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Re: How about Linux + Intel : need your help!!!



Hi,

On Thu, 20 Nov 1997, Stas Bekman wrote:

> Ok, I told to Shachar that I'm going to convince Intel's Public
> Relations people to be our sponsor at the party!
> 
> I have talked with them, and I need your input to convince them to do it!
> 
> First, Is it good? I believe it is, Intel's name will move Linux
> forward!!!
> 
> Second, They have a problem that Linux has no official commercial body
> behind it. What should I say here.
> 
> It's a very big body, They are afraid to be kicked by some company on the
> legal issues. How do we stand here!
> 
> She asked me why Linux is good for Intel. I told here that linux is free,
> it runs on Intel's PC --> Therefore people buy Intel's PC
> Second, Linux is good for webservers so more Linux we have more machines
> we need -- > again more Intel to buy!

you should explain it like this: If people didn't use Linux, they would
have used other Unices, which don't run on the Intel platform, therefore
they should be VERY intrested in Linux.

> Anything more?
> 
> I need to convince them that they want us!!!
> 
> Some nice articles? (Except the ones I sent lately)
> 
> Please, help since I'm not so good with PR (Public Relations!)
> 
> If we get it-> we will have a Linux + Intel Logo !!!!
> 
> Let's Do it!
> 
> (T-shirt is the only little part of what we can get of Intel, for those
> who was concerned of getting a free T-Shirt :-)

My official person here in the Technion has been promised a T-shirt, so
let's not let him down... :)

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