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Yanking the Window Shade
Jan 23, 2008, 02 :30 UTC (7 Talkback[s]) (6109 reads)

(Other stories by Ken Starks)

[ Thanks to perseis for this link. ]

"I walked into a Best Buy the other day. We are seeking some price discounts on thumb drives... our K4K kids will need them soon and we need to purchase them in bulk. Just price shopping, but as always, my Linux Hat is on and I usually do not pass an opportunity to spread the word. Even to folks who have obviously heard of Linux or maybe have even tried it on occasion.

"Like a member of the Geek Squad (obligatory *tm inserted to please our attorney.)

"It did not raise a flicker within the eye of awareness. Not a word I said.

"This 'Computer professional'... this 'Knower-Of-All-Things-Computer.'

"He did not have a clue. Not a clue..."

Complete Story

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Jan 23, 2008, 09:22:33
 
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lobby4linux seems to be down. Does anyon ...   Why is site temporarily suspended?   
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