I think if you look closer they where offering the same venue ;-)
Simon Vass Managing Director E-Tech Uganda Ltd http://www.etech.ug Tel: +256 (0) 312260620 or (0) 312260621 email: [email protected] skype: e-techservicedesk ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: "Simon Vass" <[email protected]> Cc: "Uganda Linux User Group" <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, 31 March, 2012 4:26:57 PM Subject: Re: [LUG] Next LUG Meeting How about folks like Allan, and Brian who had expressed interest in offering a physical venue? If they are still willing, we could have their in put and then draw up a schedule for the LUG meetings. Quoting Simon Vass <[email protected]>: > "So the folks who were proposing venues, could you please get back to > us on this?" > > I believe Robert from S7 has already done that and I know he has at > least 14 Computers and a Projector, plus a fantastic Mexican > restaurant next door which covers the catering. Otherwise Palm Cafe > serves great Pizza and delivers to S7. > > "Physical meeting: S7 is happy to host LUG meetings (almost) anytime we > want, barring only times where other events are scheduled at S7. Most > Friday afternoons after Good Friday are available." > > I suggest next propose a date? > > > > Simon Vass > Managing Director > E-Tech Uganda Ltd > > http://www.etech.ug > Tel: +256 (0) 312260620 or (0) 312260621 > email: [email protected] > skype: e-techservicedesk > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: [email protected] > To: "Uganda Linux User Group" <[email protected]>, "Simon Vass" > <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, 31 March, 2012 3:52:57 PM > Subject: Re: [LUG] Next LUG Meeting > > I think if we are to be precise here: > > We need 20 to 40 conference hall chairs and likewise computers pre > installed with Linux (i think ubuntu or suse, or redhat) and a > projector, and a venue, first, then the other things can come in. > > So the folks who were proposing venues, could you please get back to > us on this? > > > Quoting Simon Vass <[email protected]>: > >> Ideally, yes people bring there own, but not everyone has a computer/laptop. >> >> @davis: By chairs I generally mean the sort for people to sit on >> whilst they listen to your speakers chat on about what ever topic. >> They could sit on the floor, but that might be a little to >> 'bohemian' for some of them ;-) >> >> By computers I generally mean something running Linux, (unless your >> doing a Windows--->Linux Migration) and pre-installed with what ever >> your talking about if your doing a tutorial, Internet helps if your >> referring to a web page, but can be distracting if everyone starts >> surfing, and not following you. How ever it can lead to some >> interesting audience participation. >> >> >> >> >> >> Simon Vass >> Managing Director >> E-Tech Uganda Ltd >> >> http://www.etech.ug >> Tel: +256 (0) 312260620 or (0) 312260621 >> email: [email protected] >> skype: e-techservicedesk >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Benjamin Tayehanpour" <[email protected]> >> To: "Uganda Linux User Group" <[email protected]> >> Sent: Saturday, 31 March, 2012 2:53:24 PM >> Subject: Re: [LUG] Next LUG Meeting >> >> >> Don't people usually bring their own computers to a LUG meeting? >> Isn't that kinda, well not the whole point perhaps, but a fair part >> of it? >> >> >> On Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 2:51 PM, < >> [email protected] > wrote: >> >> >> @what is required, the physical address of the place, >> >> >> >> @Computers, a projector (although Dennis from IHK helped us out more >> than once) Chairs. >> >> We can provide a projector, but for the computers and chairs i >> really don't get what you mean. (Are they laptops, PCs, small office >> chairs, reception chairs?) >> >> >> >> >> >> Quoting Simon Vass < [email protected] >: >> >> >> >> Indeed! >> >> >> >> Simon Vass >> Managing Director >> E-Tech Uganda Ltd >> >> http://www.etech.ug >> Tel: +256 (0) 312260620 or (0) 312260621 >> email: [email protected] >> skype: e-techservicedesk >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Benjamin Tayehanpour" < [email protected] > >> To: "Uganda Linux User Group" < [email protected] > >> Sent: Saturday, 31 March, 2012 2:37:18 PM >> Subject: Re: [LUG] Drupaler >> >> >> (Perhaps having this discussion on a thread of its own is a good >> idea? Many people who couldn't care less about Drupal might perhaps >> miss this conversation because it still goes under the heading >> "Drupaler") >> >> >> On Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 2:34 PM, Simon Vass < [email protected] > wrote: >> >> >> Well from past experience; >> >> >> But, perhaps it would now be good to know from the organizers at the >> different physical venues, when these meetings would be scheduled to >> take place, >> >> We found the second to last Friday of the month worked well, making >> it the same time each month meant people know to expect it. >> >> >> what is required, the physical address of the place, >> >> Computers, a projector (although Dennis from IHK helped us out more >> than once) Chairs. >> >> >> >> the kind of budget you need so you don't end up cash "strapped" at just >> one drink, etc, etc >> >> This depends on the size of the event, if your expecting 30-40 >> people usually the beers and drinks can be handled by the few >> generous donations. >> >> If your organising a 200+ event, then you'll need a budget, and or sponsor. >> >> >> >> Simon Vass >> Managing Director >> E-Tech