[clug] Re: Why switch to Linux?

[Peter Anderson]

There is another angle to the "Why switch to Linux" issue. There are a 
number of organisations around the world/Australia that are helping 
people get started with computing by providing second-hand computers, 
running Linux, at very cheap prices. Now I don't want to suggest that 
CLUG get into that business because it's too difficult. However, the ACT 
has (or used to have when I lived up there) a really good supply of 
ex-government PC's via the Fyshwick auctions. The "Make the move" web 
site could provide details of what specifications potential buyers might 
look for and could provide recommendations on what distributions to 
install with some on-going support via the "Make the move" web site. 
There might even be an opportunity to have the auction houses mention 
this service at the start of auctions or allow CLUG to put up a notice 
at the auctions - this ought to be a help to some perspective auction 
customers.

Also, I would like to see the web site include a forum as well as the 
mail list or instead of the mail list.

Regards,
Peter
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Peter Anderson

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conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the 
introduction of a new order of things — Niccolo Machiavelli, /The 
Prince/, ch. 6