Thread: Ohio LinuxFest Booth
A snip from a recent conversation on the local Linux users group list: > I started using Postgres because of a Postgres > CD that was handed out at Ohio LinuxFest last fall. Postgres seemed > similar to Microsoft SQL Server with which I've done a lot of work. It actually feels rather fulfilling to hear about some of the direct effects of our efforts. On that topic, Ohio LinuxFest is around the corner again. We had a few folks last year, but this year I hadn't heard if anyone submitted a talk so have yet to put in for a booth. Anyone up for booth duty this year? (And I certainly could use it as a kick in the pants to start to get more involved once again...) - Josh Williams
On Sat, 2008-09-06 at 13:11 -0400, Melanie wrote: > Honestly, no paper will make it easier to talk him into it without a > talk than with one. What are the details? Is the booth set up for 2 > days or 1? What is handed out? When is set up? I've worked booths > in other worlds before, is this something where things are already set > up and we're just basically sitting talking with people? I'd assume > so based on we don't have a booth to take and set up. We attended PG > West last year and it isn't on the plan for this year anyhow. Andrew > is about 65% sold on the idea and Columbus is about 8 hours from us, > not too bad of a drive. Hello Melanie, You're correct, you wouldn't need to take a full both or table along. We would need to coordinate getting swag, pamphlets and other printed information, and banners and decorations and things like that, though. Basically the conference would set up a table in whichever location they've chosen for the PG booth. In previous years I don't recall any booth being out in the open, so it's probably a fairly safe assumption that there would be a wall behind you for a banner. Once the table is set up, many open source enthusiasts and other interested parties will stop by and ask all kinds of questions about Postgres (which generally tended to be in the form of "How does it compare to Database X?") And occasionally someone will drop by just to express their support and donate, or grab swag and run, or even take your picture - I was never able to figure that one out. Most of the booth activity takes place between panels; it's relatively idle the rest of the time. The conference also takes place only that Saturday. An eight hour drive isn't too bad (that's about what it was from here to East, and that was a solo drive) but keep in mind the conference is only one day... > I'm copying the list, I realized I didn't do a reply all the last > time. - Josh Williams
Andrew is on board. If we should take the conversation offline that's great, let me know what needs organized and how tostart organizing it and we'll take care of it.<br /><br /> Josh Williams wrote: <blockquote cite="mid:1220891770.13862.20.camel@godzilla.local.scalefeather.com"type="cite"><pre wrap="">On Sat, 2008-09-06 at 13:11-0400, Melanie wrote: </pre><blockquote type="cite"><pre wrap="">Honestly, no paper will make it easier to talk himinto it without a talk than with one. What are the details? Is the booth set up for 2 days or 1? What is handed out? When is set up? I've worked booths in other worlds before, is this something where things are already set up and we're just basically sitting talking with people? I'd assume so based on we don't have a booth to take and set up. We attended PG West last year and it isn't on the plan for this year anyhow. Andrew is about 65% sold on the idea and Columbus is about 8 hours from us, not too bad of a drive. </pre></blockquote><pre wrap=""> Hello Melanie, You're correct, you wouldn't need to take a full both or table along. We would need to coordinate getting swag, pamphlets and other printed information, and banners and decorations and things like that, though. Basically the conference would set up a table in whichever location they've chosen for the PG booth. In previous years I don't recall any booth being out in the open, so it's probably a fairly safe assumption that there would be a wall behind you for a banner. Once the table is set up, many open source enthusiasts and other interested parties will stop by and ask all kinds of questions about Postgres (which generally tended to be in the form of "How does it compare to Database X?") And occasionally someone will drop by just to express their support and donate, or grab swag and run, or even take your picture - I was never able to figure that one out. Most of the booth activity takes place between panels; it's relatively idle the rest of the time. The conference also takes place only that Saturday. An eight hour drive isn't too bad (that's about what it was from here to East, and that was a solo drive) but keep in mind the conference is only one day... </pre><blockquote type="cite"><pre wrap="">I'm copying the list, I realized I didn't do a reply all the last time. </pre></blockquote><pre wrap=""> - Josh Williams </pre></blockquote>
On Wednesday 10 September 2008 14:56, Melanie wrote: > 1917 Castleburg Drive > Apex, NC 27523-5188 > > That's Andrews address. We're driving so we can take it up with us, > but, getting it here will let me get it organized first. And get it out of my living room. Prepare to recieve, via UPS probably. > > This saves me from putting out a request for this stuff later. Andrew > wants to give out CD's with Postgres on it, thoughts where I might > arrange to get those? Well, we didn't print any on the West Coast because we've become concerned about environmental issues. We did get USB keys for "special people" (they cost $9 each to buy) which could be used for handing out images, but not to every attendee. -- --Josh Josh Berkus PostgreSQL San Francisco
On Wednesday 10 September 2008 19:18:06 Josh Berkus wrote:
> On Wednesday 10 September 2008 14:56, Melanie wrote:
> > This saves me from putting out a request for this stuff later. Andrew
> > wants to give out CD's with Postgres on it, thoughts where I might
> > arrange to get those?
