[wplug-plan] Demo Day web page

[Vance Kochenderfer]

Bill Moran <wmoran at potentialtech.com> wrote:
> Can someone volunteer to put together a demoday web page, today.

Here's a stab at it.  Note that I haven't tested this.

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<h3>An introduction to Linux</h3>
<p>The Western Pennsylvania Linux Users Group will be holding a special
series of events just for new Linux users.  The goal is to get you up
and running in just a few weeks, even if you have no experience
whatsoever.</p>
<h3>Events</h3>
<dl>
<dt>January 27 (Fri.): CD giveaway, CMU University Center Commons
    <dd>From 10:00 AM to noon, we will hand out free CDs containing
        Linux and answer basic questions.
<dt>February 1 (Wed.): CD giveaway, Pitt School of Information Science lobby
    <dd>From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, we will hand out free CDs containing
        Linux and answer basic questions.
<dt>February 4 (Sat.): Linux Demo Day, 3002 Newell-Simon Hall, CMU
    <dd>We'll show off what Linux is, and what it can do for you.  This
        basic overview will show how a Linux system looks and some of
        the applications it can run.  Doors open at 10:00 AM, and the
        presentation starts at 11:00 AM.
<dt>February 11 (Sat.): Linux Basics Tutorial, 3002 Newell-Simon Hall, CMU
    <dd>This is a more in-depth guide to using and administering your
        Linux system.  Doors open at 10:00 AM, and the presentation
        starts at 11:00 AM.
<dt>March 5 (Sat.): Installfest, 3002 Newell-Simon Hall, CMU
    <dd>Bring in your computer, and we'll help you get Linux installed
        and running on it!  This all-day event runs from 10:00 AM to
        5:00 PM, although you should arrive before 3:00 to ensure you
        will be able to complete installation.  Make sure you bring all
        the components (keyboard, mouse, monitor, power cords, etc.)
        for your computer - we'll have carts available to bring it all
        inside.</dl>

<h3>Directions</h3>
<p>Newell-Simon Hall is #28 on <a
href="http://www.cmu.edu/home/visitors/map/index.html">the campus
map</a>.  You'll need to use the third floor entrance, which is directly
across from Smith Hall.  There is limited parking in the immediate area
(be sure <strong>not</strong> to park in any area marked "Permit Parking
Only"), but plenty of space to park in the Morewood lot, marked P8 on
the map.

<h3>Questions?</h3>
<p>If you have any questions about these events, please e-mail
<a href="mailto:info at wplug.org">info at wplug.org</a>.

<h3>CD help</h3>
<p>If you've got one of our CD's but aren't sure what to do with it,
here are some useful links:</p>
<ul><li><a
        href="http://www.pjls16812.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/knowing-knoppix/index.html">Knoppix</a>
    <li><a
        href="http://www.ubuntulinux.org/support/documentation">Ubuntu</a>
    <li><a
        href="http://www.theopencd.org/index.php?option=com_static&staticfile=about.html&Itemid=69">TheOpenCD</a>
    <li><a
        href="http://www.mepis.org/node/6679">SimplyMEPIS</a></ul>

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Vance Kochenderfer        |  "Get me out of these ropes and into a
vkochend at nyx.net          |   good belt of Scotch"    -Nick Danger