Go Ubuntu

[Stromham]

Hello guys, well after sitting around i was thinking ,
(like most great ideas i was drinking beer, good ol' guiness beer yum :P )
Why dont we have a spreadubuntu page? firefox has one and look what it did for them! Even ie has one geez. So i have extra space on my server cluster and wanted to do more for ubuntu than fix bugs, i want to promote it! I have already emailed the trademarks department to get permission to use the ubuntu and its logo aswell as get the domain which i thought to call: goubuntu . Why? well we want users to go with buntu, and we are also saying yay go ubuntu! So i was looking for your imput and ideas, i plan to have this funded by me and mephis (my company) and get some ads out there on the big sites, we can also use donations to further get it out there with ads and such. I also want the website to work with the ubuntu mail project that is underway. so i say whynot i got the space and the time! Now i was thinking the colors should be blue and orange. And i think the logo should be clouds you can see a preview at http://www.mephis.us/goubuntu/ well thats about it. I will plan this more and go over it on paper. Im looking for people to help me design and work on this project if you would like to help you can email me at stromham@mephis.us .

[basketcase]

Hello guys, well after sitting around i was thinking ,
(like most great ideas i was drinking beer, good ol' guiness beer yum :P )
Why dont we have a spreadubuntu page? firefox has one and look what it did for them! Even ie has one geez. So i have extra space on my server cluster and wanted to do more for ubuntu than fix bugs, i want to promote it! I have already emailed the trademarks department to get permission to use the ubuntu and its logo aswell as get the domain which i thought to call: goubuntu . Why? well we want users to go with buntu, and we are also saying yay go ubuntu! So i was looking for your imput and ideas, i plan to have this funded by me and mephis (my company) and get some ads out there on the big sites, we can also use donations to further get it out there with ads and such. I also want the website to work with the ubuntu mail project that is underway. so i say whynot i got the space and the time! Now i was thinking the colors should be blue and orange. And i think the logo should be clouds you can see a preview at http://www.mephis.us/goubuntu/ well thats about it. I will plan this more and go over it on paper. Im looking for people to help me design and work on this project if you would like to help you can email me at stromham@mephis.us .
http://www.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=39459

[Stromham]

also can i get some logo ideas?

[Stromham]

yea umm look at the page the domain is for sale..... so you just made a pointless post lol.

[basketcase]

yea umm look at the page the domain is for sale..... so you just made a pointless post lol.
Last post...posted yesterday



We're working on getting the domain back, and we'll be using .com in the meantime.
Sorry for the inconvenience :smile:

[Stromham]

well the .com just redirects to ubuntu.com buddy....

[cosine7]

has anybody done a simple banner like the getfirefox one?

[Stromham]

no clue but i can make one for you... what colors and images would you like and the size?

[cosine7]

no clue but i can make one for you... what colors and images would you like and the size?

Sweet, about 125 wide up to 300 high or something like that, dunno simlar to this

[Stromham]

i will have it done by tomarrow im gonna hit the hay.

[cosine7]

Thanks Stromham

[GuitarHero]

i was gonna make a site like that. the domain i want is available too. :)

[minden]

http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/1181/mountrushmore3xm.jpg

[cosine7]

http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/1181/mountrushmore3xm.jpg

The search is over :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

[Stromham]

do you really want that one? and guess what i got it :P Canonical is buying the domain and allowing me to use their trademarks! But help is needed if you would like to help me out with this project and website please email me at stromham
@mephis.us

[Stromham]

bump, i want to make sure people see this, i think this is important.

[bruce89]

Whatever happened to spreadubuntu.org?

[Stromham]

i guess spreadubuntu died.

[rowanparker]

Well done Stromham, I hope it is a success!

[Stromham]

thanks, i DO need peoples help with this and im taking all offers! Anyone can help with goubuntu i need graphic designers, programmer, admins, members, etc. i am making a luanchpad group for this as well. it will be of called the go-ubuntu Team, apply to help spread the love!

[BWF89]

I don't think we really need one. Isn't http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop good enough? Ubuntu already has a reputation for being the easiest to use of the desktop distros and the site I posted above isn't too shabby either.

[Stromham]

well i dont see ubuntu ads anywhere i but i see mac and microsoft ads everywhere, im willing to donate money from mephis to support ads and a website.

