[NYLoCo] Brooklyn Community Gatherings

[Exa Byte]

I would not mind a restaurant to *start* -- but you can't really say
"Excuse us nerds, while we set up our LAN party ... just move those
buffalo wings, we'll put our Cantennas here..."

So some space that we could rent out would be a good idea. If everyone
were willing to contribute $20-$30 if we have enough people coming we
could afford to rent the place as well as get some snack-foods. (Just
thinking out loud).

To Zach Stern: I have never been to a LuG meeting, nevermind @ the
Google Bldg in manhattan, what goes on there? Any fees? Is there room
for participation?

In large gatherings, often the more-quiet users suffer becuase they
don't get a chance to ask anything -- I'm thinking the sweet spot for
a LuG meeting is 25-35 people.

I could probably scrounge up a projector (we may have an old one
somewhere, i have to look) so we can hook up laptops to a white-wall
for all to take part in some instruction. Would anyone have a
projector? It would also be nice to be able to film it for posting for
those who could not make it and see what they're missing to entice
them to come next time.

I suggested Brooklyn becuase I think it would be cheaper (also becuase
I live in Brooklyn) -- its very hard to park in Manhattan without
getting a ticket or spending $50, I often have parked in Manhattan
only to get a $110 ticket becuase I parked near some orange cone,
which all by itself means its a construction zone ... yay.

I know where I live (an apartment complex) they have a basement-room
where you can "rent out" for birthday parties and such, I'll ask what
they charge for a day ... it would have to be a place where we don't
have to be super quiet and we'd be allowed to converse freely without
getting "shhh'ed".

Also, do any of you guys show up in the IRC room? I often don't see
many there, though I tend to be on later after 7pm Easten time.

Bossmanbeta.

On 9/28/07, Artem Ervits <artemervits at gmail.com> wrote:
> awesome idea guys, I'd like to attend those. Lets meet at a bar or
> something? Or a library somewhere with wifi access. Did anyone go to the
> Google speaker series presenting ubuntu gutsy? I missed it :(
>
>
>  On 9/28/07, Steven Day <steven.day at gmail.com> wrote:
> > You know a setting such as a coffee house that we did in august would
> probably be laid back enough for having such an event. A restaurant seems
> too much as a come eat then leave thing plus depending on the restaurant it
> would be hard to get enough people at one table. If anyone knows of a coffee
> place in Brooklyn that you want to do this at perhaps we could plan it
> there. It also depends on the time of day since a lot of us have day jobs
> and a very narrow window of free time between work and home (married folk).
> I do like Nathan's idea of finding a non-profit place that we can have a
> little bit more freedom in the event.
> >
> > With that said, I am down for that. We need some more cool events in NYC
> since the Rochester events seem to dominate the NY LoCo :)
> >
> >
> >
> > On 9/27/07, Nathan Eckenrode <n8k99 at newyork-ubuntu.com> wrote:
> > > I do like you idea here BossManBeta. I will look into finding a a place
> where
> > > we can meet in Brooklyn. Perhaps there will be a school or a church or
> some
> > > other community space where we can meet and even gear some of the
> > > presentations towards community outreach/activism and allow people who
> have
> > > yet to drink from the free cup of Stallman to see what this is all
> about.
> > >
> > > n8k99
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On Thursday 27 September 2007 22:25:39 Exa Byte wrote:
> > > > Would anyone be interested in setting up a community gathering in
> > > > Brooklyn for an Ubuntu Users Group? I'll put up a few topics I'd be
> > > > interested in discussing, just as s usggestion for possible ideas.
> > > >
> > > > 1. Discussing, installing & configuring Asterisk.
> > > > 2. Implementing Ubuntu in a Windows 2003 Active Directory Environment
> > > > and getting an Ubuntu desktop to appreciate proxy configurations and
> > > > folder/printer shares in an Active Directory domain.
> > > > 3. Demonstrating SSHFS implementation for easy remote access to files
> > > > from home or work without the need for a VPN (I've done this, it's
> > > > fun).
> > > > 4. The ins and outs of setting up an FTP server on Ubuntu, especially
> > > > when trying to present multiple network shares in one unified
> > > > directory structure to the FTP client.
> > > > 5. For newbies, how to install Ubuntu on a Windows box by dual booting
> > > > (leveraging the Gparted bootable CD). (Links into the
> > > > bring-your-own-noob meeting concept.)
> > > > 6. Remote access into Ubuntu boxes to support desktops from a distance
> > > > (discussion and demonstration).
> > > > 7. How to set up Ubuntu to serve as a Proxy Server (using Squid). I
> > > > have done this at work with great success (though under Fedora), worth
> > > > discussing.
> > > > 8. How to set up Ubuntu to serve as a Terminal Server.
> > > >
> > > > I would very much enjoy coming to a meeting, and perhaps would bring a
> > > > friend if possible, depending on the date/time (becuase many work full
> > > > time jobs, a weekend meeting I would think is most-advisable..)
> > > >
> > > > Those of us who are married appreciate the prepping of wives for the
> > > > "I'm going to a community meeting with my fellow nerds to drink from
> > > > the Cup of Stallman and revel in the freedom of GNU" discussion . . .
> > > >
> > > > I hope this post offers something constructive, and I look forward to
> > > > everyone's comments!
> > > >
> > > > Bossmanbeta.
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> > > Nathan Eckenrode
> > > New York Local Community Team
> > > n8k99 at newyork-ubuntu.com
> > > 646-652-1771
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