After Microsoft carrying the death kneel with them I would have to have Microsoft sign a few things...
A agreement not to sue or pursue any legal action for talking to Open Source Reporters about the intent of what Microsoft is up to by wanting a Open Source Evangelist.
Next a agreement to not force some one to sign a NDA on any Open Source Matters or Concerns that Microsoft has.
Next an agreement not to force anyone to sign a no compete form.
Next a agreement not to sue some one for coming up with product or solution or claim it is intellectual property of Microsoft because it can do some thing that Microsoft or its products can not.
Next a form to allow the person to still be a member of a Lug without any strings attached.
Next a agreement to allow the person to wear any Polo Dress Style Shirts with a Lug, or Linux Product Logo or a TUX.
Next a agreement to allow the person to hand out Linux Cd's at any Microsoft Event or Location without being forced to move away from the event or Location.
Next Microsoft Agrees that any event they are at such as a CTS, or ITEC to allow the persons Lug to participate in as well and advertise such that there is Open Source Presence with out trying to run them off or their members wearing any Linux Logo Shirts.
Next Microsoft to agree to make the person a part of their Tech Net, give a 2 year Action Pack Subscription.
Also access to any Beta Products especially anything that will interact with Open Source Software or Linux.
Finally agree a person to write about their adventures and experiences with Microsoft without being sued for any royalty.
I doubt this would even have any chance for Microsoft to Agree to all these Terms. OBTW I almost forgot Microsoft to sign an Agreement for any Expenses up front that the person may encounter, Travel, Food, Lodging, Rental Car, etc.,
I seriously think they would have a Stroke over these conditions. If not then I would maybe tempted.
Bill Preece
P.S. Robin please contact me when you get a chance.
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