[CoLoCo] The "I'm Linux" Video Contest

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I know I have seen discussions in this group about Linux commercials so I
thought I would post this article -
http://video.linuxfoundation.org/category/video-category/-linux-foundation-video-contestand
the contents of the article below.....

If you've been alive and aware of mass media over the last twelve months,
> you've probably seen television commercials from Apple and Microsoft touting
> their operating system. From Apple's ubiquitous "I'm a Mac" to Jerry
> Seinfeld to Microsoft's "I'm a PC" retort, operating system commercials have
> been flooding the airways. Except one OS has been notably absent – Linux.
>
> While the Linux Foundation would love to spend millions promoting Linux on
> TV, it's simply not our style (or in our budget). Even more importantly,
> Linux isn't a top-down, commercially controlled operating system. It's a
> grassroots product of mass collaboration. That's why we're sponsoring a
> community contest to create a Linux video that showcases just what Linux
> means to those who use it, and hopefully inspires many to try it.
>
> The winner will receive a free trip to Tokyo, Japan to participate in the
> Linux Foundation Japan Linux Symposium in October 2009. The winning video
> will also be unveiled at the Linux Foundation's Collaboration Summit in San
> Francisco on April 8, 2009.
>
> Contest Rules:
>
> • Open to anyone over 18 (due to legal and travel restrictions)
>
> • Winner receives airfare/hotel and conference registration for Linux
> Foundation Japan Symposium in October 2009.
>
> • Contest winner to be decided by a panel of judges picked by the Linux
> Foundation
>
> • Each video needs to be no longer than 60 seconds in length
>
> • Each video cannot violate our terms of service<http://video.linuxfoundation.org/terms>.
> (Don't violate others' intellectual property rights, don't post anything
> offensive, etc.)
>
> • The contest opens Jan 26 and will close at midnight pacific on March 15,
> 2009. Winners will be showcased at the Linux Foundation Collaboration
> Summit.
>
> • The prize: Airfare (from the airport closest to winner's home to Narita,
> Japan) and accommodations (double occupancy) will be provided for three
> nights.
>
> Guidelines:
>
> • In 60 seconds or less, showcase your take on "I'm Linux." This should be
> why you love it and should inspire others to use it. The video can be an
> extensive production, a plain testimonial or as simple as a screen capture
> with a voice over. Be creative, be authentic and have fun.
>
> • While you may be inspired by the Apple or Microsoft commercials, it's not
> a requirement to parody or make reference to them.
>
> • Humour is always a good way to showcase your passion (and win a contest),
> but is not required.
>
> • Judging criteria will be: originality, clarity of message and how much it
> inspires others to use Linux. The judges will also take into account
> community votes on the Linux Foundation video site such as number of
> favourites and starred voting, but that is not the sole criteria for
> winning.
>
> • Enter as many unique entries as you'd like. Please do not submit
> duplicate entries. Any entry that violates copyright protections or the
> Linux Foundation Terms of Use will be disqualified and removed.
>
> • Companies or communities can have their own entry but only one individual
> can win. (This means there can be multiple Ubuntu or OpenSuse entries but
> the person submitting the winning video gets to go to Japan. You can say who
> you're representing in the video if it's important to you.)
>
> • Please vote for and comment on your favourites. This is a community
> contest.
>
> • Enter the contest and vote on this site!
>
> We're formally launching this contest in late January, but you can get
> started on your entries today. Please upload them here.<http://video.linuxfoundation.org/>Email amanda (at) linuxfoundation if you have questions.
>
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>

-Simon
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