[ubuntu-us-in] Notes from 2007-08-13 Indiana LoCo team meeting

["Simón A. Ruiz"]

Thought I'd start some of the discussions we were planning to have on list.

Michael Schultheiss wrote:
> Michael Schultheiss mentioned the Ubuntu case badges [2] the
> Massachusetts Team is having made.  We're going to discuss our
> participation on the list and get back to the MA team later this week.

Ouch. I just checked and the deadline is past. Maybe next time.

> Several LoCo team members are planning on attending the Ohio 
> Linux Fest[3] in Columbus, OH on Saturday, September 29, 2007.  Carpools
> and in person meetups are being planned.  We're thinking of getting
> together for lunch at the conference.  Another idea is to finalize our
> team logo and getting T-shirts made, assuming the logo is approved by
> the Ubuntu Trademark committee.

My idea for the shirt is to have the team logo that Ana designed
emblazoned on the back, top and center, of an "Indiana Flag Blue" shirt
with the legend, in "Indiana Flag Yellow", "ubuntu indiana" underneath it.

Also, registration deadline is September 14th, and rooms are getting
booked up... For those on the fence, let me encourage you to go. It's a
really great event, educational and fun.

> Software Freedom Day was also mentioned but nothing was decided.

It's a great day to do something to promote Software Freedom. I just
have no idea what that something would be. :-)

One idea comes to mind: give an "Introduction to Linux using Ubuntu"
class at a local library, showing off how free software operating
systems can do everything most people need a computer for, and highlight
the philosophical and practical underpinnings of Software Freedom while
you're at it. This could include or be a precursor for an install fest.

*shrug* just an idea.

Hope you're all having a wonderful weekend!

Simón