Meeting-20121208

What: An InstallFest is the perfect opportunity for you to try out Linux on your computer and see what others are doing with Linux. No experience with Linux or computers is required. This event is free and open to the general public.

When: The date of the installfest is Saturday, December 8th, 2012. The library is open 9am to 5pm and we have the room starting at 12:30pm, therefore the hours of the installfest will be 12:30pm to 4:30pm.

Where: Monroeville Public Library
4000 Gateway Campus Boulevard Monroeville, PA 15146-3381

At the installfest you can...

• Bring in your computer from home and install Linux with the help of the area's leading experts. Help with configuring additional hardware or software on a pre-installed Linux machine is also available.
• Get a free copy of Linux that you can take home and experiment with on your own time and at your own pace.
• Play family-safe free games that you can take home and use on your own computer.
• See what others are doing with Linux and free software in your area.
• Learn how Linux and free software can help your home, non-profit, or business.
• Get advice on how to get started on Linux on your desktop, laptop, or server when you are ready.
• Get help compiling and packaging software.

All of this is FREE!

Those attempting an install

Bring your computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cables. A computer that is less than 5 years old with a CDROM drive and network card is highly recommended. A wired network with Internet access will be provided for those who are installing or configuring free and open source software. Please refer to our acceptable use policy for the network. Wireless Internet is available in areas of the library; ask the library staff for details. Show up sooner rather than later allow yourself enough time to accomplish a complete install.

Facilities

This is a list of supplies and distributions that we will have available for use at the installfest.

Supplies:

• Several keyboards
• One 9" CRT monochrome SVGA monitor
• A plethora of Ethernet cables, switches, and power strips

Distributions:

• Debian 6 amd64 usb

How to help - Sign up here

LAN setup - move equipment into the building, turn on switches, deploy power and ethernet cables in a responsible manner starting around 12:30pm.

• John Lewis
• Your name here

LAN cleanup - turn off switches and pack up WPLUG equipment. All people and stuff must be out of the building by 4:45pm sharp.

• Your name here
• Your name here

Technical support staff - these are people who are willing to field questions in your area of expertise. You will wear a name tag. Your name and area of expertise will be posted conspicuously inside the meeting space.

• John Lewis. I can help with distribution selection, open office and word processing, Firefox, Wesnoth, text editing, sound configuration, Fluidsynth, Dia, PGP, obscure hardware, Gimp, security, virtualization, programming tools, backups, restores, Debian based distributions, Fedora based distributions, Wine, printer/scanner setup, Linux gaming, Logical volume management, memory, additional card, MySQL, SQLite, OpenLDAP, OpenSSH, Apache Web Server, Very Secure FTP Daemon, Perl, git, Linux Containers, compilation, packaging software, package management.
• Your name here. I can help with ...
• Your name here. I can help with ... (distribution selection, mythtv, voip, open office and word processing)
• Your name here. I can help with ... (sound configuration, obscure hardware, graphics software, security)
• Your name here. I can help with ... (usb drive configuration, virtualization, programming tools, backups)
• Your name here. I can help with ... (<the name of your favorite distro>, Wine, printer/scanner setup)
• Your name here. I can help with ... (Linux gaming, disk partitioning, configuring a modem, dual display)
• Your name here. I can help with ... (Upgrading your hardware - memory, DVD drive, adding an additional card)
• Your name here. I can help with ... (Laptops, databases, Linux command line, networking, CD burning)

Refreshments - reimbursements will be provided for breakfast pastries. Note that we do not have access to refrigeration at this venue.

• Your name here ... Donuts or bagels, OJ
• Your name here ... Water
• Your name here. ... Sodas
• Your name here. I am bringing ... (anytime snacks such as fruit, nuts)
• Your name here. I am bringing ... (afternoon snacks such as chips or popcorn)

General cleanup - make sure we don't make a mess. This entails cleaning up after the food and trash management.

• Your name here
• Your name here

Ridesharing

Transit options are few to the library, so car pooling is encouraged. If you are able to offer rides or need to find one, please sign up below.

• Your name here - the neighborhoods you are willing to drive thru - your contact info
• Your name here - the neighborhoods you are willing to drive thru - your contact info

• Your name here - where you need a ride from - your contact info
• Your name here - where you need a ride from - your contact info

What do I need to do to attend

• If you just want to see the program, just show up! No RSVP required. This event is free and open to the general public.
• If you are planning an installation and you have technical questions before the meeting, you can ask them on the wplug mailing list.
• Don't want to contact the list but you have questions about the installfest? No worries! Email events@wplug.org and a real live person will get back to you.
• Have general questions about WPLUG? contact info@wplug.org.