Hi,
I'm up for it if others are (!) but the May dates would be better as they
avoid exams better. Of course the June dates would be better in terms
of debian woody being released (May 1st yeah right) but you can't have
everything!
Matthew
On Tue, Apr 23, 2002 at 09:14:29PM +0000, Godfrey Nix wrote:
> Hi,
>
> The idea of the National Linux install day is that a large(ish) number of
> LUGs across the country have an open evening with members on hand and copies
> of various distros, to help members of Joe Q Public to install Linux on their
> machine. Obviously this needs -
> a room with plenty of table space and power points;
> good local publicity;
> some sponsorship to cover room/publicity costs would be great
> AND .. a number of willing LUG members to help/do the installs.
>
> So far there are about 20 LUGs in the country planning on holding an event,
> and the UKLUG folks are working on national publicity.
>
> Whether Nottingham LUG gets involved depends on who is willing to help. I'm
> sure we can find a room, and getting some publicity should not be too
> difficult, but like other events, we need bodies (preferrably warm and living
> ones!)
>
> Please don't wait to the monthly LUG meeting to chew over this, I had
> suggested it a month ago, and the UKLUG organisers are waiting for a reply
> from me saying if Nottingham is/not joining in.
>
> so, over to you ...
>
> Regards,
>
> Godfrey
>
> On Tuesday 23 April 2002 9:12 am, mikewroughton@ntlworld.com wrote:
> > OK, I`m new to this whole idea of install days, but I`d be interested in
> > participating. What generally happens on these things? Like is it purely
> > installing linux or are there a range of different things that happen?
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > > From: Bob Winter <bob.winter@nottingham.ac.uk>
> > > Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2002 21:20:48 +0100
> > > To: nottingham@lists.lug.org.uk
> > > Subject: Re: [nottingham] National linux install day
> > >
> > > Do we only need one venue for an install???
> > >
> > > Bob Winter
> > >
> > > On Saturday 20 April 2002 12:16 pm, you wrote:
> > > > Hi,
> > > >
> > > > This was briefly mentioned in a message some time ago, and I am now
> > > > being asked whether Nottingham LUG wishes to join in with an install
> > > > day. (Well evening mostly). There are now dates of May18 or 19 and June
> > > > 8 or 9 being used by various LUGs round the country.
> > > >
> > > > Anyone willing to help organise an event here? Suggested venue, etc ...
> > > >
> > > > Greetings,
> > > >
> > > > Godfrey
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