The first time I did an Ubuntu install presentation, we started off with a machine that had a fresh install of XP on it. Booted into it, noted how it admits to being "at risk" without some sort of virus software, noted how the network adapter was not recognized, how the video card was running in VESA mode.
Then we went through how to install a dual boot setup; I had Sarah driving the keyboard and mouse—this was her first real time using Linux—which helped show how simple the process is. While the install process was cranking away, I talked a bit about "What is Free Software". Then we booted into Ubuntu, noted how it doesn't need anti-virus crud, how the network card "Just Worked", the video card was able to do full resolution (nowadays, compositing). We plugged in a scanner, a printer, my camera, an iPod, and they all "Just Worked". We went through the process of instaling a game, Atomix, to show the "Add/Remove..." dialog and how easy it is to install stuff, and how vast the repos are. I don't know if we want to do all that, but maybe we do. I really think the "gimmick" of having someone who's never used Linux drive the keyboard and mouse was particularly effective. The sorts of questions they ask, the uncertainties they display, and even the assumptions/mistakes they make, really help other people who've never used Linux connect with the presentation. Simón P.S. Now, there were only 4 people there, and 3 came with me— :-) —but it was really effective at convincing the one guy who didn't come with me, and Sarah, to give Linux a shot. In retrospect, it was kind of a foolish thing to do, giving a totally beginner-oriented presentation for a Bloomington LUG meeting without advertising it much to non-LUG members. On Sat, Oct 18, 2008 at 9:38 PM, Rob Ludwick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Kinda like the movie, "Groundhog's day". We can restore back to vista > and show how easy it is to install ubuntu all over again. > >> I'm not sure what you mean. Do you mean to demonstrate how easy it is >> to install a dual-boot setup? > > > > _______________________________________________ > Fwlug mailing list > [email protected] > http://fortwaynelug.org/mailman/listinfo/fwlug_fortwaynelug.org > _______________________________________________ Fwlug mailing list [email protected] http://fortwaynelug.org/mailman/listinfo/fwlug_fortwaynelug.org
