Re: [SLE] (OT?) Canon et al
From: Kevanf1 (kevanf1_at_gmail.com)
Date: 09/26/05
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Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 14:33:36 +0100 To: suse-linux-e@suse.com
On 26/09/05, Mike Roy <mjroy2416@rogers.com> wrote:
> Hello everyone:
> Recently there's been a number of posts complaining about
> the lack of open source / Linux support by different manufacturers, such
> as Canon and Lexmark. Some of you suggested a boycott of those
> companies that are reluctant to support Linux. I agree that the boycott
> can, and is, a powerful tool especially when the numbers grow to such as
> extent that they can't be ignored by the offending company. However,
> boycotting a company or product but never alerting the company of the
> boycott is fruitless - they can hardly change their position if they
> don't know of the boycott.
> Perhaps you might consider writing to the company saying
> you liked their product but, because of a pronounced lack of Linux
> support / drivers, etc., you've purchased the same type of product from
> that company's competitors because they do offer Linux support /
> drivers, etc. For example:
>
> Dear [insert company name]:
> While shopping for a new printer (or whatever
> product), I came across your model [insert make and model] and was very
> impressed with the features and performance it offered. Your product
> also featured a competitive price and I would have purchased it except
> for one thing. Now I may be wrong but in exploring your web page
> [optional - insert web page link], I could not find any mention of Linux
> support nor Linux-based drivers for this product. Consequently, I
> purchased a new printer (or whaterver) from [optional - insert company
> name] because they do offer Linux support and drivers.
> As you may know, Linux is one of the fastest
> growing segments of the computer industry. I am rather surprised that
> [insert company name] has not explored this large and growing market.
> This is a pity as support for Linux can and does have a positive
> influence on a company's bottom line.
> Yours truly,
>
>
>
> Hope this helps.
> cheers,
> Mike
>
Excellent idea Roy. I have already done something along these lines.
Now, I tend to e-mail Canon and ask them whether they are supporting
Linux nowadays as I'm looking for (insert piece of hardware as
appropriate). At least it lets them know that I am still considering
Canon.
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