Install-A-Thon & Linux Presentations
Date: February 23rd, 12-5 PM
Location: MUB Peninsula room
IMPORTANT: If we remove your current OS from your machine you will
need to bring your own installation media and valid keys(if required). You
will also need to bring any application media you want installed.
What do I need to bring? For us to easily install Linux on your
machine please bring power cords, a mouse, keyboard, ethernet cord, monitor and a computer (Pentium 3 and higher or equivalent). Make a backup of important data before the install-a-thon.
If you cannot bring everything there will be a few spares available for
use. If you don't bring your monitor please bring the specifications of it
with you so one of our members can make sure its set up correctly and show
you the correct settings.
If you would like Linux installed on your computer, please come before 4pm. It may take over an hour to install if we encounter issues!
Ubuntu will be the default distribution we install but others may be available on request!
You don't need to be a Linux user, nor have it installed to come enjoy the presentations!
Finalized Presentation Schedule
- 12:00pm - Basic Unix Command line
Clueless on how to fix some of the more basic problems? Learn your way around the command line to increase your confidence.
- 12:30pm - Gaming in Linux
Think switching to Linux will mean getting rid of your games? Well think again. We will go over how to get some fairly popular games such as World of Warcraft running under wine.
- 1:15pm - Desktop Effects
Don't want to give up 'shiny' window effects when switching to Linux from your Mac? You don't have to!
- 2:00pm - SSH Tips and Tricks
Learn some of the more advanced uses of ssh beyond just logging in to another machine remotely.
- 3:00pm - Homebrew PVR (MythTV)
Get familiar with the base installation process of MythTV on Ubuntu and see how to get scheduling and recording TV shows.
- 4:00pm - Productivity Applications
Basic Office productivity and more.
Minor presentations on other stuff such as security/iptables and samba may be added if there is interest and we have time.
If you have any questions about the installathon, please sign up for our mailing list and send them there! lug-l@mtu.edu.
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