates & Users <luau at maile.hi.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2001 8:26 PM
Subject: [luau] ITEC 2001 Planning


> 
>  Meeting Updates:
> 
>  There is a possibility of the ITEC conference being cancelled due to
> the happenings in New York and Washington, but I do not think that it
> will happen.
> 
>  The booth arrangements and hardware requirements have been handled for
> ITEC.
> 
>  Tickets with the MPLUG and ALOHA URLs will be available from Deven
> Phillips starting at 5PM tomorrow. Call 348-0885 or e-mail the list for
> info.
> 
>  Booth setup if you are willing to help will be on Tuesday the 18th from
> 9AM until 6PM. Some of will be meeting at Mid-Pac to gather equipment
> around 9:30AM. Please e-mail the list for information and coordination.
> Parking for setup will be in the convention center in section F. Please
> preregister at the goitec.com website prior to setup if you wish to help
> so that your badge will be ready for you.
> 
>  We are still short $48 for booth fees and electrical.
> 
>  ITEC Schedule
> 
> Wednesday September 19th and Thursday September 20th
> Convention Center Booth 537, 10 AM - 4 PM both days
> Thursday September 20th noon - panel on open vs closed source
> 
>  Booth Schedule
> 
>  Wednesday September 19th 10 AM - 1 PM
> 
> Ho'ala Greevy
> Joel Hatch
> Warren Togami
> Deven Phillips
> 
>  Wednesday September 19h 1 PM - 4 PM
> 
> Joel Hatch
> Warren Togami
> Ray Leonard
> Charles Paul
> Deven Phillips
> 
>  Thursday September 20th 10 AM - 1 PM
> 
> Warren Togami
> Wayne Bow here. I can sit the booth from 10-1 to free someone else to go
> to the panel.
> W. Wayne Liauh
> Deven Phillips
> 
>  Thursday September 20th 1 PM - 4 PM
> 
> Ho'ala Greevy
> Mark Hines
> Buzz Caraang
> Warren Togami
> Charles Paul
> Deven Phillips
> 
>  We need to have a minimum of 3 people in our booth during each shift.
> If you are interested in volunteering for time to spend in the booth
> please let the mailing list know, and add yourself to this page. It
> would be good to have extra booth volunteers in case someone can't make
> it.
> 
>  Panel Participants
> 
> Derrick
> Deven Phillips
> 
>  Backup for Panel Participation
> 
> Warren Togami
> 
>  Ron Willis is coordinating the panel and is looking for good open Vs
> closed source questions. The questions will be given to the panel
> participants ahead of time, so they can prepare. There will also be a
> question and answer session with questions from the audience. We need
> people in the audience and could use a few more panel participants. If
> you are interested please let the list know.
> 
>  Booth presentations
> 
> 
>  It was decided that internet connectivity is not necessary. We will
> have our own internal network. It might be a good idea to use some of
> Warren's wiki pages on the server to show as a web page. Linux terminal
> server/thin clients Samba PDC Live Install (this will take place at 11
> am and 2 PM daily) (this needs ownership) Backup prepared presentation -
> something that can be run through like a slide show, in case other
> things are not working (this needs ownership)
> 
>  Sandi: Robert Green is working on a slide show that can be used as a
> backup presentation or just left to run on an idle machine for people to
> look at if they aren't feeling interactive -- the idea behind it being a
> slide show showcasing Open Source as a commercial and/or desktop
> solution, and probably showcasing its strengths in comparison with
> commercial apps. This will probably run on Kpresenter.
> 
>  Warren: I disagree about internet connectivity. If Charles' cellular
> modem works, it seriously can be fast enough with a Squid proxy
> pre-populated with 20GB of data for basic web surfing in order to
> demonstrate that Linux web browsers work well. Of course, the other, and
> much faster option would be bumming off an 802.11 connection from
> another booth. I will also have the hardware for this contingency
> available should the opportunity arises.
> 
>  Booth Handouts
> 
> 
>  We will have software CDs to give to interested people. The following
> people will contact vendors to try and get donated software CDs for the
> show
>  Red Hat - Warren Togami
>  Mandrake - Dustin Cross
>  Sun - Star Office - Sandi Schneiderman
> 
> 
>  Deven: I have contacted MandrakeSoft, and Eugene Pixo is working with
> the LA offices to send us their remaining stock of 8.0 CDs. Since
> Mandrake 8.1 is due out any day now, that should be quite nice.
>  Deven: I just got a call from LinuxNetworx, and they may be sending
> some promotional materials as well.
