[ubuntu-us-ma] Ubuntu Geek Squad

[Chris Butler]

Another thing to think about if you are seriously considering this is
certification.
Most people I've met that are in the industry agree that certs are not a
great representation of what a person *knows*.
Hell, I've heard people refer to MCSE as "Must Consult Someone Experienced".
:)

But nothing will make a consumer feel better than to know that your people
have had a standardized certification from an outside source.
http://www.ubuntu.com/news/ubuntucert is a good place to start I think.

I suspect many are doing what your talking about on the side. I've helped
three small business' in the Boston area set up their own networks for email
and websites and probably a dozen home networks. This is over a two *year*
time span though. My personal feeling is the market drive to support a
formal business is pretty low right now. Not saying impossible - just saying
it may be a lot of work for naught.

Good luck though!
-Chris


On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 7:27 AM, Cam Cope <maccam94 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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