Re: [Fsuk-manchester] Thursday's Talk

[Tim Dobson]

Lucy wrote:
> On 28/04/2008, Tim Dobson <address@hidden> wrote:
> >  A *large* banner saying "Manchester Free Software Group", with the website
> > address underneath it.
>
> While, it would be nice I think it's too late to organise
It's much easier to do than printing flyers!
 and if it were anywhere prominent it would require the permission of the
> organisers, rms and possibly the University too.

BCS and the IET are unlikely to cause problems, RMS, I hope, supports 
free software groups, considering the BCS|IET has hired the room , I'm 
not sure it really matters what the University thinks but I don't think 
they are likely to take massive offence.


> >  I would suggest that all that is needed here is a large banner consisting
> > of a large number of a4 sheets blu-tacked/sello-taped together.
>
> I think that would look too tacky (sorry about the pun).
you are forgiven ;) it made me smile.

Sorry, I really disagree. A banner of a4 sheets of paper *CAREFULLY* 
stuck together, probably without sellotape which would reflect light, 
would look show up the low budget.

By large, I don't mean massive (or tiny). I think that using about 12-18 
pieces of a4 paper, something looking something like this: 
http://files.tdobson.net/mfsbanner.png
(that is an extremely rushed uncared for image to show roughly what i 
was thinking about - the black border would beis printed on the paper.)
If anyone wants to use real formats and a better choice of fonts, feel 
free to show.
As I said, I feel really passionately about this, I think it is a chance 
for us to get our name "out there".

> Though if we can get something professional looking for future events that 
> would be
> great.

Sure. Perhaps this should go on the agenda for the next meeting.

> >  If anyone has any thoughts about flyers promoting Manchester Free Software,
> > let's hear your ideas!
>
> Flyers are definitely worth doing though imo. I'll try to see if I can
> come up with something 

it would be good to add/change the bit at the bottom of the flyer matt 
linked about how you can help to a bit about Manchester free software.

I suspect that people are likely to be more likely to show their support 
to Free Software by turning


> but I'm very busy this week.

likewise! I shouldn't be writing this email...

> I have no printing facilities. Would someone be able to volunteer to
> sort that out?


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