[NBLUG] September InstallFest Announcement

[InstallFest Coordinator]

Please note that this InstallFest is >>NOT<< at O'Reilly and Associates.  It
will instead be at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park.  Please see
below for information on the exact location and directions.

WHEN:  Saturday, September 21st, 2001 - 10:30AM - 5:00PM PDT
WHERE: Sonoma State Campus, Schulz Info Center,
	Room 1121 (see below for specifics)
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.  People 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 a week or more in advance so we have 
	a chance to beg for more helpers if we need them.

What if I want to offer to help?

	If you're interested in helping out, please contact
	installfest at nblug.org; if you've successfully installed 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 undisclosed (undecided)
	          location.
	10:00AM - Room open to helpers for setup
	10:30AM - Installs begin (event start)  
	5:00PM  - Installs should be done by now.
	5:30PM  - Installs must be done by now.  
	6:00PM  - 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 in December or January or
	consider taking over as President; contact speakers at nblug.org about
	speaking or president at nblug.org about taking over as President)

>> Location and Directions <<

The InstallFest will take place on Sonoma State's campus.  We will be using
room Schulz 1121, which is in the Schulz Information Center (aka, the
Library).  Directions and information on parking follow.

Here are some maps and directions that SSU makes available on their site:

	http://www.sonoma.edu/university/maps.html
	-- Master index of all interesting direction-related info.

	http://www.sonoma.edu/university/maps/schulzinfoctr.html
	-- Nice map of the campus with the library (Info Center) highlighted

Parking tips from Mike & Dustin:

	http://www.nblug.org/schulz-library.gif
	-- Similar to the map above, but Mike has highlighted the parking
	areas, and also drawn a path to get to the right part of the library
	from Cotati Ave.

	Parking on Saturday is free.  You may park in either Lot D or Lot J.
	Note that any lot that is marked as residence parking is OFF LIMITS 
	at all times unless you have a proper parking permit.

	If you need to park close to the building to bring your equipment
	in, there is 30 minute parking on the West side of Schulz and on the
	East side of Schulz there are two 15 minute spots.  Once you drop   
	your equipment off, you should move your car to one of the other    
	lots mentioned above.

	Handicapped parking is available in the reserved lot areas, and on
	the West side of the library near the library loading zone.
	Handicapped parking is labeled.

Other upcoming NBLUG Events:

        August 13th Augie Schwer will be talking about Database
        Administration with MySQL and PostgreSQL

        September 10th Larry Rosen will talk about Open Source and law

        September 21st we're having an InstallFest at SSU; details following
        shortly.

        October 8th, Mark Linford will talk about PHP.

	Next InstallFest: probably early January, maybe December.

- Eric

--
Eric Eisenhart
NBLUG Co-Founder & President Pro Tempore for Life
The North Bay Linux Users' Group
http://nblug.org/
eric at nblug.org