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.
>>>
>>>
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