Re: [fdn-ann] Competing IBM Linux event

[Russ Castronovo <Russ Castronovo eng sun com>]

Bart,

Are you saying an IBM person hasn't been invited to attend?

This is definitely something that needs to happen.  So far, PR has not
been chartered with identifying the spokesperson.

I think its time for someone to identify and confirm the speakers.

Russ

Bart Decrem wrote:
> 
> Hi Cecile,
> 
> Can you send us a copy of the invitations?
> 
> Too bad about the IBM conflict.  Can we invite those reporters who go to that
> event to stop by ours after the IBM thing?  I wonder if this will make it
> harder to have an IBM person on stage for our press event.
> 
> This also makes me feel more strongly that the pre-briefings are a good idea.
> 
> Bart
> 
> Cecile Roux wrote:
> 
> > Hello,
> > We sent the GNOME invitations last night and this morning and we are
> > already getting some RSVPs.
> >
> > A couple of reporters noted however that our event was at the same time
> > than an IBM press event.
> > IBM will be announcing new hardware, software, open source contributions,
> > and offering an overview of IBM's Linux commitment. Their event is from
> > 12:00pm - 1:00 on Tuesday, August 15, 2000 in a room next to the convention
> > center. Apparently IBM started their outreach early this morning.
> >
> > I will be sending a list of all the invitees, and status as well as the
> > invitation to you later today.
> >
> > Please let me know if you have any questions.
> >
> > Best regards,
> > -Cecile
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