Linux LG washing machine design by my wife

[my_key]

Hey guys and gals,

My lovely wife, who has been using ubuntu for over a year has decided that we need a new washing machine. She entered the contest of a Belgian magazine so we can win one.

Vote for Cheyenne's design and she might win her lovely linux washing machine! Click on the link below then on STEM (=VOTE), put in your mail address, you'll then get a mail and you have to click on the link to confirm your vote! You don't have to be afraid that you will get spam afterwards, because Belgian law prohibits this. You have to give explicit permission before they can send you commercial email (we have an opt-in policy as opposed to the USA's opt-out policy).


We just got married and can really use it, besides, how cool is it to have a linux washing machine...

Check it out, i'll bet you'll find it cute:

http://www.washinstyle.be/index.html?did=150


Thanks a bunch :)


Edit: The competition ends the 15th of November at 0:00 hours ECT (European Central Time, which equals GMT+1), so you can still vote until the 14th of November at midnight.

[nothingspecial]

Which thing do I click? I don`t speak Flemish (or French, or Dutch).

I want you to win.

I`m putting this in my sig.

[my_key]

Hehe. Love your post.

If you follow this link: http://www.washinstyle.be/index.html?did=150

There's a box below my wife's design saying Stem voor deze creatie (=Vote for this creation). Below it is a button Stem (=vote), click it. Then you'll need to validate your vote by filling in your email address in the form that pops up, next click "Bevestig" (=confirm). They'll send you a confirmation mail with a link. Click the link and you're done.

We currently have 19 votes, but the top person already has 136 (you can see this by clicking on the design and below the name of the person it says "stemmen" and a number, that's the number of votes.) The linux community can easily beat that though!

Thanks for voting!

[coldReactive]

Ugh, flash.

19 against 136? That's going to be tough to beat in this forum. Especially when you need to "confirm" your email address when LG could just record your IP address -_-

[my_key]

Yeah, I know. But in Belgium everybody has a dynamic IP (unless you specifically pay way to much to have a fixed one) so that would be way to easy to cheat. You just write a cronjob to vote, refresh connection, vote, refresh... Thats why they ask an email confirmation.

[jeyaganesh]

Inez already got more votes.

[Swagman]

what does...

http://www.upload3r.com/serve/221009/1256224311.jpeg

and


http://www.upload3r.com/serve/221009/1256224440.jpeg


mean ?

[cguy]

Post a pic of your wife first and then we vote :D

[hoppipolla]

Post a pic of your wife first and then we vote :D

xD

and the "most inappropriate post of the year" competition has a WINNAH! lol

Congrats on getting married though man! ^_^

[NoaHall]

It's not really anything to do with Linux at all, is it. It's a washing machine.

[my_key]

Thanks for voting everyone, we've moved up to the fifth place!

The translation:


what does...

http://www.upload3r.com/serve/221009/1256224311.jpeg



Thanks for your vote!

We 've correctly registered your vote. You helped Cheyenne Renier by giving here more chance to win the LG direct drive washing machine. Do you also want to have a chance to win? Then participate right now!

Continue to vote (for others) Design one yourself

It also states in the white box that you can vote on as many different designs as you'ld like.




http://www.upload3r.com/serve/221009/1256224440.jpeg

mean ?

Thanks for your vote!

You have to confirm your vote by clicking on the link you're about to receive in you inbox. After that your vote will be registered.

Continue to vote (for others) Design one yourself

[Kaizzer]

+1 vote..
congratz on getting married also ..

[nothingspecial]

Ok, I voted....... I think:)

[wilee-nilee]

You have my vote, everybody wants a clean penguin.

[MIH1406]

I just voted

I wish you won

[-Cheyenne-]

Ok here's the wife!

After some slight pressure to get my own account on this forum :)

thanks for voting everyone, it makes us happy. (4th place already)

you should have seen the surprise on my husband's face when he saw the penguin design I had made for the washing machine.

he thought it was hilarious and a good choice, being the linux fan that he is.

take a look at the penguins and have a laugh :)

wouldn't you want to have a machine like that at your place?

[TheLions]

+2

[hoppipolla]

I voted! Sorry it took me a while to do it! :)

[Sealbhach]

OK, I have voted.

.

[Bungo Pony]

Personally I think LG products are junk. LG does not stand for "Life's Good". It stands for the merger of two companies (Lucky & Goldstar, which were also junk)

Regardless of how I feel, I voted anyway :)

Even junk can be good if it's free

[hoppipolla]

Personally I think LG products are junk. LG does not stand for "Life's Good". It stands for the merger of two companies (Lucky & Goldstar, which were also junk)

Regardless of how I feel, I voted anyway :)

Even junk can be good if it's free

Some LG products are wicked though. My friend's monitor is by LG and it looks sweet to me! :)

[HappinessNow]

Okay! I voted for your wife's design...I think?


http://ubuntuforums.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=132818&d=1256296720http://www.washinstyle.be/index.html?aid=286135af2875eaeaefd609933c1bf6f2&lan=nl

I would like to have seen a Ubuntu designed LG washing machine also. ;)

[nothingspecial]

Ok, what position are we in?

How long have we got till the competition ends?

I`m going to get my wife to vote too.

[andymorton]

Hey guys and gals,

My lovely wife, who has been using ubuntu for over a year has decided that we need a new washing machine. She entered the contest of a Belgian magazine so we can win one.

Vote for Cheyenne's design and she might win her lovely linux washing machine! Click on the link below then on STEM (=VOTE), put in your mail address, you'll then get a mail and you have to click on the link to confirm your vote! You don't have to be afraid that you will get spam afterwards, because Belgian law prohibits this. You have to give explicit permission before they can send you commercial email (we have an opt-in policy as opposed to the USA's opt-out policy).


We just got married and can really use it, besides, how cool is it to have a linux washing machine...

Check it out, i'll bet you'll find it cute:

http://www.washinstyle.be/index.html?did=150


Thanks a bunch :)

Hi, just voted for your wife's design. I hope she wins!!:)

[-Cheyenne-]

Ok, what position are we in?

How long have we got till the competition ends?

I`m going to get my wife to vote too.

Thanks for voting! Still 4th place, but 9 votes away from 3rd place!

The competition goes until November 14th midnight GMT+1 time, so still a while to go and lots of votes to gather.

Take care!

[nothingspecial]

Ok, my wife voted.......

.......we think:)

[my_key]

Thanks everybody for all the support. You are the best! We're kind of baffled by all the positive reactions we've got and keep getting! I've always experienced this community as warm, welcoming and enthusiastic, but this kinda surpasses my expectations.

Keep it up! Together we might win this :P

[chris200x9]

I'll vote as soon as I get flash working :P

[nothingspecial]

What`s wrong with flash?

I`ll help.............


.................. for a vote:)

[chris200x9]

What`s wrong with flash?

I`ll help.............


.................. for a vote:)


I dunno but I'm on arch, not ubuntu :P

[SuperSonic4]

I dunno but I'm on arch, not ubuntu :P


pacman -S flashplugin

*voted*

[nothingspecial]

Try chromium

http://blog.zelut.org/2009/03/14/install-chromium-browser-on-arch-linux/

Not running arch at the moment, I have no idea what the instructions in that blog will do to your system ;)

[SuperSonic4]

Try chromium

http://blog.zelut.org/2009/03/14/install-chromium-browser-on-arch-linux/

Not running arch at the moment, I have no idea what the instructions in that blog will do to your system ;)

Simpler yet it can be installed it from the AUR (http://aur.archlinux.org/packages.php?ID=29440)

[wirepuller134]

Ok we voted, Good luck!!

