Installfest2007

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Get a bunch of Ubuntu cd's

quick intro to linux:

  • what it is
  • why use it?
    • more secure (virus / spyware)
    • easy and quick to install
    • Price: don't have to pay $300 to get the best version
    • community with free support
    • better performance from your hardware
      • doesn't always support all hardware :(
    • support a good cause
    • it's easy
    • (good for developers)
    • Upgradability
    • See also http://www.cae.wisc.edu/site/public/?title=whyuselinux
  • how to use it (tour of livecd)
  • program replacements
    • IE -> FF
    • Office -> Openoffice
    • iTunes -> rhythmbox / amarok
    • Photoshop -> Gimp
    • Outlook -> Evolution
    • IM -> Pidgin ("Instant Messaging")
    • briefly
      • k3b / nautilus
  • package management
  • Why not to use Windows
    • security
    • cost
    • you don't know what's happening under the hood
    • not as much free software
    • less / pay support

November 3rd

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