June 2009

The date is approaching, and we're ready to kick Linux Against Poverty into high gear.

For our friends in other cities, we've made a few changes. The initial Linux Against Poverty event will be in Austin only. Although I've been hosting events for almost 20 years, and Ken and the Helios team has been averaging 350 donated computers per year, this is the first time we've attempted a large scale install fest. We will no doubt encounter snags. When problems arise, we'd like to give them our full attention. In addition, we would like be able to share with everyone how we overcome these problems -- so that no one else has to stumble through them.

Once we get through the initial Austin event, we can document it, and provide folks with a blueprint of how to organize their own Linux Against Poverty -- from start to finish.

Finally, by not having simultaneous events all the same day, we will be available to provide assistance to our friends in other cities, because we won't be busy hosting our own event.

So, first Austin, then your town!

The Austin event is scheduled for Saturday, August 1st. The tentative location is Union Park.

For details, visit http://linuxagainstpoverty.org