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FOSDEM Update
by Frederic Hornain 22 Feb '07

22 Feb '07

Dear *, Only a few days left and we'll finally have FOSDEM 2007 \o/ A last batch of information regarding the Developer Rooms and stands. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY -- thanks ;) 1) Developer Rooms ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DevRooms only open at 14:00 on Saturday, not a second before. The point is, we only rent those rooms from 14:00 on and until then, they will all be filled with students taking courses and possibly even exams. This means that under no circumstances you should try to get into your devroom before 14:00. Fosdem Team will go around all the devrooms to check whether the students have effectively left the room at 14:00, but that might take a few minutes so you might want to get into your room and politely tell the prof that we are actually paying for those from 14:00 on ;) If they're still there when I pass by or after a few minutes, Fosdem Team'll tell them somewhat less politely to leave. But again: please do _not_ go into the rooms before 14:00 Thanks for your understanding. (obviously, if the prof and the students are leaving the room at 13:30 or 13:45, you may enter and take possession ;)) Because Fosdem Team were only able to get the rooms from 14:00 on this year, Fosdem Poeple've extended the devroom availability to 19:00 on Saturday. Please make sure that everyone has left your room at 19:00, as the Fosdem staff won't have a lot of time to close down everything. Fosdem Team'll go around all rooms at 19:00 to confirm closing the doors (they're remotely managed by the ULB security staff). On Sunday, we have the rooms all day so it won't be such a hassle. Availability is from 09:00 until 18:00 (here, also, please make sure you leave the room at 18:00). Fosdem staff provide a video projector and wireless network in every DevRoom. Most rooms actually have a built-in video projector -- for the few that don't, they will come to install it at 14:00 (or rather, let's say between 14:00 and 14:15). Each room will get a wireless access point that supports A and B (no G). The Fosdem network staff will do its best to deploy those APs as quickly as possible in all rooms, but as we have 16 developer rooms to manage, the wireless Internet connection might only be available at 15:00 in your room (because we can't enter the rooms before 14:00 either). If there are any issues, or questions, or whatever, go to the InfoDesk and let us know about it. They'll most probably ping me as I'll be busy running around everywhere all day ;) Note that this year we will have an InfoDesk in both buildings (H and AW), the main InfoDesk still being in H (for donations, ...) but there will be staff presence in the AW building as well. 2) Stands ~~~~~~~~~ All stands are in the H building. Fosdem Team will have built up the tables already, with A4 paper sheets sticked on them to let you know which ones are yours. You can just get into the building, look for your stand and start building up. Again, if you need information, poke us at the InfoDesk. Fosdem Team would recommend not coming too early in the morning to build up your stand, as there are still lectures being taken in the rooms in the H building until 14:00, which means it will be quite crowded (but then again, it's even more crowded when the DevRooms kick off ;)). If possible, come after 10:00 to build up your stand, that'll give us somewhat more time to prepare the network etc... Fosdem Staff will provide both wired and wireless Internet access to the stands, down the H hall. The access points are quite powerful, so we hope that this time it will work smoothly ;) If you prefer wired/RJ-45 network connectivity, make sure to bring along a switch/hub as well as RJ-45 cables yourself: our network team will pull several cables to the stands, but not the endpoint connectivity (= you'll get RJ-45 plugs but no switches). Also, may I remind you again to also bring along power plugs and chords as we won't be able to provide you with those. Valuable material and devices can be stored into the room "Ferrer" (the one near the InfoDesk in the H building) on Saturday evening. That room will be locked up during the night, and if you sent me the relevant information about the devices, they will also be covered against theft by our insurance. Note that the security staff of the ULB is present on the campus 24/24. Let's please start closing the stands at 18:00 on Saturday, that'll make it easier for everyone. 3) How to get there ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://fosdem.org/2007/practical/transportation<https://mail.axen.info/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://fosdem.org/2007/pra…> If you get there by car, a navigation system is recommended (signalization in Brussels is a nightmare) ;). If you get there by taxi, make sure to mention the "ULB" university and not just "university" -- point is, there are two universities in Brussels, the french-speaking one (ULB) and the dutch-speaking one (VUB). Also mention the "Solbosh campus" or, even better, the street ("Avenue Franklin Roosevelt"), as the ULB has several locations all over Brussels. Best practice is to print out the address mentioned on our website (see URL above) and hand it over to the cab driver. If you still have questions, please let me know. Best Regards Fred ----------------------------------------------------- Fedora-ambassadors-list mailing list Fedora-ambassadors-list(a)redhat.com Olpc mailing list olpc-open(a)laptop.org

