[plug] Looking for a quote

Michael quadfour at iinet.net.au
Sat Jun 19 11:40:57 WST 2004


On Sat, 19 Jun 2004, Onno Benschop wrote:

> On Fri, 2004-06-18 at 21:14, Michael Collard wrote:
> > I'm looking to quote an answer from someone on PLUG for my upcoming
> > linux promo video (hopefully to be debuted at Installfest) to the
> > question of "How is Linux important to you". I'm looking for a short 2
> > line reply for anyone along with their preferences of using their name
> > etc in that section of the video and credits :D.
> 
> Not sure if these are strong enough, but I think you'll get my drift:
>      1. I use Linux because it gives me control.
>      2. I use Linux because it is less work to keep running. I put up
>         with all its inconsistencies and quirks, because it is still
>         *much* less work.
>      3. I use Linux because I can.
> 
> Linux five years from now:
>         As long as developers get excited about new technology and users
>         want access to it, there is a bright future for an operating
>         system as diverse as Linux.
>         
>         Five years from now, Linux will be known and tried by many mums
>         and dads. More and more companies will have Linux servers and
>         some large corporations will have migrated their whole user-base
>         to Linux workstations.
>         

Cheers Onno, I will be using one of the quotes above. Still need a 
suitable quote for the first question "How is Linux important to you" 
Cannot find one that is appropriate and not already covered yet :)

BTW, Onno, can I put ur name in the credits and video?

Regards
Michael Collard



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