>
> Well, we didn't print any on the West Coast because we've become concerned
> about environmental issues. We did get USB keys for "special
> people" (they cost $9 each to buy) which could be used for handing out
> images, but not to every attendee.
>
Yeah, you don't want to do that at OHLF, the audience is far too varied. I
could see CD's though, especially with the postive feedback that's been
received.
--
Robert Treat
Build A Brighter LAMP :: Linux Apache {middleware} PostgreSQL
Actually, I spoke with JD last night and we liked the idea of stickers that have the url on them. I would expect most peopleattending are tech savvy and even if they could give a rat's about the sustainability (hey, they might) they're probablymore interested in getting their needs from the web vs crap that sits around. Though everything mankind does involvesthe environment, the products that can be made from recycled goods and/or can be recycled is obviously ideal.<br/><br /> Hey Robert - I understand you're involved in an open source show that is to be held in Atlanta. Atlantais like 5 hours from us, we'd like to participate, what's involved?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> Robert Treat wrote:<blockquote cite="mid:200809102244.52340.xzilla@users.sourceforge.net" type="cite"><pre wrap="">On Wednesday 10 September2008 19:18:06 Josh Berkus wrote: </pre><blockquote type="cite"><pre wrap="">On Wednesday 10 September 2008 14:56,Melanie wrote: </pre><blockquote type="cite"><pre wrap=""> This saves me from putting out a request for this stufflater. Andrew wants to give out CD's with Postgres on it, thoughts where I might arrange to get those? </pre></blockquote><pre wrap="">Well, we didn't print any on the West Coast because we've becomeconcerned about environmental issues. We did get USB keys for "special people" (they cost $9 each to buy) which could be used for handing out images, but not to every attendee. </pre></blockquote><pre wrap=""> Yeah, you don't want to do that at OHLF, the audience is far too varied. I could see CD's though, especially with the postive feedback that's been received. </pre></blockquote>
Let me clarify, that have the url for the download on them... <br /><br /> Melanie wrote: <blockquote cite="mid:48C92210.4080204@dunslane.net"type="cite"> Actually, I spoke with JD last night and we liked the idea of stickersthat have the url on them. I would expect most people attending are tech savvy and even if they could give a rat'sabout the sustainability (hey, they might) they're probably more interested in getting their needs from the web vs crapthat sits around. Though everything mankind does involves the environment, the products that can be made from recycledgoods and/or can be recycled is obviously ideal.<br /><br /> Hey Robert - I understand you're involved in an opensource show that is to be held in Atlanta. Atlanta is like 5 hours from us, we'd like to participate, what's involved?<br/><br /><br /><br /><br /> Robert Treat wrote: <blockquote cite="mid:200809102244.52340.xzilla@users.sourceforge.net"type="cite"><pre wrap="">On Wednesday 10 September 2008 19:18:06Josh Berkus wrote: </pre><blockquote type="cite"><pre wrap="">On Wednesday 10 September 2008 14:56, Melanie wrote: </pre><blockquote type="cite"><pre wrap=""> This saves me from putting out a request for this stuff later. Andrew wants to give out CD's with Postgres on it, thoughts where I might arrange to get those? </pre></blockquote><pre wrap="">Well, we didn't print any on the West Coast because we've becomeconcerned about environmental issues. We did get USB keys for "special people" (they cost $9 each to buy) which could be used for handing out images, but not to every attendee. </pre></blockquote><pre wrap=""> Yeah, you don't want to do that at OHLF, the audience is far too varied. I could see CD's though, especially with the postive feedback that's been received. </pre></blockquote></blockquote>
On Thursday 11 September 2008 09:50:08 Melanie wrote:
> Actually, I spoke with JD last night and we liked the idea of stickers
> that have the url on them. I would expect most people attending are tech
> savvy and even if they could give a rat's about the sustainability (hey,
> they might) they're probably more interested in getting their needs from
> the web vs crap that sits around. Though everything mankind does involves
> the environment, the products that can be made from recycled goods and/or
> can be recycled is obviously ideal.
