[ubuntu-uk] Non-technical events?

[Rob Beard]

On 19/07/10 14:16, pmgazz wrote:
> I've done a bit of this - I've demo'd an Ubuntu LTSP and also laptops at
> voluntary sector events - people don't 'get' what an operating system is
> and tend to think that MS Win is 'part of the machine'. They have to
> have a reason for considering changing OS and I find that being able to
> help the environment and save money at the same time is a powerful
> incentive to consider something new.
>

In my case I wasn't changing the OS, they didn't have any computers to 
start with and I managed to source some old desktops (again with no OS) 
and funding for a server, monitors, keyboards, mice and custom built 
cabinets.

Luckily the centre manager was aware of Open Source and wanted some 
'green' machines (i.e. lower power consumption).

I see what you mean though about some people's perception, one good 
reason for switching is if they have older hardware, especially anything 
that might be running Windows 2000 (unlikely but you never know), they 
could find that older kit might run better with something like Xubuntu 
or as LTSP clients.

Rob