[-Cheyenne-]

3rd place everyone! with 89 votes already!

On to the 100!

[KIAaze]

Oh, then it seems I was number 90. :)

[cguy]

Well, my request was fulfilled. :)

1st vote for the newly wed man
2nd vote for the newly wed woman
3rd vote to celebrate the marriage
4th vote for... well... the hot chick :D
5th vote cuz they use Linux

Is that good enough? :D
Cheers!

[bkratz]

1 more added

[days_of_ruin]

I voted 3 times.

[101011010010]

+ 1, good luck.

[HappinessNow]

3rd place everyone! with 89 votes already!

On to the 100!Great! we need to get you to 1st place!

[Idaho Dan]

I just voted for you!

[rubensimaoafonso]

You got my vote! Good luck:KS

[NCLI]

Aaaaand first place :)

[RATM_Owns]

Simpler yet it can be installed it from the AUR (http://aur.archlinux.org/packages.php?ID=29440)
Isn't that compiling the source?
Much better would be using the chromium-browser-bin package, also in the AUR.

Also, I voted. :D

EDIT: You're in first place, and winning by 5. :D

DOUBLE EDIT: Got friend to do it, and I'm having him ask other people to do it.

[cguy]

Aaaaand first place :)

Yaaay! :D

No brag intended (right:rolleyes:), but the moment I got this awesome signature and started posting, the number of votes skyrocketed. :D

[days_of_ruin]

Yaaay! :D

No brag intended (right:rolleyes:), but the moment I got this awesome signature and started posting, the number of votes skyrocketed. :D

:lolflag:

[Dayofswords]

i voted!

i think, i hope i did, and not sign up for 12 washers...:-k


EDIT: i checked and i think your in first! with 190 vites and second with 181


2nd EDIT: OMG it has a clock!

[picbits]

Pffft - I built my own washing machine and ran it using Visual Basic.

The software was affectionately nicknamed "Winwash 2000"

I used PIC Microcontrollers for the motor and valve control and an RS232 link between the machine and the computer for downloading the wash program.

Only problem was that the wife couldn't work out how to use it and went out and bought a new machine.

Real men build their own washing machines ;)

[my_key]

Woohoo way to go guys we're in first place! What a leep forward. That's the spirit! We didn't expect to be in for such a surprise when we woke up this morning. We're very flattered by all the support.

Too bad the competition isn't giving up yet. There slowly gaining on us. So we can't have a too big of a party yet. The prices are only awarded at the end!


P.S. @cquy: the hot bikini chick says you have bragging rights ;)

[longtom]

cguy - congrats on your signature... You're in advertising?

[legolas_w]

Voted, wish you get the prize ;))

[jamieleshaw]

I voted, What position are you in?:KS

[KIAaze]

Mmh, now you're back to position 2 with 10 votes behind.
What's the deadline?

[my_key]

Sigh. I just noticed. It was bound to happen and I think it's going to happen again and again (unless we really crush them with maybe 100+ votes). The difference between us was a bit too small for our adversaries to have given up just yet.

The deadline is November 15th at 0:00h ECT (European Central Time = GMT+1). So basically November 14th (till midnight) is the last day you can vote.

So if you haven't yet, please do. And if you have, get your friends to do it :)

[Veovis Muad'dib]

Spamgourmet (http://spamgourmet.com) for the win.

I voted 17 times. With Spamgourmet and a G15, in 5 minutes, with the same email address. Giggity.

EDIT: Depending on the time you take, you could vote as many times as you like with the same email address.

EDIT2: Recieved 3 more emails, up to 20 now. There should be 6 more coming from me. I might set up the macro again so I can add another 26 easily.

[my_key]

We appreciate the effort, but the best might be not to cheat though, because I know of people who've been disqualified from Belgian contests for writing scripts like that. They do IP and other checks to try to ensure the contest is honest. I'm an avid user of spamgourmet myself, so I can see that you love it as well.

But so far we've been able to beat the others by just mobilizing our friends, families, their friends and family and the wonderful linux community. Please don't make their efforts go to waste.

This is not personal obviously. We appreciate the effort.

[bkratz]

Spamgourmet (http://spamgourmet.com) for the win.

I voted 17 times. With Spamgourmet and a G15, in 5 minutes, with the same email address. Giggity.

EDIT: Depending on the time you take, you could vote as many times as you like with the same email address.

EDIT2: Recieved 3 more emails, up to 20 now. There should be 6 more coming from me. I might set up the macro again so I can add another 26 easily.



She is only 35 ahead, someone else must have figured it out too

[nothingspecial]

Everybody who votes - put the link in your sig

[Glucklich]

I think, I voted as well. Hope you get it, since these suckers are awfully expensive. And the maintenance... just nasty. So, I hope you can catch this break.

[SuperSonic4]

Everybody who votes - put the link in your sig

No thanks. Space is a premium in my sig

[nothingspecial]

No thanks. Space is a premium in my sig

Is it? Not noticed???

[Ocxic]

vote +1

[speedwell68]

Voted.:D

[-Cheyenne-]

oh wow,

we're first! so many people voted already! if I win it, I'll take a picture of it and post it! So you can all see what it looks like when they actually deliver it!

November 14 is still a long way to go, and stressful!

keeping our fingers crossed!

thanks guys

[jamieleshaw]

Yay!:popcorn:

[nothingspecial]

:d

[KIAaze]

Compared to the other participants, they already have the advantage of having the favors of the GNU/Linux community because of the penguins.
So cheating is even more unfair.
It might also disqualify them. So please don't cheat!

[nothingspecial]

Quite right, I`ve edited my original post please remove it from yours.
Wasn`t thinking :oops:

[bodyharvester]

voted, also, you appear to be in the lead again

and now its in my sig ;)

ill also be telling others over IM

[mechro]

Voted, I think.

Will you be taking in laundry?

[jamieleshaw]

What position are we in?

[jrrader]

Married for almost 2 years here and my wife hasn't won me a washing machine yet...

Good luck!

[nothingspecial]

What position are we in?

First by 50 votes

[my_key]

Married for almost 2 years here and my wife hasn't won me a washing machine yet...

Good luck!

Mine hasn't yet either. Though it helps if you have her using linux first ;)


Some people would argue bathing suites work better :) It's been a while since we've heard from cguy...

@cguy: Did a mod ask you to change your sig? ;)

[karimruan]

Just voted! Hope you guys win, we've needed a new washing machine for since we got together! All we have is a house and a brand new stove. Everything else is less than perfect!

[nothingspecial]

We moved into our first house with one trip in a Ford Fiesta.

Had fish and chips sitting on the floor, just a bed, a tv and a stereo - not much else.

Happy days

***edit*** not that they aren`t now

also I`d like to point out that the car was mostly full of handbags and shoes ............

........ and a few of my records/cds

[karimruan]

We moved into our first house with one trip in a Ford Fiesta.

Had fish and chips sitting on the floor, just a bed, a tv and a stereo - not much else.

Happy days

***edit*** not that they aren`t now

also I`d like to point out that the car was mostly full of handbags and shoes ............

........ and a few of my records/cds



My wife and I's first apartment was gas heat. Someone broke into our house, ruined the door. The landlord wouldn't replace it, so we had to keep the heat off so that we wouldn't be wasting money. We spent two weeks in the bedroom, with it blocked off by a thick comforter nailed to the doorway. With an electric space heater runnng constantly, we played our sega dreamcast to death (literally!)

Point is (to OP), I gave my vote to support you. I know what it is like just starting out, we're still there in a way!

[cguy]

Mine hasn't yet either. Though it helps if you have her using linux first ;)


Some people would argue bathing suites work better :) It's been a while since we've heard from cguy...