>
I was one who favored the idea of ditching the CD's before, but I think I was
more geared to the OSCon/Linuxworld crowd. Now, having though about it some
more, I think there is something to be said for having a live cd, where users
1) dont have to wait for a download (yeah, it isnt large, but the perception
might be) and more importantly 2) they can completely bypass the installation
process. Yes, I know most people dont think installing postgres is hard, but
if you tell someone to apt-get postgres, and 5 minutes later they are staring
at IDENT errors... well, this is a barrier that a live cd's get's you past.
Don't get me wrong, I think stickers and pins would both be pretty good ideas
too.
--
Robert Treat
Build A Brighter LAMP :: Linux Apache {middleware} PostgreSQL
Melanie wrote: > Actually, I spoke with JD last night and we liked the idea of stickers > that have the url on them. I would expect most people attending are > tech savvy and even if they could give a rat's about the > sustainability (hey, they might) they're probably more interested in > getting their needs from the web vs crap that sits around. Though > everything mankind does involves the environment, the products that > can be made from recycled goods and/or can be recycled is obviously ideal. > > Hey Robert - I understand you're involved in an open source show that > is to be held in Atlanta. Atlanta is like 5 hours from us, we'd like > to participate, what's involved? I might be interested in this show as well...what gives Robert? :-) thanks chander > > > > > Robert Treat wrote: >> On Wednesday 10 September 2008 19:18:06 Josh Berkus wrote: >> >>> On Wednesday 10 September 2008 14:56, Melanie wrote: >>> >>>> This saves me from putting out a request for this stuff later. Andrew >>>> wants to give out CD's with Postgres on it, thoughts where I might >>>> arrange to get those? >>>> >>> Well, we didn't print any on the West Coast because we've become concerned >>> about environmental issues. We did get USB keys for "special >>> people" (they cost $9 each to buy) which could be used for handing out >>> images, but not to every attendee. >>> >>> >> >> Yeah, you don't want to do that at OHLF, the audience is far too varied. I >> could see CD's though, especially with the postive feedback that's been >> received. >> >> -- Chander Ganesan Open Technology Group, Inc. One Copley Parkway, Suite 210 Morrisville, NC 27560 919-463-0999/877-258-8987 http://www.otg-nc.com
I spoke to Robert, he didn't know about it. It turns out the show is actually the UGA one that you were just posting about the the advocacy list. Chander Ganesan wrote: > Melanie wrote: >> Actually, I spoke with JD last night and we liked the idea of >> stickers that have the url on them. I would expect most people >> attending are tech savvy and even if they could give a rat's about >> the sustainability (hey, they might) they're probably more interested >> in getting their needs from the web vs crap that sits around. Though >> everything mankind does involves the environment, the products that >> can be made from recycled goods and/or can be recycled is obviously >> ideal. >> >> Hey Robert - I understand you're involved in an open source show >> that is to be held in Atlanta. Atlanta is like 5 hours from us, we'd >> like to participate, what's involved? > I might be interested in this show as well...what gives Robert? :-) > > thanks > > chander >> >> >> >> >> Robert Treat wrote: >>> On Wednesday 10 September 2008 19:18:06 Josh Berkus wrote: >>> >>>> On Wednesday 10 September 2008 14:56, Melanie wrote: >>>> >>>>> This saves me from putting out a request for this stuff later. >>>>> Andrew >>>>> wants to give out CD's with Postgres on it, thoughts where I might >>>>> arrange to get those? >>>>> >>>> Well, we didn't print any on the West Coast because we've become >>>> concerned >>>> about environmental issues. We did get USB keys for "special >>>> people" (they cost $9 each to buy) which could be used for handing out >>>> images, but not to every attendee. >>>> >>>> >>> >>> Yeah, you don't want to do that at OHLF, the audience is far too >>> varied. I could see CD's though, especially with the postive >>> feedback that's been received. >>> > >
