[wlug_org] Another Flyer

[Brent Wood]

--- Jethro Carr <jethro.carr@jedolinux.com> wrote:

> hi all,
> 
> Brent sent me an email, and asked me to post this flyer to the list:
> http://www.wellylug.org.nz/installfests/installfest_2005.pdf
> 
> This is the flyer that is being handed out this morning (Saturday), for 
> software freedom day!
> 
> Brent says:
> "It doesn't have to be anything like the flyer we run with for the
> 'fest, I just needed something quick for Sat...."
> 
> I think it has a lot of useful content, explaining in simple 'layman's'
> terms, what open source software is.

Why thank you for those kind words :-)

> 
> I would also add how open source is often more reliable and stable than
> proprietary software though...
> 

Hmm.. I can show you OS software which is flaky to the point of useless, and
commercial software solutions that will run reliably for years. 

And vice versa :-)

Both are viable alternatives if you choose wisely. Both can be a pain if you
don't. The key word here is wisely.

I don't want to use a "mine is better" or holier than thou approach, simply
present OpenSource as an option, which you are free to use. Or not. 

Software freedom, as in speech, is about freedom of choice.


Thanks,
   
  Brent