[Live-demo] Should we hand out OSGeo-Live on USBs at FOSS4G?

[Alex Mandel]

I've gotten 1 of 2 machines to work (Though both should have). And for
the one that did work even though I gave 200MB of writable space, it did
not keep files I made in the home directory after reboot.

So I think testing is very important for this plan. I really like the
idea of USB sticks and think that some should be available but we may
want DVD for the majority of attendees.

Thanks,
Alex

On 08/12/2010 03:16 PM, Cameron Shorter wrote:
> Daniel,
> Determining who gets a USB stick is not a matter of money, but rather
> the level of testing and a high level confidence from us that the USB
> will work for every person we give it to.
> 
> If we can get 30+ test cases of the USB stick working without issue,
> across a wide variety of computer hardware, we give the go ahead to use
> a USB. Otherwise we will stick with the safe option of a DVD (which is
> my preference).
> 
> 
> On 13/08/10 07:30, Daniel Kastl wrote:
>> Hi Cameron and Oscar,
>>
>> It would be nice if workshop participants could get a Live USB stick
>> as well if we just get 10+ test results.
>> I think it's not only the pgRouting workshop that will make use of the
>> LiveDVD (USB) for the workshop. With a USB version participants could
>> save their work on the stick and take it home.
>>
>> Daniel
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>>
>> 2010/8/13 Cameron Shorter <cameron.shorter at lisasoft.com
>> <mailto:cameron.shorter at lisasoft.com>>
>>
>>     Oscar,
>>
>>     I've put together a draft press release, which I propose we send
>>     out within 12 hours, stating that we will need 30 people to test
>>     the USB version of OSGeo-Live if we are to hand out OSGeo-Live on
>>     a USB at FOSS4G. (otherwise we revert back to the very stable DVD).
>>
>>     Can you please review, and comment as to whether this press
>>     release aligns with your desires.
>>
>>     http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Live_GIS_Disc_Press_Release_9
>>
>>     --     Cameron Shorter
>>     Geospatial Director
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