> The main target of Debian Project is to produce the free and most
> reliable linux distribution in the world.
Debian it's our 'product' and we are (very) proud of it.
And we also believe it's good to share it.
--> media to share it: Debian releases are media images full of free software.
It's what we release. Why not give away/have it available on physical media
(not everyone have internet access everywhere), printed manuals,
merchandising...
--> gatherings of people with a common interest - debian: local/national
meetings organization support so users/contributors could organize
themselves/attend/get together. Good things can happen when people with common
interests get together with a purpose.
As an example, myself and other folks we organize an yearly national
meeting
[1] about Debian. The end result it's very interesting (from talks about
implementation done in schools, to l10n discussion, to free software use) and
every year we, and i believe others, face some obvious problems:
- get money to organize an event with quality.
Work to make it happen it's free but some things cost money.
- merchandising (people ask/want tshirts, CDs/DVDs for offline and live
use)
Installation/Live CDs with some nice artwork cost creativity and money.
I know that there are similar gatherings in other countries. A little
help
would not hurt.
--> Nice Debian booths in selected events
--> Spread the word: people could benefit from using Debian releases and it's
free software. We have a great distribution. Why not tell the world about it?
--> 'DebianSummerOfCode'-like project
--> And of course, if there is enough hardware given by people/companies who
think Debian can benefit from it money can be applied elsewhere.
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My 2 eurocents,
Miguel
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