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jan
February 10th, 2005, 05:01 AM
Hi folks,

do you know the SpreadFirefox initiative (http://www.spreadfirefox.com)? Well, I think we could stard a SpreadUbuntu as well!

Done:
- domains bought:
spreadubuntu.com
spreadubuntu.org
spreadubuntu.net
spreadubuntu.biz
spreadubuntu.info

ToDo's:
- launch a website
- start aditional promotion activity

I think we can pretty get inspired by all SpreadFirefox guys - they're doing a great job with 23M downloads so far...

Jan

orion_114
February 10th, 2005, 09:19 PM
That souds like an awsome idea !!!
Let us know when the site is up and running.

jan
February 10th, 2005, 10:08 PM
Hi,

to be honest, it might take a while, untill i get some help...

Take care,
Jan

jdodson
February 10th, 2005, 10:12 PM
Hi,

to be honest, it might take a while, untill i get some help...

Take care,
Jan

a start could be to get a templated look and feel for the page. you could ask about using the ubuntu template(brown look and feel). and use a design from open source web design: http://www.oswd.org/

Jad
February 10th, 2005, 10:16 PM
I can give a hand, and provide you with hosting.

adbak
February 10th, 2005, 11:40 PM
You may want to try out Drupal (http://www.drupal.org). It's a free and open source content manager. I don't know much about it but I do have a friend who helps code for it. Drupal has been used in Blog For America (part of Dean's campaign), SpreadFirefox, Tuxmachines.org, and many others.

If you're looking for a place to host, try out Bryght (http://bryght.net/) which is owned by the same coder friend of mine. And Bryght is best when used with Drupal. A match made in heaven.

Rule
February 11th, 2005, 01:31 AM
I like the idea, good luck \\:D/

DJ_Max
February 12th, 2005, 01:36 AM
I really like the idea. And if needed, I can create a custom CMS, and also provide hosting, of course, free of charge. Just hit me up with an Email or IM, or PM, or whatever.

Mute
February 12th, 2005, 01:43 AM
And I would be willing to help out where ever possible, coding, security, etc. Just IM me, either through the board or through AIM or YIM.

-Mute

jan
February 12th, 2005, 08:13 PM
Hi,

I am very hapy to see you like the idea! Well, let's say I've done the first step with the domains. I just wanted to be sure to secure them for our use. I only do not posses spare time enought to go really into it immediatelly, but would be happy doing maybe something like coordinating the "building" process :). The domains can be forwarded to wherever (including masked forwarding), so feel free to start on our own and then to tell me to just point them to some place ...

Jan

defkewl
February 12th, 2005, 11:22 PM
Great Idea. But keep up the spirit. I recomend using Post Nuke as a CMS if you want. Or use WordPress if it's only for simple purpose.

rufius
February 12th, 2005, 11:26 PM
Hi folks,

do you know the SpreadFirefox initiative (http://www.spreadfirefox.com)? Well, I think we could stard a SpreadUbuntu as well!

Done:
- domains bought:
spreadubuntu.com
spreadubuntu.org
spreadubuntu.net
spreadubuntu.biz
spreadubuntu.info

ToDo's:
- launch a website
- start aditional promotion activity

I think we can pretty get inspired by all SpreadFirefox guys - they're doing a great job with 23M downloads so far...

Jan
Sounds like a great idea, will be excited to see how it turns out :).

DJ_Max
February 12th, 2005, 11:30 PM
Great Idea. But keep up the spirit. I recomend using Post Nuke as a CMS if you want. Or use WordPress if it's only for simple purpose.
I wouldn't recommend any "Nuke" based system, I have yet to see a decent Nuke-system, all use horrible code. Wordpress or Drupal will do.

IgnisUmbrarum
February 13th, 2005, 01:12 AM
if you need any help here and there with a banner or something I could do some graphic stuff. just PM or E-mail.(or you could try IMing me.) :wink:

macewan
February 13th, 2005, 02:40 AM
Great idea!

I suck on long term projects - pretty good on very short term though so buzz if there's anything I may help with. Wordpress gets my vote also.

jan
March 26th, 2005, 09:37 PM
Hey folks,

its been a while since i bought the "SpreadUbuntu" domains. Aaron from oswd.org was willing to manage the project but he had to withdraw because of some work or whatever.

