Linux install parties: Brilliant idea!

[scott@sfba.social]

RE: https://infosec.exchange/@tinker/116171867757917404

Linux install parties: Brilliant idea! I don’t have the Linux skills to help but I’d love to attend one to learn from others.

[jackson_sweater@defcon.social]

@scott @tinker I would love to start upcycling ewaste from companies to get free systems out there. I picked up a couple of Hp Elitebooks from my work the otherday and knowthere are a lot more out there. If i could convine them to let me handle harddrive wipes, i could have a ton of viable linux boxes to hand out to the community not sure if there is group doing this near me

[scott@sfba.social]

@jackson_sweater @tinker what a great idea!

[scott@sfba.social]

Who is doing #Linux install parties in #SFBA #SanFrancisco #BayArea?

[scruffyjunco@sfba.social]

@scott

I wonder if Computer Science students at the community college would host Linux Install Parties. That would be cool.

I’m planning to install Mint on an old laptop. My daughter says it’s easy.
*fingers crossed*

[scott@sfba.social]

@ScruffyJunco That’s a great idea! I know some CS professors; I’ll ask them.

Sounds like your daughter could host a party, too.

[tinker@infosec.exchange]

@scott @ScruffyJunco - A lot of the folks at our Linux Install Parties are from the local university (individually as in some of the computer clubs). They volunteer at ours but they might have spun off their own at the college as well... I have to check back with them on that... in any case, highly recommend involving local students!