On Tue, 2006-01-24 at 23:43 -0500, Louis Suarez-Potts wrote: > > Just for info, I have been commissioned to write an article for > > Computer > > Trade Only magazine in the UK > > > > 'Adding Value With Open Source' about how OEMs can add value by > > bundling > > open source software. > > > > Not specifically OOo but I'm sure it can feature :-) > > Cool. There are actually, oh, I don't know, dozens of OEMs deploying > OOo with their computers. Most listed are small computer companies > (actually, all), like Mom and Pop shops. But they uniformly tout OOo > as a bonus to their customers.
CTO is generaly targeted at Small businesses. Its surprising that all such OEMs don't use FLOSS to add value given how competitive the market is. > One thing that they may not be installing, though, is documentation > (we have lots) or information about support (see http:// > support.openoffice.org). All these would further help their > customers--and us, as it further gives people the idea that we are in > fact reliable, professional, and just like the other guys only a lot > better and nicer :-) That is a good point. I'll see if I can fit it in one of the "Box outs". -- Ian Lynch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ZMS Ltd --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