Sooo, what i wanna do is make the project absolutely free with offering to redirect the domain to what ever site may deserve it. The plans were to start a similar thing as spreadfirefox.com.

Anybody willing to do anything about it? I feel bad letting the domains just without effect...

Hope to get someone,
Jan

jdong
March 26th, 2005, 11:10 PM
I wouldn't recommend any "Nuke" based system, I have yet to see a decent Nuke-system, all use horrible code. Wordpress or Drupal will do.


I set up my school's robotics portal (http://adamsrobotics.com/) using PHP-Nuke two or so years ago, and I regret it up to this day... I fully agree --- avoid Nuke portals at all costs!

Mambo also is very nice -- I'm currently experimenting with it as a replacement.

gamehack
March 27th, 2005, 02:05 AM
If you need a designer, drop a me line.

Regards,
gamehack

DJ_Max
March 27th, 2005, 03:54 AM
I set up my school's robotics portal (http://adamsrobotics.com/) using PHP-Nuke two or so years ago, and I regret it up to this day... I fully agree --- avoid Nuke portals at all costs!

Mambo also is very nice -- I'm currently experimenting with it as a replacement.
Yeah, there are number of reasons why not to use it...

I Pm'd you jan.

gamehack
March 27th, 2005, 05:04 PM
A simple concept design. What do you think?

http://www.1nsp1r3d.co.uk/tmp/concept.png

DJ_Max
March 27th, 2005, 07:26 PM
A simple concept design. What do you think?

Whoa, thats nice, how long did it take you to do that? =D>

gamehack
March 27th, 2005, 07:30 PM
20 mins ;) And if we agree on this design, it would not take me more than ~1 hour to do it in cross-browser CSS.

clb137
March 27th, 2005, 07:33 PM
HI,

Outstanding keep up the good work, it works for me


clinton =D>

DJ_Max
March 27th, 2005, 07:44 PM
20 mins ;) And if we agree on this design, it would not take me more than ~1 hour to do it in cross-browser CSS.
You got some skills, it would have taken me 20 hours. :lol:

gamehack
March 27th, 2005, 07:53 PM
You got some skills, it would have taken me 20 hours. :lol:
Well... if you do that every day, you'll also do it for 20 mins :)

adbak
March 27th, 2005, 09:37 PM
I like it but I think the font could be a little whiter or some other color to stand out from the background so it's easier to read.

But keep up the good work!

EDITED: to remove unintentional quote.

Daniel G. Taylor
March 27th, 2005, 10:17 PM
Great design so far :-)

I wonder if you could maybe add some green into the mix, so that the whole thing isn't totally brown. An olive green seems to mix well with those desaturated dark browns. I'd also lighten up the main text a bit to increase contrast. I know it's all personal opinion but I would probably use a solid outline instead of fading slightly into the background, as it just looks a bit cleaner to me.

Are you planning on just a single page? Where will the download it link take you? How much information do you want to give out on spreadubuntu before moving people to the real Ubuntu site? Not trying to be negative, just some random questions. This is a cool project :-)

My little pet project for the last few months has been http://www.fsep.org, which is similar, but focuses on educating people more about free software in general. It still isn't done (need to finish most of the software pages and developer section) and I think I alienate people with so much text on the front page. The site is written in PHP and uses some mod_rewrite magic. Any advice/help would of course be appreciated.

gamehack
March 27th, 2005, 10:55 PM
I will make some variations of the design tomorrow and we'll see what comes out.

TravisNewman
March 28th, 2005, 03:23 AM
I totally second making the font brigher. Maybe even white. But reading a lot on that page would give me a headache ;) Though really, quite amazing design. I would be able to pull up something CLOSE to that quality in about an hour or more-- I am impressed with your skills.

bailout
March 28th, 2005, 04:02 AM
A simple concept design. What do you think?

http://www.1nsp1r3d.co.uk/tmp/concept.png

great design, but I think it would look much better in blue ;-) :mrgreen:

cdhotfire
March 28th, 2005, 04:16 AM
nice job dude. But one question, when i see "Just spread it", this makes me think about peanut butter or something. Also make it lighter, is kind of to hard on the eyes. :p. Everything else is just slapping.;)

TravisNewman
March 28th, 2005, 05:24 AM
There's no blue at all in the Ubuntu pallate, so making it blue is quite illogical.

gamehack
March 28th, 2005, 02:24 PM
Hi guys,

Here's the updated version with lighter colours ;) Feel free to comment 8)

PS.

