[Balug-Talk] first post, invitation to a FOSS demo for low income newbies

[Christian Einfeldt]

hi,

I just spoke with the guy who is organizing the event below for St.
Anthony's and he told me that CNet cameras might be there tomorrow!!

On Dec 13, 2007 10:45 PM, Christian Einfeldt <einfeldt at gmail.com> wrote:

> hi
>
> Some of you might remember me from BALUG meetings.  I spoke at one meeting
> about the Digital Tipping Point Video project.  I was also at the last
> meeting at which James Burgett spoke.  But I just haven't been on this list
> until now.
>
> I wanted to let you all know that on this Saturday, meaning two days from
> now, we will have a FOSS demo for low income people at St. St. Anthony's
> learning center, details below.  St. Anthony's has done a lot of outreach to
> bring non-profits and low-income people there, so if you have ever wanted to
> do outreach in a nice, simple compressed form, just one day, no follow-up
> responsibilities, this would be it.  We will be installing FOSS on old boxes
> that people bring in, and we will be handing out pressed Ubuntu CDs.  The
> link below has some more info as to what you might want to bring.
>
> I am also going to be filming for the Digital Tipping Point film, so if
> you show up, please try to wear solid light colored blue or green or beige
> shirts.  Patterns are bad, white is awful, and dark colors aren't great.
>
> Thanks either way.
>
>
> http://digitaltippingpoint.com/wiki/index.php?title=St_Anthony_Support_Project
>
> This is a reminder that you are registered to participate in Tenderloin
> Community Tech Support Day on 12/15/2007 from 9:00AM to 2:00PM.
>
> Location:
> St Anthony Foundation Learning Center
> 109 Golden Gate
> San Francisco, CA  94102
>
>
>
>
> Information:
> Network Ministries, St Anthony Foundation and other Tenderloin agencies
> strive increase technology use by offering computer classes and labs. But
> many Tenderloin residents may have old or obsolete computer equipment and
> software is often too expensive.
>
> At this event, volunteers will provide one day of technical support and
> demonstrate and install open source operating and virus protection software.
>
> Computer technical support may include:
>
> 1.Hardware and software problem diagnosis
>
> 2.Installing and demonstrating hardware and software updates
>
> 3.Installing and demonstrating anti-virus and privacy protection software
>
> 4.Upgrading existing computer lab and personal computer equipment
>
>
> Please keep this email. It is the only place where you'll find the
> project's address information. If you have questions about this project
> please contact the Project Coordinator with questions:
>
> Salena Bailey
> email: salenabailey at yahoo.com
> phone: 415-928-6209
>
> Karl Robillard
> email: krobillard at stanthonysf.org
> phone:
>
>
> --
> Christian Einfeldt,
> Producer, The Digital Tipping Point




-- 
Christian Einfeldt,
Producer, The Digital Tipping Point
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