VA Linux / Slash-dot Giveaway -- enter today! (Score 0)

As promised, VA Linux Systems will for a limited time be offering special deals on hot VA Linux computers to Slash-dot readers.

To kick off the promotional offers, we're having a contest drawing on March 1st. The winner will receive a VA Linux Systems StartX SP Workstation with a blazing 400MHz Intel(TM) Celeron© processer, (approx $908.00 value)!

Five second place winners will receive a Linux / Slash-dot gift pack, including a "Debian GNU/Linux Box Set" and "Slash-dot" t-shirt (as seen on Copyleft.net), an estimated $40 value.

Remember, this contest is only open to registered Slash-dot users. Look below for instructions on how to enter.

In other news:

• Slash-dot will most likely be "revamped" with a new look and feel before the end of the year. A series of polls will allow registered Slash-dot users to vote for the best-loved features.
• Rob Malda, also known as Commander Taco, will be writing for a new column on the VA Linux web site where prominent figures in the Open - Source / Linux Community will bring you the latest news and insights on this hot new technlology. Our first issue will feature an interview with Ian Murdock, creator of the popular Debian Linux distribution.

I must apologize for referring to Mr. Malda as "Captain Taco" in previous statements. I received over a dozen letters from Slash-dotters like yourselves informing me of my mistake, which brings me to this point: I encourage you to let me know your opinions (and correct me if I misspeak). Within a week a special e-mail address will be set up for this purpose. Only together can we make VA / Andover.net successful. Each and every one of you is part of the team.

Please look for my new weekly newsletter, starting on February 18th!

Sincerely,

Larry M. Augustin
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
VA Linux Systems

***"VA Linux/ Slash-dot Giveaway" Contest Instructions and Rules

How to enter: The "VA Linux / Slash-dot Giveaway" contest (hereafter referred to as the Contest) is open to all registered Slash-dot users. To enter, send one e-mail to "[e-mail]" with this text exactly in the subject (without the quotes): "SLASHDOT GIVEAWAY". The first line of the message body must be your registered Slash-dot username. Notification of winnings will be sent the e-mail address on file in your Slash-dot user profile. You will not receive a confirmation e-mail when you enter. Please do not send multilple entries, as they will be discarded, and e-mail abuse ("spamming") may be grounds for Contest disqualification and/or removal of your ID from Slash-dot.

Prize drawing: Winners will be drawn from all e-mails received up until the cutoff date of 1 March 2000 at 00:00UTC. Winners are randomly chosen using HotPicker(TM) software. Winners will be notified of their status by 5 March 2000 by e-mail containing a confirmation claim number. Prizes must be claimed by 31 March 2000.

Prizes: There is one (1) "First place" prize consisting of one (1) "VA Linux Systems StartX SP Linux Workstation" with 400MHZ Intel Celeron processor, 64MB RAM, 6.4GB hard drive, and the VA Linux OS v.6.0 Software Kit. A 17" monitor, keyboard, and mouse are included. Five (5) "Second place" winners will receive a "Linux / Slash-dot gift pack" containing: one (1) Debian GNU / Linux software box set and one (1) Copyleft "Slash-dot" t-shirt. Estimated value of "First place" prize is $908.00**. Estimated value of "Second place" prize is $40.00**.

Disclaimer: VA Linux Systems assumes no liability for e-mail Contest entries not received. The Contest is not open to employees of VA Linux Systems and Andover.net, or their immediate relatives. VA Linux Systems reserves the right to reward alternate prizes of equal or greater value, defined by the value estimates stated above. All trademarks are copyrights of their respective owners.

Other: Note that the Contest is not mentioned on the VA Linux website. To receive a printed copy of the Official Rules, send e-mail to "[e-mail]" with your mailing address. Please remember that because the Contest's short entry period, you may not receive the printing Rules until after the cutoff date (as defined above).

** All values are in US dollars and do not include state tax and shipping charges.