Operation Cold Comfort

[Andrew McKay]

http://www.crncanada.ca/content/software/opinion-this-publicity-li.shtml



David J Patrick-2 wrote:
> 
> Hello ubuntuers !
> Looks like we're really going to do this thing.
> I have been burning and scribbling on CDs, for a while, and have
> everything it takes to blow up Big Tux.
> I have sent something off to CTVs Toronto news desk, other press
> releases and pamphlets are in the works an I'm getting really pumped !
> This afternoon linuxcaffe had a little visit from ... wait for it...
> Microsoft minions !
> Yes they were ! The were wearing branded garb, right down to the socks !
> The came in to make a plea !
> "Please, please don't come to destroy our ice house"
> they implored
> "We just want to be friends ! come on down, for sure, but don't wreak
> anything!"
> I nearly fell down laughing, "We're all about freedom and
> interoperability" I said "collaboration, not
> knocking things down" I assured them that nothing like that was in the
> works and they had nothing to worry about. I'm not sure they believed
> me. . And then they were gone.
> 
> nothing to worry about ?
> maybe the software.
> 
> So they know were coming.. maybe we can ask them for an extension cord ;-)
> 
> we still need;
> -to get the word out to any tech press (web, print, TV) that we can think
> of
>      (what are your favorite local sources of tech news ?)
> -happy linux greeters to give out stuff and to try to answer questions.
>      (if you have a linux t-shirt, wear it outside your coat)
> -stuff to give out; CDs and info sheets.
> -one REALLY GOOD laptop, minimum, with decent batteries and beryl
> running beautifully
>       (really good laptop owners, you know who you are)
> -another car battery type thing, charged and ready ?
>      (this is asking a lot, I know)
> 
> what else?, and is this list the canonical HQ for this Operation ? ..
> begs for a wiki.
> djp
> 
> 
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