regarding router mods see https://dd-wrt.com https://openwrt.org/ https://advancedtomato.com Or I prefer to start with a old pc with two network cards and a switch one can or could also use a VM or LXC container or .. https://www.ipfire.org/ https://www.pfsense.org/ www.zentyal.org/ we have these ISO's on hand at installfests but there are a lot more options both hardware and software some simple some well,-- lots of options On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 10:24 AM, Andrew McRobb wrote: > Process of going to a sr. living and upgrading the machines to add more > context to my last message since it’s a little out of sync. > > On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 10:16 AM Andrew McRobb > wrote: > >> Funny enough I was just thinking doing this for the holidays. What’s the >> process of doing this? >> >> On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 10:11 AM Stephen Partington >> wrote: >> >>> ususally a mix of both. I know I attended one at a Sr living center that >>> had a bunch of people from the area interested in swapping their degrading >>> XP install for something that does the job with less fuss. >>> >>> On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 10:09 AM, wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Interesting... is this 10 - 25 new Linux users or people that gather >>>> together to learn Linux? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 2017-12-13 21:04, Todd Cole wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi Andrew >>>> We usually have most equipment and media on a server with PDF Books >>>> ISO we can install all major distro's. Most use debian based attendance is >>>> usually between 10 25 but Dec is usually >>>> on the quiet side and more project based the installs. we work on >>>> servers raspberry pi projects router mods--any linux project is fair game >>>> and expect 50% new users and 50% experts so between everyone >>>> we can handle a;most any project Todd >>>> >>>> On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 1:02 PM, Andrew McRobb >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hello everyone, >>>>> >>>>> I'm completely new to meetups, and thought this would be the best way >>>>> to say hello in this sort of community. I'm interested in going to the >>>>> upcoming Installfest (not 100% sure if I can go or not), and had some >>>>> questions on what usually goes down. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> - What distro does everyone usually work with? (I'm mostly >>>>> comfortable with Debian distros and trying to get into FreeBSD) >>>>> - What's the outcome usually like? How many people usually show up >>>>> wanting to install Linux? How many come from Windows background? >>>>> - Should I bring anything to a Installfest to help out any? I have >>>>> a healthy amount of cables, DVDs (Debian 9 32bit, Linux Mint 18.3 32bit, >>>>> FreeBSD 32bit), and some USB thumbs, and some networking gear. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, hope to meet any of you there! >>>>> >>>>> Andrew >>>>> >>>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Todd Cole >>>> Ubuntu Arizona Team >>>> 4605 S PRIEST DR LOT 3 >>>> TEMPE AZ 85282-6507 >>>> toddc@azloco.com >>>> 602-677-9402 <(602)%20677-9402> >>>> >>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>>> >>>> >>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from >>> rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button. >>> >>> Stephen >>> >>> --------------------------------------------------- >>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> >> > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > -- Todd Cole Ubuntu Arizona Team 4605 S PRIEST DR LOT 3 TEMPE AZ 85282-6507 toddc@azloco.com 602-677-9402