Christopher Sawtell wrote:
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>> Shouldn't the proper noun Linux be capitalised in all references below??
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> Absolutely.
d'oh!
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>> http://test.linuxnut.co.nz/faq.php#dualboot
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> Similarly the word saturday on the last line of the second para.
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> Also I feel that it would be a good idea to stress that the floppiess
> mentioned toward the end must be "known to be good". Perhaps we should
> have a box or two of new ones on hand?
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mmkay, thanks. I'll add 'known to be good' in there somewhere (or something along those
lines)... and as for floppies, most of the ones I have lying around are unreliable as
...
well... ok, I can't think of something as unreliable as them, but they're bad damit :)
You really need floppies in perfect condition... if anyone has a box of these, bring em
along... otherwise, we may have to buy some...
Cheers,
Gareth
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>> Frequently Asked Questions.
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>> This web site has been set up to provide information about the CLUG
>> linux installfest to be held on 20th July 2002.
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>> What is it?
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>> Basically a bunch of people getting together to talk about and install
>> linux. It is oriented towards people who are new to linux and want to
>> give it a try. Of course there will be plenty of experienced users
>> present too, to talk and help out new users with installation. There
>> will be demonstrations of cutting edge linux applications and stuff to
>> play with too. So if you want linux installed on your computer, or you
>> want to find out more about it, or you just want to hang out, drop in
>> on saturday. We don't bite :)
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>> Please do register (on this website) first though, if you can -
>> especially if you're bringing a computer along. We need to have an
>> idea of numbers. Thanks.
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>> When is it?
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>> The installfest is being held on Saturday, the 20th of July. It will
>> run all day, from 9am to 5pm. Show up any time you like between 9am
>> and about 4pm (any later and we realistically may not have enough time
>> to help you).
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>> Where is it?
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>> The installfest is being held in room 101 of the Mathematics and
>> Computer Science building, at the University of Canterbury. There is a
>> map here <http://test.linuxnut.co.nz/map.php> if you need one.
>>
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>> What do I need to bring?
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>> If you want linux installed on your computer then you should bring the
>> following:
>> - Your computer (system box, monitor, keyboard and mouse, power leads
>> etc)
>> - All the documentation for your hardware that you can find
>> - Floppy disks that we can overwrite (should only need a couple. Just
>> bring what you can find)
>> - Network cable (if your computer is networkable)
>> - Money (CD's are sold at $2 each, so you might need $6 or so. This is
>> the only charge)
>> - Yourself :-)
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>> Can I still keep my existing operating system as well?
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>> Yes. We can install linux dual-boot, so that each time you start your
>> computer you will have the option of using your current operating
>> system (probably windows), or using linux.
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>> What should I do before I come?
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>> If you want linux installed to dual boot with windows, you should do
>> the following before you come:
>> - Run scandisk
>> - Run defrag (or any disk defragmentation tool)
>> - Backup all important data
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>> /Note:/ the installation process is relatively safe, however accidents
>> can happen. Whenever you do anything that involves altering partition
>> tables or installing a new opperating system, it is always advisable
>> to backup all data you can't afford to lose before beginning. No
>> system (or person) is 100% perfect, there is always a small risk of
>> losing data, and you should prepare accordingly. We will take all
>> care, but no responsibility.
>>
>>
>> What is a distribution?
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>> Linux comes in many flavours. A distribution is kinda like a type (or
>> 'flavour') of linux. They are all linux, but may come with different
>> applications etc, and be best suited to different purposes. For more
>> information, see this page <http://test.linuxnut.co.nz/distro.php> .
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