installfest

[Evripidis Papakostas]

nai, nai na kanoume ore paidia. toson kairo to leme. dikaioma omos. na
perasoun oi ekloges, na anakampsoume ligo. isos kai na xreiastei na paei
anoiksi, an milame gia imiipethrio xoro me arketa polibriza. (isos sta
pezodromia ekso apo tin microsoft hellas???)


Sotiris Tsimbonis wrote:
> 
> Pantws, mia pou to diabasa twra sto Linux Journal tou Oktwbriou, parte ena
> "InstallFest Tips" pou exei, apo allous pou exoun hdh empeiria :-)
> 
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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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> 
> Sotiris.
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