[SlugBug] Microsoft invites you to...

[Jonathan]

Gary Stimson wrote:

>  From a silicon.com email newsletter today..........
> 
> Free seminars: Hear the Facts on Linux & Open Source Software
> 10 June - London, 17 June - Edinburgh, 29 June - Manchester, 7 July - 
> Newport
> Microsoft invites you to an open and honest technology seminar about the 
> pros and cons of Microsoft's technology platform in relation to Linux 
> and Open Source.
> Click here http://newsletters.silicon.cneteu.net/t/18510/604594/6398/0/ 
> or call us on 0870 166 6622 to register
> 
> "Open and honest"? Does this mean they will advise most small businesses 
> to keep windows on the desktop but replace their expensive windows 
> servers with a linux/samba/etc combination?!

No, it means they buy expensive wine, dig for info on how small 
businesses think that Microsoft could be sold as "better" or "more cost 
effective" than Linux/BSD et al.

My boss when I was working in London went to one and thoroughly enjoyed 
it. (The wine that is)

- J