MESSAGE
| DATE | 2003-07-15 |
| FROM | From: "Steve Milo"
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| SUBJECT | Re: [hangout] Intro video
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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
> >
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