Re: [ubuntu-uk] DVD Booklets?
On 23 December 2011 07:52, Alan Pope alan.p...@canonical.com wrote: snip I'm also less convinced of the use of the QR code on the front. Personally I've never used one for anything other than proving they work. I am pretty sure most normal people don't use them either. They have them on train station platforms now, providing a link to timetables for trains :) Was the first major use I saw for them. Also noticed them on a few bus stop type advertising bill boards for games (again giving a link for more information, though one was a link to phone backgrounds and stuff) -Matt Daubney -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] DVD Booklets?
On 23/12/11 11:14, Matthew Daubney wrote: They have them on train station platforms now, providing a link to timetables for trains :) Was the first major use I saw for them. Also noticed them on a few bus stop type advertising bill boards for games (again giving a link for more information, though one was a link to phone backgrounds and stuff) -Matt Daubney Right. So you're walking past something and don't have a pen or paper to hand it makes sense to snap a picture of a QR Code to note it for future perusal. The product in question (timetables, pictures, sounds etc) is not tangible it's electronically delivered and the QR code is just a shortcut to get it. Its very different for tangible products like DVDs where you have the thing in your hand. I am unconvinced that someone would even notice the QR code on each and every product. Maybe if there was a banner up people could take a picture of the QR code, but it seems overkill on the product itself. Anyway, that's all an aside. I think it's great that someone is taking Ubuntu and packaging it up for people using his own resources. More people should do this :) Cheers, Al. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] DVD Booklets?
On 23 December 2011 11:21, Alan Pope alan.p...@canonical.com wrote: On 23/12/11 11:14, Matthew Daubney wrote: They have them on train station platforms now, providing a link to timetables for trains :) Was the first major use I saw for them. Also noticed them on a few bus stop type advertising bill boards for games (again giving a link for more information, though one was a link to phone backgrounds and stuff) -Matt Daubney Right. So you're walking past something and don't have a pen or paper to hand it makes sense to snap a picture of a QR Code to note it for future perusal. The product in question (timetables, pictures, sounds etc) is not tangible it's electronically delivered and the QR code is just a shortcut to get it. Indeed! I brought it up just to counter the normal people don't use them point. They're starting to see some uptake now that smartphones are everywhere. Its very different for tangible products like DVDs where you have the thing in your hand. I am unconvinced that someone would even notice the QR code on each and every product. Maybe if there was a banner up people could take a picture of the QR code, but it seems overkill on the product itself. I agree in principle. Having a small one somewhere to take you to some more relevant information that might not be on the packaging would be nice (like the manual, or a Welcome to the Ubuntu community) type page, or, of course, the Ubuntu-UK website :) Anyway, that's all an aside. I think it's great that someone is taking Ubuntu and packaging it up for people using his own resources. More people should do this :) Seconded! -Matt Daubney -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] DVD Booklets?
snip other stuff I agree in principle. Having a small one somewhere to take you to some more relevant information that might not be on the packaging would be nice (like the manual, or a Welcome to the Ubuntu community) type page, or, of course, the Ubuntu-UK website :) Thinking about this, a page that does some geolocation magic and poitns them to their nearest loco would be better still. /slap on hand for replying to himself -Matt Daubney -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] DVD Booklets?
On 23/12/11 11:14, Matthew Daubney wrote: On 23 December 2011 07:52, Alan Pope alan.p...@canonical.com wrote: snip I'm also less convinced of the use of the QR code on the front. Personally I've never used one for anything other than proving they work. I am pretty sure most normal people don't use them either. They have them on train station platforms now, providing a link to timetables for trains :) Was the first major use I saw for them. Also noticed them on a few bus stop type advertising bill boards for games (again giving a link for more information, though one was a link to phone backgrounds and stuff) -Matt Daubney How did a discussion on a booklet to accompany ubuntu dvds turn in to a discussion on QR codes ? Paul -- -- http://www.zleap.net Join the revolution, switch to Ubuntu http://www.ubuntu.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] DVD Booklets?
