Seeing as the Diamondback will print basically anything that has decent
spelling and grammar, I'd also advocate someone (some people?) writing a
few shill letters and op-eds about how great Linux is, and how the
University is too dependent on Apple and Microsoft. For maximum effect,
someone else could write a first letter about how we should use
Microsoft _more_. I know this is vaguely unethical, but it happens all
the time. You should see how some organizations get their "news" (read:
press releases).
I would highly suggest you do _not_ do anything dishonest like that.
Others might, but do not bring yourself down to their level.
The Diamondback will often publish pro-Linux letters to the editor if you
word them right. I had at least 2-3 published back in my days as an
undergrad (though admitedly that was back during the whole
activity-fee-subsidized-MS-Software scare).
I really don't think letters to the editor are going to win you any
converts to Linux though.
Your best bet is to promote UMLUG meetings better, and then once you have
a receptive audience already there, do your best to encourage them.
Vince
