Re: [SLUG] Doing a demo of Ubuntu at my place of work

[David Ward <david@xxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Craige.

I am generally good at presentaitons and public speaking and I know a few 
things about Linux (about 5 years exp).  But yes, I haven't experience in 
combing the two.

Interesting website you linked to there.  I might indeed take up the offer if 
another, bigger opportunity (speaking to school organisers as we have a few 
government contracts) presents itself.

Thanks Craige for your information and vote of support.



On Mon, 23 Apr 2007 02:00:21 pm Craige McWhirter wrote:
> On Mon, 2007-04-23 at 13:33 +1000, David Ward wrote:
> > All i all it went well with many staff memebers asking me questions
> > later.
>
> Congratulations on your presentation David :)
>
> I've watched this thread with interest as one of my clients is also a PC
> manufacturer exploring the options of offering Linux on the desktop to
> government and business clients, possibly even retail.
>
> As you found out, demonstrating Linux can come with many pitfalls for
> those who have not showcased it too much before. I would strongly
> recommend not being backward in coming forward and seeking support for a
> future presentation with one or two of your local friendly OSAI[1]
> member companies.
>
> Most of us would no doubt lend our support for such a presentation for
> free but our presence would also add weight to your case and provide
> real faces and experience for a business market that is already
> providing support for these products and deriving an income from it.
>
> 1 - Open Source Industry Association: http://www.osia.net.au/



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David Ward