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| DATE | 2001-10-24 |
| FROM | From: "News"
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| SUBJECT | Subject: [hangout] Responding to The Agenda
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First of all, I would like to thank Ruben for putting the NYLXS starting
agenda into words. I am very enthused about his vision for NYLXS.
I do have some feedback which should be useful.
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On Leadership Development and Training: I, like many people, am self-taught
in all things related to Linux (and computers in general). Thus, there are
still many things I do not know how to do and would very much like to know
how to do. I would be very interested in training and development for
myself and depending on the fee, would even pay for it.
I am also hoping to be able to provide my services as a trainer as well in
those areas where I am knowledgeable enough to do so.
Probably the most interesting thing I can say about training and education
is that I have been working as a consultant to NYUonline and have helped
create a training curriculum for a product they developed. I am also
providing tech support for their Online Classes. I believe there may be a
possibility of working with NYUonline to bring Linux-related courses to the
world. I could certainly find out who we would need to talk to with regard
to that.
(The unfortunate thing is that they are doing all of their development work
on the Windows platform....sure wish someone could show them the light. )
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On Bringing Linux to Schools: I am most interested in this initiative for
many reasons and would like to be a part of any/all efforts in this arena.
For what it is worth, I know someone who works at the Mayor's office who
knows people in the NYC Board of Education.
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On Lobbying: I understand lobbying and also feel it is important. I feel
that educating the public (and government officials) is probably more
important and I would hope that through our lobbying we can be educating.
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On Linux in Business: I started a company a couple of years back called
Impact Information Technologies and since that time I have been providing
businesses with a wide variety of support, including document preparation,
presentation development, spreadsheet development, database work, and
Internet development among many other things. I have also trained people in
the use of MS Office products. With the knowledge I have gained about the
needs of today's business environments, I feel I can help to develop the
marketing and support necessary to get the Linux Desktop into the corporate
environment.
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One final note: I have hundreds of books I can contribute to a library.(As
long as I have the right to check them out when I need them) :)
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New Yorker Linux Users Scene
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