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| - I'm just reviewing the Ubuntu release party because I didn't use RedSeven's store as a service, but I did witness them being of assistance and service to several people there.
I went to the Ubuntu release party as a gesture of love to my partner. This is their world and I try to be supportive. I thought it would be a cool idea to get them mixing it up with other people who know what Ubuntu is, what OS is all about.
We came early at 5 and there were already a few people milling about the showroom. My partner commented over the evening how it was nice to see diversity in the crowd. People might think only cutting edge boy-geeks or CS majors were going to hang out at such a place, but there were women there (and not just as guy attachments either!) There were young and old and middle age users; users who were advanced and users who were new, people who didn't know anything about linux and people who were part of a local linux support group.
The bartender for the event was quite fun, making sure you weren't without a drink unless you wanted to be and he chatted up all kinds of stories. No tickets, just a free bar and a tip jar, which meant good times if you're so inclined.
The store was clean and was the right temperature for the event. Munchies ranged from chips and salsa to crackers and meats and cheese, macaroons and fresh fruit. Then several pizza's. They had a drawing for some RedSeven swag, but they were also giving away a FREE Linux computer with the new release installed! I didn't know this when we decided to attend and so we felt we had walked into something quite fortunate. Ah, it was Fortunate for Frank as he was the winner and he was quite happy.
I ran into a lady there who told me why she comes to RedSeven. She had no idea there was an event tonight, but she was there to get things serviced. She is an extremely happy customer of theirs because they have always treated her so nice, they don't overcharge, they've done kind acts for free and basically she wouldn't go anywhere else. Nice to have your customers provide free advertising and that's what happens when you do the right thing. I also saw a flyer for one of their deals and the price was very reasonable, ok they were much lower than I expected to see in a small business, not big box enviroment. I am very happy to see a small, personally run business do the right thing and stay open.
Kudos should go to RedSeven for hosting an Ubuntu release party. Despite the fact that the company has a vested interest in seeing Open Source proliferate, people should not confuse that with a core philosophy of wanting to encourage this way of computing for the benefit of the whole system. It's kind of like GreenPeace hosting an event that draws attention to their market, yes it may bring new converts and maybe donations to GreenPeace, but it's not all about their pocketbook it's about affecting a change in thinking for the benefit of the whole system.
I enjoyed seeing the excitement in the eyes of people at that event, talking about something they feel will make a real difference. My partner left with a few networking contacts, I left with a few G&Tonics and a smile. All in all a nice Friday kick-off.
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