Phoenix Linux Users Group Installfest - Saturday, March 31, 2007, University of Advancing Technology

[David Huerta]

Subject line still says March 31st. :)

On 6/17/07, alexanderhenry at cox.net <alexanderhenry at cox.net> wrote:
> Community event: Phoenix Linux User's Group (PLUG) Installfest.
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> What: Phoenix Linux User's Group (PLUG) Installfest.
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> Where: University of Advancing Technology: 2625 W. Baseline Tempe, AZ 85283
> (Baseline Road, just west of I-10 and Pointe Hilton South Mountain, south side
> of Baseline, near Fry's Electronics Tempe).
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> When: Saturday, June 30, 2007, 10:00 a.m. thru 4:00 p.m.
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> RSVP: InstallFest at PLUG.phoenix.az.us
>  - Your computer with specs and equipment,
>    including monitor, keyboard, mouse, and network card.
>  - What you hope to accomplish and learn by installing Linux
>  - Encouraged to RSVP but not required
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> Who: Anyone who wants to see Linux or run it on their computer.
>  - Volunteers always needed, please e-mail your pledge for time.
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> Installations take over two hours, please arrive within the first few hours.
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> 06/30 (Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm) Phoenix Linux User Group (PLUG) Installfest.
> Bring your computer, volunteers will install Linux for you to use at home.
> Where: University of Advancing Technology: 2625 W. Baseline Tempe, AZ 85283.
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> 06/30 (Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm) Phoenix Linux User Group (PLUG) Installfest.
> Where: University of Advancing Technology: 2625 W. Baseline Tempe, AZ 85283
> (Baseline Road, just west of I-10 and Pointe Hilton South Mountain, south side
> of Baseline).  The Phoenix Linux User's Group and would like to invite you to
> our monthly Linux Installfest.  Bring your PC, Mac, or other for one-on-one
> help to get your machine running Linux, and to learn how to use Linux.  RSVP
> is strongly  encouraged to ensure the right volunteers will be available for
> your needs, but not required.  Please RSVP to InstallFest at PLUG.phoenix.az.us
> with the following information: Your computer with specs and equipment you
> wish to run, and what you hope to accomplish and learn by installing Linux.
> Installations take over two hours, please arrive within the first few hours.
> PLUG: http://plug.phoenix.az.us
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> (Phoenix, Arizona) -- Saturday, June 30, 2007
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> The Phoenix Linux User Group (PLUG) is holding their monthly Linux Installfest
> Saturday, June 30, from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the University of Advancing
> Technology (UAT), 2625 W Baseline Tempe, just west of I-10.  Free and open to
> the public.  Bring your P.C. for free one-on-one help with installing Linux.
> The Linux Installfest also features demos to view Linux for those considering
> switching to Linux for home or business use, as well as Knoppix CD's to try
> Linux at home without damaging your PC or files.  While no RSVP is required,
> if you are considering attending, an e-mail to the event coordinator stating
> your specific interest would be greatly appreciated.  Please e-mail
> InstallFest at PLUG.phoenix.az.us with "Installfest" in the subject line.  The
> PLUG Installfest is held at UAT on the last Saturday of every month.
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> Linux is a free Unix-type operating system originally created by Linus Torvalds
> with the assistance of developers around the world. Developed under the GNU
> General Public License, the source code for Linux is freely available to
> everyone.  Apart from the fact that it's freely distributed, Linux's
> functionality, adaptability, and robustness has made it the main alternative
> to proprietary Unix and Microsoft operating systems.  IBM, Hewlett-Packard and
> other giants of the computing world have embraced Linux and support its
> ongoing development. More than a decade after its initial release, Linux is
> being utilized worldwide as a server platform primarily.  Its use as a home
> and office desktop operating system is also on the rise.  Local computer
> vendor and service provider Red Seven (http://www.redseven.biz/) provides
> computer systems and IT services to the home user and small business.
> National governments in countries such as China, India, Germany, Singapore,
> Brazil, and many more are adopting Linux as their official operating system in
> both servers and desktops.  Some governments are adopting economic policies
> around a future boom in Linux.
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> The Phoenix Linux User Group is the local Linux user's group (LUG) for the
> Phoenix area.  Like any other computer user group, it is populated by
> hobbyists and computer professionals, and provides a forum for discussion.
> Unlike many other computer user groups, LUGs also provide the same functions
> as a "regional office" for IBM, Macintosh, Microsoft, or Sun; they have the
> responsibility to train, support, and educate Linux users, coordinate Linux
> consultants, advocate Linux as a computing solution, and serve as liaison to
> local news outlets.  Because Linux is Free Software or Open Source software,
> LUGs are entirely volunteer based.  PLUG holds several monthly meetings: one
> in the southeast Phoenix area, one in North Phoenix, one in Mesa, and one in
> Tempe.  PLUG membership is free and anyone may join.  PLUG also welcomes users
> and fans of all Free Software and Open Source Software such as GNU and
> FreeBSD.
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> For more information, see:
> The Phoenix Linux User's Group website: http://plug.phoenix.az.us/
> Linux Online: http://www.linux.org/
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> --
> Alexander
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david [.dh] huerta
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