Because I'm working on a LCD monitor, I'm not sure how the colours are looking on a CRT. Any comments on this?

BWF89
March 28th, 2005, 04:41 PM
Those KDE people are probably going to start a SpreadKubuntu :smile: .

I have a question. Anti-Windows people say that Microsoft forces you to upgrade your OS. But isn't Ubuntu worse? Ubuntu only supports it's OS for 18 months after the last release but Microsoft supports it for long after.

EDIT: I like the look of that attached thumbnail but I don't think you should use the word "manifesto". When people hear the word manifesto they think of Karl Marx's Communist Manifesto. That coupled with the fact that to a newbie Open Soruce sounds like Communism isn't a winning rescipie. I'd also try to steer away from the politicial aspects of Ubuntu like it's always going to be free and focus on it's pratical advantages like it's speed, reliability, stability, bugs are constantly updated and so on.

Buffalo Soldier
March 28th, 2005, 05:16 PM
I think the difference is when you're upgrading Windows, lets say Windows 98 to Windows XP, the requirements for your hardware increases dramatically.

Upgrading version of Ubuntu should be less demanding. There are some problems here and there but it's still too early to judge (still in preview and first transition). I guess after 2 or 3 releases Ubuntu would have perfected the transition phase.

gamehack
March 28th, 2005, 05:31 PM
Those KDE people are probably going to start a SpreadKubuntu :smile: .

I have a question. Anti-Windows people say that Microsoft forces you to upgrade your OS. But isn't Ubuntu worse? Ubuntu only supports it's OS for 18 months after the last release but Microsoft supports it for long after.

EDIT: I like the look of that attached thumbnail but I don't think you should use the word "manifesto". When people hear the word manifesto they think of Karl Marx's Communist Manifesto. That coupled with the fact that to a newbie Open Soruce sounds like Communism isn't a winning rescipie. I'd also try to steer away from the politicial aspects of Ubuntu like it's always going to be free and focus on it's pratical advantages like it's speed, reliability, stability, bugs are constantly updated and so on.
I've just put the text which is to be found on ubuntulinux.com, it's dummy text. I've just found it that it would be the most appropriate text to be displayed for the layout design. The thumbnail only focuses on representing the layout.

Regards,
gamehack

adbak
March 29th, 2005, 03:38 AM
I don't think that Canonical will make you upgrade your Ubuntu like Microsoft does. Since Microsoft OSs have so many security holes and exploits it's pretty much mandatory to get the newest OS unless you want to be left behind by MS.

With Ubuntu it's security is guaranteed to be updated 18 months past release. And I'm sure that if there are any serious exploits found after those 18 months that Canonical will issue a patch or a group dedicated to the upkeep of past-date Ubuntu releases will backport or issue their own patch.

However, what I think it boils down to is ease of upgrade. With MS you have to spend $x00 just to get a newer version. In addition you have to erase your entire hard drive just to "upgrade". Whereas with Ubuntu you merely update your sources.list, do a smart-upgrade, and WHAM! -- upgraded Ubuntu for free with all your files in tact.

primeirocrime
March 29th, 2005, 04:46 AM
Those KDE people are probably going to start a SpreadKubuntu :smile: .

I have a question. Anti-Windows people say that Microsoft forces you to upgrade your OS. But isn't Ubuntu worse? Ubuntu only supports it's OS for 18 months after the last release but Microsoft supports it for long after.

EDIT: I like the look of that attached thumbnail but I don't think you should use the word "manifesto". When people hear the word manifesto they think of Karl Marx's Communist Manifesto. That coupled with the fact that to a newbie Open Soruce sounds like Communism isn't a winning rescipie. I'd also try to steer away from the politicial aspects of Ubuntu like it's always going to be free and focus on it's pratical advantages like it's speed, reliability, stability, bugs are constantly updated and so on.

