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Agenda

Discussion of Software Freedom Day

Success:

• A manageable turnout
• USB stick draw worked well.
• Music applications/ setups are popular.
• Presentations format worked well.
• The posters and advertising had created manageable expectations.
• A public figure is a draw card (Nandoor Tanzcos)
• Experienced presenters held audience attention.
• The fliers and promotional materials were excellent.
• News paper recognition.
• EE PC is popular.

Things we learned

• A resources page/board for those interested in future information.
• The value of having someone welcoming people to the event.
• The value of having the internet available.
• Perhaps a notice board/ white board for any rescheduling issues.
• Perhaps some configuration work could have been done earlier
• Wireless AND wired access is useful to those wishing to hook up laptops. Number one trouble shooting with laptops is wireless issues so wired access is a prerequisite for troubleshooting some issues.
• Have a session demonstrating the OpenDisc (on a windows computer), highlighting the programs on it.

Thing we could do better or ideas for discussion

• Maybe a local ubuntu respository for any install work to avoid hammering the internet connection. (might also save embarrassment when doing how to install)
• Most Windows machines demonstrating the true cross platform nature of many free software projects
• Demonstrating MythTV showing maturity of application.