We look forward to helping you get started with Linux and hope you.ll enjoy the experience, but at the same time, we still have to cover our butts. We will of course try to make sure you're happy with the work we've done, just understand that we can't guarantee anything. So without further ado, lets get on to the legalese, so we can get on with the fun part.

TERMS AND DISCLAIMER: You, the User, expressly acknowledge and agree that the use of the 7th May 2005 Installfest services (the "Service") is at your sole risk. By choosing to utilize the Service, you grant Waikato Linux Users Group Incorporated and its agents, members, volunteers and other representatives ("WLUG") the right to repartition, reformat, and install a new operating system on your hard drive(s) as deemed necessary by you or WLUG. The user further warrants that he or she is aware that this involves risk to their data and agrees to hold WLUG harmless for any such damage that may occur. The Service is provided without warranty of any kind. All risks associated with the Service are to be borne by the User. You accept all responsibility to backup your data before allowing WLUG to commence work on your computer(s). You waive all liability and agree to hold WLUG harmless for the Services rendered as well as any forseen and unforseen consequences resulting from the acceptance of such services.

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