[clug-talk] COSSFest planning

2012-01-23 Thread Mel Walters
Just a reminder that at the last meeting a great idea was brought up about "thinking of what is in it for the attendee". Thank you for that! In other words "What money or time etc. savings will they see from attending" or "the cost benefit of going to the Calgary COSSFest". I am sure many of you

Re: [clug-talk] COSSFest planning

2012-01-23 Thread Shawn
Someone is planning the next COSSFEST? News to me. But, if so, that person should get a hold of me as I have some COSSFEST resources/contacts. On 12-01-23 01:48 PM, Mel Walters wrote: Just a reminder that at the last meeting a great idea was brought up about "thinking of what is in it for the

Re: [clug-talk] COSSFest planning

2012-01-23 Thread simon
Jon mentioned the COSSFest DNS expiring at CLUG. There was some feeling that another COSSFest might be worthwhile. I think Mel is trying to stir up some interest. Simon. > Someone is planning the next COSSFEST? News to me. But, if so, that > person should get a hold of me as I have some COSSFES

Re: [clug-talk] COSSFest planning

2012-01-23 Thread Mel Walters
Thanks Shawn, I think most of us, and the executive and I where aware of that and welcome your input. It was at the last meeting I heard of some sort of real interest. I know Kin was talking about this over 6 months ago and more recently, along with others from our group. I had to miss the last CO

Re: [clug-talk] COSSFest planning

2012-01-23 Thread Shawn
I'd be all for seeing another COSSFEST. Unfortunately I can't commit the time I did in the past. So someone else with "vision" needs to run with it this time round. Sounds like you are stepping up to the plate Mel... Let me know how I/we can help. Shawn On 12-01-23 04:55 PM, Mel Walters wr

Re: [clug-talk] COSSFest planning

2012-01-23 Thread Mel Walters
On Mon, 2012-01-23 at 16:59 -0700, Shawn wrote: > I'd be all for seeing another COSSFEST. Unfortunately I can't commit > the time I did in the past. So someone else with "vision" needs to run > with it this time round. Sounds like you are stepping up to the plate > Mel... Let me know how I/we

Re: [clug-talk] COSSFest planning

2012-01-23 Thread Mel Walters
On Mon, 2012-01-23 at 17:44 -0500, si...@mungewell.org wrote: > Jon mentioned the COSSFest DNS expiring at CLUG. There was some feeling > that another COSSFest might be worthwhile. > > I think Mel is trying to stir up some interest. I would also like to thank John for putting out the challenge to

Re: [clug-talk] COSSFest planning

2012-01-23 Thread Shawn
I'll put my money where my mouth is. I'd be willing to pony up some cash for the event once I see things moving along. Based on the last COSSFEST in 2010, it can be done for under $4k - but that doesn't include a marketing budget, and I can't stress enough that marketing (the lack off) is wha

Re: [clug-talk] COSSFest planning

2012-01-23 Thread Shawn
hehe... That could be your slogan - "Open Source - what's in it for me?" On 12-01-23 07:46 PM, Mel Walters wrote: On Mon, 2012-01-23 at 17:44 -0500, si...@mungewell.org wrote: Jon mentioned the COSSFest DNS expiring at CLUG. There was some feeling that another COSSFest might be worthwhile. I t

Re: [clug-talk] COSSFest planning

2012-01-23 Thread Mel Walters
On Mon, 2012-01-23 at 21:07 -0700, Shawn wrote: > I'll put my money where my mouth is. I'd be willing to pony up some > cash for the event once I see things moving along. > > Based on the last COSSFEST in 2010, it can be done for under $4k - but > that doesn't include a marketing budget, and I

Re: [clug-talk] Question about X Windows

2012-01-23 Thread Gustin Johnson
I usually check to see what kernel module is loaded: lsmod |grep drm Some examples from some of my actual machines: drm 236290 4 i915,drm_kms_helper drm 236330 4 radeon,ttm,drm_kms_helper The log referenced in the other response is also a very good place to l