> 
> 
>  We will also have a handout to give to people. It will include some
> information about open source and information on how to get on the luau
> mailing list. (Warren and Ho'ala are going to be working on this? - if
> you can help with the handout please let us know)
> 
>  Warren: Yes I am working on handouts, but please, other people write
> handouts. And remember, this must be completely NON-COMMERCIAL. No
> advertisements for yourself or company on these handouts, but we can put
> your information on the ITEC MPLUG web page URL that we give to people.
> 
>  Booth preparation
> 
>  Set up will be done on Tuesday night September 18th, exact time TBD
> Buzz Caraang has a truck Patrick Smith has 3 folding tables and chairs
> Buzz and Patrick will bring tables and chairs Warren Togami will bring
> the computer equipment Ho'ala Greevy will bring table drapes Joel Hatch
> will provide a guest list book (this can come on Wednesday morning with
> Joel) If anyone else is interested in helping set up on Tuesday night
> please let us know.
> 
>  Another planning meeting
> 
>  There will be another meeting to plan for ITEC on either Tuesday
> September 11th or Wednesday September 12th at Mid Pac. Warren will post
> the details Maybe we should try for September 11th so as not to conflict
> with the HI Tech summit on the 12th and 13th.
> 
>  Tickets to ITEC
> 
>  You can contact Bill or Ron to get free tickets to ITEC Bill Musson
> (221-9929, bmusson at hawaii.rr.com) Ron Willis (949-7313,
> ronal at linuxnetworks.org) __Sandi: Deven also has tickets and can be
> reached at 348-0885 or at dphillips at viata.com. He also, would like to
> make a stamp for the lugs to stamp onto the back of the tickets to say
> who sponsored them. If you are interested in giving out tickets or
> helping to stamp them, please contact Deven.
> 
>  Questions for Deven Phillips
> 
>  Dustin Cross will contact Deven and try to resolve some of the
> confusion. Is Deven going to be at ITEC?
> 
>  Sandi: Deven has confirmed that he WILL be at ITEC.
> 
>  Has Deven already collected any money?
> 
>  Deven: I have not collected any money, but I have some money to
> contribute.
> 
>  Did Deven arrange for sponsors?
> 
>  Deven: I have talked to sponsors, but there have been no definite
> responses except from MandrakeSoft.
> 
>  Does Deven have the open source banner?
> 
>  Deven: Yes, I have the banner.
> 
>  Did Deven get software CDs to hand out?
> 
>  Deven: Not yet, but I am working on it.
> 
>  Questions for Julie Parsons or Darren - the ITEC organizer
> 
>  Ho'ala will contact Julie (jparsons at imark-com.com 503-968-8889) or
> Darren and get the answers to the following questions: Is carpet for the
> booth being provided? Deven: No. The carpet costs $240.
> 
>  Are we allowed to bring our own tables and chairs? Deven: Yes
> 
>  What are our power limitations? Deven: We are ordering a 10 amp circuit
> for $90
> 
>  What is the exact dollar amount for our fees? Deven: Sandi should know,
> she put it on her credit card.
> 
>  When do we need to turn in the money, who does it go to, and to whom
> should the check be made out to? Deven: Again, see the above answer.
> 
>  What time on Tuesday night September 18th can we set up? Is it
> safe/okay to leave computer equipment overnight on Tuesday and Wednesday
> nights? Deven: There is security at the show, but the conference does
> not hold any liability. Personally, I think it would be okay, but I
> won'y guarantee.
> 
>   How late can we stay on Thursday September 20th to clean up?
> 
> 
> Deven: Probably as late as we need to from my experience.
> 
>  Donations
> 
>  Ho'ala will find out if we need more money or not. We were able to
> collect $240 last night for our booth at ITEC, thanks to the following
> individuals who all contributed cash! Joel Hatch, Patrick Smith, Robert
> Hershberger, Doug Long, Jeff Wong, Ray Leonard, Kevin Mcnamara, Buzz
> Caraang, Ho'ala, Ron Willis, Charles Paul, Sandi Schneiderman, Dustin
> Cross
> 
>  Warren: Mark Hines and I are covering costs of Linux CD's, handout
> duplication and perhaps a sign or two.
> -- 
> Finagle's Third Law:
> In any collection of data, the figure most obviously correct,
> beyond all need of checking, is the mistake
> 
> Corollaries:
> (1) Nobody whom you ask for help will see it.
> (2) The first person who stops by, whose advice you really
>     don't want to hear, will see it immediately.
> 
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