[Live-demo] Re: [Foss4g2010] LiveDVD again

[Cameron Shorter]

Lorenzo Becchi wrote:
> Hi guys, I've read that Jody is presenting a workshop over his 
> experience with the LiveDVD.
Has this already been confirmed as selected? This is great.

It will probably also be appropriate to have a LiveDVD lightening 
presentation (30 minute slot) as one of the first sessions. I had 
feedback that a number of managers would have liked to get an overview 
of everything on offer on the first day, so they could see what they 
should attend for the rest of the conference.

> I have not much time to stay behind this but I know this is an 
> important issue, that we should start moving.
> I there anybody that want to move a Board for the liveDVD? probably 
> the LiveDVD list can do it on its own.
>
> suggestions?
>
> lorenzo

Lorenzo,
We now have a strong community behind the LiveDVD, and excellent build 
processes in place, and a commitment to have a LiveDVD image ready for 
FOSS4G 2010.
I'm personally committed to it, and am prepared to ensure that you will 
have a Live DVD at FOSS4G 2010. A number of others on our list are also 
very committed.

I'm expecting the LiveDVD to be central to a number of presentations and 
workshops at FOSS4G this year, and will probably include a reasonable 
amount of training material as well as software.

What we will need from the FOSS4G 2010 organising committee is:

1. (Very Important) A financial commitment to put a LiveDVD in every 
showbag at the conference. Is it factored in your budget yet? If not, 
please factor it in. This early commitment from the Organising Committee 
provides projects with the motivation to ensure their packages are up to 
date and working.

2. Someone local to burn and distribute the DVD for us. (We may find 
that person ourselves in the next few months)

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