Valentin FRUNZA wrote:
Hat off Keith, you are gathering people around and keep the movement;
have you checked on www.linuxdocs.org?
Thanks. Yes, I have checked it out, but we'd rather have a single
short(ish) document to distribute.
Have you consider going first in education? I mean schools, coleege
and University. Go and setup there some networks, build for them some
webservers and forums using Apache, PHP and whatever you will need on
Linux to keep them moving. Do not expect computer companies to install
Linux, as long there is no law to force them to give the computer
functional (with a valid, LEGAL, OS installed). And you know what I
mean.
Well, that's easier said then done. Firstly, I doubt many of Malta's
primary and secondary schools even have a web server, let alone migrate
to Linux. As for JC/UNI/HIGHER they're under the gov.mt, which has gone
to bed with Microsoft, so no go :S So, I do think it would be a good
idea, but I have no idea how to get around it.
As for computer companies bit, well, with the doc I'm writing I'm
targeting home users, basic home users who won't even notice a
difference between WIN and LIN. Maybe once that's done it can be stepped
up to create a version for more advanced users. I do agree that many
companies, especially Maltese, have an ingrained attitude against
change, which will be hard to break. This is especially true for
companies using pirated versions of Microsoft products.
Hmmm.... I wonder if we could make a pact with the devil... why don't we
lead redmond to these illegal companies.. then they'll have to change!
Muhhahahahhaa (evil laugh).
Anyway guys, we're having a committee meeting tomorrow (and I'm
guessing, it's gonna be hectic). I'll tell you what comes out of it.
Keith
Friends, keep the good work going, keep your spirit up and try O'Connor!
Valentin FRUNZA
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