Re: Linux Expo 2000 (http://www.itevents.co.uk/exhibitions/linux/LinuxRegistration.htm)

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From: Mark A Miles
Date: Sat, 27 May 2000 00:00

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On Fri, 26 May 2000, Alistair Mann wrote:

> > Why do you think lying is a legitimate way to get ahead in business?
> 
> I don't. Why do you think telling the whole truth in its final and
> unassailable form on the registration note for a minor expo is the only way
> to get ahead in business? At what point do you draw the line -- your age
> accurate to the exact minute?

I must admit that after careful examination of the form, I noticed (a)
they don't ask *where* you work, and *b* they don't ask your age. They
only want to know which systems you use, and your relative position
within the organisation.

Mark

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From: Mark A Miles <mmiles@ed.ac.uk>
Subject: Re: Linux Expo 2000 (http://www.itevents.co.uk/exhibitions/linux/LinuxRegistration.htm)
Date: 2000/05/27
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