28 Feb
2005
28 Feb
'05
6:56 p.m.
Hi Juri,
On Mon, Feb 28, 2005 at 07:09:12PM +0100, Juri Chome wrote:
I'm in the process of preparing a presentation
for a conference I will
hold on wednesday in my school.
Ups, very short timeframe...
I'll give a short introduction to the
coordination group responsible for
the decisions related to informatics in LAML.
I don't suppose Mr. Ternes is part of that? :-)
Until now, the presentation will contain the following
elements:
_____
- Waat ass Linux? (what is Linux?) -- veeery short overview,
unfortunately needed
It is a professional, up-and-coming, free (as in liberty)
operating system that gets the job done. [short enough?]
- Firwaat L? (why Linux?)
-generell
Because it works. Because you can get support from more than a single
source, you're not tied in to one specific provider.
It costs less maintenance, as there are hardly any viruses at all.
There's no decay like for certain other OS's.
-an der Schoul (at school)
=> pädagogesch, finanziell, teschnesch
Because it's what's coming more and more. Universities are there
(have been for a while), by the time your people get to the work
market, Linux will be there - both at the server end and on the
desktop.
The openness (formats, protocols, code) makes it very easy to study.
It comes with all sorts of developer tools, in case someone decides
to re-introduce computer science into those courses [as opposed to
MS Word clicking ;-)].
Longevity - noone will force upgrades, simply to fill their pockets.
- Realiseierbarkeet (how to)
=> LLL (Alain, du kriss an nächster Zukunft eng
Mail vu mir)
Yup, LLL places are where you need to point them to. Also, the
c't ODS in Germany (similar goals as LLL) is based on Linux.
- Fro'en (questions)
In case they ask about familiar stuff like MS Office etc. - tell
them there are equivalents or better software for the same tasks.
<insert rant on importance of open formats>
Oh, in case they really get interested - some Pros here would
certainly be available to speak to them and help convince them
further (not necessarily with commercial interest).
Now. I would like to ask you people to help me with
some ideas. First,
any hints are welcome on what to tell those people on "What is Linux".
The points should not be to technical nor to philosophical.
Then, I would need some data on what (superficial) technological and
financial advantages to present. The presentation will be under 40 min,
so everything should remain as short, as convincing (and as easy to
understand) as possible.
I think Brent might have something short & convincing all ready :-)
Possibly you could find nice "soundbites" in the Linux advocacy
newsgroups. Or else, stuff from IBM or HP or Novell or xyz marketing
people ;-)
If I manage to get those people interested, which is
highly probable, a
visit of the LGL, thus a demonstration of the LLL system would be the
next step.
That's all, hope I didn't forget anything.
Thanks for any input.
I'm certain there's lots more arguments to be made...
Greets & hth, Eric