[ale] 2016 InstallFest

[H P Ladds]

Does the MythTV / Kodi enthusiasm mean a lack of interest in a embedded
Linux Fest?

I really hoped to do a Linux From Scratch install on the theory that
knowing how to "roll your own" Linux distro would assist in making single
purpose devices.

I'm happy to do some heavy lifting organizing (at minimum) a MythTV / Kodi
InstallFest. Does Schedules Direct still provide scheduling info? They
sponsored the last one.

Cheers,
Preston



On Sun, Aug 21, 2016 at 12:01 PM, DJ-Pfulio <DJPfulio at jdpfu.com> wrote:

> I haven't planned any formal InstallFest for this fall.
>
> However, we do meet every Sunday near I-285 and Powers Ferry Road and
> happily help people install Linux there.
>
> a) If someone else would like to take on the planning and execution of a
> formal 6th Annual InstallFest, I'm willing to help.
>
> b) If others want a little help getting a new system installed, contact
> me off-list and we'll figure out the best way to make it happen.  Also,
> coming to almost any Sunday ALE meetup
> http://www.meetup.com/ALE-Atlanta-Linux-Enthusiasts/ will get the
> process started. Advanced notice is very helpful, but not required.
> Realistically, only 2 installations a week can be handled.
>
> The last InstallFest website is still up: if.jdpfu.com - which has
> useful information - especially for pre-preparation.  Only the distro
> releases would be different. There aren't any ISOs and some of the links
> aren't live, but the info is all there.  Bring boot media (empty 4G-32G
> flash drive) and the distro to be installed on your hardware.
>
> Some swag from 2016 SELF, including stickers, distro DVDs, etc. is
> available. I don't bring it to every meeting, so please provide advanced
> notice if installations will be happening.
>
> If you have friends that aren't in ALE who might be interested in
> getting started with Linux, the Sunday meetings are very new-user
> friendly. Come, ask questions, see what Linux looks like running on some
> different hardware with different GUIs. The times and dates are on the
> meetup site.
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