[Learn-chat] XP vs. Linux

[Jim Herrmann]

I thought I should clarify what this message was intended to do.  If you go 
back and look at the header of the original message, you'll notice that it 
was sent to learn-chat at kclearn.org, and I blind carbon copied the kclug list. 
 You will also not that the message begins with "LEARN Members".  This is my 
homeschool group. L.E.A.R.N. (Let Education Always Remain Natural).  I was 
hoping to get some of them to convert to Linux.  I BCCed the KCLUG list to 
encourage the rest of you to do that to other groups with whom you may be 
associated.  I didn't think of that as an offer to the KCLUG group.  Since I 
wasn't clear on that, I would still like to offer that to the group, but I 
would like to alter the deal a bit.  I'll bring several copies into the group 
meeting, and give them to the first to show up and request them.  

I would encourage each of you on the list to offer to help a non-Linux friend 
make the transition to a better way of computing.  That's my goal.  Those of 
you already hooked on Linux should go buy a distribution to support the 
community.  I think I will go buy the Mandrake Pro retail version since I'm 
so happy with the download version.  I think it's 7 CDs, but it's something 
like $69.  Not going to copy too many times.  ;-)

Peace, Love, and Linux,
Jim

On Saturday 27 October 2001 12:19 am, you wrote:
> LEARN Members,
>
> As a response to the launch of Windows XP yesterday, backed with a billion
> dollars of advertising to encourage you to go spend $99 to $199 for each
> computer you own to get a new operating system that all but
> forces you use Microsoft tools for all that you do and be directed to a
> Microsoft web site at every opportunity attempting to sell you a service
> that encourages you to store all your personal and financial information on
> a global server that is famous for it's security loopholes, I have decided
> to do the following.
>
> I am giving away freedom.  I will give away, to anyone that asks, a totally
> *free* copy of the latest release of Linux Mandrake Version 8.1.  Yes, this
> is totally free, not piracy.  The copy I have for you is completely legal.
> In fact you can download it for free yourself, just as I did, but you
> better have a fast connection.  For those of you haven't heard already,
> Linux is based on open source, which is developed and maintained by
> thousands of volunteer programmers around the world.  The source code of
> the operating system and most of the applications is available for any
> programmer to look at, which makes it a much safer from attacks by viruses
> and worms.
>
> In my opinion, and many others for that matter, Linux Mandrake 8.1 is one
> of the easiest to install, configure, and use of all versions of Linux for
> the non-technical end user.  In addition to the operating system, you get
> roughly 2500 applications.  The very hardest part of the install is
> deciding which applications to install, although you can make that easy by
> simply selecting from a short list of large groups of software.  Tommy,
> Amy, and I are using Mandrake, and so far it has been great.  Tommy
> installed his own copy.
>
> If you are interested, send me an e-mail, Jim at ItDepends.com, and I will
> give you further information, and send you a free copy.  I'll even pick up
> the cost of the 3 blank CDs and the postage.  Consider it part of my own
> advertising budget.  :-)
>
> Peace, love, and Linux,
> Jim Herrmann
>
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