Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo

2006-10-18 Thread Dave Murphy
Paul Court wrote: > How about something subtle - Inspired by the round flags Apple use to > change country on their webby and iTunes. I like the idea, but I feel the 'glass' flag sticks out like a sore thumb compared to the flat logo. I also think you're likely to run into problems with Ubuntu's

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo

2006-10-18 Thread Paul Court
If all other UK specific details are left out of the logo, then perhaps other groups could be encouraged to follow suit and create a uniform international logo style. Possibly, improving the overall effectiveness of the style in the long run. Ubuntu Spain: http://www.paulcourt.co.uk/gargoyle

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo

2006-10-18 Thread Nicholas Butler
>> http://www.paulcourt.co.uk/gargoyle/UbuntuStrapLogo.png >> > > and bloody hard to get embroidered ! but nice yes and the right sign. NIk -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo

2006-10-18 Thread Adam Bagnall
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 David Morley wrote: > On 18/10/06, Paul Court <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> How about something subtle - Inspired by the round flags Apple use to >> change country on their webby and iTunes. >> >> http://www.paulcourt.co.uk/gargoyle/UbuntuStrapLogo.png

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo

2006-10-18 Thread David Morley
On 18/10/06, Paul Court <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > How about something subtle - Inspired by the round flags Apple use to > change country on their webby and iTunes. > > http://www.paulcourt.co.uk/gargoyle/UbuntuStrapLogo.png > That is the chappie :) It is simple and obvious -- Seek That Thy M

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo

2006-10-18 Thread Paul Court
How about something subtle - Inspired by the round flags Apple use to change country on their webby and iTunes. http://www.paulcourt.co.uk/gargoyle/UbuntuStrapLogo.png Paul (aka. Gargoyle) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.o

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo

2006-10-18 Thread Nik Butler
> I strongly disagree - this is Ubuntu UK, and our flag is our identity. I > don't think we should not use it just because of political correctness > nutters and their views back from rescuing the day armed with only a Ubuntu Live CD and a torx 10 ! I have to agree with Jono and say that the Fl

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo

2006-10-18 Thread Tony Arnold
Martin, On Wed, 2006-10-18 at 13:57 +0100, Martin Fitzpatrick wrote: > On 18/10/06, Paul Sladen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Ah, being inclusive. Lets experiment with a map! > > > > This is the parts of the Ubuntu logo morphed around to follow the shape of > > the United Kingdom with graphic pa

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo

2006-10-18 Thread Martin Fitzpatrick
On 18/10/06, Paul Sladen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ah, being inclusive. Lets experiment with a map! > > This is the parts of the Ubuntu logo morphed around to follow the shape of > the United Kingdom with graphic part of the logo making up Northern Ireland > (and a renegade dot for the Isle of

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo

2006-10-18 Thread Martin Fitzpatrick
On 18/10/06, Martin Fitzpatrick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 18/10/06, Paul Sladen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Ah, being inclusive. Lets experiment with a map! > > > Man that's funky. I hope you can get approval for this - tis very > good indeed. Not the most practical shapes (or readable)

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo

2006-10-18 Thread Dave Murphy
Paul Sladen wrote: > This is the parts of the Ubuntu logo morphed around to follow the shape of > the United Kingdom with graphic part of the logo making up Northern Ireland > (and a renegade dot for the Isle of Man---Hollyhead might be more important > though). Paul - excellent, if slightly freak

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo

2006-10-18 Thread Paul Sladen
On Wed, 18 Oct 2006, Caroline Ford wrote: > On 18/10/06, Dave Murphy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I thought about that for mine as well, but as Caroline pointed it's > > outside of their guidelines. I think everyone will be happy as long as any design is fairly 'sane' > We want nice and neutral

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo

2006-10-18 Thread Dave Murphy
Paul Sladen wrote: > On Wed, 18 Oct 2006, Dave Murphy wrote: > It's best to upload new versions with the different filename---making doing > comparisons and everyone knowing that they are looking at the /same/ > variation, much easier. Originals: http://schwuk.com/images/ubuntu_uk_logo_v1.png htt

