[H-GEN] Software Freedom Day - Sept 10th

Sarah Walters sarah at walters.id.au
Mon Aug 8 22:55:57 EDT 2005


James C. McPherson wrote:

>> Q & A?
>> What is Linux?
>> What can Linux do for me?
>> Is it really free?
>
> nit: there's more to free software than 'merely' Linux.
> And since Humbug is not just a lug you should also include
> the other freed versions of unix.

Absolutely! The only problem with this idea is that it may be confusing 
to Joe User. But there's no reason why we can't have a BSD daemon 
hanging around ;)

> Might be a good idea to make reference to the various
> popular desktop apps like OpenOffice.org etc etc as well,
> so that whoever rocks up and takes an interest is not left
> thinking "cool, a free OS with no apps to run on it."

While we're at it, why not give out OpenOffice.org for Windows as well? 
If it's about software freedom and not just *nix that would make sense. 
Get Sun onboard if we can and flog it for all it's worth.

Is it possible to get AUUG in on the action? AUUG doesn't have a 
Queensland chapter, but since they are the national Unix user group body 
they fit with HUMBUG nicely and may be willing to help with some of the 
costs in exchange for some advertising for their conference.

I'd be happy to help with making pamphlets or things like that. I can't 
man a stall, though, mainly because a fussy baby is not a good way to 
attract people!

Sarah Walters




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