[kwlug-disc] Software Freedom Day

[Bob Jonkman]

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On 19/07/15 10:45 AM, Ken Hermanson wrote:
> Roughly how many people attend SFD? Do you need screen, projector,
>  etc.?

In the past we've had up to 100 people come in to see some (or all) of
the presentations at SFD. It's been held at either Kwartzlab (both old
and new locations), or the Queen Street Commons Cafe along with an
installfest at Computer Recycling, across the road from QSC.

Last year's attendance at SFD was down considerably because of the many
other activities that take place on the actual SFD date (19 Sept this
year). Last year was also the first time we had workshops and a Free
Culture film festival at The Working Centre, also across the street from
QSC. It was especially disappointing because of the extra effort we put
into getting presenters, the workshops, and the film festival, only to
have what was probably the lowest attendance at SFD ever.


Here's what's needed: The presentations require a projector and screen,
with seating either formally theatre-style, or informally coffee-shop
style (I like coffee-shop style).  Workshops (if we're doing that)
require desk- or table-space with power and WiFi for people to work on
laptops; the installfest (if we're doing that) needs table space, power,
wired connection, and maybe the prep of a distribution repository
server. A Free Culture film festival (if we're doing that) needs
theatre-style seating and a projector & screen.

- --Bob.

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On 19/07/15 10:45 AM, Ken Hermanson wrote:
> *Roughly how many people attend SFD? Do you need screen, projector,
>  etc.?*
> 
> On Sat, Jul 18, 2015 at 11:24 PM, Bob Jonkman <bjonkman at sobac.com>
>  wrote:
> 
> Thanx Paul. I did think you had made it perfectly clear.  I was
> less clear about my willingness to participate the organization of
> SFD this year.
> 
> Having a venue is the most important part of SFD that's missing. As
>  an organization even less than "non-profit", but rather
> "no-money", a Free-As-In-Gratis venue is important. So, is there
> anyone on the list who is able to offer a venue? I'd really like to
> share with the Linux Conference, if possible.
> 
> I expect we can scratch up some SFD presentations once a venue is 
> established. But if Colin is only looking for one more presentation
> I can do the "What is Software Freedom" presentation and my best
> RMS impression.
> 
> --Bob.
> 
> On 18/07/15 03:23 PM, Paul Nijjar wrote:
>>>> I have been dropping hints about this in earlier threads, but
>>>>  now it is official: The Working Centre is not intending to 
>>>> organize Software Freedom Day stuff this year, and I am not 
>>>> going to be organizing anything personally. That should not 
>>>> prohibit anybody else from putting together a team and 
>>>> organizing an event.
>>>> 
>>>> Personally I think that joining forces with Colin's Linux 
>>>> Conference makes a lot of sense.
>>>> 
>>>> Having said that, if a team organizes something and is
>>>> looking for a space to run the event, then The Working Centre
>>>> might be able to make something available (no promises,
>>>> though, and I think our preference is not to host). If you
>>>> are planning to do this then we would need to know at least a
>>>> month in advance, however.
>>>> 
>>>> - Paul
>>>> 
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