Yes, we are looking for people with a few years of computer experience, primarily through Microsoft products who are questioning MS's monopolistic stranglehold on all the software he uses. This approach solves several problems: He's already computer literate/savvy, has hardware that works reasonably well, and is probably self-motivated. We may even run across a few more Ed Richards out there just waiting for the "million dollar" solution to his problems.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Dustin Puryear" <du [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, August 30, 2002 12:20 AM Subject: Re: [brlug-general] Proposed distributions to donate > Um, good point. We haven't even defined the people we are trying to serve > yet. Okay, let's define the following: > > What kind of library patrons are we trying to attact? > > Saying "all" isn't going to be very beneficial here I think. Are we aiming > at new users, experienced users, anyone interested in computers whatsoever? > Can we assume certain levels of skill? > > Regards, Dustin > > At 10:10 AM 8/29/2002 -0500, you wrote: > >Dustin, > > > >Are we only targeting newbies? I am sure that there are lots of people > >out there that do not have fast access that would love to be able to run > >down to their local library, checkout their favorite distro, take it home, > >and burn copies. > > > >If we do not use the designs of the manufacturers unless specifically > >allowed to, it is really trivial to burn a few CDs of a distro and make > >labels of our own design. For example, I can burn all three CDs of > >Mandrake 8.2, print labels and have them ready to go in less than an hour > >(probably within 30 minutes). > > > >If we simplify our project by little or no contact with manufacturers for > >permissions, we can get it off the ground much faster and smoother with > >less hassle. > > > >Just my opinion. > >Bill LeBlanc > > > >At 08:59 PM 8/28/02 -0500, you wrote: > >>I am on the other side of the fence. I am thinking of the patrons that > >>will be accessing this stuff. Most will have little information about > >>Linux. I think we should focus more on distributions like Knoppix that > >>don't require a dedicated PC. Also, I think for now we need to keep this > >>limited to two or three distributions. After running the program for a > >>bit we will know how every works and then be able to expand. In fact, > >>this is one of the reasons why I ended up taking a more active role in > >>the project--everything was at a stand-still in large part because we > >>were looking at doing too much too soon. At least, that's what I saw > >>happening. I think we should stay small and targeted at first and then > >>see how everything works out. No rush. > > > > > >_______________________________________________ > >General mailing list > >[email protected] > >http://brlug.net/mailman/listinfo/general_brlug.net > > > > > --- > Dustin Puryear <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Puryear Information Technology > Windows, UNIX, and IT Consulting > http://www.puryear-it.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > General mailing list > [email protected] > http://brlug.net/mailman/listinfo/general_brlug.net >
