Free Software for Melbourne
Linux Users of Victoria hosts an InstallFest for Software Freedom Day
Melbourne residents will receive free Linux software installation and technical advice at the Install Fest to be held at the Melbourne Unitarian Church, 110 Grey Street, East Melbourne.
The Install Fest coincides with Software Freedom Day and will start at 10 am on Saturday, September 16.
Computer professionals and enthusiasts from the Linux Users of Victoria (LUV) will provide the free operating system and suite of applications to raise awareness of the product among the Melbourne community.
Linux has captured more than 40% of the high-end server market and is increasingly popular as an end-user desktop system.
Users of Linux claim that the open-source nature of Linux makes it a more stable and secure operating system than other market competitors.
The Melbourne Install Fest is primarily aimed at end-users who are unfamiliar with Linux.
"We want to show that Linux is not just as good as other systems, but in fact better and easier to use", LUV President Andrew Chalmers said.
Other events in Melbourne on Software Freedom Day include a Bazaar at the Melbourne Town Hall organised by ComputerBank.
Individuals who want to have Linux installed should bring their computer on the day. Minimum specifications and details are available on the LUV website at: http://www.luv.asn.au
For further information contact Lev Lafayette (Linux Users of Victoria, Vice-President) on 0409 861 528 or lev@levlafayette.com