[minden]

as far as graphics go, i dont think you need all that much. i could help a little on that. take shot screenshots of a default install, show some features and all that good stuff. anything to help. i also have some experience in photoshop.

[Stromham]

yes im quite good with gimp (1 year now!) but i would like some help you know.
miden got msn, aim, etc?

[codypumper]

I'd gladly help too. I've used GIMP to make banners for my blog several times.

[Stromham]

cool, i have jabber my email is stromham@mephis.us, i also have irc, if you can join #goubuntu on irc.freenode.net .

[codypumper]

I've never used IRC, and jabber doesn't seem to be working. How can I join the iRC chat?

[Stromham]

just sign in and right click join chat on gaim and type in #goubuntu

[BWF89]

I've never used IRC, and jabber doesn't seem to be working. How can I join the iRC chat?
1. Download http://jircii.hick.org/cgi-bin/jirc.cgi?ACTION=VIEW&PAGE=Download
2. Install and open it up
3. Click on the lighting bolt symbol in the upper left hand corner
4. On menu hold your mouse over Connect
5. Click on "Server"
6. Look for freenode on the list of servers
7. Connect to freenode and click the 4th icon on the bar of icons at the top. It looks like a globe siting on a newspaper
8. When all the channels come up do a search for #Ubuntu and double click on it

jIRCii is good and it'll find the more popular of IRC networks on it but it doens't automatically connect to IRC if you click on a link in your web browser and they haven't updated it in forever so it makes me wonder if its an abondoned project. Most people on the forums will tell you to use XChat which is probably better but all I've used is jIRCii so I can give you exact instructions on how to use it, not with XChat. Also, the j in the name stands for Java so you've gotta have that installed.

EDIT: Or you could just do what Stromham posted while I was still typing out

[codypumper]

okay, I'm on #goubuntu, but no one else is on.

[minden]

i dont have any IM accounts besides xfire
i can get some though
for gimp
my picture of mount rushmore was made in it
and thats about how experienced i am in it (i can do a little better)
photoshop is what i maily use
i will PM you when i get an IM account

[Stromham]

i just signed on :P

[codypumper]

I'm on #goubuntu too

[Stromham]

okey dokey, any more takers?

[Stromham]

there will be a meeting tonight at 7:00pm moutain time on irc channel #goubuntu, go there if your intrested.

[cosine7]

do you really want that one? and guess what i got it :P Canonical is buying the domain and allowing me to use their trademarks! But help is needed if you would like to help me out with this project and website please email me at stromham
@mephis.us
No just kidding, I am happy to help out with anything, however, whilst being an experienced pc user, i'm still a bit of a linux noob, but my gimpping is getting better every day. Just say what i can do to help

PS, i'm in Australia, so the irc thing is a bit out of sync for me sorry.

[Stromham]

ok np, i can use someone to help out try to make the meeting if possible, it dosnt matter where you live it works every where.

[Patrick-Ruff]

I'll attempt to help in any way I can.

[Stromham]

good, anyone who wants to help please be at the meeting its 9:00pm est 7:00pm moutain time.

[minden]

6:00 PM Pacific Standard Time

[Stromham]

yep

[minden]

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/8475/untitled5zq.jpg

[Stromham]

well the website deadline it july 7th it is to be up by then.

[H.E. Pennypacker]

My experience is in copy-editing, meaning that I review all sorts of writing for use of proper grammar, sentence structure, diction, etc. This is where I could contribute, and my strongest point. I am certainly willing put in effort here, because I am not as technical as others may be.

If you need my assistance, I am always here.

[Stromham]

ok if you can try to make the meeting next wensday at 7:00pm

[minden]

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/2536/goubuntu4cq.jpg
http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/2536/goubuntu4cq.jpg

[Stromham]

well we decided to use a lion as goubuntu's mascot and we also have the website deadlined at july 7th.

