InstallFest Release Candidate 1
Please eyeball this and post any suggested changes to the list. As soon as
there is a consense I will e-mail and/or fax this to the media - Tuesday or
Wednesday, latest.
Dennis Kibbe
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LOCAL USERS GROUP OFFERS FREE LINUX INSTALLATION HELP
On Saturday, June 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Phoenix Linux Users
Group (PLUG) will hold a Linux InstallFest in the Turquoise Room at
Scottsdale Community College, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale, AZ. This
is an opportunity for computers users to receive expert help in installing
Linux, a freely available operating system, on their personal computer.
Linux and other free software, such as tools from the GNU project, are
available at no charge through the Internet or as an inexpensive
ditribution at most local computer stores. The complete system is known
as GNU/Linux.
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.
Computer users are invited to bring their computers to the event
and receive help from PLUG members in installing GNU/Linux. (Only the
computer box, monitor, keyboard and mouse need be brought.) Your current
operating system can remain as an alternative, or we can replace it
entirely. There is no charge for this service. Club members will be
available to answer questions about Linux, Open Source software, and the
Phoenix Linux User Group as well. The event is open to the public.
For more information about the InstallFest, email
contact@plug.phoenix.az.us or call Willaim Lindley at 480-947-6100
PLUG (
http://plug.phoenix.az.us ) is an informal group of folks who
have 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.
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.
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