OT Need to find a really good Linux introductory site ??

Robin Laing Robin.Laing at drdc-rddc.gc.ca
Mon Oct 29 20:04:08 UTC 2007


Robert P. J. Day wrote:
> On Mon, 29 Oct 2007, William Case wrote:
> 
>> Hi;
>>
>> This question is good for one day only.
>>
>> I am giving a talk tonight to about 20 people about Linux.  All of
>> them will be Windows users and all will be very non-tech.
> 
>   you need to be more informative here.  what kind of people are
> these?
> 
> * just windows users who are curious about linux?  or,
> 
> * possible clients that you're trying to convince to use linux?
> 
>   that makes a big difference in how you should slant your talk, i
> would think.
> 
>   put another way, once your talk is over, does it affect you or your
> pocketbook in any way whether you've convinced anyone?  :-)
> 
> rday
> 
> 

If you are trying to sell Linux, I would take a clean computer and 
install PCLinux or Ubuntu while making the talk.  Show them a fresh 
install and all the tools and applications that are included.  Hopefully 
with full Compiz support.

Hands on is the best teacher.

Good luck.

-- 
Robin Laing




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