Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Tux500

ither crashed or their car was built like an old Ford and didn't start. :) -- Rich Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] GPG Key: 0x2E2C0124 pgpiDMRqsULqB.pgp Description: PGP signature -- ubuntu-marketing mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-marketing

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Ubuntu Mag discussion

the direction and that is not our fault. Marketing is a complex machine, it has a driving force, but it doesn't have Mapquest to show it the route. driving force == Ubuntu Marketing Team Mapquest == Canonical Marketing/PR -- Rich Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] GPG Key: 0x2E2C0124 pgpbT92

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Marketing Meeting

On Wednesday 21 March 2007, Corey Burger wrote: [snip] | I propose we meet on the 31st of March at 20:00 UTC. This means it is | really early morning for the aussies, late evening for the europeans | and midday for the north americans. Does that work for everybody? Works here just fine. -- Rich

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Kubuntu Shipit Pack text error?

On Thursday 21 September 2006 12:31, alan c wrote: > Am I correct in noticing that the Kubuntu Shipit pack includes > instructions for installation such as > 'double click on the Install Icon'. > > It is just that for a user who has never used linux before in any way, > and has come to foll

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Ubuntu Run

On Wednesday 13 September 2006 12:37, Chris Socha wrote: > Hey Guys, > > This is just an inicla thought but setting up a 10 kilometer run or > something could be good for ubuntu publicity. This could mean that we work > in conjunction with another charity (effectively joining forces) or could > set

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Fedora marketing team chatting about Fedora, Ubuntu and Apple

I see im not the only spy ;) They have a lot of good hidden information as well throughout their wiki - http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Marketing -- Richard Johnson <> [EMAIL PROTECTED] ubuntu.com <> kubuntu.com <> edubuntu.com <> xubuntu.com <> chi.ubuntu-us.com online everywhere as nixternal <>

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] formating of weekly newsletter [Was: Ubuntu Weekly News #10]

On Monday 21 August 2006 08:07, John Little wrote: [snip] > Good points. Part of it is my fault. This was my first time working on > UWN and in the rush to get it out I forgot to send it as plain text. > My apologies to you and everyone who had issues with that. Not your fault the least bit John,

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Step down considerately

On Sunday 20 August 2006 11:05, Jan Claeys wrote: [snip] I agree with ya up here, no need to quote stuff, next objective then ;) > Most members of LUGs already use Linux and/or another UNIX-like OS. > IME, it's very difficult to get them to promote 1 single distro. This I know. As I am involved w

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Step down considerately

On Friday 18 August 2006 14:23, Jan Claeys wrote: [snip] > Actually, I read some Microsoft blogs that aren't boring (at least to > me), like Raymond Chen's ("The Old New Thing"). > > > (I learned more about Windows from his blog than from reading MSDN & > books

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Ubuntu Weekly News - Issue 10

On Thursday 17 August 2006 09:38, Matthew Revell wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm working Ubuntu Weekly News issue 10. However, my Dad's been taken > ill, so I'm going to struggle to complete it on my own. > > This is actually a pretty cool opportunity for people to get involved. > > Take a look at https:/

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Step down considerately

On Wednesday 16 August 2006 14:55, John Baer wrote: > Team, > > I was speaking not long ago with an Information Officer for an > organization in the Midwest (US) with supports about 30,000 Windows > desktops. I poised the question, have you or would you ever consider > deploying a linux desktop? Sh

[ubuntu-marketing] Powered by Stickers

I just wanted to let everyone know, that I created some sample "Powered by" SVG files for anyone and everyone to use. I did them quick, so if you can make them better, go ahead and do so and update the wiki page, or just add a version to the wiki page. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/PoweredBy I creat

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] if you want an objective for the marketing team this should be it

On Monday 14 August 2006 02:40, Matthew Revell wrote: [snip] > > What goes on this? Anything that has changed since Dapper. This > > includes new GNOME, tomboy and f-spot on the desktop, etc. > > Any chance of a description of how people find out what has changed > since Dapper? I use the Mailing

