[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Open Source Webinar, 10 a.m. ET Wed. 3-18-09

[Karen Schneider]

Unfortunately, the webinar software we use doesn't support Linux. When we
looked at webinar software, the products that reliably supported Linux and
had other key features were very expensive for the number of attendees we
need to support. (In fact, finding a product with good Mac support was a
price hurdle, as well, though we were determined to offer that much, at
least.)

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2009/2/16 Vicki Reeves <vickir at beau.org>

> Can Linux users participate?
>
> On Mon, 2009-02-16 at 13:41 -0500, Karen Schneider wrote:
> > Feel free to forward!
> >
> > Free webinar, Wednesday, March 18, 2009, 10 a.m. Eastern time:
> > Understanding Open Source
> >
> > This is a good webinar both for newcomers to open source and for
> > long-time advocates looking for the right "elevator talk" to help
> > others understand OSS.
> >
> > Presented by Equinox Community Librarian Karen Schneider and Evergreen
> > developer Jason Etheridge, this webinar will answer the most
> > commonly-asked questions about open source software, such as…
> >
> > * What does "free" mean? What does "open source" mean?
> > * How is open source software licensed?
> > * Why are libraries using open source software?
> > * What kind of open source software is available for libraries?
> > * Do we have to maintain it ourselves? (Quick spoiler: no.)
> > * What are the characteristics of good open source software?
> > * What are some easy ways to learn more about open source software?
> > * What are some of the common terms and expressions used with open
> source?
> >
> > You will have opportunities to pose your own questions and offer your
> > own experiences.
> >
> > Reserve your seat at the Wednesday, March 18, 10 a.m. ET open source
> > webinar: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/743850250
> >
> > The session will be recorded and placed on the Evergreen wiki and blog
> > for later access. (Evergreen is freely-available, open source library
> > software, originally developed by Georgia Public Library Service and
> > now used in hundreds of libraries worldwide.)
> >
> > You have several options for participating in this webinar.
> >
> > 1. Use a computer headset with a microphone to both listen and speak,
> >
> > 2. Phone in to a toll-based conference line, or
> >
> > 3. Listen in on computer speakers and text your thoughts in a chat
> window.
> >
> > The session will open up 15 minutes early for people who want to
> > polish their webinar skills or test their equipment.
> >
> > After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing
> > information about joining the Webinar.
> >
> > System Requirements:
> >
> > PC-based attendees
> > Required: Windows(R) 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista
> > Macintosh(R)-based attendees
> > Required: Mac OS(R) X 10.4 (Tiger(R)) or newer
> >
> > Webinar tips: when you log in, your microphone will be muted by
> > default. Up to 25 people can be unmuted at any one time. If you aren't
> > speaking, and are taking notes, you might want to mute your mike… if
> > you are noisy, the host may mute you anyway. :-) The webinar software
> > may tell you "space is limited." Not true — we can host up to 1000
> > attendees. Still, sign up early as possible so we have a head count.
> >
> > Hope to see you there!
>
>
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