Linux Installfest HOWTO
Eric (Rick) Meyerhoff
<rick-at-eworld3-dot-net>
2004-06-01
Revision History
Revision 1.1 2004-09-04 Revised by: EM
Added obfuscated email address.
Revision 1.0 2004-06-01 Revised by: EM
Initial release. Thanks to Tabatha "CTRL-I" Marshall for all her
encouragement.
This document provides some guidelines that should help you run a
successful installfest.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1. Copyright and License
1.2. Scope
1.3. Version
1.4. Disclaimer
2. Roles
3. Before, During and After
3.1. Before (preparation)
3.2. During (on the day of the installfest)
3.3. After (lessons learned)
A. Sample Forms
A.1. Data Sheet
A.2. Legal Protection
B. GNU Free Documentation License
B.1. PREAMBLE
B.2. APPLICABILITY AND DEFINITIONS
B.3. VERBATIM COPYING
B.4. COPYING IN QUANTITY
B.5. MODIFICATIONS
B.6. COMBINING DOCUMENTS
B.7. COLLECTIONS OF DOCUMENTS
B.8. AGGREGATION WITH INDEPENDENT WORKS
B.9. TRANSLATION
B.10. TERMINATION
B.11. FUTURE REVISIONS OF THIS LICENSE
B.12. ADDENDUM: How to use this License for your documents
C. Useful Web Sites
1. Introduction
This document provides some guidelines that should help you run a
successful installfest. For purposes of this document, an installfest is a
gathering at which experienced Linux users assist less experienced users with
the installation and configuration of Linux distributions, and where Linux
users can bring Linux systems to receive assistance with system problem
remediation.
Please take from this document whatever you want. It is meant to be a
guide, not a recipe that must be followed exactly to have a successful
installfest. Any installfest where most of the people leave happy is a
successful event.
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1.1. Copyright and License
Copyright (c) 2003, 2004 Eric Meyerhoff. Permission is granted to copy,
distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free
Documentation License, Version 1.2 or any later version published by the Free
Software Foundation; with no Invariant Sections, no Front-Cover Texts, and no
Back-Cover Texts. A copy of the license is included in the section entitled
"GNU Free Documentation License".
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1.2. Scope
In order to limit the scope of this document, there are some issues that
will not be covered:
* While other activities may occur at the same time and in roughly the
same location as an installfest, they will not be considered part of the
installfest for the purposes of this document.
* This document does not include any discussion of technical issues
related to the installation of any Linux distribution.
* This document does not currently contain any discussion of installfest
server or network configuration, although such a discussion may be added
to this document in the future. It may be more appropriate for such
information to be contained in a separate HOWTO.
* This document does not contain any discussion of new user education.
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1.3. Version
The current version of this document can be found at The Linux
Documentation Project (http://www.tldp.org)
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1.4. Disclaimer
No liability for the contents of this document can be accepted. Use the
concepts, examples and information at your own risk. There may be errors and
inaccuracies, that could be damaging to your system. Proceed with caution,
and although it is highly unlikely that accidents will happen because of
following advice or procedures described in this document, the author(s) take
no responsibility for damage claimed to be caused by doing so.
All copyrights are held by their by their respective owners, unless
specifically noted otherwise. Use of a term in this document should not be
regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or service mark. Naming
of particular products or brands should not be seen as endorsements. No
liability for the contents of this document can be accepted.
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2. Roles
People involved in an installfest will assume one or more of the following
roles
coordinator
contact for all other participants
host
has the connection to the location
sponsor
represents an organization that provides the location, equipment,
network, materials, food, beverages, etc. to the installfest
user
needs assistance installing a Linux distribution or solving a specific
problem
receptionist
+ greets people as they come in, gives them a name tag and has them
sign a waiver
+ can direct people to the restrooms, the nearest computer store
+ orders food and beverages
tier 1 support
people who are knowledgeable about Linux and are willing to share their
knowledge and provide hands-on assistance to users
tier 2 support
sets up and maintains network hardware and services (DNS, DHCP),
mirrors of Linux distributions
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3. Before, During and After
This HOWTO has three sections for things you should think about or do
before, during and after the day of the installfest. It is assumed that you
will be having installfests periodically and hopefully regularly.
