Hello,

My name is Henrik Nilsen Omma, and I am one of the project leaders of a new Open Source Project called TheOpenCD. Our aim is to create a simple to use CD distribution of Open Source software for Windows, and in that way spread the OSS message. I'm writing to various LUGs to announce the launch of our first edition, and hope that you might find it a useful tool in promoting Linux and OSS to a wider public.

The disc allows new users can try out Open Source software (OSS) in the comfort of their own, familiar operating system, rather than having to take the drastic step of reformatting their hard drive to install Linux or BSD. The collection, which includes OpenOffice.org, AbiWord and Beonex is primarily intended for non-technical computer users. However, we expect that the disc will appeal first to experienced OSS users, who will hopefully find it a useful vehicle by which to introduce OSS to their less computer-savvy friends.

We invite all OSS enthusiasts to download the ISO, burn CDs and distribute them widely to friends, local schools, universities, and companies. We further encourage you all to stop by our to comment, discuss and contribute!

http://www.theopencd.org/

Best wishes,

Henrik Nilsen Omma & TheOpenCD Team

-- Henrik Nilsen Omma Theoretical Physics, Oxford 35 Frenchay Road 1 Keble Road Oxford OX2 6TG Oxford OX1 3NP h.omma@btinternet.com henrik@thphys.ox.ac.uk