[plug] Channel 10 on Linux

[David Buddrige]

Think u should focus on these benefits ( IMHO, in this order):

1. Cost.
2. KDE/Gnome desktops now available.
3. Sense of Community - willing support.
4. GNU Open-source methodology.
5. Technical benefits of Linux.

That's my $0.02 anyway...

Dave.


Bevan Broun wrote:
> 
> on Tue, Jan 12, 1999 at 01:45:39PM +0800, Anthony J. Breeds-Taurima <tony at cantech.net.au> wrote:
> > On Tue, 12 Jan 1999, Niall Young wrote:
> >
> > > > Channel 10 are interested on doing a segment on Linux for
> > > > the home user.
> > > > Do we have an official promotions person who would like to
> > > > be on TV?
> > >
> > > I just gave him a call - he was after a few benefits of using
> > > Linux instead of M$ products etc. and he'll be coming into the
> > > iiNet office on Thursday at about 10am for an interview with MM
> > > - it'd be good to have an official PLUG representative there.
> > >
> > > Anyone have any nominations?  Matt just suggested Leon..
> >
> > Well any of the commitee would be good .... I'd say that Chris (Pres) should
> > be there BUT I'll volenteer if no-one else does .... There could be more that
> > one of use there couldn't there ???
> 
> Well Niall, Tony, Chris, Eddie and Rick,
> 
> I think it is important that Eddie's and/or Rick's reasons for trying
> linux and the hardships they have with it (and how they found the
> support network :-) are aired. What do you all think? Is it at all
> possible?
> 
> BB
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