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3.1. Before (preparation)
3.1.1. date, time and duration
In order to reach the more people, fests should be held on both weekends
and weekdays. The time of day is not as important as the duration of the
fest, which should be 6 to 10 hours. Here is why:
* some people will not be able to arrive when the fest starts
* it takes time to get systems moved in, connected, disconnected and
moved out of the working area
* making sub-systems like sound, printers and other peripherals function
properly sometimes takes as long as a Linux installation
* some people want to get some life out of older CPUs but OS installation
takes longer on slower machines
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3.1.2. location
Make sure that the place where your installfest will be held has:
strong tables
Each table may have to hold multiple monitors and computers.
restrooms
chairs
People will want to sit down since they will be at the fest for several
hours.
Internet access
Some people will want to know that they can access the Internet from
their computer. Some people will need to download drivers or other
software. A lot of helpful information is available on the Net. There is
a list of Web sites at the end of this document.
an address that is easy to find
A map and simple directions will help.
telephone connection
A normal line, not through a PBX, not digital, just POTS will be useful
for testing modems.
an easy way to get hardware in and out
How will people bring their hardware from their cars to the
installation room? Are carts and elevators available?
sufficient AC power
Try to make sure that you have enough power for the number of computers
that you expect people to bring. You do not want people to suddenly lose
power because one person too many turned on his or her computer.
How much power does a computer need? Laptops need about 0.5 amps. For a
desktop/tower/workstation type of computer the amount of power needed
depends on the monitor, number of disk drives, etc. Basically though, if
everything is connected to one power strip, then they need at most 3 to 4
amps at the moment that the power is turned on and 1.5 to 2 amps while
they are running.
You should try to have access to the circuit breakers either directly
or through readily available maintenance staff.
If you are lucky you will be able to make arrangements to regularly hold
installfests at a few locations that meet your needs. If possible you should
hold your fests at a variety of locations such as technical colleges,
universities and businesses because Linux is for everyone.
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3.1.3. administration
Linux distributions (distros)
Make sure that you will have several copies of the latest versions of
the major Linux distributions available on CD. Some users will need small
/minimal distributions on floppy disks so make sure that those are
available. To learn which distributions to make available, please do a
little research on the Web sites listed in the appendix of this document.
installfest server
You may want to consider setting up a server for:
+ DNS
+ DHCP
+ mirrors of distributions
You should provide multiple methods of accessing the distributions on
the server:
+ FTP
+ rcp
+ HTTP
+ CD burning
+ NFS
In order to conserve disk space you can create a virtual CD-ROM
jukebox. See Randolph J. Tata's "CDServer-HOWTO" ([http://talcon.com/
cdserver-howto/] http://talcon.com/cdserver-howto/) and Jeremy Impson's
article "Build a Virtual CD-ROM Jukebox" ( http://www.linuxjournal.com/
article.php?sid=5639 ) for more information.
Hopefully someone will create a new Linux distribution to make it easy
to set up such a server.
name tags
Something similar to the classic "hello my name is:" stickers.
misc. office supplies
You may want to make some of the following items available: scratch
paper, ball-point pens, sharpies, scissors, stapler, duct tape, packing
tape, blank FAT formatted floppy disks (used are fine), blank CD-R media.
advertising
People will need to know:
+ when and where the installfest will be held
+ what to expect: waiver, soft drinks, pizza
+ that if they wish to install a Linux distribution should bring
every part of their computer system: monitor, keyboard, mouse,
speakers, USB devices, power strip. Support people will need all the
components to make sure everything is functioning properly.
+ that they may want to bring blank CD-R media to trade for copies of
distributions on CD-R (they should determine the number of disks
needed for each distribution)
Here are some places to consider advertising:
+ local computer user Web sites
+ local news media
+ local computer retail stores
+ [http://www.installfest.org/] www.installfest.org - although it
currently looks inactive
minimum system requirements
Some people will want to install Linux on very old/slow systems in an
attempt to make them usable. This is OK, but there are limitations.
Please look at the distributions area of [http://www.linux.org]
www.linux.org for minimalist distributions. You may want to include
minimum system requirements in your installfest advertisement so that
people do not show up with an old machine, hoping to turn it into a
power-house but leave disappointed.
networking equipment
someone will need to bring network switches and cables
signage
You should have a few signs posted to help people find their way around
the location and provide other information. Some examples are:
+ main entrance: So people know that they have found the right
location.
