Extreme Tech Analysis by Wolf

I got a very interesting email purported to be from the FBI, who say I have not sent my proper remittance to the Ministry of Finance (I didn’t know we had one of those).  Here is the message. Please note that the FBI is using hotmail.  Perhaps this is a cost-cutting measure, or perhaps a security initiative, Microsoft having such a fine reputation for security…

By the way, I do get bombarded with emails from Professor Charles Soludo (mentioned in the message) who has been trying to get me to send $400.  This is very interesting.  The fake FBI is trying to save me from the fake professor.  The FBI banner breaks across the lines because it appears to be in 2 pieces.
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If you are considering loading Linux, and you happen to be in Atlanta GA on the 17th, you can get a chance. The Ubuntu Loco GA is having an installfest at Emory University on the 17th of May, 2008. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/GeorgiaUSTeam/Events/HardyHeronInstallFest

This would be an excellent place to learn about the newest Ubuntu Release and to meet people who can help you understand the intricacies of installing Ubuntu Linux.

Planned Date and Location

When - May 17, 2008 9am-5pm

Where - Emory School of Law, Room 5E
1301 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30322

Cool local events this conflicts with: None that I know of!

DC404 Meeting at the Vortex Midtown from 2pm to 5pm has been rescheduled to 5/24 (next week)
My personal plan right now, to go to Installfest.