Toronto Linux User Group Online is invited to the Microsoft Platform Technical Briefing Dinner (fwd)

[Rick Tomaschuk]

You can simply ignore this invitation. Their founders business philosophy has always 
been one of 'assimilation' (see Borg, Star Trek). What does the big 'pig' of a 
company need with Open Source anyways? Looks like they are running out of ideas.
RickT
http://www.TorontoNUI.ca


On 18 Mar 2005 at 14:25, Robert Brockway wrote:

> In the interests of fairness I am forwarding this.
> 
> I do however, have to question the independence of anything stated about 
> Linux/OSS by Microsoft staff at a Microsoft event.  I am yet to see any 
> evidence they really want to work with the OSS community on openness.
> 
> Rob
> 
> -- 
> Robert Brockway B.Sc.
> Senior Technical Consultant, OpenTrend Solutions Ltd.
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2005 11:15:25 -0800
> From: "Harpreet Girn (Intl Vendor)" <v-hgirn-0li6OtcxBFHby3iVrkZq2A at public.gmane.org>
> To: rbrockway-wgAaPJgzrDxH4x6Dk/4f9A at public.gmane.org, hgr-FjoMob2a1F7QT0dZR+AlfA at public.gmane.org
> Subject: Toronto Linux User Group Online is invited to the Microsoft Platform
>     Technical Briefing Dinner
> 
> By way of introduction, my name is Harp Girn. I am the TechNet Community
> Manager at Microsoft Canada.
> 
> 
> As the leader of a highly technical community, you know the importance
> of providing your fellow user group members with the latest information
> on the technology alternatives available. Here's a chance for you and
> your user group to Expand Your Knowledge and Stay Informed.   I would
> like to cordially invite members of the Toronto Linux User Group Online
> to the "Expand Your Knowledge" Event with Bill Hilf, Lead Program
> Manager for the Platform Strategy Group at Microsoft. This complimentary
> event will be held at the Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville in Toronto on
> Thursday, April 14th, 2005 at 6:00pm. A dinner will be provided. 
> 
>  
> 
> Hear Bill Hilf speak on the evolution of operating platforms. Gain
> insights into how Linux and OSS have developed, how they are tested,
> distributed and more. Explore the Ecosystem - who are the players and
> who's accountable for what. And finally, get the answers to the
> questions on everybody's mind: Are Linux and OSS driving technology
> innovation? What is the roadmap for strategic IT planning?
> 
> 
> Bill is Microsoft's technical lead for competitive strategy at Microsoft
> and responsible for quarterly open source technology reviews with
> Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates. Prior to
> joining Microsoft, Bill was a Senior I/T Architect and the Linux
> technical leader for IBM's Global Emerging and Competitive Markets
> organization.  In this role, he led Linux technical strategy at a
> world-wide level in addition to his direct customer interaction as a
> consulting architect. Bill has been involved with Open Source software
> as a developer, architect, and evangelist for over nine years, and is an
> IEEE Distinguished Visitor on the subject of Linux and Open Source
> software.
> 
>  
> 
> As an added bonus, all attendees will receive the "Expand Your
> Knowledge" kit to facilitate your continued learning and evaluation
> process.  This kit is free of charge and has an estimated retail value
> of over $1000. 
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> *	Complementary full working copy of Microsoft Windows Server(tm)
> 2003 Standard Edition operating system 
> 
>  
> 
> *	Microsoft Press Book - Windows Administrator Companion ($43.99
> ERP*)
> 
>  
> 
> *	Product Evaluation Software 
> 
>  
> 
> Additional information on this exclusive event is included in the
> invitation attached.  To register, please visit:  
> http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032271365&Cu
> lture=en-CA
> or call 1-877-673-8368 (Event ID 1032271365).
> 
>  
> 
> Spaces are limited - RSVP soon. If for any reason individuals the user
> group are unable to register, please feel free to email me directly. I
> look forward to seeing you at the event!
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> Harp Girn
> 
> TechNet Community Manager
> 
> Microsoft Canada
> 
> v-hgirn-0li6OtcxBFHby3iVrkZq2A at public.gmane.org <mailto:v-hgirn-0li6OtcxBFHby3iVrkZq2A at public.gmane.org> 
> 
> 905-568-0434 ext. 26233
> 
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> 
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> 


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