[dorkbotdc-blabber] seeking volunteer for transcontinental touch demo

[R. Mark Adams, Ph.D.]

We are happy to do it- the girls really enjoyed the watching it at 
Dorkbot.  We have videoconferencing set up and working via iChat- would 
that work?

Thanks-
Mark

Thomas Edwards wrote:
> I'm looking for a volunteer in DC to aid in a transcontinental
> Touch-over-IP demo for a Dorkbot SoCal meeting.
> 
> This is the same kind of technology I showed at Dorkbot DC last
> September, but we're going a bit farther this time.
> 
> The date for the event will be next Saturday, April 5, at 4PM ET (1PM
> PT).  You would also need to be willing to spend a few minutes either
> Thursday or Friday night around 9PM-10PM ET for a test.
> 
> I'm seeking someone with:
> 
> 1) Some kind of high-speed Internet (DSL/cable/etc)
> 2) I will FedEx you the "finger" for your side
> 3) The "finger" connects via wired Ethernet to your router.  It is
> pretty much "plug and play" if you have a standard router config.
> 4) You need a phone so we can call you and talk to you
> 5) Preferably you also have a PC or Mac with a webcam so we can see
> you using free videoconferencing (sightspeed.com, or justin.tv, etc.)
> 6) Then you can help people in Los Angeles touch you over 2,300 miles
> of Internet connectivity!
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> -Thomas
>  tedwards at gmail.com
>  http://www.t11s.com
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