Linux Install Fest

(updated 2/23/2012)

 Feb 25^th, 2012

 Pizza provided by IEEE.

 Cost:  Complementary

Did you know that Linux operating systems runs the 10 fastest supercomputers in the world? Linux is an open source OS that runs on a variety of platforms ranging from televisions and network routers to mainframes and supercomputers. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux).

Would you like to harness the power of Linux to breathe life into an old computer, or set up a computer to dual boot? The students at UC’s IEEE chapter have graciously offered to host a Linux Install Fest and provide their assistance to anyone who wants to install Linux on their computer.

This is a great opportunity to introduce a friend or co-worker to the Cincinnati IEEE.

Please bring a computer. The students will provide the expertise. Your IEEE will provide the pizza lunch.

Install Fest: 11:00 – 2:00

Pizza Lunch: 12:00

 Meeting Location: 

Rec Center 3220

UC Main (Clifton) Campus   Cincinnati, Ohio   United States 45221

Directions:  

Park in the Woodside Garage, under the main library (entrance off Martin Luther King).

 Take the stairs/ elevator to the 4th floor, exit the library and you will be facing horseshoe of buildings (ERC on the left, Rhodes straight ahead, and Zimmer to the right). Enter the middle of ERC and the room will be on the left.

 Reservations:  There is no cost to attend, but we do request that you register in advance so we can plan accordingly.  You may register at:  www.ieeecincinnati.org/meetings/ 

(In the event of inclement weather, please check the section site for cancellation or other information at:  www.ieeecincinnati.org

 Contact: Philip Wilsey at wilseypa@gmail.com  for more information.