[QCLUG] Linux VS MS
Arron Lorenz
arronlorenz@gmail.com
Sun, 16 Sep 2007 22:42:23 -0500
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I can be around on nights and weekends
On 9/16/07, Noah Norris <preludelinux@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> fully agreed
>
> If a company can use openoffice firefox
> and not be dependent on microsoft ( have web based apps that run in
> firefox etc )
> then switching to linux is easy because all the software they are use to
> is there for them
>
> but with the push to vista now is really the time to push linux
> vista will not run on 95% of all work enviroment pc's and require a high
> reinvestment with the looks of doing it again in 3-5 years.
>
> somewhat at first linux might have a higher total cost of ownership due to
> training but in the long run it will not.
>
> what is needed is a package to help the transition.
>
> 1. Documentation thats easy to read and understand ( think this is
> starting to get better )
> 2. A support network including ( docs, people, forums, groups, OS
> support, people local to them)
> 3. Programs that help with setup of services. (ease of hardware
> setup software install and server setup)
> 4. ability to play media files / install closed driver ... or it
> just works with all it can work with easily
> 5. and of course marketing like crazy ( we need more ads like
> spreadfirefox did but for everything )
>
> this also depends which market you want to go for too i believe we need to
> focus on linux everywhere not just in schools and offices but everywhere.
> attack all markets. the main problem is for us locally are we gona form a
> group that people could find as a support network with issues and these
> people could be normal end users and or companies.
>
>
> also ever thought of doing demos for companies, schools, and public, both
> server side client side and normal desktop sides? ( still get that "whats
> linux" response too much)
>
> demoday ( its been awhile ) and installfest.
>
> doing lug lectures , demo's ( we would need to meet i think in a more
> educational setting, i could get a room most likely at Blackhawk College )
>
> much planning and commitment goes into these things it all depends on us
> we gona be laid back and not really want to do anything and just talk about
> it , or we gona do something and commit some time. i will commit my time.
>
> On 9/15/07, RK <ronknapperpub@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> > One thing I think may be missed in this discussion. Is
> > it really Linux vs MS or open source vs MS? If we
> > include the debate on moving to open source running on
> > MS Office, so the move to XYZ distro of Linux becomes
> > a virtual non-issue. If we can take the small steps of
> > moving, as some of the earlier posts have advocated,
> > local government agencies to such things as Mozilla
> > Firefox and OpenOffice.org when it comes time to
> > actually change operating systems there would be much
> > less fight because they could use the same
> > applications.
> >
> > Ron
> >
> > --- Jim Hall <volunteer@revealed.net > wrote:
> >
> > > Noah Norris wrote:
> > > > someone needs computer parts ....... ( i think i
> > > might have way to many )
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On 9/13/07, *Jim Hall* < volunteer@revealed.net
> > > > <mailto:volunteer@revealed.net>> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Arron Lorenz wrote:
> > > > > Just to clarify i was just using Blue Grass
> > > as an example of a small
> > > > > town that might be good to approach...
> > > start off with the small towns
> > > > > and work our way up sort of thing.
> > > > >
> > > > > Arron
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > Dern it! I thought we had a toe in the door.
> > > Doesn?t mean it
> > > > wouldn?t be
> > > > a good place to start.
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Would be interesting if something could
> > > be put together that
> > > > shows the
> > > > > community the benefits of linux and
> > > open source and how it can
> > > > > impact their
> > > > > business, community, etc...
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Cheers,
> > > > >
> > > > > DB
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Who says WE can?t?? I have an ATX case I?ll
> > > donate. The entire
> > > > membership must have enough hardware to finish
> > > it. If we need something
> > > > nobody has, we can take up a collection. That
> > > would make a piddly amount
> > > > for any one of us, even me. Choosing a distro
> > > might cause a small flame
> > > > war, but if we define our requirements
> > > carefully, we should be able to
> > > > narrow it down to 2 or 3. If we get a big
> > > enough HD, put 2 to 4 distros
> > > > on it. That might help make peace. And a good
> > > demo, besides.
> > > >
> > > > Jim
> > > >
> > > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > OK, so Noah's stash helps with parts.
> > >
> > > Because I was there, I stopped at the Blue Grass
> > > Library today. They
> > > have two computers. Used mostly for online research
> > > and Word Processing.
> > > They are part of the Scott County system. I will
> > > call them Monday and
> > > ask if there is a need for a computer and report
> > > back the answer.
> > >
> > > Jim
> > >
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Arron James Lorenz
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