Re: [SLUG] Redhat Contest

From: Martin C. Messer (marty@redhat.com)
Date: Sun Sep 15 2002 - 09:58:35 EDT


Look for the section entitled UNDER THE BRIM CONTEST 36: MAKE IT STOP.

On Sun, 2002-09-15 at 00:47, bpreece1@tampabay.rr.com wrote:
> Unless I missed something I did not see this on my under the brim newsletter
> from RedHat.
> When did you get this newsletter?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Russ Wright" <rwrigh10@tampabay.rr.com>
> To: <slug@nks.net>
> Sent: Saturday, September 14, 2002 10:57 AM
> Subject: [SLUG] Redhat Contest
>
>
> > Hi All
> >
> > I just got the Redhat Newsletter and they are offering a contest to have
> > Redhat Linux come to the Linux Users Groups. I think SLUG should enter.
> > What do y'all think?
> >
> > Perhaps some skilled writers in the group (hint hint) could come up with a
> > clever entry for this contest?
> >
> > This could also be a great recruiting tool for SLUG as Redhat will surely
> pump
> > up the marketing that they are coming to town. (if we win)
> >
> >
> > Regards
> > Russ W
> >
> > DETAILS:
> >
> > UNDER THE BRIM CONTEST 36: MAKE IT STOP
> >
> > Led Zeppelin did it. So did Dylan. Rolling Stones still do it and
> probably
> > should have quit before Keith Richards started looking like that. Now it's
> > our turn. Red Hat is taking the show on the road. Just imagine:
> >
> > Hardcore Red Hat engineers
> > + Large recreational vehicle
> > + Covenience-store diet of non-perishable cheese and pork products
> > + Infrequent personal hygiene resources
> > ---------------------
> > = Hello Cleveland! Rock and Roll!!
> >
> > Now, UTB Contest 36: We're looking for LUGs (Linux User Groups) or schools
> > (universities preferred) to be featured stops on our tour. We'll bring
> with
> > us computers running the latest Red Hat technology, goodies bearing our
> logo,
> > and a nothing's-gonna-stop-us-now mentality honed from forced viewings of
> all
> > 11 seasons of MTV's Road Rules.
> >
> > To enter, compose an email telling us where you are and why we should stop
> > there, and then send it immediately to: feedback@redhat.com Subject line:
> > MAKE IT STOP
> >
> > Prize: Of course, *first* prize is the Red Hat bus stopping at your LUG or
> > school. But for this contest (and in case the most compelling entry is
> > logistically impossible for us to reach by bus) second prize is a virtual
> > visit, where we'll send you a care package that includes Red Hat t-shirts,
> > CDs, caps, and other collectibles. All UTB readers worldwide are eligible
> and
> > welcome to enter. But our bus isn't a boat.
> >
>

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