Ambassadors/Booth questions

Booth Questions
The purpose of this page is the organize and to record the questions asked by attendees at events.

Normal Questions

 * What is Linux?
 * Linux is a Free Open Source Operateing System for your computer.
 * What is Fedora?
 * Talk about our Four Foundations.
 * How is it different from $Distro
 * Talk about our Four Foundations. especially First
 * What's new in Fedora X+1?
 * Check our Talking Points or the complete Feature List
 * When is Fedora X+1 going to be released?
 * Check our Schedule page.
 * What is Fedora's Market Focus? (Which groups of people do we target as our users)
 * Fedora's User base
 * How can I help?
 * What are you passionate about? (continue from there)

Spin-Oriented Questions

 * What is included in this Spin? (Games, FEL, Edu)
 * See our Spins Page for more info!


 * Can I make my own spin?
 * Sure! Here's a tutorial: How to create and Use a Live CD


 * Can I install those apps on an installed Fedora?
 * Of course it is easy as yum grouplist & yum groupinstall "groupname"

Technical Questions

 * Does Fedora have a PPC release?
 * Yes, Fedora has a PPC release. Please see http://fedoraproject.org/en/get-fedora-all


 * How do I install...? (MP3, Flash, Misc stuff)
 * Flash
 * Multimedia
 * Mention Software Patents, and the problem they represent
 * The Forbidden items and the Third party repositories include helpful information. This wiki can't give specific solutions that might represent or suggest contributory infringement.


 * What is the difference between i386, i686, x86_64, PPC (And which one is right for me?)
 * Ask for information about the kind of computer he has
 * If all else fails, use i686.


 * Where can I find more information about $TechnicalTopic
 * Point to Fedora-specific resources, like the Mailing List, Fedora Forums, Fedora FAQ and Fedora Solved, as well as the Common Bugs


 * I have installed the Nvidia drivers from Nvidia and they don't work what can i do?
 * Point out that in F13 the FOSS Nvidia Drivers are greatly improved
 * Point out How to Remove Nvidia
 * If all else fails, point to Installing Nvidia, the proper way