Fwd: Ubuntu Ice House: Repeat Event Today!

Evan Leibovitch evan-ieNeDk6JonTYtjvyW6yDsg at public.gmane.org
Mon Feb 5 18:09:08 UTC 2007


David J Patrick wrote:
> To those of you who felt that is was a cheap publicity stunt, (cost,
> including CDs pamphlets, a new 12v supply and cab fare ~ $245.00)
> and/or that it was an embarrassment to the community, I would like to
> say "hey lighten up and have a little FUN!".
Hey, nothing says that it couldn't be both fun _and_ an embarrassment!

> Get used to it, Enjoy it.
Hey, it's your $245, for the right to stand outside of someone else's
party in -20 windchill, and remind passers-by why you weren't invited.
Have a blast. If I'm going to be voluntarily out in that kind of weather
I'd better be wearing skis or helping the homeless.

> The days of linux and Free Software belonging to us geek elite, are
> nearly over. Can you say "mainstream"?

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

- Evan
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