[ale] 2016 InstallFest

[H P Ladds]

Hey DJ,

How about an InstallFest for the intermediate user? I've been hoping to do
a "Linux From Scratch" install forever.

Preston

On Sun, Aug 21, 2016 at 12:01 PM, DJ-Pfulio <DJPfulio at jdpfu.com> wrote:

> I haven't planned any formal InstallFest for this fall.
>
> However, we do meet every Sunday near I-285 and Powers Ferry Road and
> happily help people install Linux there.
>
> a) If someone else would like to take on the planning and execution of a
> formal 6th Annual InstallFest, I'm willing to help.
>
> b) If others want a little help getting a new system installed, contact
> me off-list and we'll figure out the best way to make it happen.  Also,
> coming to almost any Sunday ALE meetup
> http://www.meetup.com/ALE-Atlanta-Linux-Enthusiasts/ will get the
> process started. Advanced notice is very helpful, but not required.
> Realistically, only 2 installations a week can be handled.
>
> The last InstallFest website is still up: if.jdpfu.com - which has
> useful information - especially for pre-preparation.  Only the distro
> releases would be different. There aren't any ISOs and some of the links
> aren't live, but the info is all there.  Bring boot media (empty 4G-32G
> flash drive) and the distro to be installed on your hardware.
>
> Some swag from 2016 SELF, including stickers, distro DVDs, etc. is
> available. I don't bring it to every meeting, so please provide advanced
> notice if installations will be happening.
>
> If you have friends that aren't in ALE who might be interested in
> getting started with Linux, the Sunday meetings are very new-user
> friendly. Come, ask questions, see what Linux looks like running on some
> different hardware with different GUIs. The times and dates are on the
> meetup site.
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