From 3b8388b5c177feff6b827aceb4b35a960be15def Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Stefanus Du Toit <sjdutoit@csclub.uwaterloo.ca>
Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 13:35:22 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] added installfest abstract

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 events.xml | 60 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++--
 1 file changed, 58 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)

diff --git a/events.xml b/events.xml
index fca2fc8..2cdcf2b 100755
--- a/events.xml
+++ b/events.xml
@@ -978,9 +978,65 @@ lent to you for the duration of this class.</p>
   </eventitem>
 
   <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"