moin, moin,
here's a proposed press release.
We need a quote from the project leader. Maybe something thanking the
sponsors. For now we have AZOTO, UAT, and Elite PC.
We can also have quotes from another sponsor or two. Specifically, I think
the location host should be able to put in a quote.
I'm working on obtaining a phone number for AZOTO. If I get that setup we
can use it. Else we will need to find a number we can use for the
InstallFest.
We need someone to contact the Front ( or for them to pipe up ), to find ou=
t
if they still wish to be sponsors? If so, we need to get them listed in the
press release.
Any known sponsors that I've forgotten?
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: <???>
Email:
InstallFest@PLUG.phoenix.az.us
Phone: <???>
URL:
http://PLUG.phoenix.az.us/
Phoenix Linux Users Group (PLUG) offers installation of Free Software to th=
e
public.
On Saturday, October 25, from 10:00 to 16:00, PLUG invites public and
press to attend a no cost Linux InstallFest at the University of Advancing
Technology, <UAT addy>. This is an opportunity for computers users to
receive expert help in installing GNU/Linux, a freely available operating
system, on their personal computer or macintosh.
There will also be no cost presentations on Free Software and how to use it
effectively for work or home.
Linux is the core of a free operating system that includes software from
projects such as GNU, GNOME and KDE. It can be installed as the lone
operating system or alongside another operating system on the computer.
"The GNU/Linux system is a stable, secure operating system that isn't
susceptable to email, web or document viruses.", said der.hans, CEO of AZOT=
O
(Arizona Open Technologies Organization). "AZOTO is proud to help user
groups promote the use of Free Software.", he continued.
Come see Knoppix, a GNU/Linux distribution that runs right from CD without
using the hard drive.
There will also be demos of the Linux Terminal Server Project (LTSP) which
can provide 20 fast workstations for under $2000, OpenOffice.org's office
suite and the GIMP drawing program.
These tools are all Free Software, guaranteeing people and companies the
right to use the software as they wish. Free Software can be freely copied,
modified and examined. Computer experts consider these freedoms essential
to computer security and believe they provide more robust systems than
proprietary software vendors.
Attendees wishing to have GNU/Linux installed on their computers need only
bring their computer, monitor, keyboard and mouse. Those who connect to the
Internet using a dial-up modem should bring the modem as well.
PLUG (
http://PLUG.phoenix.az.us/ ) is an informal group with several
meetings a month in various parts of the Phoenix metro area. The meetings
are open to everyone and there is no cost. PLUG also has an active
discussion list for helping people use GNU/Linux.
AZOTO (
http://www.AZOTO.org/ ) is an Arizona-based non-profit dedicated to
promoting the use of Free Software and Open Technologies in the state of
Arizona.
University of Advancing Technology (
http://www.UAT.edu/ ) ...
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ciao,
der.hans
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# https://www.LuftHans.com/ http://www.AZOTO.org/
# Schlie=DFlich verteidigt Amerika Freiheit. Und Freiheit beginnt mit dem =
Wort.
# -- Gunter Grass
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