In April, Luanti attended Radioamatore Tech Expo, a two-day technology fair in Pordenone, Italy. The fair is the largest electronics, radio, and computer fair in Italy. Luanti had a stand in the Linux Arena, a section of the event dedicated to free and open-source software.
Our stand had four laptops running Luanti connected to A.E.S most of the time, allowing visitors to play games together. We also demonstrated some singleplayer games, including Slidespace and Extra Ordinance. The stand was a hit with kids; Luanti is a particularly effective introduction for kids to free software. A few teachers and educators also stopped by and showed interest in using Luanti with their students. The stand also briefly appeared on Italian national TV (here, 26s-40s).
Luanti was presented by Zughy, a Luanti staff member based in Italy. While FOSDEM remains our biggest event of the year, smaller, national events are still worthwhile for outreach. Many people cannot attend the big events and smaller events give more time for meaningful connections.
Thank you to the Pordenone Linux User Group (PNLUG) for inviting us, supporting the stand, and funding our attendance. Some of the costs were also paid for by the Luanti non-profit.
Cover image by Zughy.