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.