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Quoting Richard Brown <rich@xxxxxxxxxxx>: > Hi Rob > > On Tuesday 06 June 2006 08:01, Rob Beard wrote: >> I thought with the delays with Vista, maybe we should start actively >> pushing Linux. A good start I figured would be to order a load of >> Ubuntu CDs (I was thinking at least about 1,000) and then distributing >> them around newsagents, charity shops, computer shops and amongst >> friends, family and work colleagues. > I would certainly look at this. As I do some computer repairs around town > (mostly virus') it would be great to be pushing Open Source. I'll think about > how I can get involved but quite simply offering computers pre-installed > might be enough and to also have the software available when people come to > the office. > > Thanks > -- > Rich That sounds good. I think Ubuntu are doing a 'Partner programme' where you can get 'points' for pre-installing PCs with Ubuntu and basically spreading the word about Open Source software. Rob -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html