[CoLoCo] new t-shirt / help idea

Wed Oct 10 23:30:26 BST 2007

Good idea.  I checked register.com and the following domains are available:
freeyourcomputer.net
freeyourcomputer.org
freeyourcomputer.info

Brandan

On 10/10/07, Darrin Goodman <darrin.goodman at gmail.com> wrote:
> I think that the shirt idea would be a great tool for advertising!
>
> However, it has been my experience that people who are new to
> something don't always like to ask questions to a live person; it can
> be somewhat intimidating, especially when talking about computers.
> The Ubuntu shirt is a great idea as an advertising mechanism, but
> along with the Ubuntu logo, it would be great to have a simple and
> easy-to-remember URL listed on the shirt.  That way, when someone sees
> the shirt and wants to learn more, they will hopefully go to the
> website.  Plus, you might not always have a flier on hand and it would
> be great to point folks to further resources.
>
> Function of the website:
> - main page expresses in simple terms how the road to open source /
> Linux / Ubuntu will benefit them
> - provides information on how to get started
> - links to valuable Ubuntu / general Linux resources, such as UbuntuScreencasts
> - lists upcoming events, such as install-fests
> - allows the user to express interest in having an install-fest take
> place in their region (if there is enough interest, it might be worth
> taking the time to set up an install-fest in more remote parts of the
> state)
>
> A great way to help more than just one person is at an install-fest.
> Time is rather valuable, and if you can help more than one person at a
> time, that's time better spent.  For prospective Linux / Ubuntu
> converts, I am not so sure if they have any idea that install-fests
> take place or even what one is, so if we can get the word out...  The
> shirt idea might really work well. Something like this:
>
> [Ubuntu Logo]
> Free your computer!  Ask me how.
> www.colorado-ubuntu.net [or some other easy to remember URL]
>
> I could be way off base here, but it seems like the shirt could a
> simple tool that would point people to a resource of information -- a
> simple website where they could find out about *why open source*, *why
> Ubuntu* and *how to get started*.  The http://coloco.ubuntu-rocks.org
> website is a great website and seems to be useful for people who are
> already dialed into Ubuntu, but for the bare-bones beginner, I'm not
> sure if it effectively addresses the "why" and "how" questions (or at
> least I did not see anything like that on the site -- I mean no
> disrespect to the maintainers of this website).
>
> There is already a lot of information out on the web, but if we are
> looking to address Joe Colorado and plug CoLoCo, this might be a good
> way to do it as well as consolidate information for the newcomers.
> This is only my 2-cents worth.
>
> - Darrin
>
>
>
> On 10/10/07, Jim Hutchinson <jim at ubuntu-rocks.org> wrote:
> > Based on the discussion, I propose a new shirt project.
> >
> > Anyone willing to be a billboard can order a shirt and wear it with
> > pride anywhere they wish. We should order some brochures (maybe from
> > system76) that explain Ubuntu and what we are willing to offer. I
> > suggest we offer to introduce interested people to Ubuntu on our own
> > equipment and then if they are interested helping them set up a dual
> > boot. We should also be prepared to back up their files if they can't.
> > Each person can decide for themselves how they want to approach each
> > situation. The brochure should spell out the risks and make clear the
> > need to backup. If you get any bites while fishing with your shirt you
> > give them the brochure and a link to our website or mail list. They
> > can ask questions and if they decide the way to try whoever was their
> > point of contact can help them.
> >
> > I don't know if there are any legal issues to worry about. If someone
> > asks you to install something and there is an error I don't know if
> > they can try to sue you or not. I'd say probably not - especially if
> > you outlined the risks. However, it might be worthwhile to have a
> > short document that says you are a volunteer and helping at their
> > request. It outlines the process and risks and they sign it. I'm sure
> > it's minimal protection but if they try to sue you I think most judges
> > would be inclined to say tough luck to the individual if you have
> > their consent in writing.
> >
> > I'll see if I can get something drafted. I have access to a lawyer.
> >
> > Any thoughts?
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > On 10/7/07, Alex Comer <alex at platinumcode.com> wrote:
> > > done
> > >
> > >
> > > On 10/7/07, David Overcash <funnylookinhat at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > Yeah... we do provide that.  go ahead and change it.   : )
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On 10/6/07, Alex Comer < alex at platinumcode.com> wrote:
> > > > > Slightly off topic, but I was over at
> > > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LoCoTeamList and noticed that our
> > > team does not have a YES under the column " Provides Local Support" as many
> > > others do. I'm thinking thats not correct? Or am I misinterpreting that
> > > table?
> > > > > Alex
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > On 10/6/07, Jim Hutchinson <jim at ubuntu-rocks.org > wrote:
> > > > > > Well, if there is interest I'll be Mr. Shirt Guy again. However, the
> > > > > > company I used before doesn't do silk screening and I think that's
> > > > > > what we'd want for the text on the back.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > On 10/6/07, David Overcash < funnylookinhat at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > > > > I would definitely be willing to do that.  Heck, it'd be a great
> > > thing to
> > > > > > > wear to our hopeful activities planned around the DNC next summer.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > -David
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > On 10/6/07, Jim Hutchinson <jim at ubuntu-rocks.org> wrote:
> > > > > > > > I'm not suggesting any particular version. I'm only asking would
> > > > > > > > something like t-shirt advertising be something worth looking
> > > into? If
> > > > > > > > someone asks and you say I'll help you by installing Ubuntu
> > > (probably
> > > > > > > > dual boot) you will decide at that time what's best. My guess is
> > > that
> > > > > > > > we would want to install the latest edition. LTS isn't overly
> > > > > > > > important on the desktop. How many of us are still running dapper
> > > or
> > > > > > > > even edgy. By the end of the month most of us will be on Gutsy.
> > > Many
> > > > > > > > already are.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > What I'm asking is how willing would members be to walk around
> > > town
> > > > > > > > with big letters on your back saying "free computer help" or
> > > similar?
> > > > > > > > I think we would find a few willing converts from time to time.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Jim
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > On 10/6/07, Collins Richey < crichey at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > > > > > > On 10/6/07, Alex Comer < alex at platinumcode.com> wrote:
> > > > > > > > > > Umm, maybe I'm off the mark here, but, was the point that
> > > Collins
> > > > > > > Richey was
> > > > > > > > > > making:
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > 1. LTS (hence "free support") is not really included with
> > > Gutsy, but
> > > > > > > that
> > > > > > > > > > you'd really want to promote Gutsy cause its better than
> > > 6.06LTS
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > or was it really that
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > 2. memorex cds marked with sharpie seem too amateur and he'd
> > > rather
> > > > > > > > > > distribute officially printed cds since they are more
> > > professional
> > > > > > > visually
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Actually, both. The LTS edition is a bit too dated for many
> > > new/old
> > > > > > > > > laptops, and yeah I love the professional quality covers for the
> > > > > > > > > officially pressed disks.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > My laptop is pretty long in the tooth, but I couldn't get
> > > wireless to
> > > > > > > > > work well until Gutsy came along.
> > > > > > > > >
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