[kwlug-disc] Laptop Rescue Mission: Sat, Jan 21

[Paul Nijjar]

This is a last-minute reminder of the session on Saturday.  If you
would like to get involved there is still plenty of space. Just let me
know offlist.

- Paul 

On Wed, Jan 11, 2017 at 06:37:55PM -0500, Paul Nijjar via kwlug-disc wrote:
> I put this in the announcement email but I will repeat it here. We
> will resume our sporadic laptop rescue mission on Saturday, Jan 21
> from 4pm-8ish at Computer Recycling (66 Queen St S, Kitchener). 
> 
> I am guessing most of you are familiar with the concept, but if not:
> Computer Recycling has a bunch of donated laptops. We have been
> working our way through them, finding the ones that are
> straightforward to get ready for sale, and installing Xubuntu on them. 
> 
> As long as you can read instructions and use a screwdriver, you are
> welcome to attend (and you are welcome to invite others to attend as
> well). One of the more gratifying aspects of this exercise has been
> that people with wide ranges of technical skill have participated, and
> it seems that even those who do not know much about computers get
> something out of the sessions. My hope is that we have created an
> environment where we can get together, work on computers, learn from
> each other, and socialize in a friendly, non-threatening environment. 
> 
> If you would like to participate it is helpful to RSVP to me, if only
> so we can make arrangements for you to get into the building (which is
> locked on Saturdays). 
> 
> - Paul 
> 
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