[wellylug] DSE & Linux

Jonathan Harker jharker at massey.ac.nz
Tue Apr 20 16:35:56 NZST 2004


Wood Brent wrote:
> DSE is pretty well committed (due to new licencing issues with an alternative
> OS) to using Linux & supporting it's use, and will be promoting it as a viable
> alternative. Hopefully WLUG will be able to be involved in this in the Wgtn
> region.
> 
> This stance from a retailer like DSE could have a major impact on the way the
> general public perceive Linux, and it's viability/credibility.
> 
> With the interest in the involvement of WLUG in
> commercial/political/evangelical roles recently expressed on the lists, I
> figured this should be made open for discussion.

I don't mind - it means more members, more variety, more differing opinions 
and more knowledge! Just leave all the fanatical evangelism at the door.

:)

Cheers,
J




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