[Ubuntu Chicago] help needed

[Antonio Sosa]

Hi Tom,

You should definitely bring your laptop in on Sat. Alot of helpful
folks will be able to look at it and tell you if it is software or
hardware. If it is software - I'm sure they will be more than happy to
help you install and setup Ubuntu and start your switch over to free
software. You might want to just post a note on your exact Dell model
# so people can look it up prior to this Saturday and see if there are
any known issues with your model laptop prior to actually looking at
it or installing Ubuntu.

Welcome to the Free Software movement!

On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 8:55 AM, Jim Campbell <jwcampbell at ubuntu.com> wrote:
> Hi Tom
>
> On Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 2:29 PM, Thomas Pearson <twpear at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hello:
>>
>> I'm looking for someone to help me liberate my computer. I have a Dell
>> laptop, about 3 1/2 years old, which ran on standard Microsoft crap. After
>> clunky performance for about a year it recently suffered a complete
>> meltdown. I have all my data files backed up, but now I need to bring the
>> machine somewhere to be repaired. I recently learned about the Free Software
>> movement several months ago while I was conducting research in Central
>> America for my PhD in anthropology. I believe now it is time for me to
>> switch over entirely to free software, but I know very little about how to
>> do so -- much less get my computer running again. If anyone can help me or
>> has a suggestion about where to go for help, please contact me.
>> Thanks,
>> Tom
>
> Wow, that's cool how you found out about the Free Software movement.  I'm
> sure we'd like to hear more as to how this came about.
>
> In regards to your PC, the big question is whether the troubles are
> hardware-related, or if the problem is related to a virus or some other kind
> of malware.  I'm not sure if you're seeking help from us with getting your
> PC repaired, or help with getting Linux installed on it once it is repaired.
>
> We're going to be having a meeting at the Institute of Design in downtown
> Chicago this Saturday.  You could feel free to stop by and bring your laptop
> if you'd like.  Details about the meeting are provided via a link below.
>
> Jim
>
> https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-us-chicago/2009-January/002007.html
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