[GRLUG] Wine

[Don Wood]

> What was the offer? (That's a "no" for me)
> 
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> Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 1:10 PM
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> Subject: Re: [GRLUG] Wine
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> > From: grlug-bounces at grlug.org [mailto:grlug-bounces at grlug.org] On
> > Behalf Of Rick Vargo
> > Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 1:07 PM
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> > Subject: Re: [GRLUG] DVD Rip Software Options
> >
> > Wine + DVD Decrypter + RipIt4Me.
> >
> 
> 
> Speaking of wine. Did anybody else here get the free crossover software
> last
> month?
> 



In July, CodeWeavers - whose software lets Mac OS X and Linux users run
Windows programs without having to Microsoft for a Windows OS license -
launched the Great American Lame Duck Presidential Challenge
(lameduck.codeweavers.com) to encourage President Bush to make the most of
his remaining days in office by accomplishing a major economic or political
goal by January 20, 2009.

The goals focused on President Bush making specific positive accomplishments
in areas such as the economy, home values, the stock market, the war on
terror and other key issues. Specifically, one goal called for President
Bush to help down bring average gasoline prices in the Twin Cities to $2.79
a gallon.

On Monday, Oct. 14, gas prices in Minneapolis and St. Paul did just that.

"That morning, I was filling my tank at Big Steve's Gas Palace in St. Paul,"
said Jeremy White, president and CEO of CodeWeavers. "I had just finished my
morning corn dog and 64-ounce Dr. Pepper when I looked at the pump and
noticed gas was at $2.79. I screamed 'Woohoo,' then I yelled 'Oh, crap!' as
I realized every American can now have my software for free. Kind of upsets
my fourth quarter revenue projections..."

White admits this is not how he foresaw the Challenge unfolding.

"I launched the campaign to inspire President Bush to make the most of his
final days in office. Who knew that our Challenge would have this kind of
impact on the country?" White said. "On the other hand, who knew that the
economy would implode, causing oil demand to drop into the abyss and gas
prices to plummet as well. Clearly, investigating Bear Stearns, AIG and
those guys is misplaced - CodeWeavers is responsible for this mess. So it's
free software for all!"

How to Get the Free Software
On Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, any one visiting the CodeWeavers' Web site
(www.codeweavers.com) will be given a deal code that will entitle them to
one free copy of CodeWeavers' award-winning CrossOver software. Each copy
comes complete with support.

"I realize that by giving away all my software, I've caused horrific damage
to my company's bottom line," White said. "In fact, our vice president of
sales wretched Starbucks all over his shirt when he learned the news. But, I
figure, the way the economy is going, in a few months everyone might be out
on the streets, wearing potato sacks and standing in line for squirrel soup,
so why not?"

White also noted that if other Great American Lame Duck Presidential
Challenge goals are met, CodeWeavers will once again provide free software.
Goals include:

    * Return the stock market to it's 2008 high
    * Reduce the average price of a gallon of milk to $3.50
    * Create at least one net job in the U.S. this calendar year
    * Return the median home price to its Jan. 1, 2008 level
    * Bring Osama Bin-Laden to justice