On Fri, 7 Mar 2008 09:41:33 -0500, John W said:
> > I suggested that we set up an install fest last year but never really got
> any interest. 
> 
> Hi David, yes I remember, and I thought it a good try.  But we need a
> number of people keen on it, and especially I think we need someone
> who would be expert enough to solve those horrible problems that Sod's
> Law
> says will crop up, when hardware is incompatible.  A black video display,
> a dysfunctional wifi... the kind of thing that some of us can solve with
> a few weeks of Googling, but which if not solved on the day will actually
> do more harm than good for Linux's image.
 ;-) At this point I humbly offer up my Celeron / i810 system which has
 resisted Ubuntu for several weeks now.  It's an Asus CUW-AM mobo from
 an HP Pavilion.  If anyone would like to reaffirm their prowess at
 tomorrow's meeting and help give this box another kicking I'd be very, 
 very grateful!
Anthony
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