Microsoft charges people a buckload for manure that doens't make sunflowers grow. What is the problem with manifestos and left-wing anyway? that is what got me into ubuntu in the first place that and some stuff I read from rms.

TravisNewman
March 29th, 2005, 05:59 AM
I think you forget that Ubuntu is VERY BIG on the politics. In fact, the GPL is VERY political. And manifesto is a word. Nothing more, nothing less. Just because a communist used it doesn't make it a communist word.
And, let's not bash political parties. Keep in mind that, all opinions aside, true communism has never had a chance to work because it has never existed. You may not like Fidel Castro or Emperor Mao, but that's not Communism. In fact, most of open source development IS communist-like in its design.
I'm not saying I think we should all be communist, because I don't think it would work for everyone, because of human nature, but that doesn't mean we should discriminate against it.

kassetra
March 29th, 2005, 06:20 AM
There's no blue at all in the Ubuntu pallate, so making it blue is quite illogical.

Actually, in the official Ubuntu color palette, there are two sets of blues - an "environmental blue" set and an "accent blue" set ...

There is an orange group, yellow, red, "human" or brown, environmental blue, accent blue, accent green, and accent purple -- check the Ubuntu artwork wiki page.

Now it's true that in the graphic logo, there are only reds, oranges, and yellow-ish colors, but the somewhat black-looking "ubuntu" text is actually a blue color - called "toner" .... and all of those colors were taken from the official palette. :)

kassetra
March 29th, 2005, 06:25 AM
nice job dude. But one question, when i see "Just spread it", this makes me think about peanut butter or something. Also make it lighter, is kind of to hard on the eyes. :p. Everything else is just slapping.;)

I have to agree that the current slogan sounds awkward ...

What about "Just install it" ...
?

I definitely agree that a higher contrast is needed in order to be able to read it... also, you might want to think about (and this will sound contradictory) reducing the amount of text and including pictures...

Most people won't actually "read" a web site unless they're trying to find help or a definition or something like that... so if you cut the text a bunch and include graphics of happy people or something like that, you'll up your chances of being "read" ...

HungSquirrel
March 29th, 2005, 04:38 PM
I don't know much about it but I do have a friend who helps code for it. Drupal has been used in Blog For America (part of Dean's campaign), SpreadFirefox, Tuxmachines.org, and many others.
Actually, SpreadFirefox uses a spinoff of Drupal called CivicSpace. :)

I'm willing to help in any way I can. I'm experienced in XHTML, JavaScript, CSS, and setting up almost any CMS except Plone. Why Ubuntu had to pick that for their website is beyond me...

Daniel G. Taylor
March 29th, 2005, 04:44 PM
EDIT: I like the look of that attached thumbnail but I don't think you should use the word "manifesto". When people hear the word manifesto they think of Karl Marx's Communist Manifesto. That coupled with the fact that to a newbie Open Soruce sounds like Communism isn't a winning rescipie. I'd also try to steer away from the politicial aspects of Ubuntu like it's always going to be free and focus on it's pratical advantages like it's speed, reliability, stability, bugs are constantly updated and so on.
I have to agree with panickedthumb here, though I would say the free software community is more socialistic. I don't really think using the word 'manifesto' will scare away many people. The only thing I can think of that will happen is that the few people already screaming "Communism!" will continue to do so, but now with more "evidence." It is a bit ironic that your signature talks about your rights when you want to advocate practical advantages (open source) over freedom (free software).

To keep this post on topic, I like the new design, even though I've only seen it on TFTs (so I don't really have contrast issues, but I know a lot of people complain about things I make being too low contrast). Keep up the great work :-)

BWF89
March 29th, 2005, 06:22 PM
It is a bit ironic that your signature talks about your rights when you want to advocate practical advantages (open source) over freedom (free software).
My sig talks about freedom in the sence that if TCPA were to be passed proprietary software would be hurt a little and Open software would be hurt alot.

The reason we shouldn't get politicial in the SpreadUbuntnu is because how many people are going to use an OS because it allows your freedom (I did but I'm the exception)? Most people don't even know what's in the E.U.L.A., and most people don't care aslong as they can get their programs to work. Ubuntu (Linux) can get your programs (if they work with Un*x) to work better than Windows and I think that's what we should focus on.

