[GLLUG] GLLUG Ad, Take 1

[Chick Tower]

This begs the question as to whether we want to try to convert people to 
Linux who don't even know what an operating system is.  And I disagree 
about the lack of maintenance; I think Linux does require maintenance to 
keep it secure and working properly.


                                Chick

On 07/22/2011 02:44 PM, Robert Roosa wrote:
> 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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