On Sun, 2003-09-21 at 01:33, Nakashima wrote: > Yesterday, I met with rep Marumoto about how Linux could save the state > megabucks, enhance the local economy, and deal with the landfill > problem. She was very interested and asked for another meeting so she > could include computer savvy people on her staff. I mentioned that some > HOSEF people might be interested also. Anyone?
I am interested in presenting the following points to a small group, which I believe would be effective for this target audience: * Hands on demo of the lab at Liholiho * How the Open Source development model works. * Open Source business model is service based rather than product based. Show large successes in certain industries and foreign countries. * Open Source Software means less money exported to mainland in the form of software licensing, more money to reinvest in Hawaii. * Long term: Reinvest money in local service and local developers, reduce brain-drain and add to Hawaii tech jobs. I am guessing they would want to visit during a workday, and not an evening or weekend? My weekdays are filled with classes at the University except Thursday where I have the morning free until my 1:30PM class. Otherwise I can do any evening or weekend, but please give me at least a week advanced notice. Please discuss this via direct e-mail. Warren