[ale] Let's Party!

[Geoffrey]

Mike Harrison wrote:
> On Fri, 25 Sep 2009, Geoffrey wrote:
> 
>> Mike Harrison wrote:
>>>> On 09/23/2009 12:34 PM, Geoffrey wrote:
>>>>> That is absolutely the most ridiculous thing I have ever seen.  Someone
>>>>> needs to come up with a spoof.
>>> Or just have Linux Launch Parties. ;)
>> We already do that...  They're called 'installfests.'
> 
> That's the problem.. That's a very geeky word, and we tend to
> get pretty technical at them, largely because we seem to
> enjoy trying to get Linux to work on whatever arcane hardware
> we can scrounge up cheap (or free) and an installfest is a great place to 
> work out those glitches and seek some friendly help.

You are right.  One of the reasons I purchased my Macbook pro was 
because I read that you could run Linux on it, but the installation was 
not for the faint of heart. ;)

> They typically preach to the choir or the acolytes.
> 
> I think I'm going to have to put my money where my mouth is,
> and have a: Linux Party and invite all of my non-geeky
> friends to a Linux Party. But it's going to be a while..
> I've got multiple projects and installs going on at work.

This is a great idea.  I've been thinking of doing much the same at my 
Church.

-- 
Until later, Geoffrey

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little
temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
  - Benjamin Franklin