LUGOD Handouts
Here are some handouts about Open Source software and Linux
that we have, or will soon, pass out at meetings, exhibit booths, or
give to local organizations for dispersal, like the Davis Public Library.
Current Flyers, Brochures, and Other Printable Materials
(As of October 2018)
What Is Open-Source Software? (PDF)
Author: Kevin Weedon
Date: October 2018
License: CC-BY-SA
Type: 8.5" x 11" double-sided three-column trifold
This trifold flyer explains what FOSS and Linux are, why people make the choice for
free software, and who we (LUGOD) are.
Free Computer Software
(PDF)
Updated By: Tim Thatcher
Last Updated: October 2018
Original Author: Bill Kendrick
Original Date: May 2007 (based on March 2004 version)
Type: 8.5" x 11" double-sided three-column trifold
Original: free-computer-software-trifold-2007-05.odt (OpenOffice.org Writer ODT)
Based on the success of the "Open Source for Windows" handout, this
was created for dispersal to 'average' computer users (e.g., for
placement on the information kiosk at the Davis Public Library). It
covers the basic concept of Open Source, describes some key companies and
organizations which use it, and lists a number of software titles available
for Linux, Windows (and, in some cases, Mac OS X).
October 2018 update: Refreshed with current URLs and more relevant/modern FOSS projects.
Protect Your Digital Privacy With a VPN (PDF)
Author: Tim Thatcher
Date: October 2018
License: CC-BY-SA
Type: 8.5" x 11" double-sided full sheet (landscape orientation)
This is a landscape-orientation double-sided sheet explaining what a VPN is, why you
should use one, features to look for from a VPN provider, and some privacy-enhancing
browser plugins. Can be printed full-page, or (recommended) print multiple to a single
sheet and cut into smaller half-sheets/cards for easier distribution.
Helpful Linux Websites (PDF)
Author: Tim Thatcher
Date: October 2018
License: CC-BY-SA
Type: 8.5" x 11" single-sided sheet
This is a sheet of useful sites related to Linux and Free/Open-Software.
LUGOD Business Card (TIFF)
Author: Bill Kendrick
Date: July 2009
Type: Business card
A business card with brief details about LUGOD (purpose, and when
our regular events are). Useful for handing out to people at conferences
or around town or campus.
Places To Find Open Content
(PDF)
Author: Bill Kendrick
Date: April 2008
Original: Available upon request
Event: Yolo County Child Development
Conference, 2008
Type: 8.5"x11" single-sided sheet
This lists places to find Open Content, such as various
WikiMedia projects, the Open Clipart Library, and The Internet Archive.
Free as in Beer / Speech
(PDF)
Author: Bill Kendrick; List by Ed Crowley
Date: April 2008
Original: Available upon request
Event: Yolo County Child Development
Conference, 2008
Type: 11"x8.5" single-sided sheet
This compares gratis and libre, and lists some freedoms that
schools enjoy by using open source software.
Older Flyers
LUGOD Photo Flyer (PDF)
Author: Bill Kendrick
Date: August 2004
Type: 11"x8.5" single-sided sheet
This simple description of LUGOD, including many photos of the various
kinds of events LUGOD holds, was printed for our booth at
LinuxWorld Expo in August 2004.
Open Source in Education:
In The News (PDF)
Author: Bill Kendrick
Date: April 2008
Original: Available upon request
Event: Yolo County Child Development
Conference, 2008
Type: 8.5"x5.5" (2 on one 8.5"x11" sheet) single-sided sheet
This lists a few titles of news articles about Linux and Open Source
in education, to entice people to read the full articles, and more,
via LUGOD's "Reasons to Avoid Microsoft" page.
What LUGOD
Members Use Linux For (PDF)
Author: Bill Kendrick
Date: July 2005
Type: 8.5"x11" single-sided sheet
Original: what-lugod-members-use-linux-for-2005-07.sxw (OpenOffice.org Writer SXW)
People who visit our hands-on demos often
ask what kinds of things people use Linux for. A brief survey was held
on our 'vox' mailing list, and this document was created to answer that
question.
Open Source for Windows (PDF)
Author: Bill Kendrick
Date: March 2004
Type: 8.5"x11" single-sided sheet
First handed out at the March 2004 hands-on demo, this pamphlet contains
some screenshots and descriptions of Open Source software which can
run on Windows.
(Source: TheOpenCD)
TheOpenCDv3 (PDF)
Author: Bill Kendrick
Date: July 2005
Type: 8.5"x11", two pages
Original: theopencd3.kwd (KWord)
TheOpenCD 3.0 (which also
acts as an Ubuntu LiveCD) was released in July 2005, so this document
was created to briefly explain what Open Source is and describe the
contents of the disc.
More Info
If you have problems printing them, would like an original copy
(e.g., OpenOffice.org format), or wish to contribute something of your
own, please contact the Public
Relations Officer.
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