On Sat, Aug 28, 2004 at 02:00:21PM -0600, Michael Torrie wrote: > On Sat, 2004-08-28 at 11:29, Josh Coates wrote: > > however, if you ask me, i think these are the reasons byu students should > > get involved with linux: > > > > 1 - every new major internet technology uses linux > > 2 - you will likely get a higher paying job if you know linux > > 3 - if you don't learn linux, you will be obsolete before you even graduate > ^^^^^^^^^^^ > This one used to seem counter-intuitive to me, and it might to our > potential, um, comrades. Why on earth would I want to learn a 30-year > old OS? Therefore we might need to emphasize that linux-based skills > are much more easily transferred to other operating systems than > windows-specific skills are transferred to other platforms. For me > Linux isn't the be all end all of my computer use. Instead the skills > and tools I learned on Linux are helping me reach MacOS and Windows > targets as well. > > Michael > > > > > there is a strong case for each of these points, and even if some folks > > disagree (and those who do disagree are either not talking about mainstream > > new technology or need to get hit with a clue stick) - it's sure to start > > fun and lively discussion.
I might not have mentioned, and I lost my original message, but this flyer (the Linux side especially) is actually for a large part geared to non-geeks. Not that it might not work for geeks, and 'Windows Junkies', but I wanted it to be something that might interest someone who knows how to work their computer, and can handle it pretty well, but has only used Windows. (While I mention OS X I doubt we'll get many converts) My Mom is someone I consider in the group. She can get around in Windows pretty well, and is comfortable with it. If she has a problem she calls my brother or I and we walk her through the steps to fix it. But she's not a geek, but she's nice enough to listen to me rant and rave a bit when I'm home. :) I had her read it as a test. Find yourself someone like this, and let them read it. I hope they can get out of it what Linux is, why it's good, and maybe make them want to try it. I do agree for the most part with the 3 points mentioned, but I'm looking at getting people who won't get higher paying jobs because they use Linux. (Well they might, but far less likely) My points I emphasize are done because I see them as reasons that might draw a normal computer user. So that's why I've choosen the points I did, and I don't feel persuaded that the ones offered are not focused on the group that was intended. I hope that clears things up. Thanks for the input, Scott -- Scott Paul Robertson http://spr.mahonri5.net GnuPG FingerPrint: 09ab 64b5 edc0 903e 93ce edb9 3bcc f8fb dc5d 7601
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