You are right, Derek.  While the article is not totally bad, it is obvious 
that clues are hard to come by for the author.  I suspect that he got most of 
his information by reading other stuff, not asking his own questions or even 
listening to what Linux users have to say.

AZOTO will be approaching the Arizona mass media when it gets up and running, 
I hope.  That doesnt mean that PLUG shouldnt.  After all, Linux is the  
reason that PLUG exists.  Why wait for AZOTO?

On Tuesday 26 June 2001 14:25, you wrote:
> Anyone catch the article in the Rebuplic today?  Personal Tech section:
>
> Safely start with Linux
>
> Had picture of Tux on front and all.
>
> Here is the online story....
>
> http://cgi.gannettonline.com/cgi-bin/techwrapper.pl?URL=http://www.gannetto
>nline.com/e/helpadvice/10001241.html&AFFIL=AZC
>
> Funny how the author talked to no one from GNU\Linux community, but did
> talk to a M$ Windows product manager.
>
> Now my question.  Will the NPO actively be approaching such local
> publications?  Will they make sure our voice is heard?  Perhaps we could
> get a columnist in the Republic every other Tuesday?  It is OBVIOUS that
> GNU\Linux has hit thier radar.  Lets make sure they are telling the right
> side of the story.
>
> In this article they list a price next to every distro and dont mention
> you can get for free on the net or that InstallFests Exist.  Perhaps
> someone should contact Mr. Yaukey and let him know we are willing to do an
> Install Fest etc...
>
> Just an FYI.
>
> Derek
>
> On Tue, 26 Jun 2001, Eric Thelin wrote:
> > It is once again the 4th Tuesday so that means that the AzPHP meeting is
> > tonight at 7:00 at MCC in the usual location (if you need more info
> > check out azphp.org.)  The topic is PHP Security.
> >
> > Eric
> >
> > --
> > Eric Thelin                                          erict@aztechbiz.com
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