[Tfug] So, this is an Ubuntu Hour AZ Loco event? Will users have ample opportunity to install other distros?

[marcia wilbur]

Good to know. Back in 2003, I was one of the original organizers for the
installfest at UAT. Each installfest is different but I will note that
usually Ubuntu sponsored events bring only Ubuntu media. This is really sad
as many people want to be involved in an installfest but are unwittingly
supporting and assisting Ubuntu.

Some may say that Linux is Linux. However, at some of our installfests, the
Ubuntu Presence is a deterrent and they definitely push Ubuntu.

This is NOT what an installfest is about. By sponsorship, do you meant
Todd's bringing cables and a switch or something?
Why have Ubuntu sponsor an installfest. Seems self serving.

We have had multiple issues with Ubuntu being a part of the installfest in
Phoenix, everything ranging from not informing users of Ubuntu's spyware
opt in to pushing Ubuntu over other distros.

If Ubuntu users volunteer, I suppose a majority of users will be getting
Ubuntu then.
It's a vicious cycle.


On Thu, Feb 19, 2015 at 3:11 PM, n30 <NeoNetNinja at azloco.com> wrote:

> Marcia et al.,
>
> This is a Unix/Linux install fest, AZ Loco is sponsoring, and if anyone
> would like to demonstrate a skill, or get some kind of distro installed
> on their computer, they would need to bring the necessary tools,
> hardware etc. in order to do that. Obviously, as you well know, it would
> be near impossible to bring every Unix/Linux distro to cover every
> possible situation. If you figure out a way to do that please let me
> know, lol.
>
> If you, or anyone, would like to demonstrate a skill or process of some
> kind please ping me: NeoNetNinja at azloco.com so I can make a list so
> there is time for everyone. If someone would like to get a distro
> installed on their computer they would need to bring all required
> hardware and software for that. This isn't specific to Ubuntu, like I
> stated, it is open to Unix/Linux and anyone that would like to join us.
> We especially encourage youth.
>
> Regards,
> n30
>
> NeoNetNinja at azloco.com
>
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