TCLUG Linux Installfest

The TCLUG Linux Installfest is your chance to get the award winning, powerful, free, and stable Linux operating system installed on your computer for no charge. Simply bring in your computer, and we will put Linux on it for you, or help you install it yourself, and tailor it as much as possible to your desires. You do not have to give up your existing operating system to install Linux. That is, if you already have Windows on your computer, you can have Linux installed, too, and then decide at boot time which one you want to use.

Where:	The University of Minnesota, Great Hall of the Coffman Union

When:	Saturday, October 2nd, 1999, 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Cost:	Completely free, including software and service

What to bring:	Your computer(s). There might be a few extra monitors and keyboards available if you don't want to lug everything down there, but don't count on it. If you can bring everything you need. If you have an extra power-strip if might be a good idea to bring that too. There will also be network connections available, so bring your network cards if you have them.

How to unload/load my computer equipment:	You can unload your computer(s) at the loading dock of Coffman Union. Someone will be there to help you unload/load your equipment. You MUST move your car immediately after unloading and park it in a parking ramp. Click here for a map to the loading dock

Parking:	The best parking area is the Weisman Art Museum garage. It costs $1.50/hour but it's really convenient. Go here for more infomation. Here is a general map and here is more detailed map. Click here to find driving directions.

Door Prizes:	Yep. That's right. There will be door prizes given away throughout the day.

Questions:	E-mail any questions/comments here.

But why might you want Linux? Here are some reasons below. Even if you don't want to get Linux on your computer just yet, come out and see what it looks like anyway!

Reasons Linux is for you

You want stablility: Linux doesn't crash like Windows does. In fact, many Linux machines are up for months at a time without a crash or need for rebooting. Now, you don't have to leave your computer on that long if you don't want to, but don't expect to see any of those "Blue Screens of Death"
You like to customize: Perhaps Linux's greatest strength, (and some would say greatest weakness), is its immense flexibility. Virtually every aspect of the system can be configured or adjusted, even the entire graphical interface.
You like Freedom: Linux doesn't cost money (unless you want to physically purchase the CD-ROM from someone) but that's not really what the freedom is about. Linux is free to modify, to change, and to distribute to all your friends. Even if you don't know how to write programs or modify them, this means that there are alot of people out there who do know how to modify it that are constantly working to make the system work better.
You want to get more out of your computer: If you've been wanting to do more with your computer, and get more out of it, Linux may be for you. A Linux installation typically includes all the software you would need to be an internet server, but more importantly, once you've learned it it gives you a powerful command line that gives you direct control over your computer.
I want my computer to work faster: Both on more powerful machines like the latest Pentium-II computers, and on small, older machines like 486's, Linux gets the most out of your system.

Here is the flyer for the InstallFest. Thanks to Jacque for creating this. Here it is in the original pdf format or a smaller gif format or jpg format.

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