I can easily put a link to a map of SCC when I update PlugPresents web site.
I bet Vic can do the same for the Plug web site.
Kimi has made available an email address (
installfest@unitywave.com). Do we
want to use this instead of
contact@plug.phoenix.az.us? If we do, we
obviously change the Press Release and let Kimi know who to forward the mail
from that address to.
On Tuesday 04 June 2002 20:41, you wrote:
> This includes suggestions from hans and Bill Lindley. Also, I've removed
> quotes around "Open Source" and "Free Software" which I thought
> unneccessary and too M$-like as in the Myrth of "free software."
>
> I plan to go to press on Thurday latest unless there are any show stoppers.
>
> Dennis
> ===========================================================
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>
> LOCAL USERS GROUP OFFERS FREE GNU/LINUX INSTALLATION HELP
>
> 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 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.
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Jim
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