Re: [libreoffice-marketing] Public libraries can be a good entry point for raising open source awareness

Thanks for this phil, mind if i use the matterials and ideas to pitch towards the local libraries near me some of them already have a kids scheme to engage themto use the libraries more Regards, Warren Sent from my iPhone > On 26 Mar 2024, at 18:59, Phil Shapiro wrote: > >  > I work as the

[libreoffice-marketing] Public libraries can be a good entry point for raising open source awareness

I work as the public geek at a public library in Maryland. Libraries can be a good entry point for open source. My library has been committed to open source for more than 25 years, so my place on work is already fully on board already, but I visit other public libraries in the Washington

RE: [libreoffice-marketing] Marketing campaign/infographic idea: Freeing schools from proprietary software

I concur with Norman and Sully, The education section is too big and there are more powerful players stacked against us, but on the more local level we may have better chances Do know that educational have: - K12 License (most are free or really cheap vs business) and grants so tough

Re: [libreoffice-marketing] Marketing campaign/infographic idea: Freeing schools from proprietary software

I was surprised to find in Ireland that the reliance on the ECDL meant that OS applications are regarded as a bit odd. Fortunately my employer flew the flag for LibreOffice, although some new employees did grumble at first. My employer was a co-operative and viewed OpenSource as being in line

Re: [libreoffice-marketing] Marketing campaign/infographic idea: Freeing schools from proprietary software

I think this underscores the need to market ourselves effectively to local-level governments. But perhaps think a little smaller than the school systems. Education is not the low-hanging fruit on that branch. I'll explain. A part of the problem I see here is that public school curricula need

Re: [libreoffice-marketing] Marketing campaign/infographic idea: Freeing schools from proprietary software

Good evening all To clarify that the uk and most of the eu educational institutions follow the ECDL curriculum which is MS based sadly, LO is featured with linux under the ICDL and woth todays generations computer users like us are seen as power users as many are more adjusted to using thier

Re: [libreoffice-marketing] Marketing campaign/infographic idea: Freeing schools from proprietary software

Hi Mike This is indicative of a widescale problem. At my daughter's school the "Information Technology" classes were not generic e.g how to use a spreadsheet, database or word processing/presentation application. It was specifically how to use Microsoft Office - nothing else. At one parents'

Re: [libreoffice-marketing] Marketing campaign/infographic idea: Freeing schools from proprietary software

Hi Mike (and LibreOffice marketing team!) I have added Badri in Cc, who is willing to help create an infographic. I might be able to help with some ideas/content. I can make infographics, but since I don't use document processors much (and never used proprietary ones) I'm not too aware of

Re: [libreoffice-marketing] Marketing campaign/infographic idea: Freeing schools from proprietary software

Hi Mike, (Adding Badri to Cc) On 26/03/24 15:37, Mike Saunders wrote: Hi everyone, On Twitter (I mean, "X") someone posted about their school requiring students to use Microsoft Office. Even worse, the school has a quiz for new students where they are asked what software they can use, and

[libreoffice-marketing] Marketing campaign/infographic idea: Freeing schools from proprietary software

Hi everyone, On Twitter (I mean, "X") someone posted about their school requiring students to use Microsoft Office. Even worse, the school has a quiz for new students where they are asked what software they can use, and LibreOffice is an option, but the "correct" answer is Microsoft Office.