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name: 'GNU/Linux InstallFest with KW-LUG and UW-DIG'
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short: 'Bring over your computer and we''ll help you install GNU/Linux'
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date: 'Sat Nov 02 2002 12:00:00 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time)'
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online: false
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location: 'MC3002 (Math Coffee and Donut Store)'
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The [CSC](<http://www.csclub.uwaterloo.ca/>), the [KW-Linux User Group](<http://www.kwlug.org/>), and the [UW Debian Interest Group](<http://uw-dig.uwaterloo.ca/>) 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.
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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 knowledgeable people who can answer your questions about GNU/Linux.
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### Frequently Asked Questions
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**Q: **What is GNU/Linux?
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**A: **GNU/Linux is a free operating system for your computer. It is mostly written by talented volunteers who like to share their efforts.
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**Q: **Free?
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**A: **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.
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**Q: **What is an InstallFest?
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**A: **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.
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**Q: **What kind of computer do I need to use GNU/Linux?
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**A: **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.
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**Q: **Can I have Windows and GNU/Linux on the same computer?
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**A: **If you can run Windows now, and you have an extra gigabyte (GB) of disk space to spare; then it should be possible.
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**Q: **What should I bring if I want to install GNU/Linux?
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**A: **You will want to bring:
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1. Computer
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2. Monitor and monitor cable
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3. Power cords
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4. Keyboard and mouse
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