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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Dear list,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>I have an opportunity for someone to come speak to 20+ MBA
students (who in 5 years will be making the management decisions in major
corporations in </span></font><st1:State><st1:place><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>North Carolina</span></font></st1:place></st1:State><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>) about the
open source community and how it interfaces with the business community.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Currently, I’m an MBA student at <span class=SpellE>UNCG’s</span>
</span></font><st1:place><st1:PlaceName><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Bryan</span></font></st1:PlaceName><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font><st1:PlaceName><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>School</span></font></st1:PlaceName></st1:place><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> and a
member of the </span></font><st1:place><st1:PlaceName><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Bryan</span></font></st1:PlaceName><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font><st1:PlaceName><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>School</span></font></st1:PlaceName></st1:place><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>’s MBA
Association.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><a href="http://www.uncg.edu/bae/mba/mbaa/">http://www.uncg.edu/bae/mba/mbaa/</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>We have periodic seminars in which a guest will speak to our
members for approximately one hour about some topic that will be of benefit to
them as aspiring managers. <span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Most of
them probably know very little about linux.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Note that we also have a Masters of
Science in Information Technology Management as well as an undergraduate degree
in Information Systems Management, all of which would be invited to this event.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>I think it would be beneficial and of
interest to have someone make a presentation on what linux and open source
software are, and more importantly, how they can make a difference for a
business. <span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>When is open source
appropriate?<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>What about cost?<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>What about support?<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>What about training employees?<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>What about my current IT staff? <span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Does this change my hardware needs?<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Etc.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>I’ve <span class=GramE>been wanting</span> to make it
to one of these business roundtable meetings, but my schedule in </span></font><st1:City><st1:place><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Greensboro</span></font></st1:place></st1:City><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> hasn’t
allowed it.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Perhaps for name
credibility in the interest of attracting an audience, it would be nice to have
someone from <span class=SpellE>Redhat</span>.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Also, <span class=SpellE>Redhat</span>
would stand to benefit from making such a presentation to a group of aspiring
managers.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Since I am sure any
number of members of this list and others would be qualified for such a
presentation, I am open to other suggestions. <span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Unfortunately, I have nothing to offer as
compensation for the time and trip to </span></font><st1:City><st1:place><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Greensboro</span></font></st1:place></st1:City><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> beyond the
satisfaction of helping out.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>If
scheduling allows, I’ll buy dinner.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>So, I appeal to you for recommendations on who I might
contact that would be interested and qualified to make this presentation.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Additionally, I would love to hear
comments on the content I’ve suggested and experiences with any similar
attempts to explain linux/open source to the masses.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Michael Hrivnak<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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