Texas LinuxFest 2010

Texas Linux Fest is the first state-wide, community-run conference for Linux and open source software users and enthusiasts from around the Lone Star State. Much like SCALE in Los Angeles, Ohio Linux Fest in Columbus, and Linux Fest Northwest -- and an ever-growing list of successful regional shows -- Texas Linux Fest is a weekend event geared towards individual users, rather than an expensive multi-workday expo that might cater primarily to sponsored attendees. Whether you use free software and Linux at home, in your place of business, in your school or non-profit, or you are simply curious, Texas Linux Fest offers something for you.

When and Where

Texas Linux Fest 2010 will take place at the Monarch Event Center in Austin, Texas.
6406 North IH-35
Suite 3100
Austin, TX 78752

• Onsite parking is free. Map from Austin Bergstrom International Airport.

• Attendee from abroad? Check [1] for cheap flights to Austin, Texas
• Hotels -- See Texas LinuxFest 2010 hotels.
• Texas LinuxFest wiki.
• Texas LinuxFest identica.

Event owners

• David Duncan
• John Rose
• Scott Collier

Attendees

1. David Duncan
2. Scott Collier
3. Xavier Naldo
4. Adam Miller
5. Chris Tucker
6. Max Spevack (speaker) and guest
7. Julio Villarreal
8. Chris Aniszczyk

Schedule

Friday April 9

Fedora Ambassadors are invited to Matt Domsch's house [2] for dinner. 6:30pm. Steaks, potatoes, trimmings, drinks. Guests invited too. Please RSVP to Matt.

Saturday April 10

Booth

Booth is 10 ft. by 7 ft. Electricity has been identified as available, but layout and number of outlets available has not been determined.

If needed, we can get a hardwired vLAN with DHCP. We need to request connection by email to nathaniel.gabryel.smith@gmail.com. He will maintain a list of booths to wire, and will connect them on a first-request basis.

• Connections will be firewalled from the other vendors and administrative, and from the Wi-Fi (public).
• We will need to supply a switch if we need more than 1 device connected.

Personnel

• David Duncan
• Chris Tucker
• Adam Miller

Swag

• 400 CDs/DVDs
  • Ambassador who is bringing them: Scott Collier
  • Status: I've got it - Scott
• 150 case badges
  • Ambassador who is bringing them: Scott Collier
  • Status: I've got it - Scott
• 50 pens
  • Ambassador who is bringing them: Scott Collier
  • Status: I've got it - Scott
• 100 tattoos
  • Ambassador who is bringing them: Scott Collier
  • Status: I've got it - Scott
• Vertical Fedora banners
  • Ambassador who is bringing them: Scott Collier
  • Status: I've got it - Scott
• Event box
  • Ambassador who is bringing them: Scott Collier
  • Status: I've got it - Scott
• Tri-fold flyers
  • Ambassador who is bringing them: MaxSpevack
  • Status: 120 color copies made, and ready to be packed. All set.
• Buttons
  • Ambassador who is bringing them: Adam Miller
  • Status: UPDATE ME

Talks

• 5 Important Topics in the Intersection of Open Source Software and Education, and How You Can Participate -- Max Spevack
• Open Source from the Trenches: How to Get Involved with Open Source and be Successful -- Chris Aniszczyk

Budget

See Texas LinuxFest 2010 budget.

Summary, photos, and blog posts

Coming after the event.