@cguy: Did a mod ask you to change your sig? ;)

Well, hey there!
I'm glad to see that you're 50 votes ahead 3 days later. :)

(Man, I think I got only 10 hours of sleep meanwhile \\:D/)

Yes, a mod did ask me to change my signature; was it by your request?

[longtom]

Well, hey there!
Yes, a mod did ask me to change my signature;

That is a real pitty. I really liked that one and thought it was a brilliant idea.

Having said that - if only one person complains the mods probably do not have much of a choice.

Maybe you'll find a real catchy one again - just a tad less...frivolous? (was it really?)

[cguy]

That is a real pitty. I really liked that one and thought it was a brilliant idea.

Thanks! :)

To answer your question: I'm not in advertising; I'm just observing what it is that appeals people.

[johnboy1313]

Hey guys and gals,

My lovely wife, who has been using ubuntu for over a year has decided that we need a new washing machine. She entered the contest of a Belgian magazine so we can win one.

Vote for Cheyenne's design and she might win her lovely linux washing machine! Click on the link below then on STEM (=VOTE), put in your mail address, you'll then get a mail and you have to click on the link to confirm your vote! You don't have to be afraid that you will get spam afterwards, because Belgian law prohibits this. You have to give explicit permission before they can send you commercial email (we have an opt-in policy as opposed to the USA's opt-out policy).


We just got married and can really use it, besides, how cool is it to have a linux washing machine...

Check it out, i'll bet you'll find it cute:

http://www.washinstyle.be/index.html?did=150


Thanks a bunch :)


i like the design, i know not how to vote in what ever language that is though, sorry

[bkratz]

i like the design, i know not how to vote in what ever language that is though, sorry



See posting 3 and 7 for directions and translations

[uberdonkey5]

ok.. my vote is in :D

P.S. I like LG.. not top quality, but function well and are great value (especially if its free).

Good luck!

[nothingspecial]

i like the design, i know not how to vote in what ever language that is though, sorry

Have a look at the first page of this thread...... and vote.

[my_key]

Yes, a mod did ask me to change my signature; was it by your request?

Off course not. Why would I do that. You sig was working wonders.

I've just been there before ;) Just not on these forums.

[-Cheyenne-]

Hello!

Still first place! BUT Christophe is gaining on us! We were leading by 50 votes, and now only by 42 votes! Next thing you now, it will be 30 votes!

hmmm he's not giving up!

Neither are we!

And now I'm going to play with the new version of Ubuntu :D

@cguy: no we didn't ask the mod to have you remove your sig, we support creativity ;)

[lisati]

what does...

http://www.upload3r.com/serve/221009/1256224311.jpeg

and


http://www.upload3r.com/serve/221009/1256224440.jpeg


mean ?

Ik begrijp het niet!

And good luck to the newlyweds!

[my_key]

Those are the screens you get after voting. Look at the first page of this tread, post 1, 3 and 7 contain the instructions.

[tommynz1975]

best of luck,

You now have 337 votes

[HappinessNow]

If I could vote again I would. :p

[my_key]

Grrr. Our adversaries are gaining on us again. :(

[KIAaze]

Bah, you're still first. :)

[my_key]

Well not for long it seems. What was previously a pretty good advantage is being caught from behind by a vicious attempt to shatter our community effort and with it the glory of the linux washing machine ;)

Long story short: we're only ahead by 5 votes currently so Cheyenne and I are sharpening our knives for a ferocious blitzkrieg to win back our advantage and shatter our opponents moral. Any help is highly appreciated.

[TheLions]

Well not for long it seems. What was previously a pretty good advantage is being caught from behind by a vicious attempt to shatter our community effort and with it the glory of the linux washing machine ;)

Long story short: we're only ahead by 5 votes currently so Cheyenne and I are sharpening our knives for a ferocious blitzkrieg to win back our advantage and shatter our opponents moral. Any help is highly appreciated.

+1 (my third vote with third e-mail adress)

when is competition end date?

[blah...]

I voted. All the best!

[artmendez]

Congratulations on your marriage... did voted. ;)
Good luck!
Nice design...

[razorboy5]

+2 votes from me :P

i get to do laundry at ur house next time i'm in belgium thou ^^;

[nothingspecial]

Bumpety bumpety bump

Come on, we don`t want to lose this.

vote

[fela]

I thought most washing machines ran some sort of embedded Linux-based OS? Or am I delusional?

[fela]

It's not really anything to do with Linux at all, is it. It's a washing machine.

why isn't that anything to do with Linux if it runs Linux? I suppose it does run Linux? If it doesn't then it isn't a Linux washing machine, it's a washing machine saying Linux on it.

[NCLI]

When does the poll end??

[my_key]

Because this thread has now gotten so large that few people seem to read it entirely through I decided to answer the question of when the poll ends (again) in the first post of this tread. ;)

[KIAaze]

why isn't that anything to do with linux if it runs linux? I suppose it does run linux? If it doesn't then it isn't a linux washing machine, it's a washing machine saying linux on it.

What you said somehow made me think of this:

134729
:)

[my_key]

Hahaha. Brilliant!

[P4man]

You got my vote(s), but if you win I will expect you do a wash for me now and then, mon chere compatriolandgenoot. If I put it in my sig will your wife do the ironing too ? :)

Congrats on the wedding ;)

Oh by the way it accepts mailinator.com addresses. If you feel like cheating...

[JOHNNYG713]

Ok done !! I like her design , and I hope you win ! good luck ! Keep us updated on the outcome !!

[phillw]

You're mad, of course, hmmmm... I have a 'few' email addresses dotted around --> they all point to my master email account. Hope that's not cheating

:lolflag:

Shame I didn't have this info earlier, my little blog on 9.10 has had 100's of hits, I'd have put your link in it -- But, I guess, that'd deffinitely be cheating !!

Nice Design, as well :p

Come on folks... get voting, there's a washing machine close behind them on votes !!!!

Phill.

[nothingspecial]

If you vote, put the link in your sig.

It`s only for 2 more weeks. I can see it`s worked for me in quite a few cases.

[P4man]

If you vote, put the link in your sig.

It`s only for 2 more weeks. I can see it`s worked for me in quite a few cases.

Nod. I got here through your sig :)

[nothingspecial]

Nod. I got here through your sig :)

I thought so, that`s what I meant :D

[phillw]

Added :p

One day, Someone will tell me how to do it in colour without the link address at the end of it

Phill.

[myromance123]

Woot added!

That is one awesome design, I'd love to see my mother use it :P

+1 vote hehe

You're leading!!
I'm your 401st vote :lolflag:

Happy WASHING! (let them penguins clean dat dirt)

[ST3ALTHPSYCH0]

Lots of people have the links in their sigs here.... I put it in my sig on the other 3 forums on which I'm active, and put a link on my Fb page. Good luck.

[ikisham]

Added :p

One day, Someone will tell me how to do it in colour without the link address at the end of it

Phill.
Like this:
[ COLOR = "Magenta" ][ URL = "http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1297857" ]A vote, help them[ /URL ][ /COLOR ]
(remove all spaces)

But you can do it automatically: first select the text (A vote, help them) then click on this http://ubuntuforums.org/images/editor/createlink.gif then put the link in the box. Then to add colours, select the sentence again, click http://ubuntuforums.org/images/editor/color.gif and choose the colour.

[-Cheyenne-]

Still leading, but Christophe is so not giving up. He inspires me :)

I even made a FB fan page for the washing machine, just yesterday.

Thanks for editing your sigs! I really works!

Only 9 more days till it ends!!!

[ST3ALTHPSYCH0]

We require a link to the Fb fan page!!

