DVD's or not? (was Re: Rrrrolling Rrreleases

[Javier P.L.]

On 01/03/13 at 07:46am, Randall Ross wrote:
> On 13-03-01 06:50 AM, Alan Bell wrote:
> > Hi all,
> >
> > as you have probably seen there has been discussion opened up about
> > having a rolling release between the LTS releases. My guess is that
> > this means the approved LoCo teams would get a CD pack to distribute
> > every two years rather than every 6 months. Anyone know if this is a
> > good guess, and does anyone have an opinion on this?
> >
> > Personally I am fine with that, it would be good to have a slightly
> > bigger shipment of desktop DVDs every two years (I have no idea why we
> > ever press the Server CDs) distributing them every 6 months is kind of
> > inefficient, this way the LTS will have more long term relevance as a
> > pressed DVD.
> >
> > Alan.
> >
> >
> 
> I would like to see DVD media phased out totally, and the funds used for
> something that will help spread Ubuntu more quickly. (e.g. marketing
> materials).
> 
> In my experience free CD's/DVD's no longer help drive Ubuntu adoption. I
> have also received comments from my local community about their negative
> environmental impact and I share those concerns.

A total +1
> 
> Cheers,
> Randall.
> 



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