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Statistics poster
by Dimitris Glezos 21 Feb '07

21 Feb '07

Hi all. Just wanting to let you folks know that we managed to create and print for FOSDEM the poster with the Statistics [1]. [1]: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/DimitrisGlezos/StatisticsPoster There are links at the page for the SVG in case someone wants to use it. Many thanks to Máirín Duffy for the help in the design, Joerg Simon and Olli for printing it and Rahul Sundaram for the constructive comments. Off to FOSDEM now. :-) -d -- Dimitris Glezos Jabber ID: glezos(a)jabber.org, GPG: 0xA5A04C3B http://dimitris.glezos.com/ "He who gives up functionality for ease of use loses both and deserves neither." (Anonymous) --

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Ambassadors' meeting reminder - Thursday 22th February 22.00 UTC
by Francesco Ugolini 21 Feb '07

21 Feb '07

I want to remember all ambassadors that tomorrow there will be a meeting at 22.00 UTC in #fedora-mktg channel. I invite all to attend it to discuss about events, new projects etc... You can see http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Ambassadors/Meetings/2007-02-22 to see the agenda or to add new topics to this one. Thanks for your attention Francesco Ugolini -- http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/FrancescoUgolini

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[Fwd: [Devrooms-stands-news] [FOSDEM] We're almost there]
by Chitlesh GOORAH 21 Feb '07

21 Feb '07

Hello there, some updates to consider :) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Pascal Bleser <loki @ fosdem.org> Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:46:37 +0100 Subject: [Devrooms-stands-news] [FOSDEM] We're almost there Hi to everyone Only a few days left and we'll finally have FOSDEM 2007 \o/ A last batch of information regarding the Developer Rooms and stands. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY -- thanks ;) 1) Developer Rooms ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DevRooms only open at 14:00 on Saturday, not a second before. The point is, we only rent those rooms from 14:00 on and until then, they will all be filled with students taking courses and possibly even exams. This means that under no circumstances you should try to get into your devroom before 14:00. I will go around all the devrooms to check whether the students have effectively left the room at 14:00, but that might take a few minutes so you might want to get into your room and politely tell the prof that we are actually paying for those from 14:00 on ;) If they're still there when I pass by or after a few minutes, I'll tell them somewhat less politely to leave. But again: please do _not_ go into the rooms before 14:00 Thanks for your understanding. (obviously, if the prof and the students are leaving the room at 13:30 or 13:45, you may enter and take possession ;)) Because we were only able to get the rooms from 14:00 on this year, we've extended the devroom availability to 19:00 on Saturday. Please make sure that everyone has left your room at 19:00, as we (=staff) won't have a lot of time to close down everything. I'll go around all rooms at 19:00 to confirm closing the doors (they're remotely managed by the ULB security staff). On Sunday, we have the rooms all day so it won't be such a hassle. Availability is from 09:00 until 18:00 (here, also, please make sure you leave the room at 18:00). We provide a video projector and wireless network in every DevRoom. Most rooms actually have a built-in video projector -- for the few that don't, we will come to install it at 14:00 (or rather, let's say between 14:00 and 14:15). Each room will get a wireless access point that supports A and B (no G). Our network staff will do its best to deploy those APs as quickly as possible in all rooms, but as we have 16 developer rooms to manage, the wireless Internet connection might only be available at 15:00 in your room (because we can't enter the rooms before 14:00 either). If there are any issues, or questions, or whatever, go to the InfoDesk and let us know about it. They'll most probably ping me as I'll be busy running around everywhere all day ;) Note that this year we will have an InfoDesk in both buildings (H and AW), the main InfoDesk still being in H (for donations, ...) but there will be staff presence in the AW building as well. 2) Stands ~~~~~~~~~ All stands are in the H building. We will have built up the tables already, with A4 paper sheets sticked on them to let you know which ones are yours. You can just get into the building, look for your stand and start building up. Again, if you need information, poke us at the InfoDesk. I would recommend not coming too early in the morning to build up your stand, as there are still lectures being taken in the rooms in the H building until 14:00, which means it will be quite crowded (but then again, it's even more crowded when the DevRooms kick off ;)). If possible, come after 10:00 to build up your stand, that'll give us somewhat more time to prepare the network etc... We will provide both wired and wireless Internet access to the stands, down the H hall. The access points are quite powerful, so we hope that this time it will work smoothly ;) If you prefer wired/RJ-45 network connectivity, make sure to bring along a switch/hub as well as RJ-45 cables yourself: our network team will pull several cables to the stands, but not the endpoint connectivity (= you'll get RJ-45 plugs but no switches). Also, may I remind you again to also bring along power plugs and chords as we won't be able to provide you with those. Valuable material and devices can be stored into the room "Ferrer" (the one near the InfoDesk in the H building) on Saturday evening. That room will be locked up during the night, and if you sent me the relevant information about the devices, they will also be covered against theft by our insurance. Note that the security staff of the ULB is present on the campus 24/24. Let's please start closing the stands at 18:00 on Saturday, that'll make it easier for everyone. 3) How to get there ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://fosdem.org/2007/practical/transportation If you get there by car, a navigation system is recommended (signalization in Brussels is a nightmare) ;). If you get there by taxi, make sure to mention the "ULB" university and not just "university" -- point is, there are two universities in Brussels, the french-speaking one (ULB) and the dutch-speaking one (VUB). Also mention the "Solbosh campus" or, even better, the street ("Avenue Franklin Roosevelt"), as the ULB has several locations all over Brussels. Best practice is to print out the address mentioned on our website (see URL above) and hand it over to the cab driver. 4) Contact ~~~~~~~~~~ I'm available my email (loki(a)fosdem.org) until tomorrow (Thursday) (included) but will be almost impossible to reach by electronic means on Friday. If there are urgent issues, feel free to contact - me: +32 486 071035 or - the InfoDesk: +32 2 788 74 74 (but only for urgent issues ;)) If you still have questions, please let me know. Wishing all of you a nice trip to Brussels as well as a great time at FOSDEM 2007 (and hopefully we'll have a beer at http://fosdem.org/2007/beerevent ;)) cheers -- -o) Pascal Bleser <loki(a)fosdem.org> http://www.fosdem.org /\\ FOSDEM 2007 :: 24+25 February 2007 in Brussels _\_v Free and Opensource Software Developers European Meeting -- http://clunixchit.blogspot.com

