moin, moin, added addy for UAT and about UAT paragraph they provided. Fixed typo, added phone number. I will be out of town after work tomorrow until sometime Sunday and won't be able to get back to this until Monday or Tuesday. In other words, feel free to finish it and run with it :). I don't have time to work in the most recent changes from George. OpenOffice.org needs to be written and quoted as such due to trademark or copyright issues. Linux vs. GNU/Linux is used appropriately throughout the article, IMO. George can use whichever he prefers, it's his quote :). Here are the current stand and a diff from the previous release. ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: George Gambill Email: InstallFest@PLUG.phoenix.az.us Phone: 480 730 5004 URL: http://PLUG.phoenix.az.us/ Phoenix Linux Users Group (PLUG) offers installation of Free Software to the public. On Saturday, October 25, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, PLUG invites the public to attend a no cost Linux InstallFest at the University of Advancing Technology, 2625 West Baseline Road in Tempe, Arizona. This is an opportunity for people who are currently unfamiliar with GNU/Linux to learn more about it, and if they choose, install it on their own computer (PC or Mac) with the help of experienced GNU/Linux users. There will also be no cost presentations on Free Software and how to use it effectively for work or home. "For years Linux has provided IT professionals with a stable, cost effective solution in the file server arena. The only way end users could know that their server was not running a Microsoft operating systems was the fact that it never crashes. Today Linux brings that same stability and cost savings to the office desktop environment," said George Gambill, project manager for the InstallFest. Gambill continued, "With packages like OpenOffice (Word Processing, Spread Sheets, Presentation) rivaling any commercially available offerings, it is easy to understand why Linux has been eagerly embraced by governmental agencies throughout the world. Not to mention such companies as IBM, Hewlett Packard." Linux is the core of a free operating system that includes software from projects such as GNU, GNOME and KDE. It can be installed as the lone operating system or alongside another operating system on the computer. "The GNU/Linux system is a stable, secure operating system that isn't susceptible to email, web or document viruses," said der.hans, CEO of Arizona Open Technologies Organization (AZOTO). "AZOTO is proud to help user groups promote the use of Free Software," he continued. Come see Knoppix, a GNU/Linux distribution that runs right from CD without using the hard drive. Knoppix allows people to try GNU/Linux without it affecting their hard drive or requiring an install. PLUG uses Knoppix for GNU/Linux classes. There will also be demos of the Linux Terminal Server Project (LTSP) which can provide 20 fast workstations for under $2000, OpenOffice.org's office suite and the GIMP drawing program. These tools are all Free Software, guaranteeing people and companies the right to use the software as they wish. Free Software can be freely copied, modified and examined. Computer experts consider these freedoms essential to computer security and believe they provide more robust systems than proprietary software vendors. Attendees interested in having GNU/Linux installed on their computers should bring their computer, monitor, keyboard and mouse. Those who connect to the Internet using a dial-up modem should bring the modem as well. "In a phrase, Linux is ready. Come see why. Join us at the October 25th InstallFest," said Gambill. PLUG ( http://PLUG.phoenix.az.us/ ) is an informal group with several meetings a month in various parts of the Phoenix metro area. The meetings are open to everyone and there is no cost. PLUG also has an active discussion list for helping people use GNU/Linux. AZOTO ( http://www.AZOTO.org/ ) is an Arizona-based non-profit dedicated to promoting the use of Free Software and Open Technologies in the state of Arizona. The University of Advancing Technology ( http://www.UAT.edu/ ) is an ACICS accredited private university located in Tempe, Arizona. Designed to bring faculty, students and industry leaders together in a unique environment, the University continues to serve as a leader in education and the latest technologies. The school offers associate, bachelor and master's degrees in Multimedia, Software Engineering and Technology Commerce, as well as professional development training. ### ### 4c4 < Phone: --- > Phone: 480 730 5004 12,15c12,15 < Technology, . This is an opportunity for people who are currently < unfamiliar with GNU/Linux to learn more about it, and if they choose, < install it on their own computer (PC or Mac) with the help of experienced < Linux users. --- > Technology, 2625 West Baseline Road in Tempe, Arizona. This is an > opportunity for people who are currently unfamiliar with GNU/Linux to learn > more about it, and if they choose, install it on their own computer (PC or > Mac) with the help of experienced GNU/Linux users. 38c38 < susceptable to email, web or document viruses," said der.hans, CEO of --- > susceptible to email, web or document viruses," said der.hans, CEO of 73c73,79 < University of Advancing Technology ( http://www.UAT.edu/ ) ... --- > The University of Advancing Technology ( http://www.UAT.edu/ ) is an ACICS > accredited private university located in Tempe, Arizona. Designed to bring > faculty, students and industry leaders together in a unique environment, > the University continues to serve as a leader in education and the latest > technologies. The school offers associate, bachelor and master's degrees > in Multimedia, Software Engineering and Technology Commerce, as well as > professional development training. ### ciao, der.hans -- # https://www.LuftHans.com/ http://www.AZOTO.org/ # Very frankly, I am opposed to people being programmed by others. # -- Fred Rogers, aka Mr. Rogers (1928-2003),