What John wrote:
Michael, this seems like very good thinking to me. Would it be
acceptable on this list to toss out a couple of ideas, for whatever
they're worth?
1. Can the libraries be used for public informational meetings? For
example, the St. Pete SLUG meetings start at 7pm--what if the library
were to promote a public info session(s), 1 hour earlier. One of the
gurus who would be at the meeting later anyways, could do show 'n tell.
2. Is it possible that Walmart might want to help in some way, in
spreading the word, or supporting public information efforts by SLUG?
They've made a major bet on Linux, so if you were looking for some help
with advertising or such,...who knows?
Seems like somebody that's trying to sell Linux boxes would want to have
access to a list of Linux helpers.
That's what came to my mind, anyway. I'm sure other folks will be more
creative.
John
-----Original Message-----
From: John [mailto:john@jmp-systems.com]
Sent: Monday, January 06, 2003 1:40 AM
To: Michael C Rock; slug@nks.net
Subject: Re: [SLUG] A new idea?
On 05 Jan 2003 19:07:52 -0500, Michael C Rock wrote:
-> How many people even know about Linux as an alternative to
MS? I would
-> guess less than 2% of the population in general. How many
people know
-> about MS and their desktop? Nearly everyone alive.
->
-> Now, the issue here is to educate the public about Linux and
we can all
-> be very busy. How do we do that? Advertise, that's how. We
may even
-> be able to get grant money, I don't know, but I am sure that
if we try
-> we will succeed. And when we are busy we will be less
devisive.
John,
I am not talking about libraries and small advertising. What I am
speaking to is newsprint in national papers like the WSJ or TIME Mag and
the like. Maybe even TV spots if we can get some grant money.
I am not sure WalMart would want to turn over money to us, but a
question never asked is an answer never gotten,,right.
Someone just has to target the end user if we are ever going to compete
with MS for the end user. Once that starts to happen you will see an
increase in Linux desktop use in the workplace.
Start thinking big and big things happen.
Michael C. Rock
Systems Analyst
Registered Linux User # 287973
"The time has come the walrus said to speak of many things,,,"
"Christians give up what they cannot keep to gain what they cannot lose"
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