[volunteers] Microsoft Speaker @ SVLUG?

[Christian Einfeldt]

hi

On Wed, Feb 20, 2008 at 4:08 PM, Rick Moen <rick at linuxmafia.com> wrote:

>
> > IMHO, it makes sense to have some things all to ourselves.  LUG meetings
> are
> > nice place to not have to deal with Microsoft and its reps.
>
> 1.  Hypothetically, if Microsoft Corporation were to release suites of
> proprietary software for Linux (as opposed to merely a NetShow 2.00
> beta), would you think it inappropriate for them to speak at a Linux
> user group?  (That is a yes or no answer.)
>

Okay, I guess you persuaded me to change my vote in favor of Sam presenting
_on the condition_ that he brings a GPL'd copy of the source code for the
kernel of the operating system that he uses in his employment.  I will
promise to match him by doing the same.      ;-)

Otherwise, my vote is still contra a presentation by Sam Sam the Microsoft
Man.
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