[ubuntu-marketing] Fwd: Ubuntu-Chicago To Iraq and back: Soldier uses Linux in war and peace

A guy on Ubuntu Chicago sent this to our mailing list today. I thought maybe some of you would think this was pretty cool. -- Forwarded Message -- In 2003 and 2004, Jeff Schroeder served in the Iraq war, flying a tiny remote control spy plane and servicing Unix and Linux syste

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Community metrics - how OpenSolaris does it

On Friday 11 August 2006 16:17, Matthew Revell wrote: > Each month, the OpenSolaris project's marketing guy (Patrick Finch) > posts a page of stats. They show what's going on in the OpenSolaris > world and how people come across OpenSolaris. > > Now, OpenSolaris has the advantage that Sun pays a nu

[ubuntu-marketing] Ubuntu Marketing Project

Hello Everyone! I would really like to get the wiki cleaned up when it comes to everything marketing. Here is just a quick proposal that I have, and if needed I will and probably should create a spec for it. 1. Create the Ubuntu Marketing Project, which everything we have communicated to date

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] The Ubuntu Counter Project

On Friday 28 July 2006 06:51, Melissa Draper wrote: [snip] > The counter wasn't initially intended to be what it has become, but I'm > not sorry for that. If it can both advertise and gain usage data then > I'm thrilled. > > I have also just sent off a mail to the -users list, as there had been > s

[ubuntu-marketing] [Vacation] - July 28, 2006 to August 4, 2006

Hello everyone! This is just a friendly reminder that starting Friday, July 28, 2006 I will be on vacation officially. I will have my daughter for a week, so my presence will be limited. I will try my hardest to check in at night and get the scoop as well as work on any projects that need worki

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Announcing the Unified Ubuntu Branding Project

On Wednesday 26 July 2006 22:12, Joey Stanford wrote: > Corey Burger wrote: > > So, in a word, no. It would be throwing away too much without clear gain. > > John, > > I hate to say it but I'd have to agree with Corey on this one. But, I > have a spin. :-) > > I agree with Corey that we'd lose bra

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] The Fridge needs you!

On Wednesday 26 July 2006 04:01, Matthew Revell wrote: [snip] > Would you be able to give the ubuntu-marketing list a summary of the > IRC discussion you had with Brandon and Jorge, regarding the merger of > buntudot with the Fridge? Sure thing, Some of you may not have known, but I have also been

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] The Fridge needs you!

On Tuesday 25 July 2006 14:44, Matthew Revell wrote: > Hello all, > > I've just joined the team of editors at The Fridge (fridge.ubuntu.com). > > Daniel Robitaille and Jorge O Castro have been asked to take The > Fridge in hand and open it up to the community! Who could be better > than the Ubuntu

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Hello and introduction

.grupoikusnet.com > --- > C/ Santiago 5, 3o.B > 47001 Valladolid Nestor, Rockin' Man!!! Glad to have you aboard to help out. I was impressed by the design you did, and I think with a little bit of tweaking you will really have something!!! Thanks for your work and dedicati

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Re: Switching from Windows

ming 'Switching From Windows' guide for the Kubuntu operating system. This list is great and very helpful. Thanks so much for posting it!! -- Rich Johnson (nixternal) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/nixternal https://launchpad.net/people/nixternal "The best thing about democracy is that it gives

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Revsision to the Project Charter

On Wednesday 19 July 2006 22:12, Vid Ayer wrote: [snip] > Is it this? : https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MarketingTeam/ToDo close, https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuMagazine/TODO -- Rich Johnson (nixternal) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/nixternal https://launchpad.net/people/nixternal "The best thi

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Ubuntu magazine progress and assigments

mpleted we would be really close to our producing a > magazine > > Sara Sara, Done https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuMagazine/TODO We can tweak it and add more information to it as we go, you all are welcome to edit as you see fit!!! -- Rich Johnson (nixternal) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/nixternal

