Re: [MLUG] Installfest?

[Matthew Schmidt <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

>>MU-ACM is interested in putting together an
>>Installfest/Open-source-tutorial event.  However, we don't have the
>>requisite knowledge/experience/Linux-fu to do it.
>>
I'd be happy to help. I helped with some Installfests with the Denver 
LUG. They can be lots of fun.

>>Also, if anyone had suggestions regarding where to hold such an event
>>(lots of table-ish space, electrical outlets), they would be
>>appreciated.  Finally, if I've managed to be completely off-topic, I
>>apologize sincerely.
>>    
>>
This doesn't seem to be off-topic.

There are some rooms on the second floor of Memorial Union that have 
lots of space and can be furnished with plenty of folding tables. I 
believe these rooms can be reserved, and since the ACM is an MU 
organization I do not see any problems with getting permission to use 
these rooms. They might be pretty booked, though.

I think the suggestion to have LOTS of live CDs is a good one. Ubuntu is 
a great for new users. SimplyMepis is another easy entry-level live 
distro. In addition to this, I would suggest providing plenty of copies 
of the OpenCD to help users' migration to the new OS. Have you guys 
targeted any full distributions?

Does anybody from the group have suggestions for easy full distros aimed 
at new users?

Matt




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