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− | We will have an | + | We will have an [[InstallFest]] on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's [http://www.carnegielibrary.org/locations/brookline/ Brookline Branch] on Brookline Blvd. |
− | There will be wireless internet for library card holders. | + | There will be wireless internet for library card holders. A wired network will also be set up. Please note the acceptable use policy on the [[InstallFest]] page. |
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+ | == Presentation == | ||
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+ | From 11am to noon, [[User:Vance|Vance Kochenderfer]] will be giving an introductory [[Media:Flyer-2009-02-07.pdf|presentation]] titled ''You can ''do'' that in Linux?'' | ||
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+ | Yes, you can: | ||
+ | * Work on word processing documents and spreadsheets | ||
+ | * Visit your favorite web sites | ||
+ | * Download and manage photos from your digital camera | ||
+ | * Contact your friends by e-mail and instant message | ||
+ | * Manage your music collection and connect to your portable player | ||
+ | ...and we'll show you how! | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Available Distributions == | ||
What distros will we have on hand? | What distros will we have on hand? | ||
− | + | ;Mythbuntu 8.10 for x86-32 on CD, [[User:Bethlynn|Beth Lynn Eicher]] | |
− | + | ;OpenSolaris 2008.05 x86-32 and x86-64 on LiveCD or DVD, [[User:Bethlynn|Beth Lynn Eicher]] | |
+ | ;Ubuntu 8.10 for x86-32 on CD, [[User:Bethlynn|Beth Lynn Eicher]] | ||
+ | ;Ubuntu 8.04.1 Long Term Support Desktop Edition for x86-32; [[User:Bethlynn|Beth Lynn Eicher]] | ||
+ | ;Fedora 10, [[User:Bseklecki|Brian Seklecki]] | ||
+ | :Setting up a local mirror as described in [[Installfest Services]] | ||
+ | :Will also have live CD media and swag on hand | ||
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+ | [[Brookline Library]] - More information on the venue. | ||
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+ | [[Category:Meetings]] |
Latest revision as of 22:32, 24 February 2009
We will have an InstallFest on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Brookline Branch on Brookline Blvd.
There will be wireless internet for library card holders. A wired network will also be set up. Please note the acceptable use policy on the InstallFest page.
Presentation[edit]
From 11am to noon, Vance Kochenderfer will be giving an introductory presentation titled You can do that in Linux?
Yes, you can:
- Work on word processing documents and spreadsheets
- Visit your favorite web sites
- Download and manage photos from your digital camera
- Contact your friends by e-mail and instant message
- Manage your music collection and connect to your portable player
...and we'll show you how!
Available Distributions[edit]
What distros will we have on hand?
- Mythbuntu 8.10 for x86-32 on CD, Beth Lynn Eicher
- OpenSolaris 2008.05 x86-32 and x86-64 on LiveCD or DVD, Beth Lynn Eicher
- Ubuntu 8.10 for x86-32 on CD, Beth Lynn Eicher
- Ubuntu 8.04.1 Long Term Support Desktop Edition for x86-32; Beth Lynn Eicher
- Fedora 10, Brian Seklecki
- Setting up a local mirror as described in Installfest Services
- Will also have live CD media and swag on hand
Brookline Library - More information on the venue.