[ubuntu-us-mn] My Distributing Idea

Matthew Young rs.matthewcom.info at gmail.com
Thu Feb 12 19:17:29 GMT 2009 

I still think it is a good idea to distribute Ubuntu discs. I am thinking
about purchasing a Compaq laptop that cam make copies of Ubuntu and then I
can flip the disc over and I can put the Ubuntu picture on the disc and
version number. (only available for hp computers that can do lightscribe)
(You will need Lightscribe compatible discs.) If lightscribe doesn't work on
Ubuntu then I am going to partition my hard drive so then I will have
between 10 and 20 Gb for windows so I can do Lightscribe. It is extremely
important to get Ubuntu out. If we are focusing only on the metro area then
there is still a chance that word will get out and Ubuntu will be popular. I
think we could change what people are using on their computers by donating
copies of Ubuntu to libraries and we could also buy computers (specifically
laptops) and sell them. Instead of using Windows as their operating system,
they use Ubuntu. We could also put Kubuntu on the computers so it has more
of a Windows feel. I saw that a library has a book called "Ubuntu Unleashed
2008 Edition" and only one copy of the book has Ubuntu 8.04 in the
back...... The other copy doesn't have it. That was what has been keeping
about 28 people from using Ubuntu. The library is Great River Regional
Library (www.griver.org). IDEA: 1: Get ubuntu Cds and make sure it has the
logo and version #      2: Distribute the discs as far as possible (to
libraries, banks, post offices,hotels) 3: Try to keep the amount of discs
high and place a piece of paper by the discs saying: FREE TAKE ONE

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> Would it be a good idea if everyone distributed Ubuntu discs through-out
> their home county?
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> > Subject: [ubuntu-us-mn] Fwd: Ubuntu Training in the USA
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> > For a little bit of background on this, Billy has spent the last few
> > months working with the community and technical drivers to develop a
> > training course aimed at people looking to get enterprise-level
> > certification with Ubuntu or help lead a deployment and help train
> > others on staff.  As this work is now done, the courses are available,
> > so if any of you are interested or have employers who would be
> > interested in training some people, you may want to check this out.
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> >  - Tony
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> > From: Billy Cina <billy.cina at canonical.com>
> > Date: Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 2:14 AM
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> > Dear U.S. Loco leads,
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> > This email is being sent to you in the hope that you will forward and
> > spread the word to all Ubuntu loco members in your team.
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> > Canonical has recently signed up two new training partners in the U.S. -
> > Fast Lane and Bridge Education. Both companies are already providing
> > Ubuntu training courses across the U.S., details of which you can find
> > here: http://webapps.ubuntu.com/course_locator/country_US/
> >
> > As a special introduction offer and simply because they think we, well
> > you, are wonderful individuals, they are offering a 10% discount to any
> > Ubuntu loco member who takes a course over the next 6 months.
> >
> > If you have any questions, feel free to contact them directly (details
> > on the web site too), or you can also contact me :)
> >
> > Enjoy!
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> Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:34:52 -0600
> From: Tony Yarusso <tonyyarusso at gmail.com>
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> On Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 4:55 PM, Matthew Young
> <rs.matthewcom.info at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Would it be a good idea if everyone distributed Ubuntu discs through-out
> > their home county?
>
> It would be an interesting start to be sure, although I have a few
> questions:
> What do you mean by "throughout"?  How extensive of distribution did
> you have in mind?  Are there certain areas / people you'd like to
> target?
> Did you have any accompanying ideas for how to finance such an effort?
> Our group is still heavily concentrated in the Twin Cities metro area.
>  How would you respond to the resulting overcoverage of that area and
> undercoverage of outstate counties?
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> Regardless of the specifics, I would definitely like to see some kind
> of concerted effort to step up distribution, and even more
> importantly, overall awareness.  All ideas welcome - let's hear 'em
> folks!
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