[ale] LUG in Columbus

[Jeff Hubbs]

John -

Sometimes I get down to Columbus on weekends - there's a chance I might
be able to participate.

Installfests are a way through which people who have never seen Linux
before can not only get help with an install or at least SEE an install,
but is also usually the first time people who have not seen Linux before
get a look at people who use Linux routinely.  I remember taking a
company laptop down to a 'fest at Emory in Nov 1998, which is where I
first met Jim Kinney, and someone helped me turn that thing into a
dual-boot.

You need plenty of space and tables.  Power and a decent Internet
connection is good.  Having at least one machine set up and
Internet-connected for downloads is good.  An Ethernet switch w/ cabling
is very good.

- Jeff

John LaPierre wrote:

 > Hello All -
 >
 > A couple of us Linux users down here in Columbus Ga are trying to 
drum up
 > some interest in a local LUG, and would value your input and advice. 
We felt
 > that an Install-fest may be a way to generate up some interest 
initially. Any
 > advice?
 >
 > btw - At the last ale-nw meeting, some expressed interest in dvd 
ripping on
 > Linux. Ken has the technique posted on his site:
 >
 > http://www.shaolinuxtemple.org/dvdripping.html
 >
 > Thanks -
 >
 > John L
 >
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