[ubuntu-uk] Gaming on Ubuntu

[Alan Bell]

On 09/07/12 22:09, Barry Drake wrote:
>
> I would feel a bit more encouraged if Canonical were to put a tiny bit 
> of effort into raising the profile.  The time is ripe as you say, 
> Alan.  Look at the really annoying adverts that Microsoft put on the 
> Linux Mag e-pages.  A similar effort from Canonical would not cost the 
> earth and would raise interest.  Add to that the potential army of 
> volunteers like us who would give loads of time to the follow up 
> ....   Canonical; if you are listening - don't miss the opportunity.
>
> Regards,        Barry.
>
> -- Barry Drake is a member of the the Ubuntu Advertising team. 
> http://ubuntuadverts.org/
>
they have been doing some stuff recently to encourage people to create 
applications for Ubuntu, I think that resulted in 140 or so being 
submitted, there were some laptops as prizes (and a tshirt for everyone 
taking part)

http://developer.ubuntu.com/

http://developer.ubuntu.com/showdown/

this is the kind of area where the effort is concentrated.

Alan.

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