A new Blueprint I have just proposed

[Omniwoof]

Feel free to disagree. :)

I have no facts to back it up but I would like to see some demographics of
Ubuntu users.


On Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 1:08 PM, Mark Unwin <mark.unwin at gmail.com> wrote:

> *"It's a good idea but I'd suggest that it has a limited target audience.
> Great for techs though because they only have to carry around one DVD but
> most users will simply want to download the regular Ubuntu desktop edition
> (32 or 64bit)."*
> I would assert most "users" who download Ubuntu (at present) are what I
> would call (at least) Power Users, and would derive great benefit from this.
> I think the _majority_ would benefit. So I suppose I disagree with your
> assertion (ohhh, flamewar !!!).
> I also suggested that another image be retained (in the Blueprint) for
> exactly this reason. Some people will only want an Ubuntu 32bit ISO. So
> leave that there, but make a DVD for eveyone (everything) else.
>
> Would also suggest they _only_ make it available via bittorrent, or a local
> ISP mirror. But that's more a business decision, and not in scope...
>
> *"If I were you I'd put it together, then put it up on sourceforge and
> link to it from your own website."*
> Not sure exactly what you mean...
> Do you mean the spec or an actual DVD ISO ?
> I have no hope of doing the DVD ISO - I honestly wouldn't know where to
> start.
> The spec on the other hand - yes, definatley. I have started one already (a
> detailed spec). Shall be adding it to the Blueprint and (as suggested) will
> put something on Brainstorm. Might even "spam" the Ubuntu Forums !!!
>
>
> Mark.
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> On Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 11:45 AM, Omniwoof <omniwoof at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hey Mark,
>>
>> It's a good idea but I'd suggest that it has a limited target audience.
>> Great for techs though because they only have to carry around one DVD but
>> most users will simply want to download the regular Ubuntu desktop edition
>> (32 or 64bit).
>>
>> If I were you I'd put it together, then put it up on sourceforge and link
>> to it from your own website.
>>
>> Then just start a few threads about it on the forums and generally let
>> people know it's available.
>>
>> If it's popular it will most likely be added to the list of editions
>> available for download. ;)
>>
>> On Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 12:30 PM, Mark Unwin <mark.unwin at gmail.com>wrote:
>>
>>> I have just registered a new Blueprint in Launchpad for Ubuntu.
>>> Basically, _one_ DVD for all Ubuntu versions.
>>> I am willing to help bring this to reality, however, I have no idea where
>>> to start regarding installation.
>>> I have a SysAdmin background, and am a heavy Ubuntu user.
>>>
>>> If anyone can provide information or pointers on how to:
>>> 1 - get this noticed
>>> 2 - who to approach to offer help
>>>
>>> I would be most appreciative.
>>>
>>> Launchpad link below:
>>> https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/complete-dvd-install
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>>
>>>
>>
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