March 28th. NewTLUG meeting: PCLinuxOS, Simply MEPIS and other Distribution discussion (reminder)

[Herb Richter]

	Due to the continuing strike at Seneca...

	This month's NewTLUG meeting will be held Tues Mar 28th., at the
	IBM offices 3600 Steeles Ave E.


-- Important -- all attendees will be required to have a security badge.

	Badges should be prepared in advance. If you plan to attend, please send
	your name to Paul (off-list at <pmora-G1DYhSM1WHTQT0dZR+AlfA at public.gmane.org>) preferably, before
	Monday Mar 27. ...and please be sure to return badges to the front
	reception at the end of the session.



Date: 		Mar 28, 2006
Time: 		7:00 to 10:00pm

Presenter:	Geoff Mitchell <geofm-rieW9WUcm8FFJ04o6PK0Fg at public.gmane.org>
		Geoff having spent years in the Windows world has recently
		switched to Linux and will share his experience searching
		for a comfortable Linux distribution and demonstrate some
		of the features that he found important.

Topic 1:	PCLinuxOS as well as Simply MEPIS are considered to be two
		of the easiest Linux distributions to install and use by
		former Windows-only now new Linux users.
		Both require little or no command line configuration -
		just "point and click" a few times :-)

		Geoff says of PCLinuxOS:
		"It is the most complete "off the [installation] mark"
		distribution that I have ever installed. It takes a
		minimum of setup -- the installation is really quite
		automated. In that sense the installation is pretty
		straightforward, even easier than Windows. After
		installation it's ready to use."

Topic 2:	- lots of time for Q&A
		- more planning and discussion re our meeting next month
		to be held at Linux World. - discussion as to the content
		tone and message we would like to present at this very
		public forum.


Thanks: 	to Paul for helping NewTLUG not only by arranging for a room and
		hosting our meetings at IBM but also with looking after the badges.

Badges: 	please email Paul Mora <pmora-G1DYhSM1WHTQT0dZR+AlfA at public.gmane.org> to pre-register

Location: 	IBM offices 3600 Steeles Ave East, north side of Steeles at
		Pharmacy/Esna Park (between Victoria Park and Warden)
		http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?mapdata=nGCyq1371PhhgCmx6Z%2b1cDMK7StVSEOC8pv6WLEwpPl4J5csVKolXMC1br3AveG47eAtFWeuZ%2bwJ2KM5Oq7LBuLnoWwdmj0b8XrxuhJWdRt2Mc4gVOIEVqcICHRlLm6XTuuZzJMzAZAf3OoErhbEoEZ9FStAjnRb7vrPmDxfzc6Dkdp3pAlh6ZFovnxcYwyt1e0eUfOZpFdN4rspAMvur8zk2XOMgoEZ6s2G1gxGZI6fILrLIfssN9UqLRPAuYnV84Fbwn7amW8Y%2fM6NeCfvcJVGtRhNNBCahqzxnGwYk6G9JBDVKNwGC7biOuwnI5nkx95wKeq%2brOPhXzRb4XSHbA%3d%3d
		(sorry for the wrap)

Directions:	Meet at the front entrance well before 7:00pm (6:30
		recommended) to pickup your ID badge. At about 7:00 we'll
		be escorted to the auditorium. Some provision will be
		made for anyone arriving a little late.


Parking: 	Parking is available in the visitor parkade from 6:00pm to
		11:00pm.

-- 

        Herb Richter  <hgr-FjoMob2a1F7QT0dZR+AlfA at public.gmane.org>
        Toronto, Ontario
        http://PartsAndService.com
        http://PartsAndService.ca






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