moin, moin,
here's the most recent version of the press release.
###
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: George Gambill
Email:
InstallFest@PLUG.phoenix.az.us
Phone: <???>
URL:
http://PLUG.phoenix.az.us/
Phoenix Linux Users Group (PLUG) offers installation of Free Software to the
public.
On Saturday, October 25, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, PLUG invites the public
to attend a no cost Linux InstallFest at the University of Advancing
Technology, <UAT addy>. This is an opportunity for people who are currently
unfamiliar with GNU/Linux to learn more about it, and if they choose,
install it on their own computer (PC or Mac) with the help of experienced
Linux users.
There will also be no cost presentations on Free Software and how to use it
effectively for work or home.
"For years Linux has provided IT professionals with a stable, cost effective
solution in the file server arena. The only way end users could know that
their server was not running a Microsoft operating systems was the fact that
it never crashes. Today Linux brings that same stability and cost savings to
the office desktop environment," said George Gambill, project manager for
the InstallFest.
Gambill continued, "With packages like OpenOffice (Word Processing, Spread
Sheets, Presentation) rivaling any commercially available offerings, it
is easy to understand why Linux has been eagerly embraced by governmental
agencies throughout the world. Not to mention such companies as IBM,
Hewlett Packard."
Linux is the core of a free operating system that includes software from
projects such as GNU, GNOME and KDE. It can be installed as the lone
operating system or alongside another operating system on the computer.
"The GNU/Linux system is a stable, secure operating system that isn't
susceptable to email, web or document viruses," said der.hans, CEO of
Arizona Open Technologies Organization (AZOTO). "AZOTO is proud to help user
groups promote the use of Free Software," he continued.
Come see Knoppix, a GNU/Linux distribution that runs right from CD without
using the hard drive. Knoppix allows people to try GNU/Linux without it
affecting their hard drive or requiring an install. PLUG uses Knoppix for
GNU/Linux classes.
There will also be demos of the Linux Terminal Server Project (LTSP) which
can provide 20 fast workstations for under $2000, OpenOffice.org's office
suite and the GIMP drawing program.
These tools are all Free Software, guaranteeing people and companies the
right to use the software as they wish. Free Software can be freely copied,
modified and examined. Computer experts consider these freedoms essential
to computer security and believe they provide more robust systems than
proprietary software vendors.
Attendees interested in having GNU/Linux installed on their computers should
bring their computer, monitor, keyboard and mouse. Those who connect to the
Internet using a dial-up modem should bring the modem as well.
"In a phrase, Linux is ready. Come see why. Join us at the October 25th
InstallFest," said Gambill.
PLUG (
http://PLUG.phoenix.az.us/ ) is an informal group with several
meetings a month in various parts of the Phoenix metro area. The meetings
are open to everyone and there is no cost. PLUG also has an active
discussion list for helping people use GNU/Linux.
AZOTO (
http://www.AZOTO.org/ ) is an Arizona-based non-profit dedicated to
promoting the use of Free Software and Open Technologies in the state of
Arizona.
University of Advancing Technology (
http://www.UAT.edu/ ) ...
###
And here's the diff from the last version:
###
2c2
< Contact: <???>
---
> Contact: George Gambill
10c10
< On Saturday, October 25, from 10:00 to 16:00, PLUG invites the public
---
> On Saturday, October 25, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, PLUG invites the public
20,25c20,31
< GNU/Linux continues to receive impressive adoption among governments and
< Fortune 500 companies alike. It has become a critical part of any IT
< professional's toolbox. Many adoptors site usability, applications, and
< total cost of ownership as reasons for adopting GNU/Linux. After losing
< several contracts Microsoft is now considering GNU/Linux one of its top
< competitors in the desktop market.
---
> "For years Linux has provided IT professionals with a stable, cost effective
> solution in the file server arena. The only way end users could know that
> their server was not running a Microsoft operating systems was the fact that
> it never crashes. Today Linux brings that same stability and cost savings to
> the office desktop environment," said George Gambill, project manager for
> the InstallFest.
>
> Gambill continued, "With packages like OpenOffice (Word Processing, Spread
> Sheets, Presentation) rivaling any commercially available offerings, it
> is easy to understand why Linux has been eagerly embraced by governmental
> agencies throughout the world. Not to mention such companies as IBM,
> Hewlett Packard."
32,33c38,39
< susceptable to email, web or document viruses," said der.hans, CEO of AZOTO
< (Arizona Open Technologies Organization). "AZOTO is proud to help user
---
> susceptable to email, web or document viruses," said der.hans, CEO of
> Arizona Open Technologies Organization (AZOTO). "AZOTO is proud to help user
54a61,63
> "In a phrase, Linux is ready. Come see why. Join us at the October 25th
> InstallFest," said Gambill.
>
###
ciao,
der.hans
--
# https://www.LuftHans.com/ http://www.AZOTO.org/
# I've got a photographic memory,
# but I'm lousy photographer. - der.hans
(text/plain)