[ubuntu-marketing] Ubuntu Magazine Meeting Minutes

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuMagazine/Meetings/2006-07-17 -- Rich Johnson (nixternal) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/nixternal https://launchpad.net/people/nixternal "The best thing about democracy is that it gives every voter a chance to do something stupid." pgpwb4gN18kl0.pgp Descri

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Members Skill Set List

On Friday 14 July 2006 08:03, Eric Krichinsky wrote: > what is the page on the wiki? [snip] Hasn't been created yet. I wanted to get as much information as possible to see if the wiki was going to be feasible, or if I needed something stronger. -- Rich Johnson (nixterna

[ubuntu-marketing] MarketingTeam Wiki Page

" members, you views also count, as you are apart of the Ubuntu Community. With me, each and everyone of you have a voice, and I would love to hear it, well read it ;) Thanks again. Until next time... -- Rich Johnson (nixternal) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/nixternal https://launchpad.net/peop

[ubuntu-marketing] Members Skill Set List

wiki) OK, I just went braindead, add more!!! Thanks everyone -- Rich Johnson (nixternal) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/nixternal https://launchpad.net/people/nixternal "The best thing about democracy is that it gives every voter a chance to do something stupid." pgppMoNMT8XNG.pgp Descri

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] More promotional materials Ideas

ere, I would like to know, as I am trying to find a place to do me some t-shirts, polo's, and other items as well for a great price and quality. Cafepress isn't even close to being that!!! -- Rich Johnson (nixternal) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/nixternal https://launchpad.net/people/nixternal

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Promotional Materials

uff, for instance http://www.jinx.com as their quality is good, and you can purchase their stuff locally also in the United States. Just my 2 cents. ;) -- Rich Johnson (nixternal) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/nixternal https://launchpad.net/people/nixternal "The best thing about democracy is that i

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Switching from Windows

r from the get go with terminology they can pick up later. We are looking at not only listing the equivalent programs, but doing side by side comparison/conversions for the users. Also, if you are going to reply to this message, it needs to go back to the doc-team mailing list and not to the p

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Wiki help

t; I am wondering if you could help me reorganizing our wiki. I know what I > want to do I just don't know how to do it. > > Sara [snip] Sara, Sure, no problem. Let me know what you would like, and I will get on it. -- Rich Johnson (nixternal) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/nixtern

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] some event on the Ubuntu magazine

n, no matter the date, nor time. Thanks Sara and thanks to John for the Charter and flow-chart. -- Rich Johnson (nixternal) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/nixternal https://launchpad.net/people/nixternal "The best thing about democracy is that it gives every voter a chance to do something stupi

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] MarketingTeam/WikiMockup

al looking. Thanks for the reply. Take care!!! -- Rich Johnson (nixternal) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/nixternal https://launchpad.net/people/nixternal "The best thing about democracy is that it gives every voter a chance to do something stupid." pgpnJUrdhB5hN.pgp Description: PGP signatu

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] MarketingTeam/WikiMockup

he image idea is still good, even if it is a watermark image or what not, but images down the right side might look kind of nice. -- Rich Johnson (nixternal) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/nixternal https://launchpad.net/people/nixternal "The best thing about democracy is that it gives eve

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] MT Wiki Page Recontruction Ideas*

uld say Ubuntu, yet remain clean and blend in, lets have them. If we get enough we can vote on the final ones. Thanks for the suggestions!!! -- Rich Johnson (nixternal) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/nixternal https://launchpad.net/people/nixternal "The best thing about democracy is that it gives

[ubuntu-marketing] MarketingTeam/WikiMockup

like, please link me. Thanks everyone, and constructive criticism is welcomed!!! -- Rich Johnson (nixternal) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/nixternal https://launchpad.net/people/nixternal "The best thing about democracy is that it gives every voter a chance to do something stupid." pgpw

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Rrequest for Information

me feelings towards it. I hope this email helps you out a little on understanding our current situation. I know it doesn't provide you the information you seek, as I am hoping some of the others can provide you with that information. Thanks for the comments and support. Take car