+ reception desk: People will need to find the reception desk from
the main entrance.
+ installation room: People will need to know how to get to the
installation from the reception desk.
+ rest rooms
+ networking information
food and beverages
Due to the duration of an installfest you should consider the
availability of food and drink.
Pizza usually works out well. Tell people that you will be collecting a
specific amount of money at the door for pizza. If they do not want to
share some pizza, then they do not need to pay. In order to know who has
paid, use an ink stamp to mark their hand. Do not forget paper plates and
napkins.
If there are no vending machines at the location you may want to
provide soft drinks, including water and possibly coffee during the fest.
If you do provide drinks, you should consider selling them at cost.
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3.2. During (on the day of the installfest)
1. before the starting time
The people who run the fest need to be at the location at least one
hour before the fest is to begin. They will need time to set up the
network, installfest server, power system, signage, etc.
2. at the door/reception
Depending on how you have decided to operate your fest, the
receptionist will:
+ ask users to sign a waiver
+ ask users to fill out a data sheet
+ ask all attendees to contribute money for food and/or drinks
+ give all attendees name tags
3. during
Since you are using this HOWTO, everything will work out fine. People
should understand that it is OK to ask around for help.
4. after the fest is finished
Make sure that all areas are cleaned up because you may want to use the
location again and you do not want to give the location owner a bad
impression. Look for: items people have forgotten, items that people
brought as "give aways", drink cans and cups.
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3.3. After (lessons learned)
We would like to continually improve this document and everyone's
installfest experience, so please share with us:
* what went wrong?
* what went well?
* new ideas?
* How this document helped or hindered you.
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A. Sample Forms
A.1. Data Sheet
This data sheet is intended to be filled out by users when they arrive at
the reception area.
Installfest Data Sheet
This form is for your benefit! It will help you and anyone who works on
your computer to make reasonable decisions. Please complete one form per
computer. If you don't know the answer now, just wait until you do.
Your name: ______________________________________________________
CPU type: __________________________________ speed: ________ megahertz /
gigahertz
RAM: _________ megabytes
Hard drive 1: ______gigabytes 2: ______gigabytes 3: ______gigabytes 4:
______gigabytes
Video card: ____________________________
Monitor: ______________________________
Sound card: __________________________________________
Does this computer have (circle all that apply):
* CD or CD-RW drive
* DVD
* floppy drive
* network interface
* modem / winmodem
* printer
* other: _________________________________________
Which of these do you want to do:
1. Install Linux:
What distribution? ____________________________
Do you need disks? Yes / No
2. Fix one or more specific problems with an installation of Linux:
What distribution is installed? __________________
List the software tool(s) and/or hardware that you need help fixing:
__________________________________________
3. Other, please explain:____________________________
Do you want to (circle one):
1. Dual-boot Linux and an already-installed OS?
What is the name of other O.S.? ______________________
2. Install Linux as the only O.S.?
3. Install multiple Linux distributions?
What do you want to use the computer for? (circle all that apply)
* Internet access and usage
* learn Linux
* firewall
* server
* writing documents
* music/image storage
* other (please explain):
What is your skill level with (circle all that apply):
1. Linux/Unix:
first-timer
rookie beginner
intermediate
advanced
guru
2. computer hardware:
first-timer
rookie beginner
intermediate
advanced
guru
3. ______________________ :
first-timer
rookie beginner
intermediate
advanced
guru
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A.2. Legal Protection
You may want to consider having users sign some kind of agreement before
any work is performed on their systems. Such a document will make it clear to
users exactly what they can and cannot expect from the installfest.
If you do decide to use one of these documents, please have it reviewed by
a lawyer in your area.
If you do have an agreement approved by a lawyer, please contribute to the
Linux community by sending a copy to the lead author of this HOWTO so that it
may be included in future versions.
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A.2.1. Release
The following is a significantly modified version of a form posted on David
Pitts's Web site.
INSTALLFEST RELEASE FORM
By signing this release agreement between you and the group holding the
installfest (members of the __________________________ Linux User's Group,
hereinafter referred to as Installers), you give up certain legal rights.
