Hi Arvell. Can I have some more details on what you plan to do?
Also, how many people do you expect? I've had 300+ requests for
stuff, so I need details to send to the sponsors.
Tnx,
Deepak
On Jan 09 2000, at 14:49, Arvell Kawdog Hairston was caught saying:
> If you can get a couple of copies of the demolinux cd to me I can use it to
> demostrate thepower of linux.
>
>
> Arvell "Kawdog" Hairston
> 2313 dyers oak drive
> plano texas 75074
> 972-379-5003
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Deepak Saxena <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>;
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2000 1:00 PM
> Subject: [LDD] Win2K Release Linux Advocacy Event
>
>
> >
> >
> > Feb. 17, 2000
> >
> > On this date, Microsoft will be releasing Windows 2000,
> > their eagerly anticipated operating system. While I am not
> > a Microsoft hater, I think this is a good opportunity for Linux
> > users to let end users know that there is a viable alternative.
> > In this case, a very viable alternative. Win2K is not targeted
> > as a consumer product, but as a business/enterprise class
> > operating system. Primarily for use as a server. This is where
> > Linux shines. For large enterprises, making the switch from NT to
> > Linux is not an easy decision and would take several months of
> > planning. Small and medium sized businesses, OTOH, could easily
> > switch over to Linux for use as a file or static content web server
> > with very little overhead.
> >
> > I propose that the Linux community use this date to educate
> > more people on why they should consider Linux as an alternative
> > for use at their businesses. Maybe you work at an all NT company
> > and you can use this day to put together a presentation for
> > management about Linux and it's alternatives. If you're a LUG,
> > you might be able to get a room in the local library and send
> > out a message to the local small business community about this
> > event. If you school is completely NT-centric, explain to the
> > administration why diversity of OSes is a good idea from both an
> > educational and economic point of view. Or perhaps just spend an
> > hour with that co-worker of yours who is always poking fun at Linux
> > and show him the facts. Whatever it is you do, just get the word
> > out: There is an alternative.
> >
> > To help LUGs and Linux users go about doing this, I have
> > gathered a group of Linux vendors who will be helping by
> > sending out product brochures and other materials that might
> > be of use to you. This list is not complete and might change
> > as LWCE is coming up and companies might get too busy and not
> > be able to help.
> >
> > Current Sponsors (In alphabetical order):
> >
> > + EST (The BRU Guys)
> > + Linux Mall
> > + Red Hat
> > + Turbo Linux
> >
> > I am trying to contact some more companies, but don't base
> > your event on having vendor materials. The main goal of an
> > advocacy event like this is to educate. The vendor materials
> > can help push the point, but they should not become the focus
> > of discourse. In addition to the companies listed above, I suggest
> > that anyone interested seek out local Linux consulting companies
> > or Linux based ISPs to help you with your event if you're trying
> > to do something big.
> >
> > I realize Feb 17th is very close. Unfortunately this idea
> > didn't hit me until about a week ago. Still, this should be
> > enough time to put together some sort of small educational
> > event. Whatever it is you do, it doesn't have to be on that
> > exact date. If your regular LUG meeting falls on the next
> > week, just change your meeting topic to something related to
> > Linux advocacy.
> > For those interested in receiving materials from corporate
> > sponsors, send me email by January 16th with the following
> > information and I will forward it to the appropriate people:
> >
> > + Name
> > + LUG affiliation if any
> > + Physical Address
> > + What have you planned for this event
> >
> > Finally, I'd like to close with some suggestions on how to
> > get the word out to people who might be interested in
> > attending. The best way to accomplish this is to contact the
> > business section of your local newspaper. Most newspapers
> > these days have some sort of business technology coverage,
> > and they might be very interested in writing about what you
> > are doing. In addition, posting fliers at the library or
> > other public bulletin boards is always a good idea.
> >
> > Good Luck and Happy Linuxing,
> > Deepak Saxena
> >
> > Disclaimer:
> > Deepak Saxena is an employee of Intel Corporation. His views
> > on Linux and all other topics do not in any way represent the
> > views of his employer.
> >
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