Re: How's the InstallFest going?

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Author: Alan Dayley
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To: plug-discuss
Subject: Re: How's the InstallFest going?
Alexander Henry said:
> On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 12:26:03 -0700 (MST), Alan Dayley
> Just fine. The crowd was about 20 large.


That's a good number.

> Some serious problems came
> in, which weren't resolved by the end of the day. One was a comp
> whose BIOS couldn't detect SCSI devices.


Did you get that person on this list? I should have been there to help
since I have much experience with SCSI devices. I hope they post a
question here.

> Another was a wireless
> adapter on a desktop with no firmware, which had manual instructions
> on how to get Linux to drive the wireless card and patch the kernel.


Hmm... That could not be fun.

> The rest were dual-boot installs, Samba install, and a bunch of laptop
> wireless network installs.
>
> Needed a bit more tallent there, I'm afraid. No shortage of manpower,
> just no key talent, e.g. networking and BIOS hacks.


If those people get on this list or at least notify that they want to come
back next month, we should be able to arrange for specific help.

> A very nice showing, and some nice brain synergy. Great work!


Excellent! Thanks for your work, Alex. Thanks to all that helped and
attended.

Alan



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