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Reminder: We have an InstallFest this coming Saturday. So far nobody has
signed up, and the InstallFest is just a few days away. If you want to
attend, please sign up immediately.
Also, a small update: If you're interested in any kind of accessible Linux
installation, Chris Wagner (the guy who gave a presentation on accessible
Linux earlier this evening) will be available to assist with any
accessibility setup on Linux.
WHEN: Saturday, May 14 - 10:30AM - 4:30PM PDT
WHERE: O'Reilly in Sebastopol; http://nblug.org/genloc
WHO: Anyone wanting help in installing Linux onto their computer
URL: http://nblug.org/installfest/
WHAT DO I DO: Go to http://www.nblug.org/installfest/ to signup!!!!
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Eric Eisenhart
NBLUG Co-Founder, Scribe and InstallFest Coordinator
The North Bay Linux Users Group -- http://nblug.org/
eric(a)nblug.org, IRC: Freiheit@fn AIM: falschfreiheit
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Please note that this InstallFest is at O'Reilly. Please see below for
information on the exact location and directions. This is not our
usual installfest location. We've decided to start doing all of our
InstallFests at O'Reilly.
WHEN: Saturday, May 14 - 10:30AM - 4:30PM PDT
WHERE: O'Reilly in Sebastopol; http://nblug.org/genloc
WHO: Anyone wanting help in installing Linux onto their computer
URL: http://nblug.org/installfest/
WHAT DO I DO: Go to http://www.nblug.org/installfest/ to signup!!!!
What is an InstallFest and who can come?
Instead of putting all of the usual "what is an InstallFest" info in
this and future announcements, we have a link up on our website as to
what a NBLUG InstallFest entails and how to participate. If you point
your browser of choice to http://www.nblug.org/installfest/ ,
you'll be presented with all the info you ever wanted to know about
what goes on at an InstallFest, and how you can get the most out of
attending one.
Anyone is more than welcome to attend. If you need help or just want
to hang out and talk, you are more than welcome to show up. They are
always totally free; you might want to bring a few dollars for pizza,
however.
How do I sign up?
We will again be taking signups for this InstallFest, so please be sure
to visit that URL if you plan on attending. Those who signup and reserve
a time slot, are first in line. We've found that by taking signups, we
can help more people in a timely fashion. We can also make sure that
enough helpers are available for those wanting help. If you need help at
the last minute, you can still just show up and we'll probably be able to
help you, but it really helps us if you register first, preferably more
than 48 hours in advance so we have a chance to beg for more helpers if
we need them.
What if I want to offer help?
If you're interested in helping out, please contact
installfest(a)nblug.org; if you've successfully installed Fedora (or RedHat
or Mandrake or SuSE or Debian or FreeBSD or OpenBSD or YellowDog or ...)
before, you can probably help out. We can even use a bit of help from
somebody helping people bring their heavy equipment in. Besides, it's fun
to come hang out with all the geeks. ;)
For helpers, the schedule is a little different:
8:00AM - Breakfast (optional) at an undecided location.
10:00AM - Setup tables, network, etc.
10:30AM - Installs begin (event start)
4:00PM - Installs should be done by now.
4:30PM - Installs must be done by now.
5:00PM - Room closed; alarms go off, doors lock, police show up.
We always need helpers, and we can usually use more helpers than we
get. It's a good way to "give back" to NBLUG and it's a geeky good
time. (If you're interested in helping out but can't do an
InstallFest, please consider giving a presentation, contact
speakers(a)nblug.org )
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Eric Eisenhart
NBLUG Co-Founder, Scribe and InstallFest Coordinator
The North Bay Linux Users Group -- http://nblug.org/
eric(a)nblug.org, IRC: Freiheit@fn AIM: falschfreiheit
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NBLUG-heads,
This month brings up Linux Accessibility as presented by Chris Wagner.
Description:
"Chris will discuss GNOME Accessibility features, including screen
reading and magnification, plus how to configure X and Gnopernicus to
use a second monitor for magnification. One or two accessible live Linux
distributions will also be demonstrated.
Accessibility is enabling people with disabilities to participate in
substantial life activities that include work and the use of services,
products, and information. Gnopernicus is designed to enable low vision
or totally blind users to use the Gnome Desktop, through screen
magnification, text to speech, text to Braille and other assistive
features."
When: Tue, 2005/05/10 - 7:30pm
What: General Meeting
Topic: Accessibility
Speaker: Chris Wagner
Where: O'Reilly Media, Sebastopol, CA.
(http://nblug.org/genloc)
We are always looking for speakers, so if you or anyone you know
would like to give a presentation to a group of friendly nerds please
send an email to speakers(a)nblug.org . Thank you, and I look forward
to seeing you all there at the next meeting.
Augie.
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Augie Schwer (augie(a)nblug.org) : NBLUG - Vice President
GPG Public Key: http://www.schwer.us/schwer.asc
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