Re: [LI] Linux India participation at Bangalore IT.COM

[Shirish Bhagwat <shirish@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Perhaps it will be good idea to have one desktop which is devoted to all
development tools/apps which can tell visitors (techies who never ventured
Linux yet) that they can do all of that.  I think there will be few (even) Pro
developers who may be just wanting to know.

shirish

Atul Chitnis wrote:

> All:
>
> It is with great pleasure that I announce that Linux India will have a
> stall at Bangalore IT.COM 99, November 1-5, in the (where else?) Linux
> Pavilion, under the motto "SEEING IS BELIEVING".
>
> The stall is sponsored by PC Quest as part of their Linux Initiative, and
> will be manned and operated by Linux India members.
>
> Here are the details:
>
> - The stall will be Linux India, sponsored by PCQ. There are no strings
>   attached other then requests for good behavior (details below) and that
>   Linux gains all around.
>
> - The size of the stall will be 100 square meters.
>
> - Purpose of stall is to showcase Linux. The space will be used to
>   demonstrate the capabilities of Linux and to educate people about Linux,
>   and not to run down other operating systems or for a distro comparison.
>
> - The stall will be wired with a 25-node 100 Mbps network.
>
> - PCQ will bear costs of stall design and network setup along with stall
>   costs, support material such as T-Shirts, etc.
>
> - Qualifying Vendors (those with Linux-based machines) will be offered
>   a few nodes on a first come first served basis. However this space
>   cannot be used to make a sale pitch for products (this can only be done
>   from their stalls in the Linux Pavilion). The purpose is to show,
>   in one place, the vast amount of support and platforms enjoyed by Linux.
>
> - Exception to the above is that PC Quest November issue (which is Linux)
>   and possibly PC Quest subscriptions will be on sale (which seems fair).
>
> - Representatives of PCQ and LI will together decide the show contents.
>
> - Contents will take into account suggestions form the entire community,
>   via this list.
>
> - Installation demos / small tech sessions -- we need to discuss this.
>
> - PCQ and Linux India have requested, and the organisers have provided an
>   exclusive deal for small Linux vendors. Only in the Linux pavilion,
>   smaller stalls will be available (5 square metre instead of minimum 9
>   sqm) at 30K instead of 54K INR.
>
> - Should any other publication come forward and offer sponsorship within
>   the next couple of days (we have 4 weeks left) then it would mean either
>   a separate stall, or a combined effort with PCQ (which seems unlikely).
>
> This proposal was discussed with the members of ILUG-BLR during the last
> meet and the above reflects what has been accepted by the group, and
> incorporates their suggestions. KD played Devil's advocate and made sure
> that it was fair to all.
>
> A formal press-release by Linux India should be made ASAP. We need to
> broadcast PCQ's involvement to attract more people into the exhibitor
> list.
>
> The burden of executing this show will be basically on ILUG-Bangalore
> because of the Bangalore-centric nature of the event, but we want the
> whole community to be involved with suggestions and discussions. We would
> also *highly* appreciate support and presence by people from outside
> Bangalore.
>
> Gurunandan Bhat from the University of Goa has (been) volunteered to be
> there for all five days (apologies to Gurunandan for letting him know this
> late in the day about his momentous decision), so that makes it our first
> confirmed out-station LI member to be there to help educate the masses.
>
> Raj Mathur not only will be there, but carries the honor of being
> responsible to a good part for the first big name in the Linux Pavilion -
> SGI has confirmed their presence with a large stall. (Applause!)
>
> We are waiting to hear from IBM, Sun, Oracle, Intel, Computer Associates,
> Compaq/Digital, Wipro, HCL, Hughes Software, SAP, MRO-Tek, C-DAC and other
> big names in the Linux universe about their decision to participate in the
> Linux Pavilion. If any of you know anyone in these companies, please talk
> to them and ensure that they do not miss out being part of this event.
>
> Nikhil Datta (ye of PCQ Linux project fame) will be there too - IIM
> Calicut will have to do without him for a few days.
>
> With my frequent traveling, my wife asks me to point out that I
> technically qualify as an out-station visitor, too..... :-(
>
> Jessie is already hard at work getting TV coverage in place. She has
> already got confirmed coverage from CNBC's IT Hour, and is working on
> the other channels. Star TV is an official partner of the event, so be
> prepared for some major coverage.
>
> PCQ looks forward to getting to see and write about all the good stuff to
> be seen in the Linux Pavilion (I *knew* there was a catch here ;-). Since
> anyone who exhibits in the Linux pavilion will be constantly exposed to
> PCQ's coverage, we can expect a lot more people to show interest in
> exhibiting in the pavilion.
>
> We have *exactly* 4 weeks left for the event. We plan to have a dry run of
> the stall at the next ILUG-BLR meet (23-Oct). PCQ and ILUG-Bangalore will
> meet several times beginning on the 7th of October to make sure that
> things will fall in place. Details of these meetings will be on the
> Bangalore list.
>
> Note: ILUG-Bangalore members, please ensure that you are subscribed to the
> main Linux-India mailing list for this. Only logistical issues will be
> discussed on the ILUG-Bangalore list, all other issues will be on the main
> Linux India list.
>
> Let's make this an eye-opener for corporate India that they will *never*
> forget.
>
> This thing is now open to discussion about content of the show and
> presentation.
>
> May the Source be with us all.
>
> Atul
>
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