[Sussex] [Fwd: [Surrey] Linux Format free to download for 24 hours only]

[Steve Dobson]

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Hi Graig



CRAIG PEACOCK wrote:
> They also claim that they may never do this again.

Surely if this is an experiment on their part then they have a right not
to repeat it.

> Their magazine uptake rose by 13-16% or something near there
> last year while many other magazines were dropping off their perches.

I thing this is a result of Linux gain in the market place.

> It's their gift to say thanks I believe. 
> 
> I know I read that someone on that page but I can't find it again
> to clarify the exact numbers.

Well me with my cynical hat on sees it more as an way of advertising
their magazine.  Not that I think there is anything wrong with that.  I
wrote to the editor asking for permission to re-distribute.  I know
someone who is on the verge of installing Linux and having a mag to help
him learn may be all he needs.  Got permission too.

My email and Paul's response is below.

Steve

Paul Hudson wrote:
> Knock yourself out.
>
> That's a "yes" ;)
>
> --
>
>
> On 4/3/09 11:57 am, "Steve Dobson" <steve.dobson at syscall.org.uk>
> wrote:
>
> Paul
>
> First may I say that I think the offering LXF for free is a great
> idea,  I hope it works well for you.  I have already e-mailed the
> announcement on to some of my friends.
>
> As a long time Linux (and before that Unix) hacker I will admit that I
> am not a regular reader of your magazine, and that is unlikely to
> change.  I spend so much time on-line that I have little time for
> reading anything printed these days.
>
> However I do like doing a little Linux advocacy and being able to pass
> on your free issue (by USB or CD for example) may help me in that
> regard.  Showing them that there are quality mags that can help
> explain things may help them switch to Linux.
>
> I am therefore requesting permission to re-distribute the ZIP file
> I've just downloaded as an aid to my Linux advocacy and if you get
> more subscribers as a result I see this as a win for both of us.
>
> Yours respectfully
> Steve
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