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| FROM | Ruben Safir
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| SUBJECT | Subject: [hangout] Coast to Coast Fame
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[sfvlug] Proposal Template
James T. Garcia jgarci32-at-lausd.k12.ca.us
Fri, 7 Jun 2002 16:56:56 -0700
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I think this is a great idea!
I work for LA Unified School District (LAUSD) and I'm trying to figure out a
way to transition at least our Division of LAUSD from Windows to Linux. I'm
still a Linux newbie and I'm trying to learn more about it, so this might
take a while. Having a proposal template though would really help with this
transition.
The 'transition' is just an idea right now and I haven't actually planned
anything yet. But I think one of the key points for the proposal is to
consider a smooth ride from windows to linux. I guess introducing wineX
would be good in this. We can get people used to linux while they still have
most of their windows so they can be comfortable...then slowly take windows
out (i'm relating this to the will-help-u-quit-smoking patch/gum).
Another key point is the moving of the pre-existing spreadsheet and database
files to a different "Office" program. I believe StarOffice does this pretty
well albeit I haven't done it myself yet. It might also be worth mentioning
and comparing MS Office to StarOffice, OpenOffice...etc. (and probably the
way MS infused money to Corel so they can stop supporting linux, hehehe)
All of a sudden I have a lot of ideas racing in my head but I have to stop
now. I'll have to wait until we get more responses on this topic.
I know this is not exactly the same proposal as the nylxs' AFAR project but
I'm sure it's related. (maybe we can have at least 2 types of proposal
templates, one for the companies just starting to decide on what systems/OS
to get, and the second for those wanting to move to linux)
Anyway, I'll be glad to help in this endeavour. Just contact me.
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>Date: Fri, 07 Jun 2002 09:45:40 -0700
>From: Charles Wyble
>To: sfvlug-at-sfvlug.org
>Subject: [sfvlug] Proposal Template
Hello Everone
I got an interesting idea. Why don't we create a template for people
to use when proposing Linux to an organization? All that would have
to be done by the "proposer", is fill in the blanks.
I found a proposal by the New York Linux Scene (http://www.nylxs.com)
to the American Foundation of Aids Research. It is a draft, but seems
pretty
complete.
Perhaps we could coopertate wtih them via the net, in creating a
proposal template? If anyone has comments or suggestions on this
idea, please post to the list.
God Bless
Charles Wyble
jackshck-at-thewybles.com
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