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Re: [LUG] Promoting Linux & Software Freedom day

 

Quoting Richard Brown <rich@xxxxxxxxxxx>:

> Hi Rob
>
> On Tuesday 06 June 2006 08:01, Rob Beard wrote:
>> I thought with the delays with Vista, maybe we should start actively
>> pushing Linux.  A good start I figured would be to order a load of
>> Ubuntu CDs (I was thinking at least about 1,000) and then distributing
>> them around newsagents, charity shops, computer shops and amongst
>> friends, family and work colleagues.
> I would certainly look at this. As I do some computer repairs around town
> (mostly virus') it would be great to be pushing Open Source. I'll think about
> how I can get involved but quite simply offering computers pre-installed
> might be enough and to also have the software available when people come to
> the office.
>
> Thanks
> --
> Rich

That sounds good.  I think Ubuntu are doing a 'Partner programme' where 
you can get 'points' for pre-installing PCs with Ubuntu and basically 
spreading the word about Open Source software.

Rob






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