Sean, something for your LUG. (fwd)

Sean picasso@madflower.com
Thu, 13 Jul 2000 20:20:05 -0400 (EDT)


On Thu, 13 Jul 2000, Alan Garrison wrote:

> Sean wrote:
> > 
> > I dont know if our club would be interested in this or not. Because of our
> > no-commercial policy, but I thought I would pass it on. *shrugs*
> 
> This sounds like a nice idea, but I have a few thoughts:
> 
> 1.  We haven't really defined what a GLLUG "member" is, so 
> anyone who merely lurks on the list but never attends meetings 
> (or even posts on the list) may decide that they are "members" 
> and demand the discount.  

I really dont think they care..We arent out anything nor are they really.
 
> 2.  If we somehow acquire a "free" unit, we should donate it 
> to a reasonable cause/group.  GLLUG itself really doesn't 
> need a freebie tape drive, and just giving it to a member 
> really isn't fair to the others.

Maybe we could sell tickets and raffle it?
 
> 3.  I would hope that there are no strings attached if anyone 
> does do this thru GLLUG.  I wouldn't want to see their 
> advertising say something like "Endorsed by Lansing's LUG!" 
> or something similar.

I wouldnt like that either honestly..

> It's great that they want to do this, I'm just a little 
> skeptical about this.  Just checked:  Their web site 
> runs NT...  Hmmmm...


Sony doesnt run linux either..

>
> Personally, I'm satisfied with my Sony DDS unit, so I'm 
> not in the market to throw $400 for another tape drive.  
> Perhaps we should find out who on the list is interested 
> in this offer.  If so, please speak up on the mailing 
> list.