[nzlug] Richard Stallman Visit Update:

[Liam Farr]

Perhaps; get some event info send out on Ingram's tech link / byte / dealer
marketing channel or similar?

(I believe their showcase event next week is going to have presentations
from Redhat).

On Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 12:17 AM, Nevyn <nevynh at gmail.com> wrote:

> Would it be worth while to get others within the I.T. industry
> interested? Sort of a "you've heard MS rant and rave, now hear the
> other side" type of thing?
>
> On Tue, Jul 1, 2008 at 11:10 PM, simon <simonbridge at ihug.co.nz> wrote:
> > Richard is requesting a more detailed itinerary, like, now.
> >
> > Just to be clear:
> > RMS is due to arrive on the 6th of August (5 weeks to go).
> > First date available for a gig is the 8th.
> > He is expected to leave on the 20th - which gives us two weeks.
> >
> > Let's not waste this opportunity folks.
> >
> > So far, UA CompSci wants two talks - probably in the first week. I've
> > asked for an actual set of dates.
> >
> > He is prepared to travel - and expects to. The main criterion is the
> > number of people you can get to come to the talk. So even Hawks Bay LUG
> > can get a look-in if they get the numbers.
> >
> > When I know the who and where, I can organise travel and accommodation.
> >
> > I have asked RMS to buy the ticket, to be reimbursed - preferably before
> > he leaves. Expect things to move quickly from now on.
> >
> > Anyone with press contacts, I have a press package for you.
> > Thank you
> > Simon Bridge
> >
> >
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