[wplug] open source distribution mission

[Weber, Larry A]

So how does open source, Linux or wplug gain from this?

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Beth Lynn [SMTP:bethlynn at wplug.org]
> Sent:	Saturday, February 14, 2004 12:21 PM
> To:	wplug at wplug.org
> Subject:	[wplug] open source distribution mission
> 
> Hello,
> 
> WPLUG has been asked to participate in a mission to distribute
> open source cds to the public.
> 
> I'm sorry that the mission itself will be explained very broadly
> but I will be explaining why later.
> 
> Here is the mission:
> A founder of a software development company is going to come to 
> Pittsburgh for a one time lecture. The mission is to attempt to 
> distribute open source cds as people are heading to the lecture 
> hall. We will continue to give out cds to other passers-by outside
> during the lecture itself.
> 
> To be part of this mission, sign up for one or more of the following
> 1. Be there to hand out the cds. You must be able to be on location
> on a Wednesday morning. It would also help if someone could be there
> to take pictures.
> 2. Contribute blank media.
> 3. Contribute cds with anything open source on it. Knoppix, OpenBSD,
> OpenOffice, Linux kernel source, or whatever else you want. It is
> suggested that whatever you burn is not a multiple cd set but anything
> will be accepted just as long as it is open source. If you don't have
> media and you would like to do this, we can provide media for you.
> 4. Contribute money. The total budget for this project is $140 which
> will buy cd-rs, cd sleeves, posters, and other materials. Any materials
> left over will belong to WPLUG.
> 
> OK, here's why we're being so secret.
> #1 The lecture is by invitation only. I wouldn't want someone to read
> this and try to get into get into the lecture saying that I invited you.
> I'm sorry but I do not have the authority to invite anybody. In fact, I
> will not be on the guest-list. Only a select few will be invited and they
> will be checking photo id at the door.
> #2 If the organizers of this lecture find out, the mission might have
> to be aborted.
> 
> Only those with real interest in helping on this effort will be told
> more specific information. No additional information about this 
> project will be posted on the list until the date passes.
> 
> If you'd like to help in any capacity, please email me at
> bethlynn at wplug.org
> 
> Thanks,
> Beth Lynn
> 
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