[OS:N:] re: experience marketing OSS to schools

[kim brand <kim kimbrand com>]

> From: Chip Witt <chip witt wittzend com>
> To: open-source-now-list redhat com
> Date: 30 Aug 2002 11:39:35 -0700
> Subject: [OS:N:] Continued thread on Different Possibilities...
> Reply-To: open-source-now-list redhat com
> I've not actively volunteered in a local school, but I
> plan on doing so soon. Anyone in the know: what kind of resistance
> should I expect? who are the best people to talk to get in the door? is
> there currently any sign that schools are open to this kind of
> involvement? In the past I've met with mixed signals from teachers and
> administrators in my local schools, so I chose not to bother at that
> time. Perhaps it's time to develop a more persistent attitude and
> attempt to find ways to overcome any barriers.

i presented a session at the recent O'Reilly OSCON.  you can find my ppt 
slides at: http://conferences.oreillynet.com/cs/os2002/view/e_spkr/1228

we presently work for 15 local catholic schools.  mostly we do network 
admin, servers, mail, training.
if you'd like any help, just call/write.

kim
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