[NTLUG:Discuss] Linux Demo Day && Best Buy

[al_h@technologist.com]

cbbrowne at godel.brownes.org wrote:

> On Thu, 02 Sep 1999 22:35:36 CDT, the world broke into rejoicing as
> Chris Cox <cjcox at acm.org>  said:
> > I'm sure that as soon as someone comes up with something viable, things
> > will heat up.  I know VA Linux Systems is anxiously awaiting to loan
> > us the hardware for the demos.
>
> Yes, indeed; just got in from DFWUUG meeting, and had a chat with the
> VA rep.  He'd be glad to loan hardware; I mentioned that the status
> seemed to be a bit up in the air.
>
> If the Best Buy idea is "out," is anybody close enough to Fry's
> (geographically/knowing-contacts-wise) to see if one of their locations
> would be alternatives?

Are we trying to get loaners from the places above for Name Recognition,
or are smaller shops acceptable sources?

I know a local biz that I could check out.
alh