Re: [seul-edu] [Fwd: Information Request]

["Jefferson Knox" <jknox@thestuph.com>]

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From: "Doug Loss" <dloss@suscom.net>
To: <seul-edu@seul.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2000 4:25 AM
Subject: Re: [seul-edu] [Fwd: Information Request]


> Jefferson Knox wrote:
> >
> > There were some companies that said there
> > product also come in linux varients, but I get the feeling most of the
> > companies think that Linux is a fad. Its generally not a good
environment, I
> > mean I get alot of free stuff, but my experiences are that because its
such
> > a small venue (comparitively to CEBIT or Comdex) the sales people sort
of
> > have the attitude that these local people are only here to get the
freebies
> > and have no interest in the products. As a result they are kinda
hostile,
> > especially towards any younger college age students, they logically
assume
> > they have no business being there. Anyway, this is just what goes on at
my
> > local event, It is a good place to make contacts though.
> >
> If that's the environment, would our smiling faces and open demeanor
> (and lack of any free gimmes) be a refreshing change that might reflect
> well on Linux and SEUL/edu?  Or is it just not worth the effort to find
> someone with the time and resources to put something together for this?
>
I do think it would be beneficial to have a linux presence at ITEC. I think
it did a fairly good job at attracting more attention to Linux, and
informing some previous unaware managers. I believe that the special Open
Source presentation section was booked solid at the Portland, Ore ITEC.What
exactly are they asking for?
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>