[cosine7]

well we decided to use a lion as goubuntu's mascot and we also have the website deadlined at july 7th.

just a thought...
in terms on mascot name (african terms)

king dam, koning
lion leeu

i kinda like leeu

i just used this english to african translator...
http://www.freedict.com/onldict/afr.html

Imbube is one of the Zulu words for "lion." "Mbube" is addressing the lion, calling to him. Sort of pronounced like: mboo'-bay

[codypumper]

If anyone else would like to help with the development of GoUbuntu, you can attend the meeting next wednesday, July 5th, on the IRC channel: #goubuntu and if you have any questions you can email me: codypumper@gmail.com

[H.E. Pennypacker]

ok if you can try to make the meeting next wensday at 7:00pm

7PM Mountain is 9PM ET for me. You should constantly remind people of your Time Zone, or things will be confusing.

[codypumper]

I have a few logo ideas:
http://static.flickr.com/68/178069398_e0f1fe6cfb.jpg?v=0
http://static.flickr.com/44/178093252_c15c425454.jpg?v=0
http://static.flickr.com/35/178084407_f3e9b76267.jpg?v=0
http://static.flickr.com/54/177966250_bfaac42af2.jpg?v=0
And here is a banner:
http://static.flickr.com/68/177266896_06c067053f_o.png

[cosine7]

Cool, i like the last one, i like the banner too ( maybe define the "ubuntu") i know i am a crap drawer, but do we want a drawn lion or a pic?

[codypumper]

What do you think would look better? Drawn or pic? (Cosine, I'm in #goubuntu.)

[codypumper]

If anyone else is interested, me and cosine are in the irc channel #goubuntu right now.
Here is another logo:
http://static.flickr.com/26/178373689_acf97182db_o.png

[cosine7]

If anyone else is interested, me and cosine are in the irc channel #goubuntu right now.
Here is another logo:
http://static.flickr.com/26/178373689_acf97182db_o.png

That Rocks!

I have attempted a cpl of ideas
banner (click for lrg)
http://www.users.on.net/~ohiggins/ubuntubanner.jpg


banner2
http://www.users.on.net/~ohiggins/goubuntu.jpg

[Stromham]

lol i like the last one. I have opened #goubuntu on irc.freenode.com to the public join anytime and hang with the goubuntu team. Also we have named our lion leeu! Gobotu in goubuntu is my bot and is still learning but is more powerful than ubotu, if you need help he will give it to.

[codypumper]

If anyone wants to make some banners, just go on the IRC channel #goubuntu . I'm usually on...

[Stromham]

also you can contact me at stromham@mephis.us .

[codypumper]

Hey, I "drew" our very own lion on this logo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gimpuser/178791682/

[Stromham]

not bad we will touch it up and cody will make it look really good, if the team vote's yes on it.

[GuitarHero]

I made a banner:
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/630/gu2qd.png
I used a paw instead of a lion because i thought having a detailed picture of a lion integrated with the simple ubuntu logo looked strange. A paw signifies a young lion, meaning a new ubunutu user. Just a thought. I could make it better if you like the design idea. I didnt have a font that looked like the ubuntu one but i could find one and clean up the logo a bit. Eh whatever you guys go with is fine

[Stromham]

not bad we will add this to the banner section of the website if its ok with you?

[cosine7]

I made a banner:
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/630/gu2qd.png
I used a paw instead of a lion because i thought having a detailed picture of a lion integrated with the simple ubuntu logo looked strange. A paw signifies a young lion, meaning a new ubunutu user. Just a thought. I could make it better if you like the design idea. I didnt have a font that looked like the ubuntu one but i could find one and clean up the logo a bit. Eh whatever you guys go with is fine

Yeah, i like the idea with the paw, you could really work with it....

[GuitarHero]

Yeah sure do whatever you like with it. But as I said that one is a little rough, it was somewhat of a sketch to get my idea across, if you'd like me to put a little more time into it I can whip something nicer up tomorrow. Just let me know.

[Stromham]

well make some more logos and we may use one of yours.

[GuitarHero]

Sure, if you need any more graphic work, i support this project.

[Stromham]

ok please apply at the launchpad team and try to be on the irc.freenode.com #goubuntu channel as much as possible. and use my email if you need anything.

[kigina]

http://img333.imageshack.us/img333/16/goubuntubanner9cf.jpg

[Stromham]

we may be in a upcoming podcast at ubuntuos.com check it out, it may be around next week.

[Hop-Frog]

Why not the African Penguin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Penguin) as the mascot? They hail from South Africa. (although I do like your lion logos).

