{"id":76,"date":"2008-05-13T14:02:10","date_gmt":"2008-05-13T18:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ale.org\/new\/?p=76"},"modified":"2008-05-14T11:34:45","modified_gmt":"2008-05-14T15:34:45","slug":"the-spring-2008-ubuntu-linux-install-fest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ale.org\/?p=76","title":{"rendered":"The Spring 2008 Ubuntu Linux Install Fest"},"content":{"rendered":"

When the virus of MS Windows has become the disease,
\nUbuntu Linux is your painless and permanent cure!
\n
\nDiscover the Healthy Freedom of
\nOpen Source & Linux Technology! <\/font><\/p>\n

Let us introduce you to all the Familiar, User Friendly
\nand System Compatible solutions for enhancing your
\nPersonal Computer experience at:
\n
\nThe Spring 2008 Ubuntu Linux<\/font>
\n Install Fest & Forum<\/font><\/p>\n

A public invitation to Free Software, Free Technical Help
\nand Free Information from the generous, patient, friendly
\nand informed Open Source technology professionals of
\nAtlanta Linux Enthusiasts and Ubuntu-Georgia
\n
\nSaturday, May 17, 9:00am to 5:00pm
\nat Emory Law School Gambrell Hall, Room 5e <\/font>
\n[ Directions to Gambrell Hall<\/a> ]
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

ALE Install Festivals are a great way to RESTORE, REVIVE OR RECYCLE
\nOLDER PC’s and keep them out of the landfill. EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR
\nCURRENT PC BY MAKING MORE FUNCTIONAL, FAST & FRIENDLY!<\/p>\n

We help provide all the peripheral parts like monitors, mice and keyboards so
\nthat all you have to bring is your laptop or computer CPU case and we’ll help
\nyou discover how seamlessly Ubuntu Linux will work for you and your system!
\nAnd note that experimenting with Ubuntu is entirely USER SAFE. By default,
\nthe Ubuntu exploration and installation processes will KEEP ALL YOUR
\nEXISTING SYSTEM DATA AND FILES IN TACT AND ACCCESSIBLE
\n(though you can also choose to entirely remove all M$ viruses from
\nyour system as an additional bonus of choosing to switch to Linux).<\/p>\n

AND WHETHER YOU COME TO OBSERVE, EXPERIMENT OR INSTALL,
\nIT COSTS YOU NOTHING!<\/p>\n

Like most everything Linux, the ALE Linux & Ubuntu Install Festivals are
\ntotally FREE and OPEN to anyone and everyone<\/strong> interested in learning
\nhow using their computers and exploring the internet can be cheaper,
\nsimpler, easier, safer and a whole lot more fun.<\/p>\n

Other features of the Spring 2008 Install Fest will include:
\n— Hands on demo systems where you can experiment with all that Linux offers
\nand find out just how simple and familiar free computing choices are.
\n— Assistance with safely booting your AMD\/Intel PC or Mac with an Ubuntu Live
\nInstall CD so you can freely explore and test the free Linux Desktop environment
\nand any of the many dozens of useful free programs that are included, all without
\nmaking any changes to your existing system whatsoever.
\n— Knowledgeable, patient help with installing Linux onto your system hard drive
\nwhen you decide that Free Computer Freedom is a really great deal!
\n— Free Copies of the Ubuntu Hardy Heron (v8.04 LTS) Live Install CD will be
\navailable to everyone attending. Note that free Ubuntu Live CD’s can also be
\nordered, requested or downloaded for burning anytime atUbuntu.com\/getUbuntu<\/a>
\n— Demonstrations of the free Ubuntu Desktop and other major Open Source
\nsoftware like Open Office packages will be offered at the Install Fest.
\n— Light refreshments will be available throughout the day and lunch will be
\navailable for a modest contribution.
\n— A plethora of Linux & Ubuntu experts at the ready to assist with any questions
\nabout anything involving Open Source, Linux and Ubuntu.<\/p>\n

An event schedule and related information can be found HERE<\/strong>.<\/a> <\/p>\n

To learn more about Ubuntu GNU Linux and the Hardy Heron 8.04
\nrelease specifically, please visit Ubuntu.com<\/strong><\/a>
\n
\nFor any additional information needs, please contact:
\nAaron Ruscetta, 404.315.0406 \/\/ aruscetta@gmail.com
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When the virus of MS Windows has become the disease, Ubuntu Linux is your painless and permanent cure! Discover the Healthy Freedom of Open Source & Linux Technology! Let us introduce you to all the Familiar, User Friendly and System Compatible solutions for enhancing your Personal Computer experience at: The Spring 2008 Ubuntu Linux Install […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-76","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-announcements","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ale.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ale.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ale.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ale.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ale.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=76"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ale.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ale.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=76"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ale.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=76"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ale.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=76"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}