Re: [ACM] Re: LanPartyONE

PPS:

Feel free to slice and dice that description any way you see fit, if you
decide to use it. I wrote it up in like five minutes.

On 3/23/06, Ricky Hussmann <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> How about something like this:
>
> The WVU ACM and MorLUG (Morgantown Linux Users Group) are teaming up again
> for their second joint InstallFest. The first InstallFest was held last
> October to promote Linux awareness and alternative computing environments.
> This time, the event will focus on MythTV. From the MythTV website, "MythTV
> is a homebrew PVR project," harnessing the free operating system Linux.
> MythTV is a way to use Linux to act as a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) to
> automatically record televsion programming and play it back at a later time.
> Think TIVO with some Do It Yourself. MythTV is an excellent way to
> experiment with Linux while getting some practical value from the
> experience.
>
> The event will be held March 28th from 5:30 - 8:30. MorLUG representative
> will be on hand to help with installations (of all things Linux, not just
> MythTV) and field questions. So bring your PC, a willingness to learn, and
> the ability to spread the free software love.
>
> PS: Refreshments will be served.
> PPS: Check http://wvu.acm.org for more details.
>
> Hugs and Kisses,
> Ricky
>
> I didn't mention anything about the CAE Linux install MorLUG will be
> working on. It might be a draw for the engineering crowd. Has anyone at
> MorLUG been publicising that side of things?
>
>
> On 3/23/06, Dugald Brown <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> > Scratch that Freshmen Engineering thing....
> > Huge miscommunication.  I was told LAN party, but she approved the
> > InstallFest.  So, maybe not as much luck recruiting as I thought.  Anyway,
> > does anyone have a quick writeup on InstallFest?  I think my description
> > fell short, but we can still get it promoted if we want.
> >
> >
> > On 3/23/06, Dugald Brown <[email protected] > wrote:
> > >
> > > I was hearing rumors that Freshmen Engineering was allowing some
> > > students to use our LAN party as an out of class experience (one of many
> > > requirements for E199, 101, 102).  So I compiled an email for them to pass
> > > along to the students and hopefully, as I suggested, they will push the
> > > tournament for the credit.
> > >
> > > Also, on the same recruiting note, Chris and I managed to put up
> > > approximately 100 flier yesterday and there will be 50 going to Towers
> > > today.
> > >
> > > I know this thought may be pushing it, but we may want to advertise
> > > something through the website (cause I know you really need more work
> > > Daniel) about a 90-100 person cap on registration if this explodes.
> > > Because, from experiece as a 102 TA, the students like to jump on the less
> > > boring out of class experiences.  Anyway, it was a thought.
> > >
> > >
> > > ~Dugald
> > >
> > >
> > > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > > From: Dugald Brown < [email protected]>
> > > Date: Mar 23, 2006 12:50 AM
> > > Subject: LanPartyONE
> > > To: Ryan Sigler < [email protected]>, [email protected]
> > >
> > >  I've attached a blurb you can use in your email Ryan, and if possible
> > > we would appreciate you pushing the tournament side of the event for out of
> > > class experience credit.  In my opinion, that will be better organized
> > > anyway.  Thanks!
> > >
> > >
> > > ~~~~~~~~~
> > >
> > >
> > > The WVU ACM is proud to present LanPartyONE!  The first LAN party to
> > > be offered by the newly revitalized student chapter of the Association of
> > > Computing Machinery.  The game of the night (for the tournament) will be
> > > America's Army, offered at www.americasarmy.com free of charge.  We
> > > will be hosting the event on Tuesday, April 11 in the CS101 labs of
> > > Armstrong Hall.  $10 to join the tournament (there will be prizes), and $5
> > > for the free-for-all.  Pizza and drinks will be provided.  Registration
> > > deadline is April 7.  For additional information, please visit
> > > www.wvu.acm.org or flag down one of our members in the hall.  So join
> > > us in a night of fun and entertainment.  Hope to see you all there!
> > >
> > > Dugald Brown
> > > LanPartyONE Coordinator
> > > [email protected]
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> Ricky Hussmann
> Software Engineer
> ProLogic, Inc.
> Fairmont, WV
>



--
Ricky Hussmann
Software Engineer
ProLogic, Inc.
Fairmont, WV

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