On Fri, Apr 18, 2008 at 10:50 AM, Doug LaRue <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> ** Reply to message from "Carl Lowenstein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on Fri,
> 18 Apr 2008 10:24:35 -0700
>
>
> > > We're kinda overlooking the fact that an Installfest is really the n00b
> > > KPLUG meeting.
> >
> > Have you been to an InstallFest recently?
>
> I've not been to a Nat'l City installfest but I think the idea is some kind
> of
> general usage type presentations and not a "watch us install Linux" type of
> thing. The THAT Tech Bookstore installfests are not training oriented from
> what I've seen.
>
> Unfortunately, I just realized I missed this months Nat'l City installfest.
> Was
> there classes being held on how to use a computer? Where would I find
> information on what topics are being scheduled for the next installfest?
The situation can be rather confusing. AT the National City site, on
Saturdays there is an Adult Education class on Linux happening in the
other half of the room where we do the InstallFest. The Installfest
lasts for a couple of hours longer than the class, so sometimes there
is crossover.
Installation is not "watch us install Linux" but rather "here is some
help in getting started, now you install Linux for yourself." With
someone to ask if you get stuck.
There are also "customers" who have already installed Linux and are
having problems, some simple and some complex.
At the bookstore site, there is not enough space available for
anything except one-on-one helping. Either with the basic
installation (maybe 20%) or with the after-installation problems
(80%).
carl
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