Hello, > From: kghosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > My son subscribes to a Bengali monthly by the name of Kishore Bharati. > > Maybe, we can persuade them to start a coloumn on computers and Linux > awareness.
Excellent idea. > In the next phase, they could possibly be supplied with copies of > various distros for free distribution with their issues. > > I am willing to take the lead in writing to the magazine and following > up with them, Thanks, it is appreciated. >but I would like some advice as to how to start. I feel > the first impression should be the best. > My 2 cents: Mention that you are an iLug-cal member, and then briefly explain the mission statement of iLug-cal, and how it can help, i.e., installation help, cds, troubleshooting, educating, etc. Explain the free and open software philosophy and its benefits, * free of viruses * localization support * learning oppurtunities which it provides * extremely powerful, * job oppurtunities which it can provide * promoting good and honest principles, people can use computers without a guilty conscience of using pirated softwares State your background, and how you and iLug-cal can help them in running a series of/regular articles, columns etc. Cheers. -- Surendra Singhi http://ssinghi.kreeti.com, http://www.kreeti.com -- To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the body "unsubscribe ilug-cal" and an empty subject line. FAQ: http://www.ilug-cal.org/node.php?id=3
