OT: AJPL Family STEM Day - Volunteers?

[Phil Waclawski]

I might be able to come.  Will we have access to power? I can bring my
laptop, an extra monitor and do some photo editing with GIMP, or logo
creating with inkscape etc if that would be useful?

Phil W

On Wed, May 4, 2016 at 11:11 PM, Scott Sparks <barasca at gmail.com> wrote:

> The Apache Junction Public Library is holding a Family STEM Day on
> Saturday, May 21, from 10am to 4pm. They are looking to include some
> Free/Open Source Software representation as part of the Technology track
> and we're hoping we could find some volunteers from PLUG.
>
> A draft of the event flyer can be found at
> https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4Vhhnm0QvuWYzVFWDNqZmlscEl1cko0WXF6VHc4czZNNS1j/view?usp=sharing
>
> We're looking for one or two volunteers to help introduce free software
> concepts and philosophies to the public including:
> - What is Free/Open Source Software
> - What is Linux and how is it different from Windows or Mac (please stay
> positive)
> - F/OSS alternatives to popular closed source applications
> - How the community works and where to find helpful resources
> - Information regarding multi-boot scenarios
> - Information regarding running on older or underpowered hardware
> - Some installation assistance, a la a mini-Installfest
>
> Not all of those points have to be touched on, and we can set up a booth
> or a lecture, or even both, depending what's comfortable for you. Is anyone
> interested in volunteering?
>  - Scotty
> Being an author is like being in charge of your own personal insane
> asylum. - Graycie Harmon
>
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