Asking For Help
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Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Help
Most computer users are not very technical.
It is normal to feel intimidated about installing a new computer operating system, although the process of installing any operating system has become easier of the years. If you are not comforable installing an operating systems, it is good idea to ask someone that has experience to help you perform the install.
Operating System (Linux) Install Festivals
Although Seneca Computer Studies department no longer provides this service, there are many Linux Usergroups that perform Linux install festivals thoughout the year (usually for no charge). You would have to bring your computer system to the event, and then experienced Linux users (volunteers) would help to install the Linux operating system on your computer.
Usually, it is a good idea to back-up any important information on your computer as a precaution prior to the Linux install...
In-class Linux Installs
There are a number of computer professors (including myself) that encourage students to bring their notebook or desktop computers to college to install Linux on their computers before, during or after scheduled classes. Therefore, don't hesitate to ask a computer instructor if they could help install Linux on your computer system - the very worst that they will say is "NO".
Computer Clubs
There are a number of computer clubs at Seneca College:
- Linux Club (http://linux.senecac.on.ca/)
- Windows Club (http://windowsclub.senecac.on.ca/)
Usually these type of clubs encourage students to learn additional content that is NOT provided during regular class instruction. Therefore, a club would be a great place to install an operating system (with assistance), and learn about how to use that operating system...
