[LUG] VMWare e la sua proposta

[Francesco P. Lovergine]

On Thu, Dec 18, 2003 at 01:04:01PM +0100, Kikko wrote:
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> For a limited time, we would like to give you a fully functional
> licensed copy of VMware Workstation, absolutely free.
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Infatti il limitato si riferisce alla durata della offerta non alla
durata della licenza.

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> In return we ask only that you fill out the attached survey and that if 
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> you appreciate the product and its capabilities, you recommend VMware 
> products to your clients, colleagues, user group, feature the VMware 
> logo on your website, and generally endorse us. You may fill out the 
> survey electronically and email it to us at lug@vmware.com or fax it to 
> 

Il PDF e' un sondaggio, chiedono di aggiungere un banner e promuovere
l'uso di vmware. A me sembra perfettamente leggittimo alla luce di
quanto e' indicato oltre:


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> In addition, we would like to provide your LUG members with a similar 
> benefit. If you send us a list of your members' names and email 
> addresses (with their permission!), when they support our Linux 
> development efforts by purchasing a copy of VMware Workstation, we will 
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> send them a $100 rebate. The program for Linux group members will 
> begin on December 22, 2003.
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... ovvero una scontistica per i membri. 
Mi sembra una iniziativa assolutamente conveniente per i LUG. 
Ovviamente i nominativi sono forniti col permesso degli interessati. 
Non so voi ma personalmente a 100$ di sconto non ci sputo mica sopra :)

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Francesco P. Lovergine