Re: [fdn-ann] Competing IBM Linux event

[Robert Humphreys <rob collab net>]

I believe that a quote from IWB is forthcoming. Maybe Daniel Frye will speak, but
then again, he will probably be @ the IBM press conference. Hmmm....

Russ Castronovo wrote:

> 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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