[aclug-L] Re: linux friendly businesses

[John Alexander <john.alexander@xxxxxxxx>]

Um, not to blow my own horn, but I run a consulting business out of my home
office, providing hardware and services to local clientele, and I know that
Dale Hodge also handles some hardware. I'm sure either one of us could get
ahold of whatever hardware you might require, and I'd be more than happy to
help out with any questions you've got.

ja

> -----Original Message-----
> From: phrostie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:phrostie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On
> Behalf Of phrostie
> Sent: Monday, September 27, 1999 4:57 AM
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> Subject: [aclug-L] Re: linux friendly businesses
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> i like the idea, but it assumes that they care.
> if they cared to start, then their names would spread by word of mouth.
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> i would recommend any linux friendly business that i discovered.
> i have a hard time finding customer friendly businesses.
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> let me know if you find any
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> phrostie
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> Tom Hull wrote:
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> > When I asked my modem question a while back, my less explicit question
> > was which (if any) Wichita-area computer stores/businesses are most
> > knowledgeable and supportive of Linux? I probably hit a dozen stores,
> > found lots of people who had a vague idea of what Linux is, but didn't
> > find anyone who could/would help me. As more people become interested
> > in Linux, it becomes more and more important to get local businesses
> > into supporting, promoting and selling Linux.
> >
> > It occurs to me that one approach to promoting Linux would be to set
> > up some sort of certification program, where a group like ACLUG would
> > set out a minimal set of standards, and companies that qualify could
> > then display some sort of plaque which says the store/business is
> > "ACLUG-Certified Linux Friendly". The ACLUG web site would then also
> > have a listing of ACLUG-Certified businesses, so the whole thing
> > works as a co-promotion. (There could be multiple levels, possibly
> > including an "ACLUG-Certified Linux Fanatic" for MSFT-free outfits.)
> >
> > Comments?
> >
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> Oh I've slipped the surly bonds of dos
> and danced the skies on LINUX silvered wings.
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