Got Linux? If you’ve ever wanted to try Linux but didn’t know where to start, bring your computer to the Linux Installfest this Friday, October 16 between noon and 5:00pm at the UMBC Commons Mainstreet.  Having Linux on your own computer will give you more control and is a great learning experience.  You can also replicate the environment found on UMBC’s servers (e.g., gl.umbc.edu) which will make doing your homework on them easier.

Members of the UMBC Linux Users Group (LUG)  will help students, staff, and faculty install Linux on their laptops. LUG will mainly be providing the popular Linux flavors Linux Mint, Ubuntu, and Fedora. Whether you want a VirtualBox image, a dual-boot install, a fresh install, or just don’t know what you want, they want to help; drop by on Main Street, Friday, October 16, between noon and 6pm, no appointment necessary!

See the LUG site for more information. You might also want to join UMBC’s LUG — join the LUG mailing list to get news and reminders of their regular meetings

Contact the LUG faculty adviser, Jon Squire (squire at csee.umbc.edu) with burning questions.