[Eug-lug] The Future of EUGLUG...laissez faire

[John Schmidt]

>> I suggest a Max Headroom talking head that shows
the potential user what the program does and if it is better then the
proprietary equivalent.

If someone askes a windows question could we make Max's head explode?

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From: euglug-bounces at euglug.org on behalf of Brian Gallagher
Sent: Tue 7/25/2006 11:40 AM
To: ELUG
Subject: [Eug-lug] The Future of EUGLUG...laissez faire



ELUG has been more of a true users group over the years...from my
vantage point on the sidelines...technical problems and solutions for
individuals in the group and an occasional outsider.  I believe that
model will continue.

I have the unfortunate distinction of having a phone number that is one
digit off the Guitar Center.  Given the number of calls I get, I see
there is a classical guitar community in Eugene.  Those people use sheet
music, so maybe we could interest them in Lilypond.

My (standard, goofy, self-deprecating) point is to target
micro-applications for end-user support.  Lorrane, would you allow 
space in  your  shop for a computer kiosk demo for these
micro-applications?  I suggest a Max Headroom talking head that shows
the potential user what the program does and if it is better then the
proprietary equivalent.

My conclusion is that  you  have to sell to the end-user.

Brian

P.S.  what happened over at the Science Factory Children's Museum.  Are
we building a bridge there?
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