[NYCBSDCon] Exposes (mine + draft of CFE)

[George Rosamond]

Bill Totman:
> On 11/12/13, 12:12 AM, "Brian Callahan" <bcallah at devio.us> wrote:
> 
> 
>> Hi con people --
>>
>> As was discussed (and is on the website), during the buffet lunch we'll
>> be putting on project exposes - tables presenting small, BSD-based
>> projects from developers and implementers.

Right.  So the idea is that those little projects whether from devs or
not, can get some exposure and maybe conjure up some interest.

It might be just explaining their project, may be getting some testers,
contributions in hardware or even contacts at vendors.

This is an undefined direction, but it could work out very interesting
if it's done correct.

>>
>> With that in mind, here is my expose proposal:
>> Test drive OpenBSD/MIPS: A live demonstration of a Lemote Yeeloong
>> (OpenBSD/loongson) and Portwell CAM-0100-7616 (OpenBSD/octeon)--from
>> embedded to the desktop. Attendees will be able to go hands-on with
>> these machines, ask questions about OpenBSD and MIPS, and learn how to
>> get involved with the future of MIPS.

Like, "what hardware should I order to run OpenBSD/mips?"  "can i
cross-compile?" ;P

>>
>> We should also have a CFE, like the CFP (probably should go out in
>> conjunction with the CFP). Here's a proposed draft for the CFE:
>>
>> NYCBSDCon will be hosting a series of project exposes--demonstrations of
>> BSD-based projects from developers and implementers. This is the perfect
>> opportunity to get users interested and involved, and showcase your BSD
>> project to a wider audience.
>> Project exposes will be presented during the buffet lunch and are
>> designed to be brief, informal conversations. Anyone looking to gain
>> more exposure are encouraged to submit a brief (one paragraph) summary
>> of their project.

Well, the last line should be changed to they *need to* submit it...

>>
>> We could also use my proposal as a template, if needed.
>>
>> Finally, as discussed with George on IRC, I'm stepping up to be the
>> coordinator of the exposes as a whole.
> 
> +1
> 
>>
>> ~Brian
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> 
> 
> Great write up, Brian.
> 
> I think we should use this write on the www as a call for other exposes.
> 
> Anyone else?

yes.

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