[ubuntu-marketing] MT Wiki Page Recontruction Ideas - Comments Needed

g is just about redesigning what is already in place. Thanks everyone, and continue to Spread Ubuntu!!! Take care. -- Rich Johnson (nixternal) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/nixternal https://launchpad.net/people/nixternal "The best thing about democracy is that it gives every voter a chance to

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Repository for Marketing Team works

create a spread.ubuntu.com for the SU website, it should indeed look like ubuntu.com. I think making it look different wouldn't be a good idea, as it may portray that SU is seperate. Once again, my 2 cents. Thanks everyone!!! -- Rich Johnson (nixternal) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/nixternal h

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Repository for Marketing Team works

team who actually are members of the CC and what not. It was looked at as an option 1 or 2 meetins ago for Kubuntu. -- Rich Johnson (nixternal) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/nixternal https://launchpad.net/people/nixternal "The best thing about democracy is that it gives every voter a chance to

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Repository for Marketing Team works

have posted concerning bzr, as I believe that is pretty much the future of the launchpad. It will be easy to manage and maintain. That is my 2 cents, and if you only used 1 of them, can I please get the other back ;) Cheers everyone!!! -- Rich Johnson (nixternal) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/nix

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] GoUbuntu

t; > > > http://goubuntu.blogspot.com/ > > I'm still waiting for a sensible response from them - they have, > however, attacked the #ubuntu-marketing channel and maybe some other > channels. > They do, however, have an awesome logo. > Jenda BAH, their logo is garbage!!

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] GoUbuntu

RC channel, using language one wouldn't expect a member of the Ubuntu community to use. I am not a bible thumper in no means, however I decided to sign the CoC and abide by it. I am in no ways perfect, but this angers me that these two would even attempt such a feat. That is my two cent

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Ubuntu in the media

king into that. > > -- > Matthew Revell > www.understated.co.uk I am just pointing out my opinion of the fridge. ;) Enjoy! -- Rich Johnson (nixternal) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/nixternal https://launchpad.net/people/nixternal "The best thing about democracy is that it gives every

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Next Meeting

s three protests against the hour. However, it is the hour that > fits best according to the wiki. Be sure to sign up there and add your > value to the meeting time list. > Jenda anytime is good for me. if it is 4am, i will set my alarm for 3:30am then ;) the time you picked works for me,

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Logo?

; :P > > Cheers, Dave. That is awesome, I know exactly what he is referring too with the glasses!!! And it has Ubuntu colors, how perfect!!! LOL to funny. -- Rich Johnson (nixternal) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/nixternal https://launchpad.net/people/nixternal "The best thing about d

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Re: Contact point for Ubuntu Marketing team

On Monday 03 July 2006 06:02, Matthew Revell wrote: > Howdy Rich, > > On 30/06/06, Rich Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Like I stated in a previous message is that for Canonical contact I > > believe we should have a POC for them. > > I can see the b

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Logo?

ver, after listening to the points made by everyone, I tend to agree with the everyone and that there really is no need for a logo. We have the Ubuntu logo, which holds a great definition, story, and history. I don't think we need anything more then that if you ask me. -- Rich Johnson (ni

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Getting Involved

"Do you want fries with that?" > -- Jesse N. Schell Thanks Robert for the help, the ideas, and the team spirit. Keep up the good work!!! -- Rich Johnson (nixternal) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/nixternal https://launchpad.net/people/nixternal "The best thing abo

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Re: Contact point for Ubuntu Marketing team

POC for them. Anyways, thank you Lance for the support and the interest that you show. Take care! Until next time... -- Rich Johnson (nixternal) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/nixternal https://launchpad.net/people/nixternal "The best thing about democracy is that it gives every voter a chan

Re: [ubuntu-marketing] Re: Contact point for Ubuntu Marketing team

a decent amount of time to provide the Ubuntu community, so feel free to take advantage of it, but not me ;) Thanks everyone, and thanks to Matthew East for his comments and suggestions, as he is a great person to receive that type of support from!! Until next time... -- Rich Johnson (nixte