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Okay, I made some extensive edits. Feel free to merge your original text back into the copy as you see fit. Some changes I made: Shortened up several paragraphs--trying to get proposal down to one page; Moved actual proposal to top; I strengthened several of the sentences; Ate a lot of paragraphs by placing them as sentence(s) in a paragraph in the proposal at top; Removed 'how much extra work' portion--this is already discussed basically; I renamed the project in the text--didn't we decide to drop PLLUG since it emphasized Linux? I came up with a name at random, feel free to change! Can we reduce this to one page? Perhaps we should just include a table on the second page of examples of the software we will be offering? Anyway, in general the text looked good. I basically just chopped it up a bit, rearranged, and edited a bit here and there. Regards, Dustin At 04:33 PM 8/26/2002 -0700, you wrote: >The version I attached here has actually been spell-checked and >proof-read. Geeze, sometimes I wonder how I made it through college. > > >--- Doug Riddle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > It depends on the company. I find a lot of them make it very > > difficult to get the latest and greatest version without a > > purchase. > > With some, LibraNet for instance, only the beta is available > > without > > a purchase. Current registered users can get a discount though. I > > ain't sensitive though, if you want to change any of the wording > > you > > go right on ahead. I just posted it for yeast. > > > > > > --- Bill LeBlanc <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Doug, > > > > > > Nice write up. Your last paragraph seems to indicate that the > > > newest and > > > greatest versions are only available by purchase. I believe that > > > the > > > newest and greatest versions are also available for download. > > What > > > is > > > purchases is usually a printed manual, pre-made CDs and a certain > > > amount of > > > vender support. > > > > > > Bill > > > > > > At 04:04 PM 8/26/02 -0700, you wrote: > > > >John: > > > > > > > >I took the liberty of putting together a first draft of a > > possible > > > >contact letter. It is the rtf file attached to this note. > > > > > > > >I posted it to the newbie list accidently earlier today. I have > > > been > > > >giving the project a lot of thought, even if we haven't gotten a > > > lot > > > >done yet. > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > General mailing list > > > [email protected] > > > http://brlug.net/mailman/listinfo/general_brlug.net > > > > > > ===== > > Warmest Regards, > > Doug Riddle > > http://www.dougriddle.com > > > > ## Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they > > are the Peoples' Liberty Teeth." - George Washington ## > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Do You Yahoo!? > > Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes > > http://finance.yahoo.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > > General mailing list > > [email protected] > > http://brlug.net/mailman/listinfo/general_brlug.net > > > >===== >Warmest Regards, >Doug Riddle >http://www.dougriddle.com > >## Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are >the Peoples' Liberty Teeth." - George Washington ## > > >__________________________________________________ >Do You Yahoo!? >Yahoo! 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The CDs will contain software unencumbered by restrictive licensing\emdash patrons are free to legally copy and distribute copies of the CDs.}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9858424 W}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11666935 e will provide ongoing support for the CDs by ensuring on a monthly basis that each member library has a recent, working copy of each distribution CD. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11666935 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15940259 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15940259 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15940259 As an added benefit}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9858424 to your patrons}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15940259 , the Baton Rouge Linux User Group is happy to offer support to new users of Linux by offering monthly meetings where experienced users offer guidance and training. Additionally, the user group offers mailing lists as well as real-time chat support to users via IRC. Membership in the Baton Rouge Linux User Group is free to anyone. To learn more about the user group visit }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16274945\charrsid16274945 www.brlug.net}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15940259 . \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid89007 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid89007 \par As partners in our program, we ask that you provide listings in your catalogs for our software and shelf space for the CDs. In addition, we would appre ciate locations near your check-out areas for promotional and informational material. We would also enjoy offering onsite }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11674753 demonstrations}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid89007 to your patrons so that they can have immediate access to our experienced members while they experiment with open source software. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11666935 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15940259 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid89007 So are we?}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10557987\charrsid9656266 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11469823 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6508330 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11938013 The }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11938013\charrsid9656266 Public Library Open Source Distribution Project }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11938013 has the mission of offering }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11938013\charrsid9656266 patrons of libraries free and open access to open source software.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11938013 We are }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11469823\charrsid9656266 spearheaded by the Baton Rouge Linux User Group}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6508330 , which educates }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11469823\charrsid9656266 users of Linux, UNIX, and open source software in the Baton Rouge area. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6508330 Members of the Public Library Open Source Distribution Project and Baton Rouge Linux User Group }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11469823\charrsid9656266 include both professional and home users, and we work closely with the Cajun Computer Clickers Club to support new Linux users.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11469823 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7739954 \par For more information about the Public Library Open Source Distribution Project visit our website at }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7739954\charrsid7739954 http://site}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7739954 or send us email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid13762642 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid89007 Why are we doing this?}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10557987\charrsid9656266 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13762642 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8260536 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16468501 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8849869 G}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10557987\charrsid9656266 aining acceptance for Open Source software is largely a question of education. The }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6554773 patrons }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10557987\charrsid9656266 and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8849869 l }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10557987\charrsid9656266 ibrarians at our }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8849869 p}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10557987\charrsid9656266 ublic }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8849869 l}{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10557987\charrsid9656266 ibraries are a large, and largely untapped, community of people }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8849869 that have proven their dedication to the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10557987\charrsid9656266 freedom of information and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8849869 fair use;}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13762642 therefore}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16468501 , }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13762642 libraries are a logical }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8849869 partner in our pursuit of offering free }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13762642 access to }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8866350 open software }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16468501 for }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8866350 all people.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13762642 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13762642 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13762642\charrsid9656266 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10557987\charrsid9656266 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid10557987\charrsid9656266 How many CDs are we talking about dumping in your lap?}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10557987\charrsid9656266 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9464607 \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9464607 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10557987\charrsid9656266 Our initial of fering will be limited to a few of the most popular Linux distributions each containing between two and six CDs. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9464607 Each distribution }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10557987\charrsid9656266 will }{ \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9464607 include free, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10557987\charrsid9656266 popular}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9464607 , and useful software such as }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10557987\charrsid9656266 office suites and graphics}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9464607 editors}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10557987\charrsid9656266 . }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9464607 We will choose each distribution based on ease of installation and use to ensure patrons with even limited computer literacy can enjoy the benefits of open software. In addition, the software will be Windows \'93aware\'94 so that the software can be installed next to Windows. \par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10557987 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7739954 Proposal }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8847995 By:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7739954 \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8847995 \par \par \par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8847995\charrsid9656266 \par }} --=====================_217863350==_ Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed --- Dustin Puryear <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Puryear Information Technology Windows, UNIX, and IT Consulting http://www.puryear-it.com --=====================_217863350==_--
