Ohio Linuxfest 2009

[Derath]

Updates from my end: I applied for the booth and have $$$ to pay for it now, waiting to hear from OLF Committee about where to send payment.

Also contacted System76, and seems they will be happy to send a couple laptops and maybe a netbook or two to demo.

This could mean that I might need help carrying boxes into and out of the conference...

[zerhacke]

I'll help carry stuff.

[Derath]

Update: I now have the official registration form and will be filling that out and sending it, and the payment, in on Sat. It also seems were are one of the first 12 to register which means (provided no one else registers before they receive our application) we can get free power for OLF. WOOHOO!

Looking at the possibility of getting one of those folding rolling carts/trolleys/push-cart things...

[zerhacke]

Talked to the wife: If we are not of the first 12, we'll pay for power.

I can't remember, is there wifi there? If so I'll bring my B/G router and we can set up a network using it. If there's not, I might still bring it to showcase some of the network capabilities of *buntu.

[Derath]

iirc, there's no wifi there, they (Greater Columbus Convention Center) are very picky about internet service, and it is outrageously expensive (iirc something like $500+ per IP, and no DHCP devices can be connected, i.e. no router to split the purchased IP).

I did notice on the Sponsership form that there's an Internet sponsorship, not sure if that's for the event, or if that's for supporting the website/servers/etc...

Either way, I would EXPECT there to not be wifi at the event, but subject to change.

[Derath]

Payment/registration mailed.

Emailed S76 to verify shipping info for me. Awaiting reply.

[tnseditor]

Thanks for getting things setup Derath.

[zerhacke]

The Swag is stateside! It's currently sitting in Memphis TN. I have the tracking number for it. Customs gave me a little fit with some paperwork to fill out and there's some problem with the value on it but at least it is here. I've just submitted the paperwork that says I'm the tax person of record along with my signature so that should be enough, there's nothing more that needs to be done to ship it (we hope).

Tracking says that I'll have the Swag in my door by 11AM tomorrow if the paperwork comes off without a hitch.

[zerhacke]

The paperwork went through. I will receive package tomorrow around 11AM.

[jpeddicord]

Awesome. Thanks again for your help on all of this.