[Ubuntu-SG] Software Freedom Day Singapore 2008

[John Thng]

On Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 2:17 PM, Muhammad Heidir Abd M <
dave33bravo at yahoo.com.sg> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I just feedback to the organizer and here is his response..
>
> Darrel Chua:
> We should not be worried about it for now and you should quickly get in
> touch with the core Ubuntu/Canonical team and update them on Singapore's
> effort in Software Freedom Day. Refer them to our website
> http://www.softwarefreedomday.sg and also list the activities and sponsors
> we have. The scale that we are planning is bigger than many countries and
> this being the inaugural event in Singapore, we should aim to create a big
> bang,
>
> Since Novell and Red Hat will have major presence, i think it is only
> appropriate to have big presence on Ubuntu.  This is good opportunity for
> Team Ubuntu Singapore to shine and get approved on this event alone.  We
> expect publicity from newspapers, media and TV (with some luck).  Please let
> me know if I can help by speaking to them.
>
> here's what i have in mind:
> - I already have 200 pcs of Ubuntu 8.04 desktop discs with me. I will pass
> to your team to hand out on that day
> - have marketing materials ready: banners, posters, brochures, flyers
> - have installed Ubuntu ready for demo (showcase compiz etc)
> - have 2-3 person ready to man a Ubuntu booth (which I am most happy to
> allocate)
> - giveaways (cheaper accessories like stickers, badges, pins)
> - sell higher price merchandizes?
>
> Hope to hear your confirmation on taking up the booth and manning it.
> Let me know if you can fulfill those ideas listed above.
> Also if we can officially put Ubuntu (or Canonical) logo in as participant
> in website and all collaterals.
>
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>
> This is a big event and the first for Singapore. I'm still awaiting reply
> from Billy and his view. I would like to meet up with the team to discuss
> issues regarding Software Freedom Day Singapore.
>
> Koh Suhaw, will you be available to provide ideas? John, are you able to
> contribute? Chew, appreciate if you could come with a logo or banner design
> for our booth. Billy, need you to contact Canonical about this event.
>
> C'mon guys, let's make this the first activity for us and a step towards
> more contribution for the community.
>
> Best Regards,
> Heidir
>
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