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<p class=MsoNormal>Members:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>I have been seriously contemplating developing a business
model that is targeting expanding the use of Linux for the everyday desktop use
and in small to medium size business. I am not a computer geek or a
highly proficient computer specialist, which puts me in the same category of a
majority of computer users. I have sold IT and telecommunications
hardware for over 15 years. I am now seeking to build a business with a key
differentiator for an IT service offering targeting consumers and the SMB
market. I believe I can do that with Fedora if I can climb some significant
hurdles. I am looking for someone who has climbed those hurdles that I
can have a dialogue.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>The hurdle is that Linux usage is very foreign to the
average consumer and SMB. Linux is an entirely different system to
navigate and administrate. The layout, description and deployment of
applications is in whole different paradigm. Fedora has many advantages,
but in its raw state it is not very user friendly. I am looking to talk
to someone who knows has to create a user friendly approach to Linux that can
be effectively pitched to the consumer and SMB market. My business model will
simply be to set-up, configure systems, assist with package application
selections and train this market for competitive price. Can someone point
me to the right person or people who are doing it or potentially have the know-how?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#0070C0'>Robert E.
Martin, President & CEO<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>1325 E. 52<sup>nd</sup>
Street<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Chicago, IL 60615<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Phone: (312) 324-0049<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Email:</span></b><span
style='font-size:14.0pt'> </span><a href="mailto:Robert@vcmnetwork.com"><b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:blue'>Robert@vcmnetwork.com</span></b></a><span
style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Website:</span></b><span
style='font-size:14.0pt'> </span><a href="www.vcmnetwork.com"><b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:blue'>www.vcmnetwork.com</span></b></a><b><span
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