[my_key]

Facebook fan page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=313610325190

[Swagman]

Joined

[fbugnon]

+1 vote (410), hope your penguins win!

[ikisham]

I even saw two posts about the 'Linux washing machine' in forums in Brazil.):P

[AllRadioisDead]

I'm sorry, I just don't like it.
I think Christophe's design is a lot cleaner (No pun intended) and visually appealing.

[P4man]

I'm sorry, I just don't like it.
I think Christophe's design is a lot cleaner (No pun intended) and visually appealing.

Truth be told, I agree with you. And some others look better even.

But then I didnt vote for the prettiest design but for the design I want to win :p

[ikisham]

But then I didnt vote for the prettiest design but for the design I want to win :p

And it's a magazine contest that will mention Linux and the community.

BTW, those washing machines all look more fun than inspiring...

Edit- and here (http://www.guiadohardware.net/comunidade/showthread.php?t=1021453)'s the link in the Brazilian forum for Portuguese speakers.

[phillw]

I even saw two posts about the 'Linux washing machine' in forums in Brazil.):P


Not sure if it is, but the ubuntu forums are mirrored in various countries .. sometimes when I follow a thread I end up on the ubuntu forum in some foreign land !!!

Phill.

[phillw]

This has nothing to do with 9.10 ... but.... It's a little thing to raise awareness of ubuntu & linux in general.
So, pop onto the guys thread & do vote.

Quote:
If you follow this link: http://www.washinstyle.be/index.html?did=150

There's a box below my wife's design saying Stem voor deze creatie (=Vote for this creation). Below it is a button Stem (=vote), click it. Then you'll need to validate your vote by filling in your email address in the form that pops up, next click "Bevestig" (=confirm). They'll send you a confirmation mail with a link. Click the link and you're done.

We currently have 19 votes, but the top person already has 136 (you can see this by clicking on the design and below the name of the person it says "stemmen" and a number, that's the number of votes.) The linux community can easily beat that though!

It's a bit of fun, but... the linux community is about fun http://www.vpolink.com/images/smilies/laugh.gif

Heck, I'll give it a try :lolflag:

[Vostrocity]

I voted just now. And good job the Linux design is actually winning. I agree that there were some other nice designs, but I think whoever spends to effort to campaign for voters the most deserves the prize since the design contest itself doesn't seem too serious.

[ikisham]

I voted just now. And good job the Linux design is actually winning. I agree that there were some other nice designs, but I think whoever spends to effort to campaign for voters the most deserves the prize since the design contest itself doesn't seem too serious.

Agree.

phillw, I posted how to embed the link inside the text in your signature, have a look in the last page.

[ikisham]

The post in the Brazilian forum was deleted (off-topic :) , they didn't have a community cafe section there, but managed to gather a few votes, I think).

C'mon, let's keep voting for the Linux couple (I've already ran out of email addresses).

[mbeach]

+1
good luck

[Magnesium]

Two votes from me!

Good luck to you and your wife for a long and blessed marriage...hopefully complemented by a new washing machine!! :D

Mg

[phillw]

The post in the Brazilian forum was deleted (off-topic :) , they didn't have a community cafe section there, but managed to gather a few votes, I think).

C'mon, let's keep voting for the Linux couple (I've already ran out of email addresses).


he he, i think I have 40 something email addresses unused on my phillw.net & google apps email system... Not sure if they're tying down the votes to domain areas, or if' we'd run the risk of disqualifacation :lolflag:

I love it when people do something 'unusual' :popcorn:

Phill.

[wojox]

Alright you got my vote. I see she's in the lead. If she wins I'm sending over a load of laundry. :lolflag:

[KIAaze]

he he, i think I have 40 something email addresses unused on my phillw.net & google apps email system... Not sure if they're tying down the votes to domain areas, or if' we'd run the risk of disqualifacation :lolflag:
That's what I'm afraid of. People should refrain from doing this. They are already leading anyway.

[nothingspecial]

This is becoming an obsession.

I even went on facebook to join the group and I never go on facebook ugghhh!

Keep voting people

[<NateTheGreat>]

You guys are in the lead now! By a lot. I voted for ya.

[Slug71]

Voted for you. Good Luck!:D

[squilookle]

Voted and joined the Facebook group.

Good luck, and congratulations to both of you on the wedding :)

[phillw]

That's what I'm afraid of. People should refrain from doing this. They are already leading anyway.


Hence the lol ??... I'd never mis-use my system, it was meant as fun.

Phill

:cry:

[Vadi]

Interestingly enough, it's winning right now.

[envalin]

+1. I do agree with the other comments that some look better, but the penguins are cute. Good luck!

[kyuubi777]

voted - want linux to win all the time!

[-Cheyenne-]

Hi everyone!

This is the last week! Luckily, cause it is driving me insane.

I even check the site regulary at my job :)

We're in the lead by 50 votes. It's looking good, I hope it stays this way!

Thanks everyone for voting,we're really looking forward to our penguin washing machine.

I'll keep you posted!

[cguy]

Relax, chick!

Try posting your 'ad' on another big forum: http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/
I'd expect some fierce competition on these last hundred meters hours.

GL! :)

[P4man]

Relax, chick!


Didnt your parents teach you any manners? Perhaps English is only your 5th language or something and so you're not aware, but calling someone "chick" shows a glaring lack of respect and is seriously offending in my book..

[nothingspecial]

He`s been less respectful (imo) in this thread and got away with it.

[cguy]

Maybe you guys should lighten up and be more playful.

http://www.google.ro/search?hl=ro&client=opera&rls=en&hs=ukb&q=define:chick&btnG=C%C4%83utare&meta=

[HappinessNow]

Hi everyone!

This is the last week! Luckily, cause it is driving me insane.

I even check the site regulary at my job :)

We're in the lead by 50 votes. It's looking good, I hope it stays this way!

Thanks everyone for voting,we're really looking forward to our penguin washing machine.

I'll keep you posted!Awesome! Good Luck!

[my_key]

Thanks for all those votes everybody, we're well in first place again. We've had a bit of a busy weekend so no real time to follow up the voting and the tread (but I saw Cheyenne was pinching a few work minutes any way). We'll let you know what we've been up to recently:

We just came home from my sister's and her boyfriend's house warming party and forced a couple of people to vote (let's say they were socially obliged, but no actual violence took place :P ). The thing is that if we win the machine it's also helping my sister and her BF out in the sense that we've currently got a very old 3kg washing machine that's really to small for 3 or even 2 people full time, but it's very handy if you're students and can still bring some laundry home... they would get it if we would win the LG one, so they kindly encouraged they're friends to vote for us, since that would mean new washing machines for everybody. Thanks Stijn and Eveline!

And my dad asked 80 people in the hospital to vote. At least quite a few of them did, so thanks dad. My mum still has to ask all the people at her workplace... Come on mum, don't be shy!

I'm currently keeping a few tricks up my sleeve. I'll keep you guys posted. Everything will unwind in the last couple of days. I'm guessing that others might be on the internet long enough to know about ebay sniping, so I'm keeping some loaded rifles (and a big truck full of C4) on the side for the final days, to cover the eventuality that someone has planned a blitzkrieg attack. Linux and we won't go down without a fight!

It will be quite exciting to see the clock actually read November 15th 0:00, when the voting will be over, because then and only then we know if we've won. And If we do I hope linux can get some exposure time. We do get to give it quite a lot of exposure to our friends (who vote and ask about it), but national exposure in Belgium's biggest woman's magazine is somewhat of a different order.

