Re: Linux Day event set for February 17th

[Peter Bart <peterb@xxxxxxx>]

"Robert G. Brown" wrote:

> I am pleased to announce that we are planning a public demonstration and
> event for February 17th, which is a Thursday. We pick this day to remind
> and inform the public that there is a good choice of operating systems
> available for their needs. Since, as we've seen, EVERY day is a day when
> some new Open Source and/or Free Software package is introduced or improved,
> this date is at least as appropriate as any.

Press releases are being sent out as we speak. For those interested a copy is
included. Now because I forgot I set out to drain the swamp and now I'm up to my
neck in alligators I must go.


PRESS RELEASE

Kalamazoo Linux Users Group

Kalamazoo, Mi

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Kalamazoo Linux Users Group (KLUG)
6749 South Westnedge Avenue
Ste K-288
Portage, MI 49002

http://klug.armintl.com/

Peter Bart, Publicity Director
Phone: (616)772-0974


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


                February 17th, 2000 Linux Days!
                                
Kalamazoo, MI, 1-25-99--The Kalamazoo Linux Users Group (KLUG) is holding Linux Days at the Kalamazoo
Public Library at 315 South Rose in beautiful downtown Kalamazoo from 1200 noon to 500 PM on Thursday,
February 17. Several computers will be displayed running Linux with applications ranging from business software, to
games and  multimedia, to a complete set of Internet tools.
     Linux is a compact, fast, and extremely stable computer Operating System (OS) based on the open source
development model. Linux is backed by industry giants such as IBM, Intel, Hewlett Packard and Dell. Linux was used
in the Mars Pathfinder mission where the remote "Sojourner" explored the planet Mars. It has been used to create the
special effects for the blockbuster movie "Titanic". Several of the 500 fastest computers in the world run Linux. Yet,
it can be used on personal computers and is available pre-installed from several computer manufactures including Dell
and Gateway. Linux can also be downloaded for free from the Internet, purchased from Linux distribution companies
and retail stores. Many books about Linux have a copy of the system included. Linux is the operating system with the
fastest growing audience in the world, more than doubling every year. KLUG helps distribute different versions of
Linux as well as some of the more useful Linux applications.

KLUG is a non-profit organization of Linux users and IT professionals in Western Michigan. Among its many
activities, KLUG promotes Linux use and assists those using it. The Linux Days demonstration will show businesses
and the public that there is real choice in operating systems.
     We are proud and happy to announce this as another in a long line of events sponsored by KLUG! Come on
out and see what your computer is really can do!