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>
> From: matthew@sackman.co.uk (Matthew Sackman)
> Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 22:53:11 +0100
> To: nottingham@lists.lug.org.uk
> Subject: Re: [nottingham] National linux install day
>
> 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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> Matthew Sackman
> Nottingham
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