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

[Brian Gallagher]

That's the beauty of creative control, we control the message.  I'm more 
for the subtle approach "we're better and here's why," but if people 
want exploding heads...ok, lets explode some heads.

John Schmidt wrote:
>>> I suggest a Max Headroom talking head that shows
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> 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
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> Subject: [Eug-lug] The Future of EUGLUG...laissez faire
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> 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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