Daniel G. Taylor
March 29th, 2005, 09:33 PM
I agree that most people don't care and we are the exception rather than the rule. Given that those people are the intended audience, coupled with their resistance to learning and change, I suppose we would have the greatest effect touting practical use over things that really don't matter until they become a major problem to people. I'm just not sure I'm comfortable doing that, although it's obviously the option that will be most successful (with success measured by the number of people using Ubuntu after seeing the site). But who the heck am I to decree this or that? ;-)

<rant status="optional">
That sort of thing (what will get the most suck^H^H^H^Hpeople to purchase/consume/whatever) is one of the biggest let-downs of capitalism in my opinion. Instead of asking whether or not this or that will help humanity on the whole we ask whether it is marketable. Can we get people to buy it? Then we assume that things people buy will be good for them, creating progress. Tell that to all the smokers out there. You can create the greatest technology in the world and still fail miserably, economically speaking. Interestingly you can also make millions selling properly marketed dog **** in a box. All you have to do is make dog **** in a box "cool." Far fetched, you say? Watch TV for a few hours some day and then look around next time you are outside with other people. But, who is this all benefiting? Certainly not the people. This is probably why I could never work in the medical research field, be a lawyer (I do have great respect for the Groklaw people and such), etc.

Then again, you have to think about the reasons that people would have to change their behavior or learn and wonder from their perspective why they should. Why can't everything just be easy? Why can't everything be standardized and easy to learn if we do have to learn new things? I just don't know.

I just wish all information to be available and open. Knowledge is the key to true freedom. I'm tired of the fighting, the lies, and all the other ********.

Maybe I just don't get it.
</rant>

WildTangent
May 9th, 2005, 10:43 PM
i think you should provide details as to the version, and size of the download under the download link, and, add more pictures, and reduce the text. people like eye candy, not a bunch or words.

-Wild

thechitowncubs
May 29th, 2005, 09:22 PM
site doesn't work for me

DJ_Max
May 29th, 2005, 11:21 PM
site doesn't work for me
Jan is looking for someone else to run/start the site.
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=32639&highlight=spreadubuntu
I'm in talks with Jan now about starting the site. I'll be contacting gamehack about the design.

benplaut
May 30th, 2005, 02:02 AM
i like the ubuntu colors, but i think that the site should be something lighter... more tan than brown. Easier on the eyes, and looks more inviting. I think a portal is a good idea... i'm a fan of 3 panel pages :-P

pdk001
May 30th, 2005, 08:45 AM
great job, i think brown is ok too

Jenda
May 30th, 2005, 09:02 PM
I think the site would do better with either a darker bckground color, or a much lighter (I'd prefer Ubuntu tan) with dark text.

As for the content, I believe it would be best to have a light-spirited introduction, and then several "chapters" or "categories" (Philosophy, Performance, Economy, Community). We should also make a straightforward decision whether or not to mention MS, Windows, Apple, Mac OS, Sun, Solaris, Unix etc.. I myself... don't know. I think comparing w/ Windows makes a lot of sense, since that's what most potential converts use, but then again, it would be nice to make it an Ubuntu-is-GOOD campaign rather than just Ubuntu-is-better or even Windows-is-worse.

If things go well, I might attempt creation of a website next year (September). Until then, no time. Is Jan still around? (BTW, I'm also Jan)

- Jenda

DJ_Max
May 30th, 2005, 09:06 PM
Until then, no time. Is Jan still around? (BTW, I'm also Jan)
- Jenda
Yeah, I've IM and eMailed Jan about the site. Also, gamehack is working on coding the design.

Jenda
May 30th, 2005, 09:07 PM
Yeah, I've IM and eMailed Jan about the site. Also, gamehack is working on coding the design.
OK... but still, if you need any graphics, I'll be available.

DJ_Max
May 30th, 2005, 09:39 PM
Ok, thanks a lot for the offer. I'll probably be contacting you soon.

madmetal
May 31st, 2005, 12:33 AM
i have just came across this thread.
i am a student at ceid(greece) www.ceid.upatras.gr/en/index.htm

we have nothing to offer but a great support to yours(our) try.
ubuntu is the most spread distro in the school.
please let us know for any help.