[Jeramiah]

xD

and the "most inappropriate post of the year" competition has a WINNAH! lol

Congrats on getting married though man! ^_^

I agree, but it had to happen, it's just inevitable!

[Old Marcus]

Didnt your parents teach you any manners? Perhaps English is only your 5th language or something and so you're not aware, but calling someone "chick" shows a glaring lack of respect and is seriously offending in my book..
Relax, slave. :)

[Ex0suit]

xD

and the "most inappropriate post of the year" competition has a WINNAH! lol

Congrats on getting married though man! ^_^

That's inappropriate? Haha XD

[Rayve]

Just voted - congrats, and good luck! :)

Here's to a squeaky clean Tux.

[xpod]

Theres another vote for you.
I think the only thing that is on longer than the computers in our house is the washing machine.:p

[newbie2]

also 'gestemd voor jou en je echtgenote' ... ;)

[ubalderdash]

Brilliant marketing. You will have earned your prize if you win it. If not, you will at least have earned our gratitude for waving the Linux flag in such a refreshingly pleasant manner.

[Slug71]

Not much longer to go and still in the lead!

[-Cheyenne-]

great going everyone! still leading! only 2 more days to go!

[nothingspecial]

vote, vote, vote.

I even got my mum to vote.

[Fenris_rising]

Voted. Good luck and much happiness to you both!

regards

Fenris

[5BallJuggler]

OK guys, I voted too.

Good Luck!

[Kdar]

I think its really cool.
I voted too! ;)
I hope you will win!!

[french]

Voted and the link is put on the Dutch forum

ubuntu-nl.org (http://forum.ubuntu-nl.org/offtopic/geef-uw-stem-aan-dit-pasgetrouwd-koppel-om-een-%27linux%27-wasmachine-te-winnen/msg509948/#new)

Nice design hope ¨your wife¨ get her washing machine ;)

[ElsL]

Voted :) Hope you win!

[Pjotr123]

This makes me uneasy. This has nothing to do with Linux at all.

The topic starter smartly appeals to our sympathy for Linux, with eventually even a picture of an attractive blonde thrown in. But the goal to which we are being lured, is completely unconnected with Linux.

I don't like that very much. So I won't participate.

[t0p]

This makes me uneasy. This has nothing to do with Linux at all.

The topic starter smartly appeals to our sympathy for Linux, with eventually even a picture of an attractive blonde thrown in. But the goal to which we are being lured, is completely unconnected with Linux.

It may not be to do with Linux, but it's definitely about Ubuntu... to be precise, it's about the Ubuntu Community.

This forum (Community Cafe) contains many discussions that aren't about Ubuntu, Linux, or even computing. But they're not off-topic. Community-building is important, especially in a case like the Ubuntu Community where we depend on each other so much for tech support. Morale-building is great, and this thread is about morale building. I voted for the OP's missus to win a washing machine. Why not? It's better than some Windows-user winning! ;)



I don't like that very much. So I won't participate.

And if the OP's missus wins, she won't do your washing. Serves you right! :p

[treesurf]

I voted, good luck!

[jeroen.kurvers]

and another vote...

[redfoxkt]

just voted its Nov, 13 and im sure u guys are going to win ur at 562 votes and the runner up is at 446..this is with my vote...and gratz on getting married =)

Edit: some of those designs are very nice the penguin is nice to but there are some other thats nice as well and they only got 40-200 voted ur at a whopping 563 now =) gratz

[cguy]

This makes me uneasy. This has nothing to do with Linux at all.

The topic starter smartly appeals to our sympathy for Linux, with eventually even a picture of an attractive blonde thrown in. But the goal to which we are being lured, is completely unconnected with Linux.

I don't like that very much. So I won't participate.
Lol, the penguin or the blonde should hardly have anything to do with you voting.
It is about you helping someone out with no costs to you. ;)

[forrestcupp]

This makes me uneasy. This has nothing to do with Linux at all.

The topic starter smartly appeals to our sympathy for Linux, with eventually even a picture of an attractive blonde thrown in. But the goal to which we are being lured, is completely unconnected with Linux.

I don't like that very much. So I won't participate.

Does this seriously bother you? Does everything in life have to be about Linux?

If you're upset that something non-Linux is on these forums, here is what it says right at the top of this page in the rules for the Cafe:

Almost any non-tech-support topic may be discussed here

The Cafe doesn't have to be about Linux. The only restrictions are no religion, politics, or other topics that could cause offense.

If you want to only read Linux related things, just go to the non-discussion areas of these forums.

[newbie2]

It's also on a Dutch open source blog :
http://www.kletskous.com/2009/11/13/linux-wasmachine-leidt-competitie/
A commenter on that site says that the LG site is not 'available' with Chromium on 9.10 ...

[starcannon]

I voted, wth, why not; good luck, hope you get some clean clothes outta the deal :popcorn:

[nothingspecial]

It's also on a Dutch open source blog :
http://www.kletskous.com/2009/11/13/linux-wasmachine-leidt-competitie/
A commenter on that site says that the LG site is not 'available' with Chromium on 9.10 ...

Well he`s wrong
136027

[ankspo71]

I voted too. :p

[nothingspecial]

This makes me uneasy. This has nothing to do with Linux at all.

The topic starter smartly appeals to our sympathy for Linux, with eventually even a picture of an attractive blonde thrown in. But the goal to which we are being lured, is completely unconnected with Linux.

I don't like that very much. So I won't participate.

This post makes me uneasy. You think there`s something weird about a guy that asks a community he participates in to help him win a competition.

The picture of "the attractive blonde" that was "thrown in" to "lure" us all into voting for a washing machine, yep that`s right, that most unholy of actions, voting for a washing machine; is actually a photo of the said wife, who joined these forums just to thank everybody who had voted.

I think your choice of language is a little disturbing.

In the most part, it`s a bit of fun. Help someone out while rooting for(supporting) a washing machine. Huh?! I support a football team but I`ve never supported a washing machine??!

Also, if you read the whole thread (which I wouldn`t expect anyone to do, because it`s about a washing machine) you`ll see a segment where a couple of old married guys (me, one of them), remember what it was like when you first got married and had almost nothing - a house or apartment with no furniture, appliances or anything.

To me, at least, this about a man and a woman starting on a long journey, that will have ups and downs, good times and not so good, a lot of love and a bit of fighting - hey marriage is a hell of a ride. I just want to give them a (small, insignifigant, in the grand scheme of things) hand.

But then I`m a hopelessly romantic idiot.......

......... don`t tell anyone ;)

[Magnesium]

I got my friend to vote too...he's a Mac user, but I told him we could make him an honorary member of the Linux Community if he voted...I hope y'all don't mind. :redface:

Mg

Edit: Okay, my friend told me to add that he does have a (very) infrequently used Fedora Box...so we have to be somewhat nice to him...but he's still a Mac guy. ;)

[P4man]

This makes me uneasy. This has nothing to do with Linux at all.

The topic starter smartly appeals to our sympathy for Linux, with eventually even a picture of an attractive blonde thrown in. But the goal to which we are being lured, is completely unconnected with Linux.

I don't like that very much. So I won't participate.

He is not asking for your money is he? Gee, its just a silly competition, no one is being lured into anything, its quite obvious what this is about. Winning a washing machine. Why do you care if someone else wins it?

As for this not being about linux; of course this is not really about advocating free software or something, its about a WASHING MACHINE lol. But even so, the competition is organised by the most popular woman magazine here in Belgium, if it wins it will give a tiny bit of exposure. It also seems kind of unlikely the OP would have cooked up the rest, faked the entire facebook page and would actually be a Flair reader himself. its a woman magazine after all.

