[Ubuntu-SG] NUS and SMU Invitation Poster

[C David Rigby]

On Tue, 2009-02-24 at 23:30 +0800, Heidir wrote:
> On Tue, 2009-02-24 at 22:00 +0800, John Thng wrote:
> > On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 3:14 PM, Heidir <dave33bravo at yahoo.com.sg>
> > wrote:
> >         Hi all,
> >         
> >         I have created the invitation poster for both SMU and NUS
> >         workshops. Please have a look here.
> >         
> >         SMU:
> >         http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3427/3306121656_f31ae2fe59.jpg?v=0
> >         NUS:
> >         http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3494/3306099370_8ce4d6b859.jpg?v=0
> >         
> >         Note: This is just a sample. The actual date, time and
> >         location are not confirmed.
> >         
> >         All feedbacks are welcome.
> >         
> >         Is this email gonna be posted in the forum?
> >         
> >         Best Regards,
> >         
> >         Muhammad Heidir
> >         yahoo: dave33bravo | multiply:doksg
> >         
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> > 
> > Hi Heidir,
> > 
> > I think we shouldn't use the logo freely without permission from
> > Microsoft ...
> > 
> > "Do not use the Windows logo on or in connection with products,
> > packaging, manuals, promotional or advertising materials, or Web
> > sites for any purpose except pursuant to an express written
> > trademark license from Microsoft."
> > http://www.microsoft.com/about/legal/trademarks/usage/windows.mspx
> > 
> > Regards
> > John
> Hi,
> 
> I did not design this poster. the only change I made were adding NUS
> at the top, change the word "Installfest" to "Workshop" and added the
> address at the bottom.
> 
> In response to your advise, I will scrap this poster. Or do you have a
> suggestion to replace the logo? Likewise, Amarjit suggest that I
> replace it with a picture of a "window". What do you guys think?
> 

My very strong preference is to promote Ubuntu without bashing Windows.
I'm an enthusiast, but I'm not a zealot. Though I admit, MS bashing is
lot a of fun! However, Ubuntu in particular and GNU/Linux in general
stand on their own merits. There's no need to be antagonistic towards MS
or those who use its products.

Also, the poster seems to belittle our intended audience (window =
square, as in "Be there or be square"). No need to play to the
stereotypes, including the one that GNU/Linux are haughty and think they
are better than everyone else. So perhaps something a bit less "edgy"?

Regards
CDR

> Best Regards,
> 
> Muhammad Heidir
> yahoo: dave33bravo | multiply:doksg
> 
> Please avoid forwarding emails which contains little informational
> value.