[GLLUG] GLLUG Ad, Take 1

[Robert Roosa]

I agree. I have had this same experience in the past when even asking 
friends, family, etc. "Hey, want to try a new operating system?--how 
about Linux?" They look at me with blank stares and say something like 
"I already have Firefox"...

Also, whenever I help people fix their Windows systems, 90% of the time 
they haven't paid any attention to updating AV, anti-spy, and cleaning 
the registry, so I think that the ad should really hit on NO MAINTENANCE 
NEEDED point (as I believe ext4 doesn't really even need defraging).

Roberto

On 7/22/2011 3:37 PM, Brent Barker wrote:
> I would mention what linux is, that it is an alternative to Windows or
> Mac that will run on any computer you have and be virtually guaranteed
> to not have spyware or viruses.
>
> (people don't know what an operating system is)
>
> Cheers,
> Brent
>
> On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 3:14 PM, Stanley C. Mortel<mortel at cyber-nos.com>  wrote:
>> Chick,
>>
>> The only comment I would make is to think about rephrasing the first
>> sentence to accentuate the positive aspects of Linux rather than focusing on
>> the negative aspects of some "other" OS.
>>
>> I'd say something about the "having to pay attention" part, since most of us
>> would be in trouble there, but then that would be two comments, so I won't.
>>    ;-)
>>
>> Stan
>>
>>
>> On 7/22/2011 1:36 PM, Chick Tower wrote:
>>> Here's what I thought I would run, but I'd like some feedback if anyone
>>> has any suggestions.  I plan to run it in the computer equipment and
>>> computer services categories of Lansing's Craigslist.  I plan to use a
>>> disposable e-mail address (from SpamGourmet.com) to cut down on the flood of
>>> spam I might be "inviting".
>>> ========================================================================
>>> Are you tired of the viruses and spyware that repeatedly infect your PC?
>>>   Are you shocked by the prices you have to pay for every new program you
>>> need?
>>>
>>> Do you want to find out more about Linux?  Have you thought about
>>> installing Linux?  Are you ready to install Linux?
>>>
>>> If any of your answers are "Yes", then come take advantage of the free
>>> help and advice available to you every week.  The Greater Lansing Linux User
>>> Group (GLLUG) meets every Thursday at Gone Wired Cafe, which is located in
>>> Lansing at 2021 East Michigan Avenue.  There are no dues; all you have to
>>> pay is attention.  If you can't make the meetings, feel free to join our
>>> mailing list and ask questions; you can find out how to join the list at our
>>> website, www.gllug.org.
>>> ========================================================================
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