Hey folks. It's me again..I just wanted to post an update to the original
announcement about our upcoming General Meeting with Agenda Computing.
I've learned a few more things since I first wrote this announcement. The
original review I posted was a rather negative one. I did something I
probably shouldn't have - I assumed that this guy knew what he was doing.
I've spoken with Devin and done a little more research and it seems not only
was he biased before he got the device in his hands, but the device has made
some significant changes between the pre-shipping unit he saw and the one
you'd actually receive if you ordered the device today.
Here's a much more balanced and more objective review done by ZDNet:
http://www.brighthand.com/html/otherpdas/agenda_page1.html
Here's a link to that original (BAD!) review:
http://www.brighthand.com/html/otherpdas/agenda_page1.html
I thought about not even sending along the link to the old review, but I
still think it's worth reading. The editor of the article has posted
several changes with updated info from Agenda, and it offers a lot more
screen shots and other little tech bits about the device that the ZD article
does not include. I would urge you, however, to take the BrightHand review
with a grain of salt until you actually see the device for yourself at the
meeting.
I've heard recently from my contact at Agenda that the person coming to
visit us is Brad LaRonde. Brad is the CEO and President of Agenda and is
also their technology head (aka he's a developer).
I apologize for my lack of research before posting the original
announcement. I hope this update offers you a more balanced look at the
device.
-Dustin
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Founder & President
The North Bay Linux Users' Group
http://www.nblug.org/
dustin(a)nblug.org
Hello everyone! It's that time again. We're going to have an InstallFest!!
Here's the skinny on this InstallFest:
WHEN: Saturday, May 12th, 2001 - 10AM - 4PM PST
WHERE: O'Reilly & Associates in Sebastopol (directions on our site)
WHO: Anyone wanting help in installing Linux onto their computer
WHAT DO I DO: Go to http://www.nblug.org/installfest/ to signup!!!!
Instead of putting all of the usual "what is an InstallFest" info in this
and future announcements, we have a link up on our website as to what a
NBLUG InstallFest entails and how to participate. If you point your browser
of choice to http://www.nblug.org/installfest/, you'll be presented with all
the info you ever wanted to know about what goes on at an InstallFest, and
how you can get the most out of attending one.
We will again be taking signups for this InstallFest, so please be sure to
visit that URL if you plan on attending. People who signup and reserve a
time slot, are first in line. We've found that by taking signups, we can
help more people in a timely fashion. We can also make sure that enough
helpers are available for those wanting help.
We hope to see you on the 12th! Also, don't forget about our general meeting
Tuesday night where Agenda Computing will speaking with us about their new
VR3 Linux-based PDA. Until next time, take care!
-Dustin
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Founder & President
The North Bay Linux Users' Group
http://www.nblug.org/
dustin(a)nblug.org
Hello all!
Well, it's finally happened - we've moved our mailing lists over to our own
box. I thought about only sending this to the announcement list, but I
didn't want to take the chance that someone would get left behind.
Appologies if you receive two copies of this email.
Below you can find all the sordid details about how to subscribe,
unsubscribe and post to the lists. If you have any questions, let us know
and we'll help ya out as we can.
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