A few ideas: This one is stolen from the ocforums.com alt os section, they have an OS of the month where the OS is selected from a list of nominations by vote (we could just jump on board with them, or pick an OS ourselves). The point is to instal, emulate or otherwise play around with the OS, and to seed a torrent file to support the OS for that month.
We could also plan a service program for those who cant afford a computer where we reuse old components (Adam just mentioned tonight how he got some PIII boxes for $12 ea from University Auction, or maybe we could work out a way to get them free) with free software installed and give them to people who otherwise wouldn't have a computer. Perhapse the support burden would be too great, but Ubuntu seems pretty well integrated to me, and there seems to be a GUI for almost everything a normal user would need to do (after initial setup). One thing I would like for myself would be lessons/workshops on linux use. Since I have been a linux user for only a few months, I still have a ton to learn. Things that would be of interest to me would include manually building binaries, writing/editing xorg.conf, shell scripting and things of that nature. I would love to see more install fests, but one issue that arises is that many people are limited to desktop computers and probably dont want to carry them around campus. Not sure what to do about that issue, but maybe someone will have a brilliant idea. Hopefully you find these suggestions helpful, Justin On 3/28/07, Jason Novinger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
So, I would like some input from those on the list. Yes, that means I am actively seeking your thoughts. I sent out an email last week about having a meeting this evening. As of yet, only two people indicated that this would be of interest to them. What I would like to know is: - First, is this just the time of the semester when everyone is pulling their hair out and the last thing they want to worry about is another meeting? -Second, if it is the not the case as above, what about FSCK is not holding your interest? What got you interested in the first place? What would you like to see, to do in the future? - Would you prefer to come to a consensus on the list about meeting time, or would you prefer a set schedule for the sake of consistency? - I missed the first Install Fest (attending a funeral) and I was just a little jealous of you all. Can I talk anyone into doing it again before the end of the semester? I am thinking the last two or three weeks of class (after Ubuntu and Kubuntu Feisty Fawn is released). - Lastly, I want this to be fun. I want to learn a lot. I feel like I have learned a ton already this year, but I realise more and more that there is more cool stuff out there. So, again, what can we do to get folks excited about free and open source software? This is a call to the elder statesmen of our group. In short, let's start a discussion, here or in person, about what we want FSCK to be, to do (for the University, for Kirksville, and for us). Don't hold back. Thanks, Jason Novinger ----------------------------------------------------------------- To get off this list, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with Subject: unsubscribe -----------------------------------------------------------------
