Well that sounds like a better deal, we could still supply some wireless cards for these machines
Kerry Quoting "Peter Glassenbury(UoC)" <[email protected]>: > As a Lurker on the list, I don't have much time to spare for this, but > Computer Science department does have some machines if you need > to borrow them..I've checked and it is ok for this project .. > Main issue with them would be the lack of wireless..usb sticks? > But they would be Core 2 Duo with 2Gig memory and 19" LCD and keyboards > and mice. > > Can you use a switch? > May have other bits available if you need them > > Pete > Computer Science > UC > On 23/08/11 07:44, Kerry Nisbet wrote: >> Hi Ryan, >> >> Molten Media should be able to help out with some demo machines, >> we've got a bunch of Compaq SFF mini tower we have earmarked for >> community projects. They are P4's 2.2 - 3.0 GHz 1GB Ram and 80GB >> HD's, So ok for running standard OS's. We could probably lend you >> guys 3-4 with keyboards mice wireless cards and 17" CRT screens if >> needed. If it is on a Wednesday I wouldn't be able to help out on >> the day. >> >> Kerry >> >> On 22/08/11 19:52, Ryan McCoskrie wrote: >>> On Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:58:41 Rik Tindall wrote: >>>> On 09/08/11 15:04, Ryan McCoskrie wrote: >>>>> On Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:55:26 Rik Tindall wrote: >>>>>> Link-notes re 17 Sept SFD11 event to share with FOSS friends: >>>>>> >>>>>> http://bethere.co.nz/community/2011/2809-software-freedom-day-09 >>>>>> >>>>>> http://wiki.softwarefreedomday.org/2011/NewZealand/Christchurch/SouthLib >>>>>> rary >>>>>> >>>>>> http://www.infohelp.co.nz/sfd11.html >>>>> Is anyone else on the list wanting to do something a little further >>>>> North? If a few other people can give the places for alternative events >>>>> I'm keen on helping as much as possible. >>>>> >>>>> I vote Rangiora Library as a venue. It's fairly large, already has a few >>>>> Linux manuals on the primise and the general area could do with >>>>> something of their own. >>>> Good idea Ryan. Can you please check with Rangiora Library, and see what >>>> sort of facility we could have there for SFD? i.e. Is a PC lab >>>> available, or can we have a table with a power point indoors, etc. etc. >>>> I may be able to help you find some people to work with on 17 Sept, SFD11. >>> Okay, I finally got around to biking the ~25Km to Rangiora so that I can >>> discuss this with the staff. No computer lab but there is an area >>> with lots of >>> power plugs and tables where we can set up some demonstration machines. >>> Also I might be able to talk the staff into letting us use a >>> display board (for >>> want of a better term). There is also Free WiFi. >>> >>> There isn't really any room for an installfest but we can still educate the >>> public. >>> >>> A couple of other thoughts, this library closes early on Saturday >>> so could we >>> move to a different day? The head librarian said that Wednesdays are >>> particularly good. >>> >>> On 16/07/11 21:18, Philip Charles Wrote: >>>> On Sat, 16 Jul 2011, Ryan McCoskrie wrote: >>>>> Was this by different means than simply writing the ISO's to blank >>>>> CD-Rs from the supermarket? The way you phrased your post suggest so >>>>> but you gave no details. >>>> I printed the discs. Artwork would need to be sorted. The CDs come with >>>> nicely fitting plastic bags rather than paper sleeves. >>>> >>>>> If so would you be willing to do some mandriva / magia ones? I'm having >>>>> thoughts about a North Canterbury SFD event and I despise Ubuntu. >>>> No problem. I would go for Mageia, the original Mandrive crew are working >>>> on it. >>> How much would it cost me to take you up on that? I also want to hand out >>> some discs with a selection of major applications (LibreOffice, >>> Thunderbird, >>> etc) in their Windows form. Finally I am deeply tempted to get some >>> one page quick guides made at a nearby printing and copy business to >>> give out. >>> >>> My rough plan is: >>> >>> 1: Spend a little time each day from now to then writing documentation. >>> 2: Asses posibility of a Rangiora team (the documentation can be used >>> by the South Christchurch team if this doesn't go ahead). >>> 3: Talk to Philip, have him print out as much as affordable some time >>> a head. >>> 4: Try to draw as many Linux manuals in the Waimakariri district >>> to Rangiora >>> Library as possible around 5 days ahead of the event. >>> 5: Print out documentation at 9. >>> 6: Set up display once that is done. >>> 7: Set up some computers that Blatantly show off Linux. I can bring two. >>> 8: Spend until five educating the public. >>> 9: Pub across the road for an early dinner. >>> >>> Anyway everyone, I'll need some help setting up and manning the >>> display so if >>> you are interested please leave a reply. >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Linux-users mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Linux-users mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users > > > -- > Peter Glassenbury Computer Science& Software Engineering > [email protected] University of Canterbury > No phone number.. moving around until office fixed. > > > _______________________________________________ Linux-users mailing list [email protected] http://lists.canterbury.ac.nz/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
