[ubuntu-art] Counting Down to Ubuntu 10.10

[Abhinav Sharma]

Hi,

It would be nice if we could get a look at the color scheme of 10.10. If
someone has any source please upload or fwd a link.

Thanks
Abhinav

On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 11:37 PM, Matthew Nuzum <matthew.nuzum at canonical.com
> wrote:

> *Is it that time again? Yes!*
>
> As in past releases we'd like to create a new count down banner for
> syndication across the web. If you want to make a highly visible
> contribution to Ubuntu, this is your chance.
>
> Around the same time that Maverick Beta launches it is our intention to
> release a banner that says something like "32 more days until Ubuntu 10.10"
> Each day the banner will decrease by one until release day which is on the
> 10th of October when it will it will say "It's almost here" (or similar).
> Then when the release is ready it will announce "it's here!"
>
> There is a little uncertainty about the precise launch date of the
> countdown but we'll have a decision soon. It will be during the beginning of
> September either on Beta release (39 days before launch) or within a few
> days thereafter.
>
> *How can you help?*
>
> Create a graphic representing what you think the countdown should look
> like. It is not necessary to create an entire set of images. Instead, do a
> couple to demonstrate your idea. The community and Canonical staff will
> choose the official banners and maybe give some guidance in case a change is
> needed to polish it up. Lets aim to *get submissions in by Tuesday, Augst
> 24th*. But don't wait until the end, release early, release often, so they
> say.
>
> *Guidelines*
>
> Detailed here: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Website/MaverickCountdownBanner but
> in essence:
>
> 180px wide by 150px high. No PHP or flash. We'd like to make a static,
> plain image available but if the community would like to make an animated or
> interactive, iframe based image using js and static content we will gladly
> consider it. The community seems to have enjoyed the animated banner from
> the 9.04 release cycle. (I know I did)
>
> Starting at the point of Beta Ubuntu changes from the code name of
> "Maverick Meerkat" to "Ubuntu 10.10" it would probably be inappropriate to
> over-emphasize meerkat graphics.
>
> We have some other opportunities to contribute. Last time we made a
> Facebook block, which was very popular. We could do more! Also, I think it
> would be great to design an Android Widget for user's home screens. We don't
> have to do these but we certainly can!
>
> Please attach your suggestions to the wiki page listed above. If you have
> questions or would like to discuss this, please email the Web Presence Team
> mailing list[1] or hop onto the IRC chat room, #ubuntu-website on freenode.
>
> I can't wait to see your ideas!
>
> [1] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-website
>
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Abhinav Sharma


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