[Ubuntu-ch] OpenExpo posters, flyers and sticks

[Andreas Eigenmann]

Hi Tormod

* Ubuntu Stickers
I dont now Rubens address or phone number, but i wrote him a mail.
I hope to have a answer soon.

* USB Sticks
My company (koalix GmbH) could deliver the sticks.
I will ask our distributors this afternoon.

Greetz

Andreas




Am Mittwoch, 14. Februar 2007 11.49:02 schrieb Tormod Volden:
> Hi Ubunteros,
>
> * Some good news:
>
> The OpenExpo will print (for free) two posters for us! Thanks to
> Antivirax and Erwin we'll have one poster in French and one in German.
>
> Bart got confirmed from Ship-it that they will send us 75 CDs! Thanks
> for following up this, Bart. They said the CDs will arrive in time,
> but we should be prepared in case they won't. The backup will be to
> collect old ship-it CDs among us, and burn new ones.
>
> We also got the permission from OpenExpo to have sponsored Ubuntu
> flyers (or with ads on the backside), as well as permission to sell
> USB sticks. I had to ask about this, because they have some
> restrictions on the free project stands (no direct advertising for a
> company etc).
>
> * Flyers project:
>
> Time is closing in and there is not much contributions. I see some
> alternatives: - Someone among us make a great flyer (the next few days). We
> have enough money pledged for printing costs, thanks to your generousity. -
> - We could quickly find a linux-friendly company sponsor for the printing.
> But they would probably want to see the flyer design before accepting.
>
> - If the flyer design is not so great (if I have to hack something
> together in a hurry) I don't think we should spend the big money on
> them - then rather go for the cheap ones with ads on the backside,
> just to have something to hand out.
> - - I was thinking about a flyer combi-design that with two strokes of
> scissors would also serve as a CD leaflet/cover, for instance that
> would fit into those paper covers with transparent window. Would be
> great for burning CDs ourselves. And all for 79 CHF :)
> - - Make a better flyer after the Expo, 4 pages, sponsored etc.
>
> * Ubuntu-on-a-stick:
>
> I think I can sort out the technical part, make an installer script
> for preparing USB sticks on the fly etc. But we need a shop/company to
> deliver the sticks, and which will let us return unsold sticks. And
> hopefully give a good price. We'll sell non-profit. There are maybe
> some candidates on the Ubuntu Marketplace that sell USB sticks?
>
> I think many companies would be easier to convince if they get a nice,
> well-written letter in their own language. Can someone among you step
> up to write a letter in German and in French? Or do you know a shop
> where you can ask?
>
>
> Your comments are welcome!
> Best regards,
> Tormod