Persuasive Outline

Persuasive Speech

Using Open Source Software

Mike Enders

Intro:

Attn Getter: “Computer Programmers are the only profession that stand on people's toes rather than their shoulders.” -James Coggins IEEE

PC vs Mac: Both are bloated.

Linux: Costs less, performs better, and has better office suite.

Body:

1. Customization

   1. Why Customization is good

   2. Why it is difficult

2. Kernel

   1. What the kernel is

   2. Why Proprietary kernels are bad

   3. How Linux is better

3. Office Suite

   1. Writer

   2. Impress

   3. Math

   4. Draw

   5. Calc

   6. Base

Conclusion:

Supporting the open source community is supporting advancement in computer software technology.