Harris wrote:
This is the first time I try to post in this discussion. Hope my
messenge can be sent across.
I have read about the marketing of OoO 2.0 to those that are using
MS97. I might not be absolutely true but MS97 was sold in bundle with
Win NT/ME. Currently, Windows XP comes with only MS works with all new
PC. I am not sure how the licensing by MS to these PC dealers.
However, can it be possible that we can promote to those DIY/small
local PC dealers to just install Wins XP but packaged with OoO 2.0? We
might even liase with Firefox to promote the use of opensource in the
sale of pre-packaged new PCs.
With regards to just cost, I also believe that people are sticking to
MS Office because it comes under the same company. In other words,
support can be provided with the same call number. That's probably
part of the major reason why OoO 2.0 will have a hard time in the Win
OS market. It just make the support network too 'wide' in their own
resolution.
If people continue to switch to Linux, OoO is the main stream office
suite in that environment. This gives them an easier chance to suceed.
So marketing OoO = marketing Linux to my belief.
As for INGOT, it has done significant effort in it. However, as
mentioned above, Linux will boost 'sale' of OoO. Thus, can we educate
people with Linux + OoO? How about liasing with LSI in developing
course meant for end-users? Definitely cost is an important factor.
However, if two educational institutes are having the same aim,
resources can be allocated more efficiently to quicken both projects.
My 2 cents.
Harris
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