Open Source vs. Proprietary
Open API vs. API for Sale
Free vs. Costly
Web-based vs. API for Sale

smackdown The fighters have prepared their arguments… and makeup!

The adversaries have been working out… and installing Linux/Vista!

The gurus have been… comparing conversion rates!

Changing hosts! Building modules! Testing versions! Teaching newbies! Buying manuals! Calling tech support!

All in preparation for YOUR low-brow entertainment! After this one night, all will know, who is BETTER!

FREE BEER until 7:00 PM*
FREE APPETIZERS with thanks to SalesForce.com

(The first happy hour meeting of 2008 is devoted to having fun, welcoming new members, and watching our masked and caped combatants discuss nonprofit/tech issues intelligently with all comers.)

RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/2kfwr3

*For the first 25 participants who show up with an RSVP confirmation.

NTEN 501 Tech Club – NYC is an informal local group that meets regularly to get to know their colleagues, develop a professional support network, and talk shop. NTEN facilitates these clubs in dozens of locations around the country. For more information, visit groups.nten.org. The NYC Club Happy Hour is organized by Charles Lenchner (clenchner@democracyinaction.org) in a volunteer capacity.

Location: Mustang Sally's 324 7th Ave. (at 28th. St.)
It's close to Penn Station! Most Subways good - get off at 34th St. Map

This event is sponsored by SALESFORCE.COM with special assistance from the good folks at MAYFIRST.ORG.

Questions? Concerns? Charles @ 202.460.5199 / clenchner@democracyinaction.org