Linux Installfest HOWTO

Eric (AKA Rick) Meyerhoff


          
        

2004-06-01

Revision History
Revision 1.62012-01-01EM
Annual review and update. Removed references to modems, floppy disks, floppy drives. Updated the GNU Free Documentation License to Version 1.3.
Revision 1.52011-01-06EM
Annual review and update.
Revision 1.42010-01-01EM
Annual review and update. Just changed the copyright date.
Revision 1.32006-12-31EM
Annual review and update. Just changed the copyright date and added AKA.
Revision 1.22006-04-12EM
Added the Translations section, corrected the section number references in the license and removed the reference to the defunct www.installfest.org.
Revision 1.12004-09-04EM
Added obfuscated email address.
Revision 1.02004-06-01EM
Initial release. Thanks to Tabatha "CTRL-I" Marshall for all her encouragement.

Abstract

This document provides some guidelines that should help you run a successful installfest.


Table of Contents

1. Introduction
1.1. Copyright and License
1.2. Scope
1.3. Version
1.4. Translations
1.5. 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
1. Data Sheet
2. Legal Protection
2.1. Release
2.2. Waiver
B. Useful Web Sites
C. GNU Free Documentation License