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comcamel · LXF regular Joined: Thu Apr 07, 2005 6:35 pm Posts: 205

Amazingly last week i saw a linux advertisement for SuSE in a non linux magazine, but something like a computer magazine/

However even with a bit of excitement, it wasn't well exactly informative about Linux: i think it said something like" take a ride with us", with someone hopping into us.

Should there be a linux user group who raise funds for advertisements of Linux.

Latest news, just shows that france is giving out two cds to students for open source apps aswell as a live linux distro. Shouldn't there be something like this in England /UK That is probably why Linux isn't heard off!

A-Wing

Who would fund it in the backwards proprietory UK?
I would but my Open Source funding is currently roughly £10 per month.
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comcamel · LXF regular Joined: Thu Apr 07, 2005 6:35 pm Posts: 205

take a look at spreadfirefox, the majority of firefox users were probably persuaded to use firefox through there, through the referral system: (even i went through there to get firefox, as i became intrested, what about linux)

an even simpler idea would be promoting linux, is going in town, middle of a shopping centre, get a computer whacked on with knoppix, and say let people use the internet, apps .etc then hand out knoppix cd's

A-Wing · Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2005 6:13 pm Post subject:

Again it comes down to funding, I would be happy to do that, but it would take 6 months to a year for me to be able to fund something like that.
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ggsinclair · Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2005 1:47 pm Post subject:

Should the LUG's get together and organise something? Would that work?

Giving distros out to students is a good idea.

I would certainly be more than willing to help promote Linux to the masses!
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A-Wing · Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2005 1:59 pm Post subject:

Hmmm...possible, I don't think my LUG members would be able to rally enough for it, but in other areas it is certainly plausable.
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ggsinclair · Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2005 1:57 pm Post subject:

Is there a national LUG?

Gordon
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nelz · Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2005 3:14 pm Post subject:

There's UKUUG although it's not specifically Linux.

towy71 · Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2005 5:16 pm Post subject:

www.lug.org.uk
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M0PHP · Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 1:40 pm Post subject:

What linux needs is a TV advert along the lines of one of those struggling-with-finance-with-nowehre-to-turn ads Laughing

"Are you sick and tired of spyware, adware and constant crashing with your computer? Can't keep up with the constant Microsoft security updates? Is your anit-virus package doing more harm than good? There is a way. If you're a computer-owner and using a Microsoft operating system and looking for a way out then call Linux Direct TODAY on 0800 438 54689. Our dedicated operators can help you on your way to a more secure, faster, safer and more enjoyable computing future."

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alloydog · LXF regular Joined: Thu Apr 07, 2005 8:32 pm Posts: 600

Hmm, I would be careful with "Can't keep up with the constant Microsoft security updates?" I mean, the linux kernel, and other other bits get updated almost hourly...

towy71 · Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 2:46 pm Post subject:

alloydog · LXF regular Joined: Thu Apr 07, 2005 8:32 pm Posts: 600

Spot on ol' chap!

The problem with Microsoft, and other proprietry operationing systems is that you have to wait for the supplier to a)inform you of a security risk, and b)devlier the fix - but by then it could be too late...