[LUG] Computer shop & Linux - progress.

[Andrew Rogers <andrew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I started a thread a while back asking for ideas to promote GNU/Linux 
through small computer shops in our region. The Computer Shop in 
Plymouth has now evaluated many distros of GNU/Linux with the intention 
of installing on as many machines as possible, new and second user.

Simon, the shop manager, has reported quite a lot of interest from 
customers that saw Knoppix (a live GNU/Linux CD) running on a display 
PC. He expects sales to improve due to being able to sell PCs as a 
complete working system, without customers having to pay extra for an 
OS. I hope eventually these customers will realise the benefits of GNU 
software and not just the low cost.

I think we may be at the stage where we can add the shop to the 'Linux 
friendly' list on the DCLUG.

At least three of the staff are taking an interest in GNU/Linux, they 
were able to discuss certain topics, including running Apache web server 
on a headless box.

Regards
Andrew


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