The item below has been passed around on some SwANH lists.
.................David Marston [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Manchester Java User's Group Meeting Wed, Aug 14 Discussion of
an Open Source Group
Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2002 16:03:00 -0400
From: "Eric Thoman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Some of the engineers in the Manchester Java Users Group have got
together to offer Open Source services. As a means of saving businesses
software costs, and to generate a continued flow of work, an Open Source
Group seems to be a good fit.
This meeting will attempt to further define the purpose of this Open
Source Group in order to develop a marketing plan of action.
Some thoughts and questions for the meeting:
What are some concerns that a business might have in pursing an Open
Source solution for their next development project?
What possible benefits could a client company expect from a group formed
to offer Open Source services besides greatly reduced project costs?
What benefits could the engineers expect to receive from being a part of
this group?
What things can the group do for marketing; e.g., web site, presentation
material, brochures, word of mouth, networking through past business
associates, direct mail, government contracts. If an IT manager wanted
to find Open Source developers, where would they go? Other ways to make
people aware of the Open Source Option. Create a cogent presentation
that would show the benefits of going Open Source. Create a strategy to
reach the potential audience. Everyone uses there own contacts.
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This meeting will be held at:
Southern New Hampshire University
Walker Auditorium room RF-104
(This is the main auditorium straight
thru the main entrance of the Frost Hall Academic Center Bldg).
2500 North River Rd
Manchester, NH03106
603-668-2211
Directions to the Walker Auditorium at
the Southern New HampshireUniversity:
http://www.manjug.org/WalkerDirections.html
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