Uganda Ltd >> >> http://www.etech.ug >> Tel: +256 (0) 312260620 or (0) 312260621 >> email: [email protected] >> skype: e-techservicedesk >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: kawalyadavis@donald-it- solutions.com >> >> To: "Uganda Linux User Group" < [email protected] >, "Simon Vass" < >> [email protected] > >> Sent: Saturday, 31 March, 2012 2:19:19 PM >> Subject: Re: [LUG] Drupaler >> >> >> >> >> Thanks Simon, at this point I hope matters around the LUG meeting are clear >> >> But, perhaps it would now be good to know from the organizers at the >> different physical venues, when these meetings would be scheduled to >> take place, what is required, the physical address of the place, the >> kind of budget you need so you don't end up cash "strapped" at just >> one drink, etc, etc >> >> >> Quoting Simon Vass < [email protected] >: >> >> >> >> In case you need a outline of the steps here is a quick how to I >> wrote a while back. >> >> http://linux.or.ug/blogs/ billynkid/2011/09/quick-guide- hosting-event >> >> >> >> Simon Vass >> Managing Director >> E-Tech Uganda Ltd >> >> http://www.etech.ug >> Tel: +256 (0) 312260620 or (0) 312260621 >> email: [email protected] >> skype: e-techservicedesk >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: kawalyadavis@donald-it- solutions.com >> To: "Uganda Linux User Group" < [email protected] >, [email protected] >> Sent: Friday, 30 March, 2012 11:12:44 AM >> Subject: Re: [LUG] Drupaler >> >> :)@Simon, Benjamin, Brian, Allan, ........ >> I think we now we have three volunteers who can offer a physical venue >> for the LUG meeting,( we are flooded with so many choices now..) >> >> Can we draw up the agenda for that meeting? I think anyone can post >> whatever they would want discussed in that meeting including nothing. >> >> BTW: The above is just an opinion. >> >> Thanks. >> >> Quoting " [email protected] " < [email protected] >: >> >> >> >> +1 for the great food! >> >> On 29 March 2012 16:11, Brian Ssennoga < [email protected] > wrote: >> >> >> >> David, >> >> S7 is one of the best community based entities i have come across, >> operating right out of Namuwongo, >> >> Passionate about 3 things, FOSS, Community and Empowerment. >> >> Working mostly with young people (mostly ones out of S6, hence the name), >> especially to give them the skills to be economically independent and >> relevant as well. >> >> S7 also runs an Ubuntu Cafe, a Mexican Food Cafe' and proudly host COSS >> (hence the pitch). >> >> Robert is a good man too. >> >> Brian >> >> >> >> On Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 3:53 PM, David M. Gullever >> < [email protected] >wrote: >> >> >> >> S7 - what is S7 - I know what M7 is but S7 ??? >> >> DMG >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] [mailto: [email protected] ] On Behalf >> Of >> Robert Orenstein >> Sent: 29 March 2012 00:44 >> To: Uganda Linux User Group >> Subject: Re: [LUG] Drupaler >> >> Physical meeting: S7 is happy to host LUG meetings (almost) anytime we >> want, barring only times where other events are scheduled at S7. Most >> Friday afternoons after Good Friday are available. >> >> Robert >> ______________________________ _________________ >> The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug >> >> Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: >> [email protected] >> Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ [email protected]/ >> Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/ listinfo/lug >> To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/ options/lug >> >> The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: >> http://www.infocom.co.ug/ >> >> The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including >> attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in >> any way. >> >> ______________________________ _________________ >> The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug >> >> Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: >> [email protected] >> Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ [email protected]/ >> Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/ listinfo/lug >> To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/ options/lug >> >> The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: >> http://www.infocom.co.ug/ >> >> The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including >> attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in >> any way. >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Love indeed conquers all..... >> Brian A. Ssennoga >> >> ______________________________ _________________ >> The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug >> >> Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: >> [email protected] >> Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ [email protected]/ >> Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/ listinfo/lug >> To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/ options/lug >> >> The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: >> http://www.infocom.co.ug/ >> >> The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including >> attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in >> any way. >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Simon Vass >> >> >> >> >> Kawalya Davis >> Programmes Manager >> Donald IT Solutions Ltd >> >> ______________________________ _________________ >> The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug >> >> Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: [email