[wplug-erie] InstallFest @ Mercyhurst College.

Wed Apr 7 12:51:18 EDT 2004

Well the classroom is probably the same size as the firehall meeting room.
The firehall uses big 8 foot?  folding tables and folding chairs for
everything.  The restrooms are there but across the truck bay so we linux
people are reponsible for any garbage in the truck bay or picking up the
meeting hall.  How many folks are expected?  Anyone have a ball park?

-----Original Message-----
From: Just Bill [mailto:bill at justbill.org]
Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2004 12:03 PM
To: 'wplug-erie at wplug.org'
Subject: RE: [wplug-erie] InstallFest @ Mercyhurst College.

Well, seems to be an issue of desk size/food.  I do agree on the large
table top idea.  I dont' know the feasability of having an install fest
on regular one person desks.  IMHO large table tops would be a large
factor for install fest.  Food, I can go to one of the three caf's on
campus, no prob.  On the ohter hand, Food at my box when I'm pulling out
my hair with Slackware again would be a huge plus also.  Well Lukasz,
what size are the desks?  Or even better, since we discussed the Albion
firehall,  lets do it there, if we don't like it, we'll try the
Mercyhurst thing at a later date.  Looking quickly at a map, it would be
just as easy for those coming from the south to get to Albion as it
would be to get to Mercyhurst.  I guess it all depends on size of the
desk, and they say it doesn't matter.  Leave it to a woman to point it
out. :)

Bill
www.justbill.org

On Wed, 2004-04-07 at 10:42, Beth Lynn wrote:
> Hi there.
> 
> I have a few concerns about Mercyhurst as an installfest venue.
> I'm really hoping that it works out but I just wanted to give you
> a word of caution about what you are getting into.
> 
> >From my experience, large flat stable horizontal surfaces are a must.
> It is not uncommon to have more computers than people at an installfest.
> You need to have the ability for people to spread out with all of their
> stuff. You'd be surprised as to how much one person is willing to
> haul in. Sometimes we have to tell people to please restrict themselves
> to only one 6 foot table!
> 
> Assuming that these desks are flat, it seems like this could still work.
> A chair with a board that folds over your lap won't cut it. Will we be
> allowed to move the furniture around for the day?
> 
> I presume that this computer lab at Mercyhurst is full of computers that
> you will not want installfest attendees to attempt to use. People will
> surely want to borrow the monitor, keyboard, mouse, power cable and
> ethernet cables. If this is something that you do not wish to happen,
> you must avoid using this room. The temptation will be to great so this
> sounds like a bad idea.
> 
> My other concern about Mercyhurst is the food situation. Someone will
> have to step forward here and be the bad guy enforcer. What are the
> hours of operation for the cafeterias on a Saturday? Do they allow
> outsiders (non-Mercyhurst people) to use the cafeterias? Are there
> vending machines inside or outside the cafeteria for snacks? Would
> they frown upon someone bringing a brown-bag from home? For future
> reference, you will need to check if they're open in the summer and
> be careful not to schedule something during spring break.
> 
> Food is very important if you are going to have a captive audience
> for 4 plus hours. Please check if beverages in any form of container
> would be acceptable. Some people need to keep their blood sugar and
> blood caffeine levels in check.
> 
> In summary, flat surfaces are a must. Some access to food is a must as
> well. This can all work. You need to set policy early and hold your
> ground. Some people will whine like brats but you have to continue to say
> no. Mercyhurst does sound like an excellent facility and you don't want to
> ruin everything but not obeying the venue's rules. I wish you all nothing
> but the best.
> 
> I will be coming from Pittsburgh and I might bring others with me.
> Perhaps others may be riding with me. I'll be sure to RSVP closer to the
> event.
> 
> Thanks to all parties involved in securing a venue for this event.
> 
> Thanks,
> Beth Lynn
> 
> On Wed, 7 Apr 2004, Michael S. Burlingame wrote:
> 
> > The college would be okay with this albionite, however you can eat and
drink
> > in the firehall, we have a direct line from a cable modem, parking is
right
> > at the firehall (you only walk to the front of the building, good if you
are
> > carrying a computer) and if more room is needed we have plenty of
folding
> > tables/chairs for expansion.  However, the college is fine by me if that
is
> > what y'all want.
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: David Ostroske [mailto:eksortso at linuxmail.org]
> > Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2004 12:16 AM
> > To: bill at justbill.org; wplug-erie at wplug.org
> > Subject: Re: [wplug-erie] InstallFest @ Mercyhurst College.
> >
> >
> > Bill, you said it... Totally awesome! Thanks, Lukasz!
> >
> > I will have two (2) people coming, myself and my girlfriend. I'll bring
a
> > power strip, too. This'll be great.
> >
> > No food, but that's okay. Would pop/soda be allowed?
> >
> >
> > --
> > David Ostroske <  <mailto:eksortso at linuxmail.org>
eksortso at linuxmail.org>
> >
> >
> >
> > On Tue, 2004-04-06 at 19:10, Just Bill wrote:
> >
> > That is completely awesome.  Excuse my 80's Valley girl talk.  Thank you
> >
> > Lukasz for the work and info on that.  Alright people.  Give your say,
> >
> > but I'ld like to point out, Mercyhurst is winning, so if you want it in
> >
> > Albion speak up now, or forever hold your peace.
> >
> >
> >
> > Bill
> >
> >  <http://www.justbill.org> www.justbill.org
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Tue, 2004-04-06 at 19:08, Lukasz Karapuda wrote:
> >
> > > Hello Guys,
> >
> > >
> >
> > > I have talked to the College administration today about hosting the
> >
> > > InstallFest for the Erie LUG. I was able to make a reservation for the
> >
> > > Saturday April 24, 9 AM - 5:30 PM. This is what we can have:
> >
> > >
> >
> > > 1. "Smart classroom" in the Hirt Center acedemic building. Features
> >
> > > included:
> >
> > > - podium (desktop PC, WinXP, seiling-mounted LCD projector, special
laptop
> >
> > > plugin to the LCD projector, 3 ethernet ports);
> >
> > > - normal desks (i have to check what size);
> >
> > > - room is air conditioned;
> >
> > > - bathroom available in the hallway;
> >
> > > - the IT dept. will give us our own Cisco Wireless Access point as
well as
> >
> > > an additional switch (if ethernet access preferred).
> >
> > >
> >
> > > 2. No food is permitted in the classroom. However we can easily go and
eat
> >
> > > in the cafeteria, or 3 other locations on campus during lunch time.
> >
> > >
> >
> > > 3. Parking is available next to the Hirt Center building (the
installfest
> >
> > > location).
> >
> > >
> >
> > > What needs to be done before i can confirm the reservation:
> >
> > >
> >
> > > 1. LUG needs to make a decision if we want Mercyhurst as the location.
> >
> > > 2. We need to get an idea of how many people will come - have a signup
via
> >
> > > mailing list wplug-erie at wplug.org.
> >
> > > 3. Need to bring some extension cords for the the power outlets as
well
> > own
> >
> > > ethernet cable if somebody wants to use ethernet instead of wireless
> > access.
> >
> > > 4. Maybe reserving a Computer Lab is a better idea? It simplifies the
> > issue
> >
> > > of network and power plugs, however creates less space for the PC's
> > brought
> >
> > > by the LUG users.
> >
> > >
> >
> > > So what do you think?
> >
> > >
> >
> > > Lukasz Karapuda
> >
> >  <mailto:eksortso at linuxmail.org>
> >
> >
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