Re: [TCLUG:8945] Installfest was great

[bob@math.umn.edu]

> 
> May be what we can do is keep the installfest a 2 part
> event. 
> 
> First saturday it can be just 'orientation' 
> 
> Like somebody mentioned earlier, introduction to linux
> for just half an hour may be a good idea. Something 
> like why linux, how it is better than (and different 
> from) windoze etc. 
> 
> Then we can have couple of machines for 'newbies' to 
> get hands on experience with fully installed linux
> box.
> We can setup some games, mp3 player, office 
> application etc, so that they know what all things 
> one can do with linux.
> 
> And then on following saturday, regular installfest,
> like we did last week. Those of whom were interested
> will come with their machines, and those who were just
> 'curious', but not serious won't.
> 
> -Mandar
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Given the amount of room in the Great Hall, it would perhaps be less
painful to partition the place, and hold it all on one day.  That is,
near the doors have a nice, "Hi, welcome to Linux-Land!" display, with
the remainder of the room devoted to tangled cables and whatnot.

This way, if there is a problem with the "Hello World" end of things there
is a better chance someone may be at hand to solve it quickly.

Just a suggestion.

Adios,
Chris
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