[ale] Re: [ale-admin] can't seem to post.

[Geoffrey]

Per Watson's request, I'm forwarding to the list...

Watson F. McKeel wrote:
> Mr. Bieber, I can't seem to post to the list. I keep getting an auto
> response saying I am a nonmember posting to a member list. Have I
> been blocked? If so, I really feel the need to post the message I am
> including with this email. The subject line is:
> 
> RE: [ale] Volunteer work for non-profits
> 
> People have made disparaging remarks about Free Bytes that are not
> wholly accurate. I feel that a great disservice is being done. I want
> them to know the FB is becoming a Linux friendly place, and I need
> their help in keeping that alive. Please post this message,... or at
> least tell me why not. Thanks, Watson McKeel
> 
> 
> message is as follows:
> 
> 
> Hello all, I am and have been a Free Bytes volunteer for almost two
> years now.
> 
> FB is about SO much more than operating systems. Every spare Saturday
> I have I am down there repairing machines and helping out in whatever
> way is needed. Sometimes that simply involves being a set of extra
> hands to fill a 25ft Ryder truck with several hundred monitors that
> are going to the recycler. Other times it involves stripping machines
> and sorting the parts for the same recycling effort. I feel good that
> I am keeping all that lead (and other hazardous materials) out of the
> landfill. Still other times, it involves teaching others about
> hardware (and yes, even Linux!). What no one seems to realize is that
> there IS a Linux effort currently at Free Bytes! I am the frontman
> for that effort. I am trying my hardest to get people to come in and
> volunteer their time to promote that effort. Instead of complaining
> about how Free Bytes is a sorry shill, step up to the plate. I need
> your help. I posted an email last week about how we are about to
> install Linux on 500-700 machines for distribution all over the state
> of Georgia. If that project succeeds, then Linux is the hero! This
> past weekend, Greg came and helped me configure the main file server
> at Free Bytes that I am just finishing building. It is running Linux.
>  To address what everyone despises: Yes, Free Bytes installs Windows
> on all machines destined for general distribution. That is currently
> how things stand. But that is not written in stone. I recall an OS
> called New Deal being investigated because Free Bytes wanted to offer
> an alternative to Windows. I am currently wanting to get Linux
> situated as an alternative to Windows for people who come in our
> door. It wouldn't be a hard sell. They get all the free software they
> want. We may have to still offer Windows as a choice, but choice is
> what this is all about. Here's why: we are a nonprofit that serves
> the schools, other nonprofits, and religious organizations that walk
> through our door. We serve them. If they want Windows, that's what we
> have to give them. Now, I concede that they just might not be aware
> of the benefits of getting out from under the thumb of Gates and
> Friends. They might not be aware of Linux. Well, that's part of the
> reason I am starting this Linux effort. THAT's why I need your help.
> I want them to know. They will thank me for it later.
> 
> So, please, help me out! We can do something really worthwhile here.
> Besides it's a tremendous amount of fun. If you want, please come by
> this coming Saturday. I'd be glad to see any of you.
> 
> Oh, by the way, we don't use Win 3.x. just 95b, and sometimes 98.
> 
> Sincerely, Watson M.
> 
> 

-- 
Until later: Geoffrey		esoteric at 3times25.net

The latest, most widespread virus?  Microsoft end user agreement.
Think about it...

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