Installfest Flyer

From GTALUG

This page is to help hammer out the latest and greatest flyer for GTALug Install Fests.

Based on the mailing list posts at: http://article.gmane.org/gmane.org.user-groups.linux.tolug/18843 http://article.gmane.org/gmane.org.user-groups.linux.tolug/18846

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Free Linux Installfest

Curious about Linux but do not know where to start? Ever wanted to play with Linux but had problems getting it installed? This is your chance to have a volunteer from the GTALug (Greater Toronto Area [I assume the "A" in GTALug is not silent] Linux User Group) guide you through the available options and help you to install Linux on your computer.

Cost: No charge When: Saturday August 27th, 2005 Where: Room 418, 755 Morningside Avenue (the Centennial HP Science and Technology Centre) Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. To register: register@mcgregor.org [Why is this is not a gtalug.org address?] Details: http://gtalug.org/events/installfest [or whatever the URL is]

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Notes

  • While the Installfest is free, you are responsible for paying any parking charges.
  • If you wish to join GTALug <http://gtalug.org>, you may do so at the Installfest for $20 annually Students $10
  • There will be Linux distributions on CD media for $10 per set available on a first come, first served basis. Quantities are limited.
  • If you wish to bring more than one computer onto which you wish to have Linux installed, feel free to do so but be advised that any additional installations beyond the first will only be done if time permits.
  • Installations will be done on a first come, first served, best efforts basis as time permits with no guarantee of success. [In case it is crowded, there should be a ticketing system so that people can pick up a ticket when they arrive. Ticket numbers can then be called as volunteers are ready to proceed with the next installation.]
  • Linux distributions we will be installing include Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, and Mandriva but others may also be available.
  • There is always an element of risk when installing an operating system. Centennial College, GTAlug, and the volunteers, jointly or severally, do NOT assume any liability whatsoever for data loss, damage to your system, or any other losses. You will be expected to sign a consent form at the Installfest authorizing the volunteer to install Linux on your computer(s) and releasing the aforementioned parties from liability before proceeding with the installation.
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Pre Installfest checklist

  • Perform a back up of your computer. This is essential!
  • Defragment your hard drive and set aside at least 3GB of disk space. Create new partitions by resizing preexisting ones, if you can. Do not worry if you do not know how to do this. Someone at the Installfest can do it for you.
  • Tell us about your level of Linux experience.
  • Let us know in advance if you have a particular Linux distribution you are interested in having installed and we will try to accommodate you.
  • Let us know in advance about the chipset, model number, age, or other pertinent details about the hardware in your computer, especially graphics adapters, wireless network cards, PXE boot capabilities, and SATA controllers, if you can. If you can print those details and bring them with you to the Installfest, all the better. If possible, search the web for Linux compatibility information for your hardware.
  • Bring power cords and manuals for your hardware.
  • Some CRT Monitors, PS/2 mice and keyboards will be available. If your computer uses LCD or USB peripherals, or any unusual hardware, bring it with you.

If you would like to volunteer at the Installfest, please email: volunteer@mcgregor.org [Same question as above - why is this not a gtalug.org address?]

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