[wplug-board] Draft of: WPLUG to hold an installfest

[Terence J. Golightly]

Board:

This is a revision of a revised draft. Thanks to Vance for his input 
regarding errors and/or omissions. So I need the rest of you to look 
this over and give your comments.

PLEASE note that I have put a reply to in the headers to make sure that 
replies go to the wplug-board mailing list.

Dear Cpusergroup,


My name is Terry Golightly and I am the new Vice Chair of the Western 
Pennsylvania Linux User's Group (WPLUG) and as in that capacity I'm 
pleased to annouce that WPLUG will be holding an InstallFest on March 12 
from 1:00pm to 4:30pm  at the Monroeville Public Library. I am hoping 
that your group would be kind enough to promote our gathering on your 
website. As well, please invite your members to attend, we would welcome 
the chance to interact with our fellow computing enthusiasts!

If you or a friend have a current linux install and need help with 
tweaking or troubleshooting a problem. Bring it! Want help installing 
one of the latest releases from the world of Free and Open Source 
Software (FOSS). Bring it! Come early, since any endeavor involving 
computers and software can of course consume valuable cycles!

To have the best install experience, its is best to have a machine that 
is less than 5 years old with a cd/dvd drive and a network card. 
However, if you have older hardware you would like to try out. Please 
rsvp at least several days in advance to wplug at wplug.org with your 
hardware specs and someone there should be able to provide feedback 
regarding your prospects for a successfull install.

Ok  I decided that this is a good use for the mailing list.  My 
reasoning is it might get members/mailing list followers a chance to 
participate. Can I get a second on that?

Regards,


Terry
vicechair at wplug.org