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2 Converting Them
Converting friends to use free software is something that you should know how to do effectively. It is of course a very effective way of spreading free software virally, but you must be careful of your actions not only to increase your rate of success, but also to prevent any problems that could damage your, or free software's, image.
See Also: Activism Guide
Convincing Them
What Not to Do
Converting other people when you haven't tried something for yourself.
Forcing free software on someone without their genuine interest.
Being too preachy is bad. Use your discretion to keep your "preaching" at an appropriate level.
Some people don't understand how free software is better. Deal with it. Do not take offense and keep the debate friendly.
Don't lie or omit telling the truth about any limitations which might turn up.
Accept rejections. Some people aren't ready for this, so don't push it.
What to Do
Know the person you want to convert
Appeal to their interests before and in order to more effectively stress the importance of freedom
Cite other examples of free software they are familiar with
Know the drawbacks of the proprietary alternative and strengths of the free software
Determine the needs of your convertee and make sure they will all be fulfilled
Explain software freedom
Show them and try it with them on your own machine first
Make compromises
If successful, point them in the direction of more free software
Converting Them
Once you have their approval
What Not to Do
Give them an install disk and say 'Have fun!'
Leave them stranded after the installation with no one to go to in the event of a problem
Don't belittle them or act smug
What to Do
Set everything up for them, or walk them through doing it so they learn
Explain to them everything you do for them
Tell them everything they will need to know and make sure they are prepared
Refer them to Google and other resources for help before coming back to you
Answer any future questions and address any problems that they encounter. They are new to this and you are the one who got them into it.
Keep in contact to make sure things are working out well
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