Re: OT: AJPL Family STEM Day - Volunteers?

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Author: Michael
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Subject: Re: OT: AJPL Family STEM Day - Volunteers?
If you're going to do Gimp I think you really should also do Darktable.

On Thu, May 5, 2016 at 2:00 PM, Todd Millecam <> wrote:

> I'd be game to give a "so you want to know about open source?" seminar
> there.
>
> I can do installs on site, explain what Linux is why it's important, some
> careers associated with it and what open source can mean for the DIY crowd
> as well as the professional.
>
> On Thu, May 5, 2016 at 12:07 AM, Phil Waclawski <
> > wrote:
>
>> 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 <> 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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