Hi Moonshi,
I see. Sometimes we must understand that Compaq and Cyberway are
commercial entities, and they need to make sure that there's money to be
made first...The realities of life. Sigh
CQ
Moonshi Mohsenruddin wrote:
>
> "They" are Compaq and Cyberway Chin Qui :)
>
> --Moonshi
>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Original Message <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
>
> On 9/14/99, 12:06:56 AM, Hin Chin Qui <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
> regarding Re: [SLP] HOw abt a FAQ and Code of Conduct for SLP?:
>
> > Moonshi,
>
> > Who are the "they"; Cyberway or Compaq?
>
> > CQ
>
> > Moonshi Mohsenruddin wrote:
> > >
> > > You think they would bother??? I have known them for about 3 years and
> > > they don't give a damn to all these. Compile what you think interest
> > > them and they'll give you all they can to get the advertisement
> > > columns and provide support, sponsorships and gawd knows what else.
> > >
> > > Cyberway have always been very supportive and they have contributed to
> > > me and some of the organisations that I am involved with. Never once
> > > turned down provided you know what you are doing :)
> > >
> > > -
> > > Moonshi Mohsenruddin icq:2595480 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Editor, Singapore Linux Portal http://www.linux.com.sg
> > > Asia/Singapore
> > >
> > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Original Message <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
> > >
> > > On 9/13/99, 9:00:05 PM, "Caleb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote regarding
> > > Re: [SLP] HOw abt a FAQ and Code of Conduct for SLP?:
> > >
> > > > Guys,
> > >
> > > > Show Compaq or Cyberway the archives for this mailing list, this is
> > > the
> > > > perfect example of good organisation ie everybody chipping in their
> > > part,
> > > > contributing and suggesting ideas.
> > >
> > > > Cheers
> > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: Lionel Siau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > > Sent: Monday, September 13, 1999 8:53 PM
> > > > Subject: Re: [SLP] HOw abt a FAQ and Code of Conduct for SLP?
> > >
> > > > > Hi,
> > > > >
> > > > > The reason I thought it would be useful to have guidelines, rules,
> > > > organisation
> > > > > is that SLP needs sponsorship to move forward. However, companies
> > > never
> > > > sponsor
> > > > > anything unless they can get something out of you, usu advertising.
> > > But
> > > > want to
> > > > > avoid a major PR fisaco if something goes wrong.
> > > > >
> > > > > Therefore, if u present a united, organised and well thought out plan,
> > > u
> > > > get the
> > > > > $$$. If u turn up to be a bunch of free-wheeling amatuers, hackers,
> > > > crackers,
> > > > > warez kings etc, they avoid u like the plague. .Trust me, I work in a
> > > big
> > > > MNC on
> > > > > the other side of the table b4. Basically, we acted like a bunch of
> > > stingy
> > > > > bastards and scrutinised anything like crazy. Hopefully, cyberway and
> > > > compaq etc
> > > > > grant us the equipment/bandwidth. But if we had something in the
> > > proposal
> > > > to show
> > > > > commitment, organisation and decidication, then it would make a
> > > stronger
> > > > case.
> > > > >
> > > > > yes yes...it is bureacratic, stifling, no creativity, as irritating as
> > > > writing
> > > > > your documentation, so government like......so agst the nature of
> > > > 'hackers'. But
> > > > > I just feel that working with The System is better than jumping up and
> > > > down in
> > > > > your corner and be ignored by everyone. Just my 2 cents.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Lionel
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > PS : I believe we should have a elected leader or at least a close
> > > group
> > > > of 2-3
> > > > > pple as a council.
> > > > >
> > > > > PPS : A mission statement would also be nice....how abt a no-prize
> > > contest
> > > > on it?
> > > > >
> > > > > > > Looks like the conclusion is : why is this moron sooooo irritating.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Nooo. you can suggest anything you like. If
> > > > > > the majority here is for forming rules, then my
> > > > > > points do not count, do they?
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
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