On 23/12/11 11:21, Alan Pope wrote: On 23/12/11 11:14, Matthew Daubney wrote: They have them on train station platforms now, providing a link to timetables for trains :) Was the first major use I saw for them. Also noticed them on a few bus stop type advertising bill boards for games (again giving a link for more information, though one was a link to phone backgrounds and stuff) -Matt Daubney Right. So you're walking past something and don't have a pen or paper to hand it makes sense to snap a picture of a QR Code to note it for future perusal. The product in question (timetables, pictures, sounds etc) is not tangible it's electronically delivered and the QR code is just a shortcut to get it. Its very different for tangible products like DVDs where you have the thing in your hand. I am unconvinced that someone would even notice the QR code on each and every product. Maybe if there was a banner up people could take a picture of the QR code, but it seems overkill on the product itself. Anyway, that's all an aside. I think it's great that someone is taking Ubuntu and packaging it up for people using his own resources. More people should do this :) Cheers, Al. Well it was just an idea, i thought there would be no harm in suggesting it, will it cost extra to put one on the official cd wallet, ? I just thought it may help people who pick up a cd from say a cafe or somewhere and can scan the code for more info via the official website I am seeing QR codes on a lot of things, we have a real chance in 2012 to make inroads, and with windows 8 out in 2012, we need every edge we can get, as Microsoft will market this with a lot of aggression. so we need to do the same but in our own way with our limited budgets, I am keeping the codes on my flyer. Paul -- -- http://www.zleap.net Join the revolution, switch to Ubuntu http://www.ubuntu.com -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] DVD Booklets?
On Fri, Dec 23, 2011 at 7:52 AM, Alan Pope alan.p...@canonical.com wrote: On 23/12/11 01:11, Grant Phillips-Sewell wrote: Anyone know of any decent, fairly small materials I could print off to put inside the DVD cases? Like those booklets you typically get in a DVD movie box. Have you looked at http://spreadubuntu.org/ - maybe there's something there you could use? I have had a look through there - there's some good stuff, but nothing that I had in mind... having said that, I suppose a small leaflet would work just as well in this instance. I'm also open for critique on the DVD wrap. I haven't printed them yet, so there's still time! :D 1. We don't use the strapline 'Linux for Human Beings' anymore. 2. The Ubuntu 'Circle of friends' on the spine is the old multi-coloured one. It should be consistent with the one on the front of the sleeve. It also has 'Ubuntu' in a different font face. I'm also less convinced of the use of the QR code on the front. Personally I've never used one for anything other than proving they work. I am pretty sure most normal people don't use them either. It's just a big ugly block of stuff in the corner of the sleeve when you already have a URL on the back. But that's just a personal opinion :) Cheers, Al. 1. Is there a new strapline, or has the concept been dropped completely? 2. Thanks. I'm updating it now with the official stuff from Canonical. I have to admit, I did like the idea of the QR code, but having now put it into action it does look a little odd. I can appreciate their uses in situations where the user cannot necessarily take it away with them, but this is not the case in this scenario. That, and it does detract from the (IMO) awesome ocelot on the front. Thanks. Grant. :) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] DVD Booklets?
On Fri, Dec 23, 2011 at 11:21 AM, Alan Pope alan.p...@canonical.com wrote: On 23/12/11 11:14, Matthew Daubney wrote: They have them on train station platforms now, providing a link to timetables for trains :) Was the first major use I saw for them. Also noticed them on a few bus stop type advertising bill boards for games (again giving a link for more information, though one was a link to phone backgrounds and stuff) -Matt Daubney Anyway, that's all an aside. I think it's great that someone is taking Ubuntu and packaging it up for people using his own resources. More people should do this :) Cheers, Al. /me feels all warm inside. :D Grant. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] DVD Booklets?
On 23/12/11 01:11, Grant Phillips-Sewell wrote: Anyone know of any decent, fairly small materials I could print off to put inside the DVD cases? Like those booklets you typically get in a DVD movie box. Have you looked at http://spreadubuntu.org/ - maybe there's something there you could use? I'm also open for critique on the DVD wrap. I haven't printed them yet, so there's still time! :D 1. We don't use the strapline 'Linux for Human Beings' anymore. 2. The Ubuntu 'Circle of friends' on the spine is the old multi-coloured one. It should be consistent with the one on the front of the sleeve. It also has 'Ubuntu' in a different font face. I'm also less convinced of the use of the QR code on the front. Personally I've never used one for anything other than proving they work. I am pretty sure most normal people don't use them either. It's just a big ugly block of stuff in the corner of the sleeve when you already have a URL on the back. But that's just a personal opinion :) Cheers, Al. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
