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Using Computer Stores to Spread Open Source?

Posted by Cliff on from the ninja-marketing dept.

DigitalRaptor asks: "I live in a small city with about 4 or 5 computer stores, most of whom I know personally. None of these stores offer Open Source software on the computers they sell (Firefox, Thunderbird, OpenOffice, etc), and none of them have anything in place to educate their customers about spyware and viruses. I'd like to approach them with all of the relevant information in a presentable format. I think this would be a great way to spread OSS and to help the average consumer at the same time. Is there a project out there for this purpose that local advocates could use to approach computer stores in their town?"

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  1. Tried and True method by killproc · · Score: 4, Funny
    I think that there is a more enlightened way to spread the word about OSS.

    1. First, travel to a strange town with a buddy.
    2. Dress in a white shirt (button down collar), black pants, and a black tie.
    3. Ride bikes.
    4. Go door to door asking if you can "Share the good word" about OSS.
    5. Profit!!! (Oops, wrong list...)

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