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FOSDEM languages
by Francesco Ugolini 21 Feb '07

21 Feb '07

FOSDEM is an european event, so i think we can print a paper to add in the booth with all languages spoken by the ambassador who are there. So, as i know, we have the following language "avaiable": English (native and En-1, En-2 and En-3) French Deutsch Italian Polish Slovak Czech I think, if you want, to print a copy to take with us. Ok ? Francesco Ugolini -- http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/FrancescoUgolini

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Re: [Ambassadors] FOSDEM languages
by David Barzilay 21 Feb '07

21 Feb '07

This cultural diversity is awesome! Good luck at FOSDEM! Best, -- David Barzilay > FOSDEM is an european event, so i think we can print a paper to add in > the booth with all languages spoken by the ambassador who are there. > > So, as i know, we have the following language "avaiable": > > English (native and En-1, En-2 and En-3) > French > Deutsch > Italian > Polish > Slovak > Czech > > I think, if you want, to print a copy to take with us. > > Ok ? > > Francesco Ugolini > -- > http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/FrancescoUgolini

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Re: [Ambassadors] FEDORA en FLISOL 2007 - PERU
by David Barzilay 21 Feb '07

21 Feb '07

Dear Guillermo, John's email mentions some of the main points on event sponsoring: . if the request is given with enough time to plan + valid reasons for participating + reasonable budget forecast for your needs and other ambassadors' (travel, accommodation, DVDs, banner, collateral) Then you definitely stand a better chance of getting at least partial sponsorhip. I can be your point of contact in Latin America. Please let me know when you have the information above ready for FLISOL. Best, -- David Barzilay Community Relations Latin America > As it reads in the documentation at Fedoras site, they will try to cover all > the expenses if possible, but most of the time people will have to incur in > expending their own cash (thing that wouldnt mind me if someone helped some > of it). > > Im sure, if the request is given with time and valid resson detailing our > needs, expenses would be supported financially so far as FAMSCO or whatever > the organization behind fedora can do. > > It would be a dream for me to be in such places, but theres is enough work > to be done here in my country right now, and I would prefer to ask for > support (when the time comes), for local events (lugs, meetings, college > conferences, etc...) with CD/DVD reinbursement (<-- Wonder if its written > correctly xD too lazy to search for dictionary) support and swag, because > people needs to know there are options, that Linux, Fedora, and other > distros, are making it better in any sense than the monopoly, and Im getting > better with linux each and every day. > > >From all the past list logs, I see its feassible to attend such events with > proper announcement, expenses detail and coordination :). > > Wish I could go to FUDCON. > > I wonder, if Fedora in any way can help for the ambassadors to easy the > papers (visa, etc..) for international travels. (somebody answer this > please) > > P.D. > For showcasing in those special ocassions, im saving for a HP dual core 2 > gig ram Geforce 7400 ;) Currently half the way of it, and wouldnt mind if > someone threw in some cash. xD I promise laptop´s photos doing Fedora at > work, Lugs, and conferences. Of course the use wont be exclusive Ill use it > for work and university too (mainly -_-) xD. > > On 2/15/07, "Guillermo Gómez S." <guillermo.gomez(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Chitlesh GOORAH escribió: > > > Thanks John, > > > > > > Is there any ambassador from South America > > > > > http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Ambassadors/CountryList#head-56dff5557f0f9832… > > > > > > willing to mark fedora's presence for this event in their respective > > > countries ? > > > > > > If yes, > > > dont forget to fill http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/FedoraEvents > > > > > > regards, > > > Chitlesh > > > -- > > > http://clunixchit.blogspot.com > > > > > > -- > > > Fedora-ambassadors-list mailing list > > > Fedora-ambassadors-list(a)redhat.com > > > https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-ambassadors-list > > > > > As for Honduras, and other ambassadors of the region, i do understand > > they dont have resources to go as far, but is it or not part of FAMSCO > > targets to provide such resources? > > > > This a regional festival and despite there are some ambassadors there, > > other international ambassadors or personalities could attend with > > FAMSCO support (i could but neet to check dates and papers). > > > > kr > > > > -- > > Gomix > > Guillermo Gómez S. > > cms fedora-ve http://www.fedora-ve.org > > blog http://blog.gomix.org > > soporte fedora-ve en irc.freenode.net, canal fedora-ve > > lista email fedora-ve(a)googlegroups.com > > Key fingerprint = 3143 8BDB 48A2 3241 E62A B743 D177 CAD7 3205 A464 > > > > > > > > -- > > Fedora-ambassadors-list mailing list > > Fedora-ambassadors-list(a)redhat.com > > https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-ambassadors-list

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more FOSDEM topics
by Max Spevack 21 Feb '07

21 Feb '07

TOPIC 1 -- SWAG I am shipping several packages of stuff to Brussels. Pens, Stickers, Shirts, DVDs, and Flip Flops. I also printed up some flyers that we can hang in the booth. Pen/Sticker for 1 euro, DVD for 2 euros, flip flops for 5 euros, and tshirts for 10 euros. That's a bit different from the previous email. I also put in big letters that this is a "recommended donation". It's going to be the job of whoever is at the booth to collect the money, and just make sure I get it at the end of each day. We're going to use all of the money that we collect to help pay for the costs of FOSDEM itself. TOPIC 2 -- Dinner I assume that on Saturday and Sunday nights, after the show, we will all want to go get some food. I am happy to bring the Fedora Ambassadors who are there out to dinner. I will pay for it. But I have *no idea* where we should go to eat. Is there anyone who lives in Brussels who can figure out *where* we should go and be responsible for leading us there? See you next week. --Max -- Max Spevack + http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/MaxSpevack + gpg key -- http://spevack.org/max.asc + fingerprint -- CD52 5E72 369B B00D 9E9A 773E 2FDB CB46 5A17 CF21

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Re: [Ambassadors] FEDORA en FLISOL 2007 - PERU
by David Barzilay 21 Feb '07

21 Feb '07

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Re: [Ambassadors] Fedora Ambassadors Recognition Awards
by Giuseppe Pignataro 20 Feb '07

20 Feb '07

I'm a beginner of the project,and don't know all the people around the project and don't know good what they have made for the project, but I want vote for: 1- Chitlesh Goorah,I have see is hard work around some aspect of the project. 2-Thomas Canniot,For the good work that this guy is made in France. Giuseppe Pignataro http://www.giuseppepignataro.net Fedora Core Ambassador for Italy A KDE italian translator Socio TAU Visual Member of ILS ________________ Messaggio originale ________________ Oggetto: [Ambassadors] Fedora Ambassadors Recognition Awards Autore: "Thomas Chung" <tchung(a)fedoraproject.org> Data: 20 febbraio 2007 11:35:29 As a tradition in Fedora Ambassadors Project, we recognize our peer Ambassadors by awarding them a small gift every 6 months or so. Please nominate your fellow Ambassador who should receive this round of Fedora Ambassadors Recognition Awards[1]. The winners will be announced at the end of this month (Feb 28th) and will be posted on our special wiki page[1]. Best Regards, [1] http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Ambassadors/Awards -- Thomas Chung http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/ThomasChung -- Fedora-ambassadors-list mailing list Fedora-ambassadors-list(a)redhat.com https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-ambassadors-list

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