Therefore, you should read the agreement carefully. If you have any questions
about the legal effect of this agreement, you should consult an attorney and
not any of the Installers. Please be aware that you may not participate in
the installfest event unless you have signed this agreement. By signing this
release agreement, you acknowledge the following:
1. That your signing this agreement is partial consideration for the
services provided by Installers.
2. That Installers do not promise that the work done on your computer
equipment will be successful. An Installer will help you attempt to
install, configure, or otherwise get the Linux operating system to work
on your computer equipment. However, because of possible defects in
computer software or computer hardware, including improperly configured
computer hardware, not every attempt is successful.
3. That the attempt to install, configure, or otherwise get the Linux
operating system to work on your computer equipment has inherent dangers
that no amount of care, caution, instruction, or expertise can eliminate.
4. That any attempt to install, configure, or otherwise get the Linux
operating system to work on your computer equipment, especially including
any attempt to partition or re-partition your computer's hard drive, may
result in the loss of some or all of the data stored on that hard drive.
That you are hereby advised that you should back up all important data
before the attempt to install, configure or otherwise get the Linux
operating system to work on your computer equipment.
5. That an installfest is an inherently chaotic event at which many
computer components, peripherals and systems are present; therefore, you
are responsible for the security of your property.
6. That you are expressly assuming the risks of the dangers set forth
above.
7. That by signing this release agreement, you hereby forever release the
Installers from any legal liability they might have arising from the
attempt to install, configure, or otherwise get the Linux operating
system to run on your computer equipment. That this release includes, but
is not limited to, any losses caused by the negligence of any Installer
who attempts to install, configure or otherwise get the Linux operating
system to work on your computer.
By signing below, you agree that you understand the terms above:
Your:
signature: __________________________________________________
name: _______________________________________________________
month: ____________ day: __________ year: ________
Witness: signature: __________________________________________________
name: _______________________________________________________
month: ____________ day: __________ year: ________
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A.2.2. Waiver
The following is Copyright 1998 Chris Halsall and the [http://www.vlug.org
/] Victoria Linux Users Group. Reuse permitted for Open Source Software
promotion.
Linux InstallFest Waiver
I, _______________________________ acknowledge that I am participating in
the "Linux Install Festival" entirely at my own risk. I assume responsibility
for the integrity of the data on my computer system, have backed up all
important data, and I will hold the volunteer helpers blameless for any
damage to my computer system, to my data, or any other damages or liability
that may result through my participation in this event. I further agree to be
responsible for any licensing fees, shareware registrations, or other
licensing requirements that may apply to the software I will receive. The
purpose of this event is to distribute software packages that are Open
Source, legally distributable with no charge to the user.
Every reasonable effort will be made to ensure that my system operates
correctly before and after the installation, but I recognize that, because
the software installed at this event is licensed free of charge, the
copyright holder(s) and volunteer helpers and/or other parties provide this
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performance of this software, and the accuracy of its associated
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documentation prove defective, I assume the cost of all necessary servicing,
repair, or correction.
Signature: __________________________________ Date: ___________
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You may add a passage of up to five words as a Front-Cover Text, and a
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known, or else a unique number. Make the same adjustment to the section
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In the combination, you must combine any sections Entitled "History" in the
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You may make a collection consisting of the Document and other documents
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collection, provided that you follow the rules of this License for verbatim
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independent documents or works, in or on a volume of a storage or
distribution medium, is called an "aggregate" if the copyright resulting from
the compilation is not used to limit the legal rights of the compilation's
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If the Cover Text requirement of section 3 is applicable to these copies of
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Translation is considered a kind of modification, so you may distribute
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You may include a translation of this License, and all the license notices in
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To use this License in a document you have written, include a copy of the
License in the document and put the following copyright and license notices
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If you have Invariant Sections, Front-Cover Texts and Back-Cover Texts,
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If you have Invariant Sections without Cover Texts, or some other combination
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C. Useful Web Sites
These Web sites may be useful in planning and running an installfest:
* The Linux Documentation Project (www.tldp.org)
* [http://www.linux.org] www.linux.org
* [http://www.distrowatch.com] www.distrowatch.com
