Fwd: FW: InstallFest Press Release RC2

Sat, 1 Jun 2002 17:38:50 -0700

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I vote for RC2.  As far as changing the web site, that will take all of 15 
minutes to change.

On Saturday 01 June 2002 16:04, you wrote:
> Here are Bill's changes to the Press Release for comment. This version is
> based on Victor's suggestion to make the press release more newsworthy.
>
> So, hwich version do we want to run with - this one? Or what's currently
> posted on the PLUG site?
>
> Judges, the envelope please. . .
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: William Lindley [SMTP:wlindley@wlindley.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 16:43
> To: Dennis Kibbe
> Subject: InstallFest Press Release RC2
>
> Dennis -- Using Victor's suggestion, here's RC2.  Changes from Victor's
> text:
>
> * Title "GNU/Linux InstallFest"
> * My description "computer consultant"
> * Changed my <<quote>> slightly
> * Instead of "and external modems" a reference to the PLUG web page
> InstallFest Q&A (which we need to have ready when this is released).
>  Removed parentheses around that sentence.
> * Corrected spelling of my name
> * "PLUG Club members" --> "PLUG members"
>
> ===
>
> On Saturday, June 22, the Phoenix Linux Users Group (PLUG) invites the
> public to a "GNU/Linux InstallFest" at Scottsdale Community College.
>  Attendees will receive expert help in installing Linux, a freely
> available operating system, on their personal computers.
>
> After the InstallFest, users who brought their computers along can in many
> cases go home with working systems installed on their machines, free of
> charge.  The package includes web browsers, word processors, and other
> usual tools that computer users expect.
>
> PLUG's organizer for the event is William Lindley, a computer consultant.
>  "This is what the Free Software community is all about - helping each
> other, and we'll be helping folks get started," Lindley explained. "We're
> all looking forward to this InstallFest."
>
> The software is an alternative to Windows and other proprietary systems.
>  Linux, GNU, FreeBSD and other "open source" and "free software" systems
> do not require any licensing or upgrade fees, and are said by many experts
> to be more efficient and secure than Windows systems.
>
> Businesses and home users alike are turning to free software which can be
> freely copied, modified, or examined, and which is considered by computer
> experts to be more robust and secure than proprietary systems.
>
> Though there is no charge, the term "free software" actually refers to
> freedom from license restrictions:  Users are never asked to click "I
> Agree" to a list of prohibitions before using it, and organizations need
> not store "Certificates of Authenticity" in their safe deposit boxes in
> case of an audit.
>
> The free software products are available at no charge through the Internet
> or as an inexpensive distribution at most local computer stores, but the
> InstallFest offers users a completed installation by experienced Linux and
> FreeBSD administrators. Computer users are invited to bring their
> computers to the event.  Usually, only the computer box, monitor, keyboard
> and mouse need be brought - see the PLUG web page for details.
>
> "Your old operating system can remain as an alternative, or we can replace
> it entirely," Lindley said, "depending on your plans for the machine and
> how much disk space you have to spare."
>
> "This is a really important next step in development of computers and the
> Internet -- making them more affordable and more secure," Lindley said.
>  "We are here to show how easy it can be for computer users to move up to
> the next level."
>
> The event will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the College's
> Turquoise Room, at 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale, AZ.  A map is
> available online at PLUG's web site, ( http://plug.phoenix.az.us ).
>
> PLUG members will be available to answer questions about Linux, Open
> Source software, and the Phoenix Linux Users Group as well.
>
> For more information about the InstallFest, email
> contact@plug.phoenix.az.us or call William Lindley at 480-947-6100
>
> PLUG is an informal group that holds several monthly meetings, on both the
> East and West sides of Phoenix, to talk about what they've recently done
> with Linux, GNU and open source software; to share problems and solutions,
> and to discuss issues in the world of Free Software and computers in
> general. Knowledge of Linux is neither presumed nor required. Between
> meetings, PLUG members stay in touch through a busy e-mail discussion
> list.
>
> More information about PLUG can be found on the website at
> http://plug.phoenix.az.us/ .
>
> Scottsdale Community College offers two year degree programs in many
> disciplines including computers, arts, and science. SCC also offers
> university transfer programs and special interest courses, and has hosted
> several free software events.
>
> END
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