[ubuntu-za] Linux at Monash

[Neil Manson]

On 21 January 2014 09:19, Charl Wentzel <charl.wentzel at vodamail.co.za>wrote:

> Hi Guys
>
> I want to share some good news with you and also ask for some help...
>
> My company (basically my friend and I) went to see Monash University here
> in Roodepoort.  We wanted to open a little Linux shop on campus to promote
> Ubuntu on campus and establish a Linux Community there. The plan includes:
> - providing pre-installed Linux laptop, or reviving older hardware
> - having a location where students can get support on a daily basis
> - running a server giving them fast access to updates, repositories and CD
> downloads
> - presenting weekly presentations on Ubuntu/FOSS topics and software
>
> Well, we haven't received everything we asked for yet, but they will allow
> us to promote our product at Registration day on Saturday 1 February.  We
> have a lot of work to do before then, but we'll also need some help.
>  Although we hope to sell some laptops, the main goal here is promoting
> Linux amongst students.  We were hoping to get some support from the guys
> from the Ubuntu community and use it to establish a Linux community on site.
>
> Anything you can do to help will be appreciated:
> a. some volunteers to help promote Ubuntu and tell the students about it
> would be great
> b. Ubuntu banners, flags, etc. we can borrow to mark our territory and
> draw attention
> c. T-shirts, stickers we can offer students
> d. CDs and artwork.  I don't have the facilities to make a lot of CD or
> print labels.
> If you have stock of these items (e.g. T-shirts, CDs) and it cost you
> something, you are welcome to sell it on the stand to cover your costs.
>
> Finally, the guys that already run a Linux Community on a Campus, we'd
> love to hear from you.  Some advice on how to establish and maintain such a
> community would be appreciated.
>
> Regards
> Charl
>
>

Hi Charl

This is excellent to hear! Interest and enthusiasm for Linux on campus
waxes and wanes every few years depending on the students that are
currently around. Currently there has not been much interest, so promoting
it during Campus day (1 Feb) would be great. I know of one other lecturer
on the campus, in the Philosophy department, who also uses Ubuntu as his
regular OS.

I can help put you in contact with our IT support staff. Contact me
directly if I can help in any other way. I will be on campus on
Registration day as well.

~ Neil

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