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[LUG] Promoting GNU/Linux through computer shop
Whilst out shopping for some milk I happened to be thinking about
promoting the LUG and GNU/Linux. As I walked back to my office I passed
the computer shop and saw an oppurtunity to promote GNU/Linux.
I spoke to the store staff who seemed very keen on Linux, though they
have no Linux distros on sale. I suggested that Linux could be supplied
with second-user systems that they sell for reasonable prices, saving
their customers the cost of Windows (or preventing piracy). I pointed to
a PC selling for £65 and pointed out that cost of Windows would double
the TCO. I asked if they could have a system running Linux in the shop,
they agreed.
They acknowledged that they have had many customers enquiring about Linux.
They asked if I would leave a card but at that time I didn't have one
that promoted Linux in anyway.
Now I'm a little stuck. I have found an excellent oppurtunity to promote
GNU/Linux, but I really need help and suggestions from fellow LUGers.
Here are some of the things I thought of:
1) Some kind of card with links to Linux sites and DCLUG.
2) Obtaining freebies, passing them on to customers.
3) PCs running Linux at the shop.
Please help.
Andrew
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