January 2013 - openSUSE Conference - openSUSE Mailing Lists

[opensuse-conference] Greek magazine (Linux Inside), they are interested to promote the conference
by Stathis Iosifidis (aka diamond_gr) 24 Jan '13

24 Jan '13

Hello, I wrote also on Trello for that. The only Linux magazine in Greece called Linux Inside (http://www.linuxinside.gr) want to promote the conference. They want to promote it because it's their job to promote such events, even if we don't add their logo somewhere. Unfortuntely the editor is kind of busy due to family issues, so he told me that we can have what ever we want. We can write 1-2 articles (they can give us 4-6 pages) to present the conference. We can have also interviews (he can send by mail the questions). We just have to contact him. Of course we're free to add anything on the first page (http://www.linuxinside.gr) Articles, banners etc. Take care, Stathis -- http://about.me/iosifidis http://eiosifidis.blogspot.gr http://blogs.gnome.org/eiosifidis -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-conference+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-conference+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-conference] oSC translation task
by Jos Poortvliet 23 Jan '13

23 Jan '13

Heya, Not sure where these things are recorded, but here's a page which needs translation in Greek: https://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Conference_code_of_conduct ;-) Hugs, Jos

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[opensuse-conference] The conference announcement - URGENT
by Jos Poortvliet 23 Jan '13

23 Jan '13

Hi all, After hours of discussion and writing on IRC, we've discovered that there is not really any other sensible way to release articles about the conference than this way: * First the announcement of the conference, with time and date and a link to the website (just a front page) and info about the location and all that. That should go on Wednesday: https://news.opensuse.org/?p=14908&preview=true This will require URGENT help from the local team: YOU will have to write about Thessaloniki (you can take from Wikipedia...) and especially about the local community - yourselves ;-) Some history, local events and other stuff that's interesting would be very good. * Then, we'll announce the CfP together with the opening of registration later: https://news.opensuse.org/?p=15001&preview=true This includes a mention that the travel committee will provide support (the rules etc can be announced separately) and also has a call for sponsors (so the sponsorship brochure should be done by then). That article we will promote widely. Meanwhile, the most urgent stuff is the info about the Greekos ;-) Please get something in that article! Pretty pictures are helpful, too. /Jos

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[opensuse-conference] oSC13 Theme
by Henne Vogelsang 23 Jan '13

23 Jan '13

Hey, before we, in the promo team, can get anything done we need a theme and motto for the conference. It's the starting point for everything: Logo, website, posters etc. The motto should reflect what we emphasize at oSC13 and the theme should reflect how oSC13 will feel. To explain what I mean look at the last couple of events we held: * oSC12 Motto: Bootstrapping Awesome. We emphasized bootstrapping a new Linux event in the Czech republic. Theme: Urban, Big City, Prague monuments * Summit 2012 Motto: Engage! Collaborate! Invigorate! Emphasizing the hope to build a new American openSUSE community. Theme: Summer, Tropical, Beach * oSC11 Motto: RWX³. Everyone is able to do everything. We emphasize doing things together instead of just talking. Theme: Retro, Old Factory This wasn't always a very conscious decision so this year I would like to make it one. What are we going to emphasize this year and how will oSC13 feel? My personal suggestion would be: Motto: Power to the Geeko. A variant of "Power to the People" [1]. Emphasize the empowerment that you so easily get in openSUSE. Theme: Politics, Greek Democracy, Greece What do you think? Henne [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_to_the_people_(slogan) -- Henne Vogelsang http://www.opensuse.org Everybody has a plan, until they get hit. - Mike Tyson -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-conference+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-conference+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-conference] Some artwork during Fosdem to attract people to oSC'13
by Carlos Ribeiro 23 Jan '13

23 Jan '13

Kostas, I really love the idea to have t-shirts about oSC3 during Fosdem. What do you think about to have some other things cute and interesting plus t-shirt in the openSUSE booth during Fosdem to try to attract more people to came and visit the booth (fosdem) also to remind everyone about the conference. Some examples: - Tux Paper https://picasaweb.google.com/104830275042059445407/OpenSUSETuxPaper - openSUSE Cube, each side could be a message why to be at oSC´13 https://picasaweb.google.com/104830275042059445407/OpenSUSECube02 - Stickers - to be clue on each DVD sent, with something like this "To learn more, came and joying the geekos at the next Conference in Greece" A sticker is good idea too, I believe is easy to do, and quite inexpensive too. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-conference+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-conference+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-conference] Venue of oSC13
by Stella Rouzi (differentreality) 23 Jan '13

23 Jan '13

During the last conference meeting there were a couple of questions regarding the venue and people wanted a more detailed presentation of the venue. So here it is: Olympic Museum (not really a museum though, in fact it's designed specifically for the purpose of hosting conferences - and to promote athletics and olympics too), just next to the heart of Thessaloniki. Map: http://goo.gl/maps/q5QEl Ground Floor: - Entrance, where we can set up the registration desk. [It also has 2-3 screens. Maybe we can run some of our own videos/photos there.] - Cafeteria which we can choose if we want to be open during the conf - [left side as we enter building] Amfitheater of 280 people, equipped with 3 mics for speaker(s), 2 wireless mics for questions, speakers, projector, 2 cams, podium - [right side as we enter building] Room of 60 people, equipped with 1 mic for speaker, 1 mic for attendees, speakers, projector, tables and chairs. - Layout available (this is only ground floor): https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7s3udvhgGFdd1pleElIdmozTGM/edit 1rst Floor: - Room of 80 people, equipped with 1 mic for speaker, 1 mic for attendees, speakers, projector, chairs and tables (if we only use chairs we can accommodate up to 120 people) - Room of 15 people equipped with tables and chairs All areas have good air conditioning system. The venue can also provide us with extension cords for electricity (so that we can have some electrical strips for attendees to plug in their laptops while attending a presentation). Internet is something we are working on. On Friday or coming Monday I should have more news as we are meeting at the venue on Thursday afternoon to examine possibilities. Photos: - Foyer, looking at the right side as we enter. On the right is the entrance of the room https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/104738679296987729958/albums/58203550509… - Amfitheater: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/104738679296987729958/albums/58203550509… - Amfitheater: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/104738679296987729958/albums/58203550509… - Foyer, looking at left side, amfitheater entrance: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/104738679296987729958/albums/58203550509… - Room 1rst floor: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/104738679296987729958/albums/58203550509… - Room ground floor: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/104738679296987729958/albums/58203550509… -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-conference+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-conference+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-conference] Another task
by Jos Poortvliet 23 Jan '13