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo

2006-10-18 Thread Jono Bacon
On Wed, 2006-10-18 at 12:43 +0100, Caroline Ford wrote: > I'd really say DON'T do that - especially if we want to deal with the > public sector (I've been a local government officer before currently > retraining in IT), and especially for any colleagues in Northern > Ireland.. > > We want nice an

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo

2006-10-18 Thread Paul Sladen
On Wed, 18 Oct 2006, Dave Murphy wrote: > I've uploaded a new version with the strapline font changed Link! It's best to upload new versions with the different filename---making doing comparisons and everyone knowing that they are looking at the /same/ variation, much easier. -Paul -- H

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo

2006-10-18 Thread Paul Sladen
On Wed, 18 Oct 2006, Martin Fitzpatrick wrote: > On 18/10/06, Paul Sladen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Wed, 18 Oct 2006, David Morley wrote: > > > On 18/10/06, nik <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://www.paul.sladen.org/ubuntu/uk/linux-for-human-brits-1.svg > UKUbuntu be bettter? Or do we n

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo (was: urgent)

2006-10-18 Thread Caroline Ford
Hm. 7 Days to complete a design... almost reminds me of the Edgy artwork.Martin   But who gets to play sabdfl and punish us for our amateurishness ;)   If this logo is ever going to be used to deal with prospective corporate/public sector implementors then we need it to be top notch.   If it's j

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo

2006-10-18 Thread ajb35
I'm at work at the moment, so no chance to have an attempt at a logo, but how about UK with the Ubuntu "circle of friends"  under the U and the Kubuntu "circle of friends" under the K? On a union flag background (although that might be a bit OTT) -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo (was: urgent)

2006-10-18 Thread Martin Fitzpatrick
On 18/10/06, Caroline Ford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Additional text may not be added in such a way that it appears to be part of > the logo itself. > > That stops us adding extra text. I'm not sure what that actually leaves us with though. Reading those guidelines it may be possible to change

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo

2006-10-18 Thread Caroline Ford
On 18/10/06, Dave Murphy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Martin Fitzpatrick wrote:> How about some obligatory flag colours? There are 3 bits to the ubuntu > circle, perhaps pop them in there (either in the circles or on the> straps or both).  Of course, thats England, Scotland, Wales, and er.> oh well.I

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo

2006-10-18 Thread Dave Murphy
Caroline Ford wrote: > In addition ideally I'd avoid flags - not just because of the northern > ireland issue but because even Town Halls in South London don't fly the > Union Flag (we fly the EU flag and borough flag) ..but you have to admit that the Union Flag is instantly recognisable to pretty

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo

2006-10-18 Thread Dave Murphy
Martin Fitzpatrick wrote: > How about some obligatory flag colours? There are 3 bits to the ubuntu > circle, perhaps pop them in there (either in the circles or on the > straps or both). Of course, thats England, Scotland, Wales, and er. > oh well. I thought about that for mine as well, but as Ca

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo

2006-10-18 Thread Dave Murphy
Caroline Ford wrote: > However I'm not sure what this leaves us with.. If you follow the policy to the letter, and don't apply for permission then all we can do is come up with a non-ubuntu derived logo and (possibly) stick the (ed|k|x)ubuntu logos on there. -- Dave Murphy - http://www.schwuk.com

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo (was: urgent)

2006-10-18 Thread Caroline Ford
http://www.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/TrademarkPolicy/ It is important to maintain the visual integrity of the Ubuntu logo. We therefore ask that anyone considering use of the logo keep the following guidelines in mind. Following these guidelines will increase the chances that we will quickly approve you

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo (was: urgent)

2006-10-18 Thread Martin Fitzpatrick
On 18/10/06, Paul Sladen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Wed, 18 Oct 2006, David Morley wrote: > > On 18/10/06, nik <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Jono Bacon wrote: > > > > We need an Ubuntu UK logo > > You have the Ubuntu sign in front of a capital U with a small k above > > the small buntu so t

Re: [ubuntu-uk] Ubuntu UK Logo (was: urgent)

2006-10-18 Thread Paul Sladen
On Wed, 18 Oct 2006, David Morley wrote: > On 18/10/06, nik <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Jono Bacon wrote: > > > We need an Ubuntu UK logo > You have the Ubuntu sign in front of a capital U with a small k above > the small buntu so that the U covers for UK and Ubuntu Something like? http://ww