DJ_Max
June 2nd, 2005, 02:51 AM
i have just came across this thread.
i am a student at ceid(greece) www.ceid.upatras.gr/en/index.htm

we have nothing to offer but a great support to yours(our) try.
ubuntu is the most spread distro in the school.
please let us know for any help.
Thanks a lot for the support guys. gamehack finished coding the layout, and I did some touch ups to it. (Fixed IE bug.)
http://ubuntuinfo.org/spreadubuntu/

This is just the design, I'm still working on the cms.

regards

zaxer
June 2nd, 2005, 03:50 PM
Great work guys!

gamehack
June 2nd, 2005, 06:04 PM
:razz:

pdk001
June 2nd, 2005, 08:34 PM
go for it ubuntu

thechitowncubs
November 26th, 2005, 08:19 PM
is this still in the works?

Jenda
November 26th, 2005, 09:52 PM
is this still in the works?
You can read what the SpreadUbuntu Team is doing on the Marketing Team Forum: http://www.ubuntupeople.com/file/forums/viewforum.php?f=3&sid=8a44172361b0223fce6146bc14c233b8

Are you in the Marketing Team? If you are, (judging by your sig) you should join the forum, and you can also use the new (and unpepulated yet) IRC channel #ubuntupeople .

h4lfl1ng
February 28th, 2006, 08:53 AM
I think im gona get in on this, I do not see any good designs yet. I'll start making a mockup this week.

TechSonic
February 28th, 2006, 09:37 AM
Hi,

to be honest, it might take a while, untill i get some help...

Take care,
Jan


Help is here. Command me my master, would you like an ending tag with that line?

Leo_01
February 28th, 2006, 12:46 PM
It seems the project is dead.
It really need a organized group of people to help out!
I am suggesting to built layout and test respond.
I am trying to contact the guy who started this project.
It seems like a good project that really need a push!
Who is willing to work on the project?

Klaidas
February 28th, 2006, 01:22 PM
Very cool idea. I'd love to have this Spread Ubuntu logo on my website ;)

corenominal
February 28th, 2006, 09:00 PM
I think the initial idea for a SpreadUbuntu site is great but after having read this entire thread I can't help but wonder, "what's the point?"

Most of the thread seems to have been about discussing the initial design put forward by gamehack. I know it's tempting for designers to jump straight in with their input and this insn't a bad thing but, surely the design should wait until the primary goals have been stated and/or a mission statement has been produced.

I think that sometimes it is too easy to look at projects such as spreadfirefox.com and underestimate what is actually involved in such undertakings.

Personally I'd suggest trying to get intouch with some of the spreadfirefox team to get advice/help on getting the project off the ground. Paul Kim (Mozilla Corporation) has a great article that may be of interest on his blog. See: http://www.numenity.org/blog/2006/02/24/marketing-firefox-2/.

Also -- I don't know about any of you guys and gals but I've found it near on impossible to keep track of who's generously volunteered their time for this. Maybe another good starting point would be to get a project page up and running where interested parties could sign-up for the project and get a clearer picture of the what's happening. i.e. objectives, timescales etc.

Just a few thoughts. I'm up for helping out if I can. Good luck to everyone involved and hope this turns out to be a boon for Ubuntu!! Would be a shame to see it turn into just another website for the sake of having a website.

DigitalDuality
February 28th, 2006, 09:21 PM
I would love to help out any way i can what so ever and have this up and running.

Also, maybe expanding on the "spread firefox" idea.. how about somehow incorporating "it just works" as a marketing scheme.

People tend to fear linux, not web browsers. This i think would be a more important issue to punch. If the issue is dead in the water.. I'll start one up myself. I'm not a master web designer, nor a great graphic designer. But i'm sure with the help of people here.. we could get something moving.

What's the marketing team's relation to this? Is it dead? B/c i can have this up and running by this weekend.

I think the site would also NEED on the front page, the top ten How To's, to get someone up and running to full capacity multimedia and web browsing wise. It's imperative it works the day they sit down to install it. Trying to wrap your head around it for a week isn't a good "first boot" experience.

imagine
February 28th, 2006, 11:35 PM
That first page still exists on http://ubuntuinfo.org if anyone wants to have a look. But the domains expired.

