[Ubuntu-PH] newbie pow

Aaron Mangoroban mangz at comcast.net
Fri Oct 7 01:57:56 UTC 2005


there's always cedega for linux gaming :P

i know its not as good as native windows gaming but it do work. 



On Fri, 2005-10-07 at 09:15 +0800, Charles Yao wrote:
> Aaron,
> 
> The only problem for internet cafes as it is how to run games. Which I
> believes is the most popular product of internet cafes.
> 
> Charles
> 
> On Thu, 2005-10-06 at 16:40 -0400, Aaron Mangoroban wrote:
> > With the ongoing crackdown on illegal and pirated software in the
> > Philippines, i think this is beneficial to Ubuntu in particular and the
> > open-source movement in general.  i have been asked a more than 5 times
> > already how to implement linux in an internet cafe setting or small
> > business environment.  
> > 
> > mga kaibigan, i think the time is right to be more active in promoting
> > linux to new users.  chris' idea of seminars specifically for internet
> > cafe operators and small business owners is great idea.  maybe we could
> > all help out spread the message.
> > 
> > my suggestion is a to start drafting a how-to guide in implementing
> > ubuntu/linux in an internet cafe setting.  i am an internet cafe owner
> > too before i left philippines and my cousin is still managing it.  i
> > know their is a learning curve for the customers but it is more
> > practical than having to pay M$ licensing and the fines that come if you
> > get raided by BSA.
> > 
> > hope to hear ideas from you all..
> > 
> > mangz
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > On Fri, 2005-10-07 at 02:47 +0800, Chris-jo Salvatierra wrote:
> > > hello all!  i'm new - to linux, ubuntu and the open source world...and
> > > it's thanks to BSA that i am now enjoying and yes, still discovering
> > > ubuntu breezy badger.
> > > 
> > > i own a small internet cafe in manila - all units running on ubuntu :D
> > > and was wondering if there are seminars offered to newbies like me.
> > > 
> > > thanks!
> > > 
> > > -- 
> > > The 3 BE's: Be hopeful.  BE humble.  BE happy.
> > 
> > 





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