But if it makes you feel any better Ill buy a copy next month and verify the penguin washing machine wasnt won by a 70 year old male bachelor advocating green electricity to save the penguins, ok?
:)

[-Cheyenne-]

But then I`m a hopelessly romantic idiot.......

......... don`t tell anyone ;)

My husband is too ;) and I love him for it

[-Cheyenne-]

Only 20 more minutes!!!!

[Magnesium]

Wow, y'all must be staying up late, huh? I think you are going to win! [-o<

[my_key]

One more minute...

[Magnesium]

MIDNIGHT!!! Hooray!! You won! :guitar: \\:D/\\:D/

=D>=D>=D>=D>

By a landslide...610 votes to 469. Hooray for the Linux Community!

Congratulations Mike and Cheyenne!

[Kdar]

This makes me uneasy. This has nothing to do with Linux at all.

The topic starter smartly appeals to our sympathy for Linux, with eventually even a picture of an attractive blonde thrown in. But the goal to which we are being lured, is completely unconnected with Linux.

I don't like that very much. So I won't participate.

well, actually, I think she is brunet :). I guess you don't happen to see so many of those attractive girls on the daily basic.. :D ... if you are, I am very sorry to hear that..
And then so what? Is it really such big deal? To help out a bit. Just takes few clicks and small amount of time.
=============

Congrats with your win!!! :) That's pretty cool to have a washing machine with Linux on it :)

[Fenris_rising]

Congratulations Guys! I hope the Linux imbued Washing Machine serves you both well!

Regards

Fenris (Voted for the rather attractive brunette =D )

[my_key]

Yay! We've won indeed, but the website hasn't changed yet (there's a winners's section).

Knowing Belgium we might have to wait till Monday for that to happen :D

Thanks everyone for voting! We will give you an update later, when and if it's official that we've won and post some pictures of the delivery, tell you how it runs and how many penguins we've washed so far.

Maybe it's a good idea if we stress test the machine by organising some sort of laundry day where everybody can bring clothes to wash (no ironing though). :D

[Magnesium]

Maybe it's a good idea if we stress test the machine by organising some sort of laundry day where everybody can bring clothes to wash (no ironing though). :D

Haha...well, seeing as how I'm in Texas, USA, and Texas is about 5100 miles (8200 km) from Belgium...looks like that's going to be a bit of a problem. ;)

Of course, if you were going to iron them, it would be worth the trip...:p

[longtom]

Well - I organised some friends to fill up a ship with washing in Cape Town - as a community project. You better get this machine installed quickly....:p

Congratulations with your win!! This is fantastic! And you won't forget that for the rest of your lives - what a way to start your path together.

The best of Luck to you and all the blessings you can possibly handle!!

[Kdar]

Maybe it's a good idea if we stress test the machine by organising some sort of laundry day where everybody can bring clothes to wash (no ironing though). :D


Haha...well, seeing as how I'm in Texas, USA, and Texas is about 5100 miles (8200 km) from Belgium...looks like that's going to be a bit of a problem. ;)

Of course, if you were going to iron them, it would be worth the trip...:p

A Linux pilgrimage?

[Crunchy the Headcrab]

Glad to see you guys won. Congrats! :popcorn:

[my_key]

Hmmm. Cheyenne and I are doubting if the competition is really over. We've seem to have increased in votes since last night while the voting is supposed to be over "at 0:00 October 15" that's what the rules state. Maybe game leaders got mixed up an meant October 15th 24h? Because it seems to me everybody is still gaining votes.

So is the competition still on or not? :confused:

[mechro]

I'm guessing October is Belgian for November?!! ;)

[P4man]

From the rules page:


De deelnemers die op respectievelijk 15 november 2009 om 0u00, 20 december 2009 om 0u00, 17 januari 2010 om 0u00, 21 februari 2010 om 0u00 en 21 maart 2010 om 0u00 de meeste stemmen heeft op zijn design wint een LG wasmachine.

Seems like they give away a washing machine every month. One would expect the votes to reset though. Perhaps they will reset them monday morning?

Petty I just bought a new machine 2 months ago or I would have given it a shot. They mention an LG gsm phone as price for those ranked 2 to 6, and I desperately need a new phone, but I cant see which one they are giving away. Is it worth it :) ?

[Magnesium]

A Linux pilgrimage?

Only if you join me to visit the all knowing Tux (themed washing machine). 8-[

[kgarbutt]

My vote is in for your wife's design. I hope you win.

[nothingspecial]

I don`t understand. Did we (You;)) win or not????

[Crunchy the Headcrab]

Well I thought you'd already won when I congratulated you and since I hadn't voted yet, I voted just in case. I can't read the webpage but I'm pretty sure it went from 614 votes to 615. I also clicked the link in the email they sent me just to be safe.

It looks like you've got a solid lead anyway. I guess it's just a matter of time.

[my_key]

I'm guessing October is Belgian for November?!! ;)

Uhm. Yes, my bad. I'm not really good with dates and time and stuff :oops:


I don`t understand. Did we (You;)) win or not????

Yes, we've won. If you read the rules it says we've won. But the site doesn't show any change, so we thought that maybe they'd mistaken 0:00 h with 24h. But even if the competition leaders made that mistake and they programmed the competition to only end in 1h and 40 min from now, then we'll still win. No difference. But since no official announcement has been made we're still a bit unsure. You never know...

But it should be allright.

Regards,
Michael

[phillw]

Uhm. Yes, my bad. I'm not really good with dates and time and stuff :oops:



Yes, we've won. If you read the rules it says we've won. But the site doesn't show any change, so we thought that maybe they'd mistaken 0:00 h with 24h. But even if the competition leaders made that mistake and they programmed the competition to only end in 1h and 40 min from now, then we'll still win. No difference. But since no official announcement has been made we're still a bit unsure. You never know...

But it should be allright.

Regards,
Michael

Do let us all know when it is confirmed :D

Phill.

[newbie2]

If you read the rules it says we've won. But the site doesn't show any change, so we thought that maybe they'd mistaken 0:00 h with 24h. But even if the competition leaders made that mistake and they programmed the competition to only end in 1h and 40 min from now, then we'll still win. No difference. But since no official announcement has been made we're still a bit unsure. You never know...

But it should be allright.

Regards,
Michael
If i read the rules beneath on that site:
when you click on 'Wedstrijdreglement' (http://www.washingstyle.be/pages/wedstrijdreglement.html) it says :
De actie loopt vanaf 18 oktober 2009 tot en met 21 maart 2010 om 0u00 (hierna: de actieperiode).

and besides 'Wedstrijdreglement', there is 'Actievoorwaarden' (http://www.washingstyle.be/pages/actievoorwaarden.html)...when you click on that, it says :
De actie loopt vanaf 18 oktober 2009 tot en met 30 april 2010 om 0u00 (hierna: de actieperiode).

HUH ???:rolleyes::?

[starcannon]

De actie loopt vanaf 18 oktober 2009 tot en met 30 april 2010 om 0u00 (hierna: de actieperiode).
Translation: Dutch (automatically detected) » English
The offer runs from October 18, 2009 to March 21, 2010 at 0:00 ( "the promotional period).

Sounds like you have a ways to go before you can wash your jeans in that shiny new set :)

[P4man]

Translation: Dutch (automatically detected) » English
The offer runs from October 18, 2009 to March 21, 2010 at 0:00 ( "the promotional period).

Sounds like you have a ways to go before you can wash your jeans in that shiny new set :)

They are giving away 1 washing machine per month. The competition rules explain the participant with the most votes after each month wins one (one per family etc of course). Votes have been reset now so i guess our OP won his one. congrats :)

[nothingspecial]

Yeeehaaaaah!!!!!

