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I need help with Linux. Do I need to wait for an InstallFest?
No. In fact, it's probably in your interest to come to one of our
regular non-InstallFest meetings on 2nd & 4th Saturday evenings,
instead.
We hold InstallFests in the middle of Robert Austin computer shows
<em>because</em>, that way, we introduce thousands of average computer
users to Linux and the Linux community, every time. Their disadvantage is
that they are hectic, crowded, noisy, and a logistical headache to bring
computers to -- plus you're under pressure to finish by the show's 4 PM
closing bell. Also, we have (effectively) no Internet access during the
show.
By contrast, our regular CABAL meetings are relaxed and leisurely. We
have use of tools, software, and parts & supplies that we can't drag
to the shows. And, most important, we have high-speed Internet access,
essential for solving many of the more-complex Linux problems.
Do I need to RSVP for your next 4 PM meeting [ / 4 PM InstallFest]?
First of all, our evening meetings are <em>not</em> InstallFests. They
are regular CABAL meetings. And no, we don't ask RSVPs for regular
CABAL meetings (though they're welcome).
We ask that <em>InstallFest</em> attendees RSVP at least a week in
advance, because a few of the machines people bring require (especially
laptops) -- and questions they pose -- require us to do find information
or software on the Internet. We have (effectively) no Internet access
during InstallFests, so we <em>need</em> the opportunity beforehand, so
we can come prepared. The RSVP give us that advance notice.
Because we <em>do</em> have excellent Internet access during regular
CABAL meetings, our reason for requesting RSVPs (before InstallFests)
simply doesn't apply.
So you charge admission for CABAL meetings?
No. CABAL meetings (2nd & 4th Saturday evenings) are always free of
charge and open to the public. RAC's admission fee applies only to
<em>InstallFests</em> inside Robert Austin shows (and that's not
<em>our</em> fee). Regular CABAL meetings aren't <em>at</em> RAC
venues; they're at our own venues. Therefore, there's no charge.