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<eventitem date="2002-11-02" time="TBA" room="Comfy lounge, MC3001"
title="Linux Install Fest with KW-LUG">
title="Linux InstallFest with KW-LUG">
<short>Bring over your computer and we'll help you install Linux</short>
<abstract>No abstract available yet.</abstract>
<abstract>
<p>The <a href="http://www.csclub.uwaterloo.ca/">CSC</a>, the <a
href="http://www.kwlug.org/">KW-Linux User Group</a>, and the <a
href="http://uw-dig.uwaterloo.ca/">UW Debian Interest Group</a>
are jointly hosting a GNU/Linux InstallFest. GNU/Linux is a
powerful, free operating system for your computer. It is mostly
written by talented volunteers who like to share their efforts
and help each other.</p>
<p>Perhaps you have are you interested in installing GNU/Linux.
If so, bring your computer, monitor and keyboard; and we will
help you install GNU/Linux on your machine. You can also find
knowledgable people who can answer your questions about
GNU/Linux.</p>
<hr />
<h3>Frequently Asked Questions</h3>
<p><b>Q: </b>What is GNU/Linux?<br />
<b>A: </b>GNU/Linux is a free operating system for your computer. It is mostly
written by talented volunteers who like to share their efforts.
</p>
<p><b>Q: </b>Free?<br />
<b>A: </b>GNU/Linux is available for zero-cost. As well, it allows you such
freedom to share it with your friends, or to modify the software to
your own needs and share that with your friends. It's very friendly.
</p>
<p><b>Q: </b>What is an InstallFest?<br />
<b>A: </b>An InstallFest is a meeting where volunteers help people install
GNU/Linux on their computers. It's also a place to meet users, and
talk to them about running GNU/Linux.
</p>
<p><b>Q: </b>What kind of computer do I need to use GNU/Linux?<br />
<b>A: </b>Almost any recent computer will do. If you have an old machine
kicking around, you can install GNU/Linux on it as well. If it is
at least 5 years old, it should be good enough.
</p>
<p><b>Q: </b>Can I have Windows and GNU/Linux on the same computer?<br />
<b>A: </b>If you can run Windows now, and you have an extra gigabyte (GB) of
disk space to spare; then it should be possible.
</p>
<p><b>Q: </b>What should I bring if I want to install GNU/Linux?<br />
<b>A: </b>You will want to bring:</p>
<ol>
<li>Computer</li>
<li>Monitor and monitor cable</li>
<li>Power cords</li>
<li>Keyboard and mouse</li>
</ol>
</abstract>
</eventitem>
<eventitem date="2002-11-07" time="TBA" room="TBA"