We are the champions!

:guitar:\\:D/=D>

[starcannon]

They are giving away 1 washing machine per month. The competition rules explain the participant with the most votes after each month wins one (one per family etc of course). Votes have been reset now so i guess our OP won his one. congrats :)
Way cool!

GRATS

[my_key]

The site has been reset for the competition of next month's washing machine. We didn't get any confirmation yet. Guess they're checking the votes for cheaters, making sure everything went OK and then later today or later this week announce the winner. Any way we'll keep you posted. You guys will know when we know anything ;)

[P4man]

My gf and I decided to submit a design ourselves for the next month. The honest truth is we dont really need a washing machine, but I could use a new GSM phone lol. Should we win we'll donate the machine to someone who has more use for it or to a good cause ("kringloop winkel").

If you want to make another ubuntu machine win, feel free to cast your vote here:
http://www.washinstyle.be/index.html?did=328

[my_key]

Yay! another linux machine is winning already. I was wondering when the first spin-off would occur ;) Now that we've let everybody know "linux" is what they need, you can direct them towards Ubuntu :D

I voted! You should have 4 votes now. To win the phone you only needed a little bit over 100 votes in our final scoring board, so it should be a piece of cake. You can easily win that by just asking all your friends and relatives to vote.

Good luck!

Edit: One question though: Is she using Ubuntu as well? :D

[P4man]

Edit: One question though: Is she using Ubuntu as well? :D

Yep. since 2007 or so when I gave her my laptop which only had ubuntu on it. I never proposed installing windows and she never asked, so :)

[phillw]

My gf and I decided to submit a design ourselves for the next month. The honest truth is we dont really need a washing machine, but I could use a new GSM phone lol. Should we win we'll donate the machine to someone who has more use for it or to a good cause ("kringloop winkel").

If you want to make another ubuntu machine win, feel free to cast your vote here:
http://www.washinstyle.be/index.html?did=328


Voted & Sig changed to reflect new vote ;)

Phill.

[P4man]

Cool, thx :)
I started a new thread to avoid confusion here:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=8327193#post8327193

[mivo]

To maintain the tradition, you should also post a photo of your wife. ;) (I'm just kidding here!)

Good luck! This is a funny way of getting the names "Linux" and "Ubuntu" out there.

[nothingspecial]

If we carry on like this, eventually the whole front page of the cafe will be taken up by washing machine threads. That would be excellent.

Make a change from linux vs windows etc.

[P4man]

To maintain the tradition, you should also post a photo of your wife. ;) (I'm just kidding here!)

You're putting me in a difficult spot here. I was gonna comment and say something about my_key's wife, blondes and luring voters, but on second thought that might not be so clever LOL. She's on a business trip till later this week, Ill let her speak for herself and meanwhile I better remember to edit this post just be sure lol.

[Sealbhach]

So, did they win?

.

[my_key]

It's on the website! We've won the washing machine. They'll still have to send Cheyenne an email with the details though, but the site says we've won!

(see attachment for all you (non dutch/french speaking) people that find it hard to manoeuvre through the website)

We can't really believe it yet, we're still a bit gobsmacked... So I'm not really capable of saying something clever or imaginative right now. I more or less feel like one of these actresses that have just won an oscar and start crying on stage, not really knowing what to say except something like: "OMG!... I want to thank my parents, my loving [wife] (husband in their case) and all the people who've helped to make this possible". So that's just what I'll do for now. Thank you everybody for all the votes and the support. I'll kind of miss watching the daily activity in this tread.

We're kind of cooking up a way to give back a little bit to the community. I had an idea and Cheyenne said she's "not really against it" (wife-speak for "wtf? what kind of crazy idea is that?"). So I'll keep you guys posted on that as well. If you guys have any idea just let us know. And uhm, no cguy, pictures of the wife are not an option ;)

[PartisanEntity]

It's on the website! We've won the washing machine. They'll still have to send Cheyenne an email with the details though, but the site says we've won!

(see attachment for all you (non dutch/french speaking) people that find it hard to manoeuvre through the website)

We can't really believe it yet, we're still a bit gobsmacked... So I'm not really capable of saying something clever or imaginative right now. I more or less feel like one of these actresses that have just won an oscar and start crying on stage, not really knowing what to say except something like: "OMG!... I want to thank my parents, my loving [wife] (husband in their case) and all the people who've helped to make this possible". So that's just what I'll do for now. Thank you everybody for all the votes and the support. I'll kind of miss watching the daily activity in this tread.

We're kind of cooking up a way to give back a little bit to the community. I had an idea and Cheyenne said she's "not really against it" (wife-speak for "wtf? what kind of crazy idea is that?"). So I'll keep you guys posted on that as well. If you guys have any idea just let us know. And uhm, no cguy, pictures of the wife are not an option ;)

I know how you could give back the community, can we send you our laundry? :)

[mivo]

Congratulations! :KS

[Sealbhach]

I know how you could give back the community, can we send you our laundry? :)

lol, good one.:p

.

[P4man]

And uhm, no cguy, pictures of the wife are not an option ;)

Oh dont be too sure. I just read that the washing machine designer that got the most votes over all 5 months also wins a "relooking" with a personal *cough* stylist. I guess that means plenty of pictures in Flair magazine, and something tells me it wont be you, but rather your wife :D

[KIAaze]

(see attachment for all you (non dutch/french speaking) people that find it hard to manoeuvre through the website)

Effectivement, le site était disponible en Français aussi. Je viens tout juste de le découvrir... ça aide. ^^'



We can't really believe it yet, we're still a bit gobsmacked... So I'm not really capable of saying something clever or imaginative right now. I more or less feel like one of these actresses that have just won an oscar and start crying on stage, not really knowing what to say except something like: "OMG!...


OMGWTFBBQ!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMD! ;)

edit:

Oh dont be too sure. I just read that the washing machine designer that got the most votes over all 5 months also wins a "relooking" with a personal *cough* stylist. I guess that means plenty of pictures in Flair magazine, and something tells me it wont be you, but rather your wife

I confirm what p4man said. :)
From the official rules:

The final winner will be declared at the end of the action (March 21 at 00:00): the participant having obtained the most votes during the whole action will win a "relooking" with Jani Kazaltis, as well as a shopping voucher(correct?) of 750 euros.

[cguy]

You can't not love the community :D

I'm happy for you two. Merry washing, haha!

[phillw]

It's on the website! We've won the washing machine. They'll still have to send Cheyenne an email with the details though, but the site says we've won!

(see attachment for all you (non dutch/french speaking) people that find it hard to manoeuvre through the website)

We can't really believe it yet, we're still a bit gobsmacked... So I'm not really capable of saying something clever or imaginative right now. I more or less feel like one of these actresses that have just won an oscar and start crying on stage, not really knowing what to say except something like: "OMG!... I want to thank my parents, my loving [wife] (husband in their case) and all the people who've helped to make this possible". So that's just what I'll do for now. Thank you everybody for all the votes and the support. I'll kind of miss watching the daily activity in this tread.

We're kind of cooking up a way to give back a little bit to the community. I had an idea and Cheyenne said she's "not really against it" (wife-speak for "wtf? what kind of crazy idea is that?"). So I'll keep you guys posted on that as well. If you guys have any idea just let us know. And uhm, no cguy, pictures of the wife are not an option ;)

Congrats :popcorn:

Now, for the next vote - lol.....

Phill.

[dragos240]

Did you get that washing machine yet?

EDIT: Congrats!

[-Cheyenne-]

Woohoo, there's an update!

I got a mail that in about two weeks they will deliver the washing machine.

Pictures will be provided when the so welcome, early, christmas present arrives.

