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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 james kilty wrote: > On Sun, 2010-05-09 at 17:50 +0100, Paul Sutton wrote: > > >> Just bought a new PC, does it come with trial software, can't afford or >> don't want to pay for the full version, consider open source software >> alternatives (instead of piracy), come along to the next linux user >> group meet for details, we are not here to sell, just provide free >> impartial advice, we can install free alternatives to expensive windows >> / office packages, or demo a Linux which is a full alternative. > nice one >> We still need to remember there are going to be people that need to save >> as MS formats for school, work etc etc. > and that we can read and save in these formats when necessary. > James > Yeah, this worked quite well with one couple that dropped in to a lug meet a few months ago, just to get openoffice installed, then a month later to get it re-installed due to a system restore. I think if the venue allows perhaps set up a computer / laptop running ubuntu and leave it so people can have a look and ask questions. With enough promotion and preparation it could be possible to convert quite a few people over the coming months, and perhaps get them to contact their MP and ask why isn't the public sector using open source / standards more, Paul - -- Paul Sutton - www.zleap.net DCGLUG MEETINGS Next Paignton Lug meet : 3pm Saturday June 5th - Shoreline Next Holsworthly meet : 2pm Saturday June 19th - White Hart -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iEYEARECAAYFAkvnABEACgkQaggq1k2FJq3I7gCfalO8wgUviSwc3NLMtZQIBeZX G9IAn2dyhXS5mx/xDnT/BbMEvelR7Xuw =uA/+ -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html