Re: [Staffslug] website

Tom Hill wrote: > I personally wouldn't endorse Overclockers either, and I certainly > wouldn't inflict that grief on anyone else willingly. The sad fact of > the matter is that they're the only major retailer (that I can think of) > in the Staffs area. > > If you ask me (personally) I think it's far too subjective to be based > on every member's good/bad experiences (and I know how ironic that > sounds given my personal gripes.) > > I think we should be a little more impartial as a public organisation; > sponsorship of larger organisations seems a little futile, given that > they're unlikely to show any gratitude in return for our support, if > they even notice. > > Perhaps smaller companies (i.e. LinITX, or KustomPCs) would be > preferable. But if I'm honest, I'm not sure it's a great idea to go > over-board with corporate recommendations on the website. Promoting > local open-source companies is perfectly fine, but I'm not entirely > certain that large e-tailers really require our help (and not when the > arguments stemming from this idea will most-likely get a few backs up on > the list.) > > Am I talking rubbish, or does this make sense to anyone else? All makes sense Tom, but they are the only place to buy bits - unless you count PC World. Maybe we should just classify them "Local - over the counter sales" and "National - Linux friendly suppliers"? I am just keen to see the Staffslug site reflecting local info. I was hoping someone would recommend another supplier I had missed :-( As it is I have just learned about "KustomPCs" :-) One question folks have is "Where can I go for some linux advice and/or help installing my first box" - well the answer is ME! If they are commecial I will charge, if they are hobbyists I won't. _______________________________________________ Staffslug mailing list Staffslug(a)staffslug.org.uk http://lists.staffslug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/staffslug