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

[Keith Smith]

I wonder about the installfests.... What is the goal?  Linux, even on 
the desktop, is not for the faint of heart.  If one cannot install Linux 
how can one be expected to support it?  10 years ago there were lots of 
potential issues while installing Linux, however today it almost 
installs itself.

Please do not think I am throwing rocks at your installfests.  My aim is 
to understand.




On 2015-02-19 16:50, marcia wilbur wrote:
> I know this is a lot of posts... Lastly, at the Phoenix/Tempe
> installfests, there was a unanimous vote to follow the Installfest
> HOWTO from tldp. Will you be following the Linux Installfest HOWTO
> found at TLDP?
> 
> Just wondering.
> 
> It doesn't really take anything to load up several different distro
> offerings on USB, CD or DVD.
> Asking users to bring their own media is counterproductive as if they
> could do that, why wouldn't they just install it themselves...
> 
> On Thu, Feb 19, 2015 at 3:46 PM, marcia wilbur
> <marcia.k.wilbur at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> I am confused about the lol, if I know a way to bring all media. We
>> have discussed at length, with several people who are considered
>> elitists in our community, an installbox. Why is that funny?
>> 
>> On Thu, Feb 19, 2015 at 3:43 PM, marcia wilbur
>> <marcia.k.wilbur at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> 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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Keith Smith