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From: Deepak Saxena <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>;
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Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2000 1:00 PM
Subject: [LDD] Win2K Release Linux Advocacy Event
>
>
> Feb. 17, 2000
>
> On this date, Microsoft will be releasing Windows 2000,
> their eagerly anticipated operating system. While I am not
> a Microsoft hater, I think this is a good opportunity for Linux
> users to let end users know that there is a viable alternative.
> In this case, a very viable alternative. Win2K is not targeted
> as a consumer product, but as a business/enterprise class
> operating system. Primarily for use as a server. This is where
> Linux shines. For large enterprises, making the switch from NT to
> Linux is not an easy decision and would take several months of
> planning. Small and medium sized businesses, OTOH, could easily
> switch over to Linux for use as a file or static content web server
> with very little overhead.
>
> I propose that the Linux community use this date to educate
> more people on why they should consider Linux as an alternative
> for use at their businesses. Maybe you work at an all NT company
> and you can use this day to put together a presentation for
> management about Linux and it's alternatives. If you're a LUG,
> you might be able to get a room in the local library and send
> out a message to the local small business community about this
> event. If you school is completely NT-centric, explain to the
> administration why diversity of OSes is a good idea from both an
> educational and economic point of view. Or perhaps just spend an
> hour with that co-worker of yours who is always poking fun at Linux
> and show him the facts. Whatever it is you do, just get the word
> out: There is an alternative.
>
> To help LUGs and Linux users go about doing this, I have
> gathered a group of Linux vendors who will be helping by
> sending out product brochures and other materials that might
> be of use to you. This list is not complete and might change
> as LWCE is coming up and companies might get too busy and not
> be able to help.
>
> Current Sponsors (In alphabetical order):
>
> + EST (The BRU Guys)
> + Linux Mall
> + Red Hat
> + Turbo Linux
>
> I am trying to contact some more companies, but don't base
> your event on having vendor materials. The main goal of an
> advocacy event like this is to educate. The vendor materials
> can help push the point, but they should not become the focus
> of discourse. In addition to the companies listed above, I suggest
> that anyone interested seek out local Linux consulting companies
> or Linux based ISPs to help you with your event if you're trying
> to do something big.
>
> I realize Feb 17th is very close. Unfortunately this idea
> didn't hit me until about a week ago. Still, this should be
> enough time to put together some sort of small educational
> event. Whatever it is you do, it doesn't have to be on that
> exact date. If your regular LUG meeting falls on the next
> week, just change your meeting topic to something related to
> Linux advocacy.
> For those interested in receiving materials from corporate
> sponsors, send me email by January 16th with the following
> information and I will forward it to the appropriate people:
>
> + Name
> + LUG affiliation if any
> + Physical Address
> + What have you planned for this event
>
> Finally, I'd like to close with some suggestions on how to
> get the word out to people who might be interested in
> attending. The best way to accomplish this is to contact the
> business section of your local newspaper. Most newspapers
> these days have some sort of business technology coverage,
> and they might be very interested in writing about what you
> are doing. In addition, posting fliers at the library or
> other public bulletin boards is always a good idea.
>
> Good Luck and Happy Linuxing,
> Deepak Saxena
>
> Disclaimer:
> Deepak Saxena is an employee of Intel Corporation. His views
> on Linux and all other topics do not in any way represent the
> views of his employer.
>
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