[Stromham]

when people think lion they think power and i feel that the penguin is a little overused. I also would like to point out that we will be in a few more podcasts than the one i posted and i will give the links to the finished podcasts when we are done! Its not to late to join in now and help us out guys, me and cody are on the irc channel right at this moment, you can join irc.freenode.com #goubuntu and you can interview us and chat with us for your websites or blogs you also are welcome to hang out!

[codypumper]

Official Logo:
http://static.flickr.com/48/180428213_e3a4a074e1.jpg?v=0
This logo was chosen after much sweating and bloodshed, along side brainstorming...

[GuitarHero]

hmm i still dont like the idea of a complicated looking picture inside the ubuntu logo. oh well not my choice

[Stromham]

i just got to get this apporved by the trademark group and we will be good to go!

[cosine7]

hmm i still dont like the idea of a complicated looking picture inside the ubuntu logo. oh well not my choice

I kinda agree, it is gunna look a bit messy when you scale it down.....

[Stromham]

well you cant complain untill Canonical says we can use it ;)

[cosine7]

:p

[kigina]

Why not the African Penguin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Penguin) as the mascot? They hail from South Africa. (although I do like your lion logos).

also known as the Jackass Penguin? i dont think that would b a good idea.

[Stromham]

lol

[codypumper]

If you wish to complain about our logo, please log onto the #goubuntu IRC channel and discuss your problems with us.

[Stromham]

well we have to get it ok'd before anyone can complain.

[codypumper]

If anyone wishes to interview us for their blog, etc. they're welcome to.

[codypumper]

We just launched the GoUbuntu blog at http://goubuntu.blogspot.com/ .We will post regular updates on the development of GoUbuntu

[codypumper]

Go Ubuntu will now need to decide on a motto by Friday, the day the site will be put up.

[Stromham]

we have a few like the os fully loaded and more i will post them up later.

[manicka]

I've just finished reading a log of your attack in the #ubuntu-marketing IRC channel.

This project has discredited itself enormously. You should be thoroughly ashamed of yourselves.

[kigina]

I've just finished reading a log of your attack in the #ubuntu-marketing IRC channel.

This project has discredited itself enormously. You should be thoroughly ashamed of yourselves.

what happened?

[cosine7]

Wtf?

[Iandefor]

I've just finished reading a log of your attack in the #ubuntu-marketing IRC channel.

This project has discredited itself enormously. You should be thoroughly ashamed of yourselves. Seconded. Their behaviour on that channel was thoroughly disgraceful.

[kigina]

Seconded. Their behaviour on that channel was thoroughly disgraceful.

ok, i wanna know what happened though.

[Iandefor]

ok, i wanna know what happened though. http://people.ubuntu.com/~fabbione/irclogs/ubuntu-marketing-2006-07-04.html

It begins at... 5:37-ish.

[cosine7]

Gobotu spreadubuntu is a rip off of goubuntu and is dead.

What is this crap? I came looking for a way to help others to try ubuntu, all i wanted was a banner to help redirect ppl from my site. You should be working with spreadubuntu, but all you have done is made yourselves look like Microsoft, power hungry,one distrubution website to rule them all? I would like at this point absolve myself from ANY and ALL affiliation with your group......

Act proffesional if you want ppl to take you seriously.

[kigina]

05:43 nixternal you guys door to door salesmen?

i see why he said that
rather annoying

[rowanparker]

Stromham,
Unless you have a pretty good explanation for what you did, I no longer want to have anything to do with GoUbuntu.

If your still willing to give me the server, thats another matter?

Rowan.

[kigina]

so what ever happened to this thing

[rowanparker]

I think it's dead.

Unless I'm wrong?

[Hg80]

i would be happy to promote this

[rowanparker]

Look at Spread Ubuntu, all GoUbuntu was was a copy of it.

[manicka]

Look at Spread Ubuntu

http://www.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=208572

[Stromham]

No we did not copy spreadubuntu; as it was dead when we started our project and yes the project is gone and dead.

[RAV TUX]

No we did not copy spreadubuntu; as it was dead when we started our project and yes the project is gone and dead.

Since this project is officially over I will lock this thread.

Please refer to the Spread Ubuntu Thread for further discourse:

http://www.ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=208572