Greeting Fellow Open Source Users
The 2004 regina open source expo http://www.reginaopensourceexpo.org/ is fast approaching this May 7th and 8th. This is a chance to show off your knowledge and talent in the computer world. We need Presenters for the up and coming show. Help spread the word of open source and help people free themselves from the bonds of of software slavery.
The Friday presentations are focused on the business community. So we have picked topics for the business world.
E-commerce
Where would business be on the Internet without this. If you have working knowledge of how to set up on-line store fronts, this would be for you. Share your knowledge with thousands.
Developing on Linux
If your a software developer this is the presentation for you. Business's need to have software designed around their business, Come talk about how open source works for them.
File Services & Network Monitoring
The heart beat of any computer system. The modern office can't live without files services. Along with that We need to monitor the networks to stop problems from happening. If your got experience with these come share your knowledge.
Data Bases
If Data Bases are your forte, Then We need you wisdom here.
Word Processing
Where would the business world be with the mighty word processor. We all know what is the king out there. Come talk about the prince of word processing that soon will be King.
Spread Sheets
If word processing is king then Spread Sheets are Queen of business. Show off your expertise on What is known as the back bone of business.
On the Saturday the focus is on the home user. Yes this is for beginners.
Now where should we start...
Lets show people how easy it is to install on their home computer.
The HOW-TO of installing linux.
We have all done this before. Now it is time to show off how easy it is for the common Man, or Woman to install the best damn operating system in the world.
Introduction to Web Browsers
What is the Internet without these must have apps. We need some one with the skills to install and configure plug ins. If you have the Coolest Tricked out web browsers then this is the chance to share your knowledge with the world.
Introduction to E-Mail
The Killer Application of the Internet. Who doesn't have E-mail... We need some one that is familiar with the E-mail clients and how to configure them.
Introduction to Chat Programs
Communication is king on the Internet. Chat programs are one of the hot items of the Internet. If you have spent hours and hours and hours chatting to people all over the world. Come share your knowledge
Introductions into Music Programs
With the advent of P2P programs Everyone now stock piles music on their computers. If your the King DJ. We need your knowledge. Come show the world the latest in technology to get the hip back into your hop
Introduction to CD Burning
What is all that music if you don't burn it to a CD and play it. Along with music we use CD's for storage and back ups. Come show Us how it is all done.
Introduction into Graphics Editors
With Digital camera's we all are storing more and more pics on our computers. Show off your artistic side with taking the head off your uncle Floyd and putting on your favorite super model. Skills we all wish we had but need the know how of an expert like yourself.
All this presentations should be about 30 Min's presenting and a 15 Min's Q/A after. Come out and support your open source community and lets make the 2004 expo a jewel in your Crown.
If you have a idea or would like to make a presentation on something open source related please email me and we will fit you into the event.
-- Doug Machan ICQ 2991144 smugly@another-realm.com