Thanks again for your loving support!

You'll see it soon -

[RATM_Owns]

Congratulations!

Now, I like my laundry soft. So don't use any of that no-name brands. Only the best for my clothes. I'm shipping my laundry presently...

:P

[Magnesium]

Woohoo, there's an update!

I got a mail that in about two weeks they will deliver the washing machine.

Pictures will be provided when the so welcome, early, christmas present arrives.

Thanks again for your loving support!

You'll see it soon -

So it's been about 3 weeks now...did it ever come yet? We want to see it! \\:D/

Merry Christmas, BTW.

Mg

[realzippy]

Has the machine arrived yet?

[-Cheyenne-]

Happy New Year!

Hey here we are with the pictures of the washing machine!

Sorry for the delay, life happened :oops:

It works great, and the penguins are happy.

We have given them a warm home.

Have a look! And thanks for the support again!

Cheyenne


http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/1867/img3998r.jpg

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/1795/img3997v.jpg

[nothingspecial]

Yeeeehaaaa!!!!!

You just need to paint your dryer and toaster to match now.

[BigSilly]

Hah! Look at that. It's well cool. Congrats to you. :)

[wirepuller134]

Congratulations, you look very happy as do the penguins.

[lisati]

Well done!

"Life's Good" (thought I'd get in with this before someone else.) :)

[pgp_protector]

EDIT:
Came in too late :D


Congrats on the new Washing Machine.

[Swagman]

Happy New Year!

Hey here we are with the pictures of the washing machine!

Sorry for the delay, life happened :oops:

It works great, and the penguins are happy.

We have given them a warm home.

Have a look! And thanks for the support again!

Cheyenne


http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/1867/img3998r.jpg

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/1795/img3997v.jpg


:-)

Awesome

hehe.

This Tux support thing seems to be a winner

so.....

I want six numbers from 1 to 49 (for the Lotto)

hehe

[nothingspecial]

Just shown my wife the pictures.

Now she can take or leave linux (actually she can`t because it`s all we have in this house), but she loves penguins.

Now she wants one.

Are they selling them or is it a one off.

[Maheriano]

I wish my girlfriend was as cool as you.

[judge jankum]

Congrats guys!!!! This is awesome!!!!

[Kdar]

WOW.. Thats so cool!!!!

Congratulations!!!

[raymondh]

well done

[pgp_protector]

:-)

Awesome

hehe.

This Tux support thing seems to be a winner

so.....

I want six numbers from 1 to 49 (for the Lotto)

hehe

4-7-19-21-38 Mega 29

[Swagman]

4-7-19-21-38 Mega 29

/me writes them down.. Will play them next saturday

[pgp_protector]

/me writes them down.. Will play them next saturday

I just wouldn't play them in California ;) :)

[Magnesium]

Hooray for Michael and Cheyenne !!!! :D\\:D/\\:D/\\:D/:guitar:

It looks way cool...I think LG should start selling the penguin stickers. :P

Actually, though, that might be a good idea...LG could let you design a sticker on the website, and they would send you a custom sticker designed for your washing machine.

Have y'all been in the magazine yet? IIRC, the winner would be featured in an article in a big Women's magazine over there.

Mg

[Maheriano]

So how is Linux integrated with the machine anyway?

[Magnesium]

So how is Linux integrated with the machine anyway?

It's not...it's just a regular washing machine, but with a Linux-inspired theme on the front.

Mg

[my_key]

Sorry that we hadn't posted earlier... We've been wanting to post it earlier, since that's the least we could do. But I had a pretty busy exam period and thesis deadlines. Cheyenne also had the busiest period of the year at her work (she's a travel agent and it's early bookings... some sort of big promotion thing and she's worked mostly 7/7). So in the evenings we were a bit like zombies.

Sorry for the wait. We had not forgotten you guys.

I had initially hoped to take some pictures during the delivery, but the delivery was a single guy with a rather small car to fit the washing machine in. It so happened that I had to carry the machine upstairs with him up our rather narrow staircase. And we live on the third floor, no elevator. :D Then the machine stood there for over a week in the middle of our kitchen, they didn't install it, he said I had to contact a plumber for that. But I haven't got that good an experience with plumbers here in Brussels, and they charge heaps just for getting here, they never bring the right kit the first time around even if you tell them what they need, just so they can charge you a second time. So I opted for the DIY route, in my spare time of course... Because our plumbing - as I found out - is rather old and dodgy I had to go to the DIY store 3 times - after some frustrating clean ups - to replace parts that normally don't belong on water pipes like wrong seals and stuff (didn't really surprise me as we had been without gas for 3 weeks just before the winter because some bonehead had placed a no return valve (for a water pipe) on our gas pipe). In the end I got everything installed though, but it took a while until I could take some proper pictures (I proposed to take some a bit earlier also, but Cheyenne didn't let me take some as she was "very tired" after work. And she wanted to look her best for you guys. Don't tell her I said this ;) ).


Regards,
Michael

[Magnesium]

Sorry that we hadn't posted earlier... We've been wanting to post it earlier, since that's the least we could do. But I had a pretty busy exam period and thesis deadlines. Cheyenne also had the busiest period of the year at her work (she's a travel agent and it's early bookings... some sort of big promotion thing and she's worked mostly 7/7). So in the evenings we were a bit like zombies.

Sorry for the wait. We had not forgotten you guys.

I had initially hoped to take some pictures during the delivery, but the delivery was a single guy with a rather small car to fit the washing machine in. It so happened that I had to carry the machine upstairs with him up our rather narrow staircase. And we live on the third floor, no elevator. :D Then the machine stood there for over a week in the middle of our kitchen, they didn't install it, he said I had to contact a plumber for that. But I haven't got that good an experience with plumbers here in Brussels, and they charge heaps just for getting here, they never bring the right kit the first time around even if you tell them what they need, just so they can charge you a second time. So I opted for the DIY route, in my spare time of course... Because our plumbing - as I found out - is rather old and dodgy I had to go to the DIY store 3 times - after some frustrating clean ups - to replace parts that normally don't belong on water pipes like wrong seals and stuff (didn't really surprise me as we had been without gas for 3 weeks just before the winter because some bonehead had placed a no return valve (for a water pipe) on our gas pipe). In the end I got everything installed though, but it took a while until I could take some proper pictures (I proposed to take some a bit earlier also, but Cheyenne didn't let me take some as she was "very tired" after work. And she wanted to look her best for you guys. Don't tell her I said this ;) ).


Regards,
Michael

Oh my...well, at least the washing machine was free, right? Wow, I can't believe that some plumber had put a water valve on a gas pipe...what an idiot! But I'm glad that it's installed everyone is safe and clean ;).

I won't tell your wife about our secret next time I see her :-\" :-#

When will y'all be in the magazine?

Mg

[my_key]

I wasn't complaining, they can drop off free stuff like that at my doorstep at any time! At least the guy helped me carry it upstairs. :D

I'm not sure. Cheyenne said she'll send an email to flair (the name of the magazine) inquiring about that. I'll ask her tonight after work about the status.

[Magnesium]

I wasn't complaining, they can drop off free stuff like that at my doorstep at any time! At least the guy helped me carry it upstairs. :D

I'm not sure. Cheyenne said she'll send an email to flair (the name of the magazine) inquiring about that. I'll ask her tonight after work about the status.

Ha ha...I wouldn't complain either!

Mg

[my_key]

Woot! Cheyenne and the linux washing machine are in the flair magazine this week!

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/467/flairsmall.th.png (http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/467/flairsmall.png)
(page 8)

Regards,
Michael

Edit: woops, image was somewhat big. Thumbnailed it.