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1. Find a location that is well-known in your area and has plenty of
parking. Be sure it has plenty of space and sufficient power sources. An
added plus is having carts available to help people bring in their
machines.

2. Host a DemoFest at a meeting about a month ahead of time to generate
interest and recruit help.

3. Publicize in the education community (universities and secondary
schools) and computer stores, libraries and major corporations (flyers and
brochures in the cafeteria and break room). Ask about advertising on local
cable access television and community calendars in newspapers.

4. Study the Linux Hardware Compatibility FAQ and the Linux Hardware
Incompatibility FAQ and bring copies for your workers.

5. Practice installing Linux on a low-end PC to measure the amount of time
it will take to complete. Do the same on a notebook computer and over a
network (if you plan to offer this option).

6. Ask companies in the industry of CDs, literature and other items to use
as giveaways.

7. Ask attendees to make a reservation in advance, stating the type of PC
they will be bringing. Prepare for some to turn up without reservations.

8. Have an area at the front door for signing in and giving away
promotional material.

9. Plan on giving all users a Linux CD, so they can distribute Linux to
others.

10. Have random giveaways of books, T-shirts, etc.

11. Include Linux training seminars presented in a separate room.

12. Be kind to your workers. Have water and drinks handy. Order in lunch.
Make sure they take breaks.

13. Bring a box of extra parts that people no longer need - you may need
them to complete an installation.

14. Bring a camera.

-Michael Roberts, Cincinnati GNU/Linux Users Group
For a complete description of two InstallFests hosted by the Cincinnati
group, see the GLUE web page under http://www.linuxjournal.com/glue/
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