MESSAGE
| DATE | 2003-07-15 |
| FROM | Ruben Safir Secretary NYLXS
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| SUBJECT | Re: [hangout] Intro video
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On Tue, Jul 15, 2003 at 06:11:53PM -0400, Steve Milo wrote:
> Yes. Tomorrow is good for me.
> Thursday is not, Friday is.
>
> Speaking of tomorrow, I tried to sign up for the NYLUG meeting
> and didnt get a response. This was for a yahoo account.
>
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ruben Safir Secretary NYLXS
> Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 1:15 pm
> Subject: Re: [hangout] Intro video
>
> > Steve
> >
> >
> > We can work on this this week if you want
> >
> > Ruben
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Jul 14, 2003 at 09:59:00PM -0600, Steve Milo wrote:
> > >
> > > I am planning to put together an introduction video that can be
> > used
> > > for nylxs.
> > >
> > > I have come to understand that nylxs stands for more than free
> > software
> > > alone, so I wont expect one video to be able to
> > > explain everything that nylxs hopes to accomplish. The purpose
> > of this
> > > video is exactly what I've called it, an introductory video.
> > > I hope to introduce the concepts of what nylxs stands for and
> > briefly
> > > tie that with how important it is for society to stay informed
> > > of advancing technology.
> > >
> > > Here are some thoughts on the matter that I think can be used in
> > a
> > > script. Some of these thoughts are my own
> > > some I have grabbed from the membership orientation handbook:
> > >
> > > What is a computer? A computer is a device that facilitates
> > human
> > > communication.
> > > Imagine having in your posession a device that can expand your
> > ability
> > > to communicate.
> > > A device that can be used as a tool to educate you, to make you
> > smarter
> > > and more informed,
> > > a device that can expand your productivity without making you work
> > > harder. As you may be aware such a device already exists and is
> > being
> > > used by millions of people around the world.
> > > Sadly a large percentage of those people have been lulled into a
> > sense
> > > of complacency and have forgotten just how
> > > useful a computer is. Whats even worse is that there are
> > entities out
> > > in the world that want computer users
> > > to believe that a computer should be nothing more than a source
> > of
> > > entertainment. We let these entities into our home
> > > and think nothing of it. These same entities who want to
> > severely
> > > limit and control our ability to use a computer.
> > >
> > > Our generation has been lucky enough to have been born at one of
> > the
> > > critical junctions in human history when the decisions we make
> > today,> and the technology which we are developing will alter
> > permanently the
> > > fabric of our reality as a society and a civilization. With the
> > > explosive growth
> > > of digital information, we have in our grasp today the ability
> > to break
> > > long standing barriers to individual and social progress through
> > the
> > > wide
> > > spread of inexpensive information and communications. Computer
> > > technology has lowered the barrier of entry for nearly every
> > > individual on the planet to become a full participant in the
> > global
> > > economy and are responsible members of the world community.
> > >
> > > What is NYLXS?
> > > NYLXS is a non-profit education corporation incorporated in 2002
> > in the
> > > State of New York. It is run by an elected board of members drawn
> > > from the general membership. The organization is established
> > for the
> > > education of the public about free software.
> > > The primary mission of NYLXS is education. We educate the
> > public about
> > > free software and the importance of free software
> > > and the importance of free software in the three pillars of
> > modern
> > > society: The sphere of business, the sphere of the body politic,
> > > and the sphere of education. The policies of nylxs are designed
> > to
> > > promote leadership in free software ideals. NYLXS is in the
> > business> of education as outlined and as a basis for its basic
> > charter with the
> > > State of New York.
> > >
> > > NYLXS is also in the business of developing leadership, both for
> > the
> > > present and for the future. Leadership skills in free software
> > > advocacy is the primary
> > > membership benefit. New members are trained to lead by
> > sharpening
> > > their skills in the public presentation, in the organizational
> > skills,
> > > in writing skills,
> > > in technical skills, in colaboration skills and in political
> > skills.
> > > These skills are developed by applying lessons to real world
> > problem
> > > solving.
> > >
> > > What can NYXLS offer to you as a member?
> > > Nylxs offers you as a member the opportunity to make a
> > difference in
> > > this world. Nylxs was established as a vehicle for you to make
> > > meaningful
> > > contributions to others. In exchange we hope you find
> > comradery,
> > > friendship and a sense of individual accomplishment. However,
> > nylxs is
> > > largely
> > > focused on contributions that we make to the public.
> > >
> > > How does one become a member?
> > > (This would be a good opportunity to refer viewers to our website).
> > >
> > >
> > > Thoughts and input please, make it soon.
> > > I would like to put a video together before I leave for NM at
> > the end
> > > of July.
> > > I would also like this to be an excersize in setting a template
> > from
> > > which to work with on future videos.
> > >
> > > Steve
> > >
> > > ____________________________
> > > NYLXS: New Yorker Free Software Users Scene
> > > Fair Use -
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> > > NYLXS is a trademark of NYLXS, Inc
> >
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> > __________________________
> > Brooklyn Linux Solutions
> > __________________________
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> >
> > http://www.mrbrklyn.com - Consulting
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> > http://www.nylxs.com - Leadership Development in Free Software
> > http://www2.mrbrklyn.com/resources - Unpublished Archive or
> > stories and articles from around the net
> > http://www2.mrbrklyn.com/downtown.html - See the New Downtown
> > Brooklyn....
> > 1-718-382-0585
> >
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__________________________
Brooklyn Linux Solutions
__________________________
DRM is THEFT - We are the STAKEHOLDERS http://fairuse.nylxs.com
http://www.mrbrklyn.com - Consulting
http://www.inns.net <-- Happy Clients
http://www.nylxs.com - Leadership Development in Free Software
http://www2.mrbrklyn.com/resources - Unpublished Archive or stories and articles from around the net
http://www2.mrbrklyn.com/downtown.html - See the New Downtown Brooklyn....
1-718-382-0585
____________________________
NYLXS: New Yorker Free Software Users Scene
Fair Use -
because it's either fair use or useless....
NYLXS is a trademark of NYLXS, Inc
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