Ubuntu-LB High Quality OpenSource Software For Windows Users

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Hi,

I do think the idea of Open Source CD or DVD filled with open source
software is a good one, why?
I can speak of my own experience, I started using open source software long
before any Linux distro. In fact, it is open source software that got me
into Linux in the first place. When you get into open source you're bound to
get acquainted with Linux, therefore, in a way, open source is a prelude to
Linux. I do understand the argument that the team is all about Ubuntu, but
after I took the plunge in Ubuntu, I didn't get lost because I had prior
experience with major open source software such as Open Office, Audacity,
Firefox, GIMP...

Now, why would people use Ubuntu if they can access major open source
software on Windows? In my opnion, the answer is simple: they work way
better under Ubuntu. I have used them under windows and ubuntu and I have
seen the difference. On my laptop, which has Windows vista and Ubuntu, the
same software, say GIMP or Open Office, loads a lot faster in Ubuntu than in
Windows.

So, getting people to learn about open source is a first step in a long road
where people learn that alternatives to Windows and Mac exist, and they are
just as good and functional.

Best regards.

On Fri, May 28, 2010 at 9:43 AM, Jim <jr.khoury at gmail.com> wrote:

> Off topic, but I thought I'd share this tdbit of info I found
> http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=meego_10_perf&num=1
> Apparently, MeeGo beats Ubuntu on a netbook, though I wouldn't be too
> surprised seeing as how Intel is directly involved and can perform quite a
> bit of Atom optimization.
>
> Jim
>
>
> On Fri, May 28, 2010 at 9:35 AM, johnny khawand <johnny.khawand at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> There is an effort to promote Open Source in general ( OSCLB ),
>> Jocelyn if you are interested we can work on your idea under this
>> name.
>> As i already did some exposure for it by attending conferences and
>> competitions.
>> As for the other guys also who want to work on projects not related to
>> ubuntu you can coordinate with me as well.
>>
>> But i have to clarify that when Jocelyn or me or anyone else who
>> proposes a project not related to ubuntu and send an email about it to
>> this mailing list, it is because we want you to be part of it as
>> individuals, but at the end from my part i will respect the  code of
>> conduct of this mailing list and won't send emails about activities
>> not related to ubuntu.
>>
>> On 5/28/10, Jim <jr.khoury at gmail.com> wrote:
>> > On Fri, May 28, 2010 at 2:56 AM, Thy Armageddon
>> > <thyarmageddon at gmail.com>wrote:
>> >
>> >> On 5/27/10, Jocelyn <jhabib at gmail.com> wrote:
>> >> > Dear All ,
>> >> >
>> >> > Long time ago i suggested this idea and i will lighten on it again :
>> >>
>> >> Last year, yes I still remember
>> >>
>> >> > some people like Linux but cant use it or don't want to install it at
>> >> > all
>> >>  ,
>> >> > due to work restriction or many others reason but instead they like
>> to
>> >> > install OpenSource Software on there windows , ex OpenOffice ,
>> firefox
>> >> etc
>> >> > ... .
>> >>
>> >> Yea, and that is not new !
>> >>
>> >> > why not create for them a cd or a DVD full of these software ,
>> Powered
>> >> > By
>> >> > Ubuntu Lebanon Team , it got me the idea to remaster the OpenDisc
>> >>
>> >> Ok, first and far most, what is the team called again ? "Ubuntu"
>> >> Lebanon Team ? Oh I thought "Windows OpenSource Lebanon Team", my bad,
>> >> it's either I joined the wrong team, or wait a sec ! you did :)
>> >> Right!!!
>> >>
>> >> It is called UBUNTU team because it is about Ubuntu, how about doing a
>> >> Linux Application CD on a Windows team ? Don't you think that would be
>> >> crossing the line ? Should I say that again each year ?
>> >>
>> >> > http://www.theopendisc.com/programs
>> >> >
>> >> > and then burn them on dvds and create a good cover that reflect the
>> >> Ubuntu
>> >> > LB and distribute them .
>> >>
>> >> How would it reflect the Ubuntu LB ? Ubuntu-lb is about Linux Ubuntu
>> >> and we are burning windows DVD, marketing wise it will cause a
>> >> disaster we won't be able to stop people from converting to Linux.
>> >> Hell no one will trust Linux anymore ! mahzalle, this is a joke that's
>> >> what I call it...
>> >>
>> >> > what will be needed then :
>> >> >
>> >> > -Re mastering  (OpenDisc)
>> >> > -Fund it (DVDs , Printing , Etc  )
>> >> > -Distribute them
>> >> >
>> >> > i think this will be a great idea for getting the attraction on
>> windows
>> >> > users that refuse completely the idea of install Linux .
>> >>
>> >> ummm, no it won't, actually it will be the other way around...
>> >> Completely, it will look like we don't trust Ubuntu as a system and we
>> >> are desperate to get users to install it.
>> >>
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > Many Thanks .
>> >> >
>> >> > Jocelyn
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >> oh well, maybe you didn't get anything I said, my answer is NO
>> >>
>> >> with all due respect,
>> >> Elijah
>> >>
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>> >
>> > Hello all. While I do find that the idea of an open-source software CD
>> good,
>> > I agree with Elijah that distributing through Ubuntu-lb for Windows
>> > computers would sens the wrong kind of marketing message. I myself am
>> not
>> > exactly a Windows hater, but this UBUNTU-LB, so we can't exactly promote
>> the
>> > distribution of Windows software as that would be promoting a rival
>> brand.
>> > However if there is a group of people in Lebanon promoting OSS in
>> general,
>> > then maybe you should take your idea there Jocelyn? Understand that it's
>> not
>> > your idea that I find wrong but rather the situation of its
>> implementation.
>> >
>> > JimRamK
>> >
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