[ubuntu-us-ma] Ubuntu Geek Squad

[Cam Cope]

The trick to running something like this is actually convincing people to
switching to Ubuntu. What you need to find is people who just want to surf
the web, who are sick of getting viruses. Check out this site, they
essentially do what you plan to: http://www.fixedbylinux.com/
-Cam

On Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 11:11 PM, Danny Piccirillo <
danny.piccirillo at gmail.com> wrote:

> I don't think advertising will be a problem. We can go by word of mouth and
> create flyers targeting best buy and geek squad =]
>
> How will we charge and how much do we pay employees?
>
> We need a name
>
> Sent from my G1 Android Phone.
>
> On Apr 20, 2009 10:15 PM, "Martin Owens" <doctormo at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > A while back i brought up the idea in the irc channel about starting > an
> Geek Squad alternative...
> It's a very interesting proposal, the only snag is that a good business
> will need VERY good advertising and marketing to start up.
>
> considering how difficult it's been to advertise and create marketing
> for this group. I'd say you are going to be faced with an uphill
> struggle.
>
> Although I don't mind a referral scheme, I could point people nearer to
> you towards your business and likewise you point people in Southie/South
> End towards me.
>
> Best Regards, Martin Owens
>
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