Melanie wrote: > I spoke to Robert, he didn't know about it. It turns out the show is > actually the UGA one that you were just posting about the the advocacy > list. Well, if you decide to go, let me know. I think I might just take the train down from Cary.... -- Chander Ganesan Open Technology Group, Inc. One Copley Parkway, Suite 210 Morrisville, NC 27560 919-463-0999/877-258-8987 http://www.otg-nc.com
On Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 5:34 PM, Melanie <melanie@dunslane.net> wrote: > I spoke to Robert, he didn't know about it. It turns out the show is > actually the UGA one that you were just posting about the the advocacy list. To clarify: It's a show for all the IT workers for all the state's universities and colleges, not just UGA. ;) ---Michael Brewer mbrewer@gmail.com
On Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:45:25 -0400 "Michael Alan Brewer" <mbrewer@gmail.com> wrote: > On Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 5:34 PM, Melanie <melanie@dunslane.net> wrote: > > I spoke to Robert, he didn't know about it. It turns out the show > > is actually the UGA one that you were just posting about the the > > advocacy list. > > To clarify: It's a show for all the IT workers for all the state's > universities and colleges, not just UGA. ;) What and when is this show again? Joshua D. Drake > > ---Michael Brewer > mbrewer@gmail.com > -- The PostgreSQL Company since 1997: http://www.commandprompt.com/ PostgreSQL Community Conference: http://www.postgresqlconference.org/ United States PostgreSQL Association: http://www.postgresql.us/ Donate to the PostgreSQL Project: http://www.postgresql.org/about/donate
Not to take it away from Michael BUT:<br /><br /><pre wrap=""><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.usg.edu/oiit/re/re08/generalinfo/">http://www.usg.edu/oiit/re/re08/generalinfo/</a> Oct 22 to 24th.. </pre><br /><br /> Joshua Drake wrote: <blockquote cite="mid:20080911155034.6ef94a79@jd-laptop" type="cite"><pre wrap="">OnThu, 11 Sep 2008 17:45:25 -0400 "Michael Alan Brewer" <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:mbrewer@gmail.com"><mbrewer@gmail.com></a> wrote: </pre><blockquote type="cite"><pre wrap="">On Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 5:34 PM, Melanie <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:melanie@dunslane.net"><melanie@dunslane.net></a>wrote: </pre><blockquote type="cite"><pre wrap="">Ispoke to Robert, he didn't know about it. It turns out the show is actually the UGA one that you were just posting about the the advocacy list. </pre></blockquote><pre wrap="">To clarify: It's a show for all the IT workers for all the state's universities and colleges, not just UGA. ;) </pre></blockquote><pre wrap=""> What and when is this show again? Joshua D. Drake </pre><blockquote type="cite"><pre wrap="">---Michael Brewer <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:mbrewer@gmail.com">mbrewer@gmail.com</a> </pre></blockquote><pre wrap=""> </pre></blockquote>
On Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:55:41 -0400 Melanie <melanie@dunslane.net> wrote: > Not to take it away from Michael BUT: > > http://www.usg.edu/oiit/re/re08/generalinfo/ > > Oct 22 to 24th.. > Hmmm I might be teaching that week. Sigh. Joshua D. Drake -- The PostgreSQL Company since 1997: http://www.commandprompt.com/ PostgreSQL Community Conference: http://www.postgresqlconference.org/ United States PostgreSQL Association: http://www.postgresql.us/ Donate to the PostgreSQL Project: http://www.postgresql.org/about/donate
Joshua Drake wrote: > On Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:45:25 -0400 > "Michael Alan Brewer" <mbrewer@gmail.com> wrote: > > >> On Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 5:34 PM, Melanie <melanie@dunslane.net> wrote: >> >>> I spoke to Robert, he didn't know about it. It turns out the show >>> is actually the UGA one that you were just posting about the the >>> advocacy list. >>> >> To clarify: It's a show for all the IT workers for all the state's >> universities and colleges, not just UGA. ;) >> > > What and when is this show again? > http://www.usg.edu/oiit/re/re08 > Joshua D. Drake > > >> ---Michael Brewer >> mbrewer@gmail.com >> >> > > > -- Chander Ganesan Open Technology Group, Inc. One Copley Parkway, Suite 210 Morrisville, NC 27560 877-258-8987/919-463-0999 http://www.otg-nc.com
