Tim,

If you need a hand with your idea let me know. I have a few ideas for
Linux appliances that could be useful around the shack.

Mark

On Wed, 2007-12-05 at 22:28 -0500, Tim Lemmon wrote:
> Richard and John.
> 
> Here's an idea for a forum at next years SWL Fest.  Earlier today, I
> was eating lunch with some local hams.  Two of them had just
> discovered Linux and raved at how easy it was to install and use.  Of
> course I've been fooling with Linux for years so I loved hearing their
> enthusiasm.  The conversation quickly turned into the thought of me
> creating a Linux based presentation to our local club. 
> 
> After giving it some thought, maybe that would work.  There are a ton
> of ham radio applications out there.  Maybe some for SWL too, haven't
> checked into that yet.  Since Linux and all programs are totally FREE,
> I bet there would be a large interest level at the fest.  Maybe I
> could create a forum such as "Linux and the SWL" ?  Concentrate on
> what it is, how easy it is to use, and what programs are available for
> the SWL. 
> 
> If you guys think this is something worth thinking about, I'll do some
> research.  
> 
> -Tim
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Nov 26, 2007 5:48 PM, John Figliozzi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>         Unbelievable!  It's that time again!  So, let us take this 
>         opportunity to invite one and all to be a part of the program
>         on
>         March 7-8, 2008 at the Inn at Towamencien in beautiful
>         Kulpstown, the
>         city by the Turnpike.  (Hey!  It beats the city by the pig
>         farm!)
>         
>         As you know, one of the centerpieces of the Fest weekend is
>         our line- 
>         up of informative and entertaining forums.  These excellent
>         sessions
>         are put together and presented by people just like you--people
>         with a
>         deep and abiding interest in radio and a willingness to share
>         what
>         they've experienced, learned and know. 
>         
>         So, how about it?  Have you a topic that you think Fest
>         participants
>         will find interesting and would like to present?  Tell us
>         about it.
>         
>         Your role will be to lead a one hour session forum.  That
>         means
>         preparing about a half-hour presentation that leaves plenty of
>         time
>         for audience questions and interaction.
>         
>         And as a gesture of appreciation (and perhaps some measure of
>         small
>         compensation for your efforts), the Fest will comp your
>         registration 
>         fees if your proposal is accepted by the Organizing Committee
>         for
>         inclusion in the 2008 program.
>         
>         Make your suggestion/proposal to John Figliozzi at
>         <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>.  If you have any questions, we'll be
>         happy
>         to discuss them with you. And don't hesitate...from personal
>         experience we've learned that people tend to unfairly minimize
>         their
>         own abilities in this area.  We know you'll be great...but you
>         have 
>         to let us in on what you're thinking!
>         
>         Be a part of the 2008 SWL Winterfest!
>         
>         73
>         Richard Cuff
>         John Figliozzi
>         2008 SWL Winterfest Co-Chairs
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