[RLUG] Linux banner ads idea

[Jeff Shippen]

(oops, i originally sent this to [EMAIL PROTECTED], as it was the address of the most recent RLUG message I got - yeah, i copy and paste the address for the "to" field from my most recent messages.) --------------------------------------- I just wanted to say, I noticed there really aren't any ads for Linux on websites.  I was thinking about why, and figure, well, Linux & distros probably don't really have the funding or the extra advertisement, which probably wouldn't result in increased revenue anyway... I'm also thinking, that probably around 1/6 th of those using Linux have a web server running also... I think we need to make some nice, official looking ad banners, for our favorite distros or for any distro, or for Linux in general. Linux is created by the community, and advertised by the community, unfortunately, i see a lot of these community advertising on message boards, simply as MS bashing, which isn't very professional or persuasive.  Time to make the difference. Starting with RLUG, i think we can come up with a bunch of slogans and ideas for advertisements, along with using gimp to create some of our own ads.  The goal basically being to mention Linux, giving viewers a quick explanation of what it is or how it can be used, why use Linux.  Kind of like Apples "make the switch," only everyone knows what apple is, need they say more?  We could even start a domain dedicated to providing Linux advertisements for the community to use. I think in trying to convert users to Linux, these are possibly the ordered steps (keep this in mind for creating ads): They must know there is an alternative to windows and mac Peers have also at least heard of this alternative, "Linux" Know somebody knowledgeable about Linux, simply for conversation and questions. Learn differences between what they use and Linux (including open source philosophy) Know that they can at least benefit from Linux Get them started on using open source applications that run on both the OS they use and Linux (gaim, open office, gimp...) Obtain a copy of Linux to install Giving it a try - Install Linux, WITH someone who has had experience (if they don't have somebody with experience, they would probably be willing to try Knoppix) Have someone to turn to when problems and questions arise If we start with advertisements for #1, then #2 will self perpetuate.  As for #3, instead of us all putting down others for their non unix choices, we will be sought out for answers from our expertise.  Once they reach this 3rd level, we can quite easily help with 4-9 and whatever else i haven't included.  We know and have connections to getting info.  Using variations of Tux image would probably be helpful too. comments? critics? anyone want to help? http://jeffshippen.homelinux.com/

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