Hello All:
As for generating ideas for meeting topics, I do like the idea of exploring kids and Linux. I also like the idea of exploring Linux - even better, open source - for teachers or schools. Here are some ideas I wouldn't mind checking out:
- gradebook programs
- iTalc (I think someone may have presented on this one already)
- simulators - something like "Oregon Trail", "Sim City", "Flight Simulator"
- Linux alternatives to M$ Exchange for schools/school districts - things like Scalix or Zimbra.
- Linux based content filters for schools (though I too have reservations about this topic. . . )
. . . there are other ideas you all can come up with, I'm sure.
Other random ideas for meetings:
- "Linux Challenge": each month, year - whatever - we come up with some whacky, seemingly impossible task involving Linux. For instance, getting Linux to run on the oldest computer we can find, or the oddest device we can find - say a Play Station 2 or something. Document the projects via a blog or You Tube or something. Really the projects could showcase Linux versitility and power; and anything that would showcase the "home brew" spirit of Linux folks.
- Open Moko demo. Okay, that has nothing to do with Linux, but I still would really love to see it!
- I like the idea of doing a "Consumer Reports" type review of some of the more popular distros - no narrtive necessary, just spreadsheets, charts, and infographics. I realize this might be tough for many reasons (different people are looking for different functionality, there are many different distros, criteria would have to be agreed upon, etc.)
. . . I hope to think of more later.
Take care everyone!
Matt
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