[plug] Fwd: Worldwide 2008 Mandriva Linux Installfest

[Caleb Duggan]

Yea. Hasen't PLUG had installfests in the past? Perhaps a good way to get  
new members?
What sort of turnout has happened at previous installfests?

On Fri, 16 Nov 2007 23:38:35 +0800, Richard Meyer <meyerri at westnet.com.au>  
wrote:

> Worth looking at - ANY Linux is acceptable - they're all packages of
> kernel, tools, and (if you're not Slackware) a package manager - AND a
> bunch of likeminded people ....
>
>
> On Fri, 2007-11-16 at 23:14 +0800, Caleb Duggan wrote:
>> Hi
>>
>> Just received this somehow...perhaps sometihg PLUG should look at doing,
>> when was the last installfest?(this doesn't mean I use mandriva btw)
>>
>> Caleb.
>>
>> ------- Forwarded message -------
>> From: "Mandriva Team" <return at mandriva.com>
>> To: caleb.duggan at gmail.com
>> Cc:
>> Subject: Worldwide 2008 Mandriva Linux Installfest
>> Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 22:35:40 +0800
>>
>>
>> Mandriva rallies the community of Linux users in many cities across
>> the globe on November 17th.
>>
>> In order to bring Linux to new users and present the new features and
>> technologies available in Mandriva Linux 2008, Mandriva is mobilizing
>> its network of Linux User Groups (LUGs) to coordinate a worldwide
>> Installfest on November 17th 2007.
>>
>> Installations of Mandriva Linux One will take place all around the
>> world, thanks to the Linux community. Major participating locations
>> will include the Ecuador, China, Poland, Russia and France. Expert
>> Mandriva Linux users are invited to assist beginners to help them get
>> started with the operating system. Participants will be able to:
>>
>>     * Get help on installing Mandriva Linux 2008 on their laptop or
>>       desktop free of charge.
>>
>>     * View demonstrations of all that can be done with Mandriva Linux
>>       2008.
>>
>>     * Get answers to their questions.
>>
>>     * Meet other Mandriva Linux users, and chat with their local
>>       community.
>>
>> The installation is often the toughest step for a beginner willing to
>> adopt a new operating system. This is why Mandriva invites anyone
>> wishing to know Linux better to join the free install fests on
>> November 17th or 24th. These installfests are made possible thanks to
>> the power of the knowledge sharing spirit, one of the keystones of the
>> open source community.
>>
>> Be sure to check where installfests are located within your area:
>> http://wiki.mandriva.com/en/Community/Events/InstallParty2008
>>
>> Get more information about Mandriva Linux:
>> http://www.mandriva.com/
>>
>> Have a look at our Mandriva Club with all the information you need to
>> get started:
>> http://club.mandriva.com/
>>
>>
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