protected] >> Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ [email protected]/ >> Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/ listinfo/lug >> To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/ options/lug >> >> The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: >> http://www.infocom.co.ug/ >> >> The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them >> (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not >> responsible for them in any way. >> ______________________________ _________________ >> The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug >> >> Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: [email protected] >> Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ [email protected]/ >> Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/ listinfo/lug >> To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/ options/lug >> >> The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: >> http://www.infocom.co.ug/ >> >> The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them >> (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not >> responsible for them in any way. >> >> >> >> >> Kawalya Davis >> Programmes Manager >> Donald IT Solutions Ltd >> ______________________________ _________________ >> The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug >> >> Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: [email protected] >> Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ [email protected]/ >> Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/ listinfo/lug >> To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/ options/lug >> >> The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: >> http://www.infocom.co.ug/ >> >> The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them >> (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not >> responsible for them in any way. >> >> >> ______________________________ _________________ >> The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug >> >> Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: [email protected] >> Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ [email protected]/ >> Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/ listinfo/lug >> To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/ options/lug >> >> The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: >> http://www.infocom.co.ug/ >> >> The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them >> (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not >> responsible for them in any way. >> ______________________________ _________________ >> The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug >> >> Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: [email protected] >> Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ [email protected]/ >> Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/ listinfo/lug >> To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/ options/lug >> >> The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: >> http://www.infocom.co.ug/ >> >> The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them >> (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not >> responsible for them in any way. >> >> >> >> >> Kawalya Davis >> Programmes Manager >> Donald IT Solutions Ltd >> >> ______________________________ _________________ >> The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug >> >> Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: [email protected] >> Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ [email protected]/ >> Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/ listinfo/lug >> To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/ options/lug >> >> The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: >> http://www.infocom.co.ug/ >> >> The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them >> (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not >> responsible for them in any way. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug >> >> Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: [email protected] >> Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug >> To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug >> >> The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: >> http://www.infocom.co.ug/ >> >> The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them >> (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not >> responsible for them in any way. >> _______________________________________________ >> The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug >> >> Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: [email protected] >> Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >> Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug >> To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug >> >> The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: >> http://www.infocom.co.ug/ >> >> The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them >> (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not >> responsible for them in any way. >> > > > > Kawalya Davis > Programmes Manager > Donald IT Solutions Ltd > Kawalya Davis Programmes Manager Donald IT Solutions Ltd _______________________________________________ The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: [email protected] Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: http://www.infocom.co.ug/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The mailing list host is not responsible for them in any way.
