RE: [U2] Green Software - Green Business

2008-07-31 Thread Susan Joslyn
Ross, That's funny - and sad. My sister lives in Norway - and maybe that explains why I haven't heard of any other companies doing it. Maybe US companies are concerned with just such a lawsuit! Now who can I sue because the US has developed such a litigious reputation? S Date: Wed, 30 Jul

Re: [U2] Green Software - Green Business

2008-07-31 Thread George Land
Here in the UK there is a Government scheme under which you can buy a bicycle tax free so long as your employer has signed up. I don't know the details or anyone who has done it though. George On 31/07/2008 11:27, Susan Joslyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ross, That's funny - and sad. My

RE: [U2] Green Software - Green Business

2008-07-31 Thread Brenda Price
Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 5:28 AM To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Subject: RE: [U2] Green Software - Green Business Ross, That's funny - and sad. My sister lives in Norway - and maybe that explains why I haven't heard of any other companies doing it. Maybe US companies are concerned with just

RE: [U2] Green Software - Green Business

2008-07-31 Thread jpb-u2ug
, 2008 5:28 AM To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Subject: RE: [U2] Green Software - Green Business Ross, That's funny - and sad. My sister lives in Norway - and maybe that explains why I haven't heard of any other companies doing it. Maybe US companies are concerned with just such a lawsuit! Now who

Re: [U2] Green Software - Green Business

2008-07-31 Thread Kevin King
On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 7:50 AM, George Land [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here in the UK there is a Government scheme under which you can buy a bicycle tax free so long as your employer has signed up. I don't know the details or anyone who has done it though. But why would I buy a bicycle tax?

RE: [U2] Green Software - Green Business

2008-07-30 Thread Ross Ferris
Sent: Wednesday, 30 July 2008 3:25 AM To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Subject: Re: [U2] Green Software - Green Business Don Verhagen made the point that we do what comes naturally (conveniently) and sometimes that's green and sometimes it's not. For me, I admit, that's true. My green efforts

Re: [U2] Green Software - Green Business

2008-07-29 Thread Susan Joslyn
Don Verhagen made the point that we do what comes naturally (conveniently) and sometimes that's green and sometimes it's not. For me, I admit, that's true. My green efforts have stemmed from what is convenient and less expensive, I admit it. I just think that it's lucky we are in an industry /

Re: [U2] Green Software - Green Business

2008-07-29 Thread Geoffrey Mitchell
Ultimately, there's only one kind of green that companies care about (though for those of you outside the US, they print it in more than one color), and the other kind of green won't happen unless it facilitates making more of the first kind. Susan Joslyn wrote: Don Verhagen made the point

Re: [U2] Green Software - Green Business

2008-07-29 Thread Kevin King
On Tue, Jul 29, 2008 at 11:24 AM, Susan Joslyn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I thought I might hear a few stories like my sister's company bicycle. I guess these kinds of initiatives are still rare, but expect they will become more common -- both for the marketing appeal of being able to claim

RE: [U2] Green Software - Green Business

2008-07-29 Thread Dave Laansma
] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff Powell Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 7:28 PM To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Subject: Re: [U2] Green Software - Green Business Well Susan, my company makes it's money selling products to manufacturers of oil and natural gas equipment. I tried to bring up

Re: [U2] Green Software - Green Business

2008-07-28 Thread Louie Bergsagel
The definition of a bureaucrat is one who photocopies their documents before shredding them. A former employer of mine used to have me print inventory lists every Friday; about 400 pages times about 30 users. Decollating four-part carbon paper was a riot. Talk about a carbon footprint! I

[U2] Green Software - Green Business

2008-07-25 Thread Susan Joslyn
This idea is interesting, though. Is this bordering - or boldly going - into an off-topic discussion? Software companies (and departments) are among the types of organizations that can most easily lend themselves to Kermit-chrome. I can't say that I require payment by Paypal - my customers'

Re: [U2] Green Software - Green Business

2008-07-25 Thread Kevin King
Susan, I've had this up on my screen all day, pondering this topic and your comments on it. While I applaud companies who make concerted efforts for overall betterment in any direction, I have grave concerns over the current kermit-chrome movement. If it were about saving the planet, that's

Re: [U2] Green Software - Green Business

2008-07-25 Thread Jeff Powell
Well Susan, my company makes it's money selling products to manufacturers of oil and natural gas equipment. I tried to bring up the subject of telecommuting and was laughed out of the room. My motives were however purely selfish as I don't like pouring $40-$50 a week down the filler tube on my

RE: [U2] Green Software - Green Business

2008-07-25 Thread Garry Smith
F# 559-346-6169 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff Powell Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 4:28 PM To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Subject: Re: [U2] Green Software - Green Business Well Susan, my company makes it's money selling products

RE: [U2] Green Software - Green Business

2008-07-25 Thread Don Verhagen
and the windows open. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Joslyn Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 7:25 AM To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Subject: [U2] Green Software - Green Business This idea is interesting, though. Is this bordering