DigitalDuality
March 1st, 2006, 01:10 AM
nm

DJ_Max
March 9th, 2006, 10:26 PM
That first page still exists on http://ubuntuinfo.org if anyone wants to have a look. But the domains expired.
My domain hasn't expired. I plan on using it, someday...

Jenda
March 9th, 2006, 10:33 PM
Hey, all of you who wish to participate, join the discussion on the Marketing Team's forum: http://www.ubuntupeople.com/file/forums/viewforum.php?f=3&sid=9b32be7e09c3476f05a0c9d8e1dc7081

It seems there is yet one more hopeful attempt at reviving spreadubuntu - so don't let it fail! :)

Brunellus
March 9th, 2006, 10:38 PM
boy. every time this thread pops up, I keep thinking "what an awful word--spreadubuntu!" I mean....goatse?

galgoz
March 10th, 2006, 05:56 AM
I think using drupal would be perfect as suggested. And like they said drupal is what is used at spreadfirefox.com the site that you are wanting to imitate for ubuntu. I use drupal and love it, very powerful.

<--- Look over there at my avatar.

To help out I created an ubuntu button and set it as my avatar so you can use it if you like.

basketcase
March 10th, 2006, 07:00 AM
I replied on the ubuntupeople.com site.

Good luck!! Great idea!

DJ_Max
March 19th, 2006, 12:56 AM
Ok, I might not be able to start the site up after all. The domain is about to expire on March 21. If anyone wants the domain, let me know, because I do not want some search site to pickup the domain. The register is Namecheap (http://namecheap.com).

galgoz
March 19th, 2006, 05:47 PM
I sent you a PM about taking the registration.

Sirin
March 19th, 2006, 07:55 PM
You may want to try out Drupal (http://www.drupal.org). It's a free and open source content manager. I don't know much about it but I do have a friend who helps code for it. Drupal has been used in Blog For America (part of Dean's campaign), SpreadFirefox, Tuxmachines.org, and many others.

Heh, a pro codes up their own crap. :cool:

Sirin
March 19th, 2006, 07:58 PM
because I do not want some search site to pickup the domain.

Look again... :p

DJ_Max
March 19th, 2006, 11:06 PM
Look again... :p
Look at what?

adamkane
March 28th, 2006, 05:02 PM
!

Zodiac
March 28th, 2006, 05:50 PM
What is the status of this project?

JimmyJazz
March 28th, 2006, 08:05 PM
Hi folks,

do you know the SpreadFirefox initiative (http://www.spreadfirefox.com)? Well, I think we could stard a SpreadUbuntu as well!

Done:
- domains bought:
spreadubuntu.com
spreadubuntu.org
spreadubuntu.net
spreadubuntu.biz
spreadubuntu.info

ToDo's:
- launch a website
- start aditional promotion activity

I think we can pretty get inspired by all SpreadFirefox guys - they're doing a great job with 23M downloads so far...

Jan

I like this idea (actually I thought it up myself a few week back) I would be more than happy to help with site design.

Jenda
March 28th, 2006, 08:16 PM
Zodiac: It's having another revival - I'm very hopeful. If you want to keep track - check out www.ubuntupeople.com (see SpreadUbuntu) or join the (now empty) IRC channel #ubuntupeople

JimmyJazz: Your help would be GREATLY appreciated. Leo is the new project leader, and it seems s|k will be in charge of the design (or you could cooperate equally - i drafted him on IRC because there were no volunteers here ;) ).

I will stress AGAIN. This project has its own subsection here:
www.ubuntupeople.com
and a new and running thread for the team being built ATM here:
http://www.ubuntupeople.com/file/forums/viewtopic.php?p=549

Please expound THERE and not HERE, as it's then difficult for the team members to follow. You might also want to consider adding your names here:
wiki.ubuntu.com/MarketingTeam

Feel free to contact me (email, Jabber, MSN, PM) and ask about anything/for anything - but keep in mind I'm of the UbuntuPeople project, thus my mission is to ease your communication, not participate directly in SpreadUbuntu. I unfortunately don't have time for that.