Michael Alan Brewer wrote: > On Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 5:34 PM, Melanie <melanie@dunslane.net> wrote: > >> I spoke to Robert, he didn't know about it. It turns out the show is >> actually the UGA one that you were just posting about the the advocacy list. >> > > To clarify: It's a show for all the IT workers for all the state's > universities and colleges, not just UGA. ;) > > ---Michael Brewer > mbrewer@gmail.com > > So, before I post an event for this, is anyone besides myself attending this event? Speaking on a PG related topic? thanks -- Chander Ganesan Open Technology Group, Inc. One Copley Parkway, Suite 210 Morrisville, NC 27560 919-463-0999/877-258-8987 http://www.otg-nc.com
For clarification, I believe Chandler is referring to Eagle Rock 2008 or http://www.usg.edu/oiit/re/re08/generalinfo/ Andrew Dunstan and myself are currently planning on manning a booth at the Ohio Linuxfest. Speaking of which - Josh Berkus,you were mailing us a bunch of stuff for it, is that on the way? We have 150 t-shirts coming to us for the booth, were you selling those at the booth? Or, giving those for a donation tothe PostgreSQL? We're also planning on gathering email addy's to sign up for them, for those of you who have worked other booths, did youjust do this on a notebook or did you have a particular format that was followed? I'm a bit anal retentive about crossing my t's and dotting my i's, I appreciate everyones patience. Once I've been involvedin something like this, it's unlikely I'll ever ask again :-) have a great day.. Chander Ganesan wrote: > Michael Alan Brewer wrote: >> On Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 5:34 PM, Melanie <melanie@dunslane.net> wrote: >> >>> I spoke to Robert, he didn't know about it. It turns out the show is >>> actually the UGA one that you were just posting about the the >>> advocacy list. >>> >> >> To clarify: It's a show for all the IT workers for all the state's >> universities and colleges, not just UGA. ;) >> >> ---Michael Brewer >> mbrewer@gmail.com >> >> > So, before I post an event for this, is anyone besides myself > attending this event? Speaking on a PG related topic? > > thanks >
Re: names of show's clarified (disregard questions on shirts.. emails.. yada yada)
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I've gotten a response already to stuff. Thx! Melanie wrote: > For clarification, I believe Chandler is referring to Eagle Rock 2008 or > > http://www.usg.edu/oiit/re/re08/generalinfo/ > > Andrew Dunstan and myself are currently planning on manning a booth at > the Ohio Linuxfest. Speaking of which - Josh Berkus, you were mailing > us a bunch of stuff for it, is that on the way? > We have 150 t-shirts coming to us for the booth, were you selling > those at the booth? Or, giving those for a donation to the > PostgreSQL? We're also planning on gathering email addy's to sign up > for them, for those of you who have worked other booths, did you just > do this on a notebook or did you have a particular format that was > followed? > > I'm a bit anal retentive about crossing my t's and dotting my i's, I > appreciate everyones patience. Once I've been involved in something > like this, it's unlikely I'll ever ask again :-) > > have a great day.. > > > > > Chander Ganesan wrote: >> Michael Alan Brewer wrote: >>> On Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 5:34 PM, Melanie <melanie@dunslane.net> wrote: >>> >>>> I spoke to Robert, he didn't know about it. It turns out the show is >>>> actually the UGA one that you were just posting about the the >>>> advocacy list. >>>> >>> >>> To clarify: It's a show for all the IT workers for all the state's >>> universities and colleges, not just UGA. ;) >>> >>> ---Michael Brewer >>> mbrewer@gmail.com >>> >>> >> So, before I post an event for this, is anyone besides myself >> attending this event? Speaking on a PG related topic? >> >> thanks >> >