On Wed, 2005-09-21 at 01:42 +0800, Orlando Andico wrote: > On 9/20/05, Dean Michael Berris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I agree. But let's go about it the most productive way -- by > actually > going to your local computer shops, and telling them about the > merits of > Open Source software. This works best if you really know what > you're > talking about, or if you have something you can show them > concretely. > > > i'm a firm believer in evolution by natural selection. under the > evolutionary pressure of oppressive software pricing, SOMETHING is > bound to happen: > > 1) linux usage will become more widespread > 2) M$ will make pricing adjustments > > or something else. there's no need to be a "hero" about it. necessity > is the mother of invention. >
Well, not really being a "hero". I'd say just being able to do what you can -- nothing heroic. It might be giving away CD's, telling someone about an alternative, or just pointing them to something that might be useful. I believe in selfless service when you're called to serve. If you feel like you can make a difference, then try. No need to aim for heroic proportions. Maybe just introducing someone to someone else (or a community like PLUG) will be enough for you to make a difference for your cause. But then that would mean that you need to take a side, or pick up a cause. Sometimes it's better to have a purpose and go about your everyday life living for a purpose than just constantly waiting it out. But that is, sometimes -- not always. And since necessity is the mother of invention, there's a need right now for an alternative -- or something -- to allow our neighbors to actually be able to do something about their (usually) primary source of income. Trying to help is the least we can do as a good neighbor. After all, at the end of your day, that's what matters most anyway -- how you've helped your neighbor and how you're appreciated by others. Or not. ;) -- Dean Michael C. Berris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> GPG Key: 0x08AE6EAC http://mikhailberis.blogspot.com Mobile: +63 928 7291459
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