> But two CLUG SFD installfests on at the same time? I agree that two installfests is a bad idea if it splits and dilutes the knowledge/resources required.
But... here are a few random reasons for a second one: It might be OK if we're targetting different geographical populations and possibly different demographics. For instance the uni-based one could be aimed at [technical] students: * Engineers (specifically, the software & computer engineering department), * Mathematicians, * Computer science students, * KAOS (though these people, in general, (sorry HappyEvilSlosh) scare me), * ALL postgraduate students We can evangelise: * LaTeX (postgraduate work) * Open office for other stuff (Maybe a PC running Windows with Office 2003 [viewers] would be handy to show that Open Office presentations/documents work with it) * Octave for engineering work * Show how Matlab works on it too (physics, maths, engineering) * Entertainment apps like Amarok, Kaffeine etc (showing Amarok syncing with an iPod would be good) Beryl: A high spec PC running some Beryl eye candy would be beneficial. In this superficial world people like to see the wow factor. Couple that with the lack of bluescreens. Skills: The place where I work uses Linux a lot: maybe it'd entice a few students over if they know/think it'll enhance their job opportunities. A problem with this is that it's late in the academic year (beginning of the 4th term). A lot of students may not care. (And it's during ski season!) Just a few thoughts, Jonathan
