Re: [Staffslug] InfoPoint Trentham Gdns

Many thanks for all the support David, Stuart and Jason at the Trentham Gardens Infopoint and special thanks must go to Zach for an excellent demonstration of the classic Tux Racer. I thought the Infopoint appeared to go well, with over 30 disks given out mostly ubuntu but also kubuntu, knoppix and some opencd's. The eeepc (version 1) also got a lot of attention and the compiz spinning cube on a large monitor impressed a few. Some hardware sellers took copies with the intention of installing it on machines they were selling which should be a vast improvement on dubious windows licenses. Northern Computer Markets (www.computermarkets.co.uk) , who run the computer fair at Trentham say they are happy to allow a free table at any of their events where there is a table available although they have said that they have not done an infopoint for a couple of years. They also have fairs at many other places including Wolverhampton, Derby and Manchester. Whether this is the best use of somebody's time to promote the use of Linux to the general public I am not so sure but would happily discuss what other options are available. Is there a StaffsLUG meeting in the near future? The next Trentham Market is 8th June and now there is a bit more notice I would be interested to know if anybody else thinks it is a good idea to go along. Phil Oakley