23 Jan '13

Adding travel-in-and-around-Thessaloniki, venue information etc to the wiki: https://trello.com/card/travelling- transportation/50c9f627390884e80700997e/14 Wiki page in question has been set up: https://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Conference_Location and is linked to from the website.

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[opensuse-conference] Conference website - first version :D
by Jos Poortvliet 23 Jan '13

23 Jan '13

I've prepared a first version of the conference. If somebody gives me write access to https://github.com/openSUSE/conference.o.o (github account: jospoortvliet) then I'll push and we have something which is VERY far from done but in terms of text ready to be pushed. The logo is there as well. The only todo left is the page banner artwork (aaandiiiii!!!) - after that, it can already go live as first version... I deserve some hugs, don't I? ;-) /Jos

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Re: [opensuse-conference] Sponsorship brochure needed
by Stella Rouzi (differentreality) 22 Jan '13

22 Jan '13

On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 5:53 PM, Izabel Valverde <izabelvalverde(a)opensuse.org> wrote: > > Em 22/01/2013 13:44, "Stella Rouzi (differentreality)" > <stella.rouzi(a)opensuse.org> escreveu: > > >> >> On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 12:40 AM, Jos Poortvliet <jos(a)opensuse.org> wrote: >> > On Monday 21 January 2013 20:53:48 Stella Rouzi wrote: >> >> On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 8:42 PM, Carlos Ribeiro >> >> >> >> <carlosribeiro(a)opensuse.org> wrote: >> >> > ... >> >> > >> >> >> What do you think, Stella, is this helpful? And Carlos, you might be >> >> >> able to make a design based on this one and text from Stella... >> >> > >> >> > Sure, If Stella don´t mind, will be my pleasure to contribute with >> >> > something to make this not only useful but also beautiful paper. >> >> > -- >> >> > To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-conference+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org >> >> > To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-conference+owner(a)opensuse.org >> >> >> >> The pleasure would be all mine. >> >> I simply cannot do anything related to artwork. >> >> >> >> But I am happy to do the text :) >> >> >> >> @Jos: Thanks for the link, I didn't have that one! >> >> And yes, I agree the too detailed info is rather confusing than useful >> >> in the end. >> >> >> >> This layout is very interesting actually... >> >> I had in mind something multi-page so that we could also add info on >> >> openSUSE/conference, where is osc13 happening etc. >> >> >> >> On one hand, 1-page brochure is easier for potential sponsors to read, >> >> doesn't look like a boring book or anything. >> >> On the other hand, text is a bit small on this one. >> > >> > Your call. I really like this, because, as I said, sponsors don't read >> > that >> > much anyway so all the writing is a bit of a waste of time. So think >> > about >> > it... A 2 page version is also possible of course ;-) >> >> What about we fit all info in 1 A4 page (and use both sides when printing) >> ? >> My notes (doesn't look that good without any artwork...). Anyone can >> directly edit: >> >> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sKvoUMk8l62Iw4V6oJltzxuaPwArjo-IhaHfstL… >> >> Personally, I wouldn't mind having less levels for sponsors. >> >> Also some proof reading would be appreciated. >> >> I guess most important point is to figure out exactly what we offer in >> return and in which level of sponsorship. >> -- >> To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-conference+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org >> To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-conference+owner(a)opensuse.org >> > > Hey all, > > Please don't forget, if it is just openSUSE we can make unformal BUT if SUSE > Labs join us must to be more formal/appropriate like the past years... - > Stella all the docs that I already sent to you :) > > Level of sponsorship increase your possibilities! > > Of course, everything depend on local culture but in case of doubts better > if its formal. > > Izabel > > P.S. I might not reach the ML since I'm on my mobile :P We don't have a definitive answer about SUSE Labs yet. Vincent said "very unlikely". Izabel, yes I got them all. I am already stealing ideas from the past brochures :) -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-conference+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-conference+owner(a)opensuse.org

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[opensuse-conference] some details, certification and papers that I believe makes difference fr oSC´13
by Carlos Ribeiro 22 Jan '13

22 Jan '13

Hello all I remember that when I helped with some events over here in Brazil, especially Latinoware, I spend lots of time creating some papers and details as a recognition gift for everyone that has helped to make Latinoware was a big and such nice event for the openSUSE project. So I would like to share with you guys, in case you wishes to do something similar for the oSC3 - Welcome letter and thing to remember for everyone that has joined as speaker or ontributor to the event/booth https://picasaweb.google.com/104830275042059445407/Ambassador#5546169276813… - Certification of participation https://picasaweb.google.com/104830275042059445407/Ambassador#5546168497599… - Geeko Money that could be give away during talks to everyone in the auditorion or room, to let they change for something at booth (to be honest we neve take money back. Itś just to have fun, and give an special gift to remember about our speakers. https://picasaweb.google.com/104830275042059445407/Ambassador#5546168834028… CarlosRibeiro -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-conference+unsubscribe(a)opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-conference+owner(a)opensuse.org

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