Author: Dennis Kibbe Date: Subject: Forum to discuss and answer questions on Enterprise Agreement
On Tuesday 02 July 2002 09:14 pm, Curtis Zinzilieta wrote: > A far worse result would be to turn out in numbers, largely unorganized,
> and appear before them speaking like religious zealots.
>
> Numbers are important, yes, but more important will be the ability to
> calmly and rationally present our points and viable alternatives.
> Alternatives that can actually be implemented in a reasonable timeframe
> and can be expected to work. I believe it's impossible to expect the
> county to turn over every desktop and server in a very few days, for
> instance, regardless of standing laws or statutes.
>
> Again, clear and concise points, well presented, with backup, are what
> will be needed here. Speaking off the cuff, without prior thought or
> consideration, is not likely to make many points.
>
> -Curtis
Thanks, Curtis you said it much better than I did.
One outcome of this might be to set up a demo machine for them so that they
can try Linux for real world, every day use.