henrik@theopencd.org
To: | nwclugadmin@harper.cc.il.us |
Subject: | TheOpenCD |
Hello,
My name is Henrik Nilsen Omma, and I am one of the project leaders of a
new
Open Source Project called TheOpenCD. Our aim is to create a simple to
use CD
distribution of Open Source software for Windows, and in that way
spread the
OSS message. I'm writing to various LUGs to announce the launch of our
first
edition, and hope that you might find it a useful tool in promoting
Linux and
OSS to a wider public.
The disc allows new users can try out Open Source software (OSS) in the
comfort
of their own, familiar operating system, rather than having to take
the drastic
step of reformatting their hard drive to install Linux or BSD. The
collection,
which includes OpenOffice.org, AbiWord and Beonex is primarily
intended for
non-technical computer users. However, we expect that the disc will
appeal
first to experienced OSS users, who will hopefully find it a useful
vehicle by
which to introduce OSS to their less computer-savvy friends.
We invite all OSS enthusiasts to download the ISO, burn CDs and
distribute them
widely to friends, local schools, universities, and companies. We
further
encourage you all to stop by our to comment, discuss and contribute!
http://www.theopencd.org/
Best wishes,
Henrik Nilsen Omma
& TheOpenCD Team
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Henrik Nilsen Omma Theoretical Physics, Oxford
35 Frenchay Road 1 Keble Road
Oxford OX2 6TG Oxford OX1 3NP
h.omma@btinternet.com henrik@thphys.ox.ac.uk